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CBC
26-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Quebec places town of Sainte-Élisabeth under trusteeship
The Quebec government has placed the municipality of Sainte-Élisabeth under trusteeship, after the town's mayor declared a state of emergency twice in June due to tensions between citizens and elected officials. Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest adopted the decree on Wednesday, noting that "the government has a duty to ensure the proper administration of municipalities." "Steps are being taken to ensure the sound management of Sainte-Élisabeth," Laforest said in a news statement published on Wednesday. "This decision will provide the municipal council with the assistance and support it needs to carry out its duties." Municipal council meetings have been tense since 2023 after reports of mockery from the audience and elected officials and citizens talking over each other. Sainte-Élisabeth Mayor Louis Bérard cited the Municipal Code of Quebec, which requires him to "protect elected officials," to explain his decision to declare a state of emergency. Citizens are criticizing the municipality for incurring expenses and making investments without having produced financial reports since 2023. Three municipal employees were allegedly injured during a recent municipal council meeting, according to Bérard. All Sainte-Élisabeth municipal council decisions must be approved by the Commission municipale du Québec until the commission believes the situation in the town is resolved.
Times of Oman
18-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Musandam Governorate holds meeting to boost exports, imports and logistics
Khasab: Sayyid Ibrahim Said Al Busaidi, Governor of Musandam chaired a meeting today with government officials, private sector representatives, specialists, and members of the municipal council to discuss ways to enhance export and import activities through the governorate's official ports, particularly Khasab Port, which serves as a vital hub for economic development in the region. The meeting comes as part of broader efforts to maximise the benefits of Musandam's strategic location and logistical potential, supporting economic growth and contributing to the national objectives outlined in Oman Vision 2040. Discussions focused on streamlining the movement of goods, developing infrastructure to strengthen the logistics sector, and exploring mechanisms to boost cross-border trade while increasing local value-added through export promotion and import diversification. The attendees also emphasised the importance of generating direct and indirect employment opportunities for the locals of Musandam through these activities, reinforcing sustainable development in the governorate.
LBCI
24-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanon's President Aoun casts his vote in his hometown
President Joseph Aoun cast his vote in his hometown of Aaichiyeh to elect a mukhtar, following the uncontested win of the municipal council. "After 40 years of protecting elections, today, for the first time, I came to vote—and my vote is for the development of the village," Aoun said in a brief statement.
LBCI
08-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Candidate registration closes for municipal and mukhtar elections in Tyre district
Candidate registration for municipal and mukhtar elections in the Tyre district has officially closed. The final tally shows a total of 449 candidates running for municipal council seats and 249 candidates running for mukhtar positions. Additionally, five individuals have registered as candidates for member mukhtar roles in the district.
