In this week’s newsreel, Toronto approves a $9.5M sole-source to salvage a delayed project; Jamaica’s PM pushes back on political interference; Guyana, Thailand, and Ghana deal with procurement corruption; India, South Africa, and Nigeria streamline their procurement processes; the Isle of Man adopts local preferences; and the US Congress expands its women-owned business preferences.

Toronto Sole-Sources $9.5M to Save Delayed Project

Jamaica’s PM Pushes Back on Political Interference

Guyana Struggles with Corrupt Police Procurement 

Thailand Officials Involved in Bid-Rigging 

Ghana Deals with Fake Contractor Certificates

India Streamlines Procurement of Research Equipment

Gauteng Automates Bid Award Process to Curb Corruption 

Nigeria Reforms Aim to Prevent Non-Compliance

Isle of Man Adopts Local Preferences

US Congress Expands Women-Owned Business Preferences