En mars 2008, à Mahina, Émile Vernaudon remporte les municipales alors qu'il est détenu à la prison de Nuutania pour l'affaire de l'OPT. Accusé d'avoir détourné 115 millions de FCFP, il réussit l'un des coups les plus fous de l'histoire politique française.

A major expansion in access to Jamaica’s regulated cannabis industry is under way, with new permit regimes aimed at bringing more small and traditional farmers into the legal framework. The reforms, now formalised in the Jamaica Gazette, are designed to tackle long-standing barriers that have kept many rural cultivators out of the licensed sector.

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica secured major global exposure yesterday as NBC’s morning programme, Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, aired from the island, with the aim of reinforcing its recovery from Hurricane Melissa and appeal to the critical United States (US) market. The popular US network show will continue its multiday Girls’ Trip broadcast from Jamaica today, but it was not the first time Today hosts have made their way to the island.

Attorneys for Rae Town Councillor Rosalie Hamilton have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Kingston Central Member of Parliament (MP) Donovan Williams, threatening Supreme Court action unless he ceases “unwelcome contact” and alleged harassment against her. The legal strike, contained in two letters dated March 26, also rejected claims that the councillor defamed Williams in a series of leaked voice notes now widely circulated.

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has indicated that it has engaged multiple stakeholders to help locate the more than 300 students who have been missing from the formal school system since the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October last year. Speaking yesterday during a quarterly press briefing hosted by the Education Transformation and Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr Kasan Troupe, permanent secretary in the education ministry, said the ministry has revamped its Find The Child initiative, which was first launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tank-Weld Metals (TW), the leading supplier of steel products in Jamaica, is “likely abusing its dominance in the market by harming rivals and customers”, a report by the country’s fair competition watchdog has concluded. The report is based on an investigation conducted by the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) into a complaint filed by another company, ARC Manufacturing Limited, alleging that TW was selling steel reinforcing bars – also known as rebar – below cost to the detriment of rivals.

Sir David Davis, elected as a Conservative MP in 1987, will write to the Director of Public Prosecutions asking him to conduct a review into the handling of Letby's case.

President Donald Trump will hold off on bombing Iran's energy infrastructure until at least early April after extending the deadline for the Islamic Republic to negotiate a deal.

Yesterday Starmer made his first comments on the mysterious - and from his perspective, highly fortuitous - disappearance of the device.

The former footballer, 50, and the fashion designer, 51, bought the property back in 2016 for around £6.5M.

Few could resist an invitation from the Gettys, whose patriarch, the five-times married J. Paul Getty, started off with a few Oklahoma oilfields and ended up being known as 'the world's richest man'.

Van Orden opined that the parties have to «pursue dialogue, even in times of tension»

The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs did not specify which countries are considered unfriendly

Military expert Andrey Marochko noted that the buffer zone has been expanded

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also called on the international community to take into account the root cause of insecurity imposed on the region and the Strait of Hormuz, namely the US-Israeli military aggression

Vyacheslav Nikonov noted that the Russian delegation's visit to the United States was made possible partly because American lawmakers secured the lifting of sanctions restrictions for the members of the Duma

Abandoning the D.C. headquarters is the Trump administration’s latest and most visible move toward eliminating the Education Department altogether.

The president is claiming emergency powers to act, sidestepping Congress.

President Donald Trump has walked back from his vow to resume strikes on Tehran’s power facilities and extended the deadline for 10 days Read Full Article at RT.com

RECAP: Read the Daily Mail's coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran as Donald Trump said he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy infrastructure until at least early April

The Indian Army is bolstering its armoured regiments with dedicated drone units, 'Shaurya Squadrons', to enhance surveillance, precision strikes, and electronic warfare. Recently tested in a realistic battle scenario, these units aim to significantly boost battlefield awareness and response times for tank formations. This move reflects lessons learned from global drone-centric conflicts.

President Donald Trump has walked back from his vow to resume strikes on Tehran’s power facilities and extended the deadline for 10 days Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran has permitted India to use the Strait of Hormuz, allowing 20 Indian cargo vessels and 18 LPG tankers to pass. This decision, following diplomatic efforts by India, eases concerns about energy supply disruptions. Iran stated that ships linked to its adversaries will be denied passage through the strategic waterway.

Elderly individuals, especially those frail or with limited life expectancy, may no longer need all their long-term medications. A global review suggests carefully stopping some drugs can be safe, reducing risks like falls and confusion. Doctors emphasize a shift towards patient-centered care, where medication reduction, when supervised, can improve well-being and energy levels.

The Supreme Court ruled that if a private vehicle is requisitioned by a district administration and meets with an accident, the government, not the insurance company, is liable for compensation. The court stated that the owner is divested of custody and control during requisition, making the requisitioning authority responsible for incidents.

The Supreme Court has ruled that vague and unsupported allegations are insufficient to initiate criminal proceedings, quashing a dowry harassment case against an elderly couple. The bench emphasized that citizens must be vigilant about their rights and take timely action, especially in matrimonial disputes, as delays can cast aspersions on a case.

President Donald Trump has walked back from his vow to resume strikes on Tehran’s power facilities and extended the deadline for 10 days Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister stressed that no one condemned this act