Political law

Urgent question on voter ID pilots ahead of local elections

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Government asked for statement ahead of upcoming elections

Key Points: 
  • Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, asked the Government to make a statement on the voter ID trials ahead of local election in 2019.
  • Voters in ten local authorities will be required to show different forms of ID before they can vote at local elections in 2019.
  • "The voter ID pilots, which are supported by the independent Electoral Commission, is a reasonable way to ensure that voter ID works for everybody ahead of a national roll out.
  • Five local authorities carried out voter ID pilot schemes during the 2018 local elections, with the Government announcing twelve further pilots for 2019.

Urgent question on voter ID pilots ahead of local elections

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Government asked for statement ahead of upcoming elections

Key Points: 
  • Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, asked the Government to make a statement on the voter ID trials ahead of local election in 2019.
  • Voters in ten local authorities will be required to show different forms of ID before they can vote at local elections in 2019.
  • "The voter ID pilots, which are supported by the independent Electoral Commission, is a reasonable way to ensure that voter ID works for everybody ahead of a national roll out.
  • Five local authorities carried out voter ID pilot schemes during the 2018 local elections, with the Government announcing twelve further pilots for 2019.

Honduras' advances in open government, transparency and digital government an example to follow: IMF

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

We also agreed it is key to create employment opportunities, persevere in the fight against corruption and achieve higher and more inclusive growth.

Key Points: 
  • We also agreed it is key to create employment opportunities, persevere in the fight against corruption and achieve higher and more inclusive growth.
  • We at the IMF stand ready to support Honduras and its people to build a more prosperous future," said Lagarde.
  • In 2011 the country joined the Alliance for Open Government to strengthen mechanisms of transparency, citizen participation, accountability and technological innovation at all levels and across all branches of government.
  • Also, earlier this year, the Honduran government launched an online platform to disseminate bid opportunities and contract awards.

Notice of The Nineteenth Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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Friday, May 25, 2018

To transact any other business as may properly be transacted at an Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • To transact any other business as may properly be transacted at an Annual General Meeting of the Company.
  • Shareholders are cordially invited to attend the Nineteenth Annual General Meeting in person.
  • Whether or not you plan to be at the Nineteenth Annual General Meeting, you are urged to return your proxy.
  • Only shareholders of record at the close of business on April 20, 2018 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Nineteenth Annual General Meeting, or any adjournment or postponement of the Nineteenth Annual General Meeting.