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Bitcoin to the Rescue: Suriname’s Next President Vision

25 Jun

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Bitcoin to the Rescue: Suriname’s Next President Vision

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June 25, 2024

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Politics tamfitronics You are here: Home / News / Bitcoin News / Bitcoin to the Rescue: Suriname’s Next President VisionBitcoin advocate Maya Parbhoe is running to become Suriname’s next president. The entrepreneur gained significant attention when she declared herself a “Bitcoiner first and a politician second.” Parham’s rise in Surinamese politics comes at a crucial time when the country is facing economic challenges and political instability. As the nation goes into elections next year, Parham’s vision of implementing a BTC standard in Suriname, positioning the nation at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution. This would mean using BTC for daily transactions, savings, and even governmental operations. Such a move could potentially insulate the country from debt-ridden inflation and currency devaluation, issues that developing economies collectively face.Image credit: Alex GladsteinPay attention to MayaPar25 — she’s going...

Toronto-St. Paul’s Byelection Results: A Crucial Test for Trudeau’s Liberals

25 Jun

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Toronto-St. Paul’s Byelection Results: A Crucial Test for Trudeau’s Liberals

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June 25, 2024

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Politics tamfitronics The highly anticipated Toronto-St. Paul’s federal byelection has concluded, marking a crucial test for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal party. Host of Power & Politics, David Cochrane, led the coverage and analysis of the election results as they unfolded.Elections Canada faced challenges with the vast number of candidates in this election, some of whom advocated for proportional representation in opposition to the first-past-the-post system. Additionally, an error in poll location information affected a group of voters, stirring some controversy.Former MP Carolyn Bennett’s retirement paved the way for the candidacy of Leslie Church, representing the Liberals, while Don Stewart contested for the Conservatives, supported by Jenny Byrnea key advisor to Pierre Poilievre. The riding’s historical Liberal dominance faced pressure from Conservative momentum, with implications for nearby ridings like Eglinton-Lawrence and Willowdale.The outcome...

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints former Lagos SSG as new CEO/Vice Chairman of FCCPC

25 Jun

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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints former Lagos SSG as new CEO/Vice Chairman of FCCPC

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June 25, 2024

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Politics tamfitronics President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), subject to confirmation by the Senate.Mr. Bello, a lawyer, administrator, and journalist, previously served as the Secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos.He completed his law degree at the same institution and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002.Bello’s career in journalism began in 1985 at Concord Newspapers, where he rose to the positions of Group Political Editor, Sunday Concord Editor, and Editor of National Concord.He is a recipient of the US Alfred Friendly Press Fellowship and served as the Chairman of the Editorial Board of THISDAY Newspapers in...

24 Jun

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Former Liberal treasurer to lead government climate change body after quitting politics

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June 24, 2024

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Politics tamfitronics Former NSW Liberal treasurer Matt Kean has been named chair of the federal government's Climate Change Authority after quitting state politics last week.The background: Kean will lead the independent statutory body, which advises the Commonwealth on climate change policy. He has previously been outspoken on climate issues within the NSW Liberal Party. The key quote: "My role is to bring my expertise and experience to provide independent advice to the government of the day — whoever that should be — based on facts, based on science, based on economics and engineering." — Matt Kean.What else to know: Kean announced his retirement from state politics last week, saying he intended to pursue a career in the private sector. Kean will take over from Grant King, who resigned after more than three years in the...