Public Service & Governance: Curaçao’s Landspakket reform drive is set to speed up modernization, tax overhaul and public-sector restructuring ahead of the Netherlands deadline in April 2027, including a “Future Proof Organisation” plan to redesign ministries and a new VAT push. Digital Payments for Citizens: Sri Lanka’s mCash is integrating GovPay to let people pay traffic fines and a wide range of government fees via mobile money, expanding access to thousands of services. Local Government Costs & Service Delivery: Perth-area councils can apply for up to $100,000 to replace trees lost to shot-hole borer, while Armadale weighs a 4.8% rates rise to protect current services amid rising costs. Public Safety & Oversight: A Rhode Island judge ordered the Trump administration to resume asylum and immigration processing for 39 countries, demanding compliance steps within 24 hours. Health Pricing Transparency: Trump’s administration warned 500+ hospitals, including dozens in Kentucky and Indiana, to improve online price transparency or face fines. Security & Crime Tech: St. Vincent and the Grenadines received advanced ballistics and forensic systems to strengthen investigations into gun-related crime. Energy Sector Management: Nepal’s energy minister says the country is at the start of transforming its energy sector, with new bills and private-sector participation in electricity production and transmission in the pipeline. Democracy & Civic Life: Nigeria marks Democracy Day, while the Falkland Islands announces a public holiday for Liberation Day events. Local Democracy in Practice: Woburn’s Student Government Day lets students shadow city officials and debate a mock capital budget, reinforcing how local decisions get made.