Jamaica is battling ageing infrastructure – a side effect of being among the earliest Caribbean nations to begin large-scale development – compounded by decades of maintenance neglect, according to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. Speaking at Sabina Park, whose restoration was identified as one of this year’s two flagship National Labour Day projects, Holness said the Government will, in the coming years, have to embark on a massive infrastructural renewal drive targeting public infrastructure, including waterways, sewage systems, and other amenities.

A Labour Day project by the Portmore Municipal Corporation to continue construction of sidewalks along Municipal Boulevard and extending to Braeton Parkway was hampered on Monday by a shortage of cement. Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas, who has been spearheading the project that began three years ago, said the rapid development taking place along Braeton Parkway has made the sidewalk expansion a priority. However, he explained that the municipality was unable to complete more extensive work on Monday because of the difficulties sourcing cement. 

Cops faced with making split-second decisions in highly charged incidents have been urged by Jamaica’s police chief to show “emotional maturity”, become “deliberate thinkers”, and act professionally. Further, Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake has urged the men and women under his command not to be daunted by criticisms and the “psychological burden” of decisions they are required to make “in fractions of seconds on a roadside, in a volatile and hostile crowd, during a domestic dispute, or in the face of imminent danger”. 

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has pushed back against mounting criticism over more than $1 billion in hurricane donations that remained largely unspent months after Hurricane Melissa, accusing critics of promoting what he described as “common nonsense” while ignoring the broader scale of the Government’s recovery effort. “Sometimes you have things that are common sense and sometimes you have things that are common nonsense,” he said on Monday at the Lewis Town Early Childhood Institution in St Elizabeth, as one of two Labour Day national projects unfolded.

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Canadian settings or locations rarely take centre stage in video games, though it's slowly growing thanks to a handful of smaller independent studios.

The federal government says it's looking for ways to make an expense program for former governors general more transparent after almost 50 years of secrecy around the millions of dollars spent.

Two Canadian provinces — British Columbia and Ontario — are hosting FIFA World Cup games next month, but only one will allow you to buy booze until 4 a.m. during the tournament. Those keeping an eye on the moves say it likely has more to do with time zones than permissiveness.

Fourth MLA quits in two days; speaker asserts his decision is final

[UN News] There are more than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and 220 suspected deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, said on Monday.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.

Six of the seven persons arrested for their alleged involvement in fraudulently registering SIM cards were brought back to the crime scenes at Aljunied and Geylang Roads on Tuesday (May 26) morning.The police had earlier arrested seven individuals, comprising a Singaporean and six Malaysians, aged between 19 and 49, during an island-wide enforcement operation between May 21 and 22.The operation targeted errant retailers who were allegedly engaged in the registration of postpaid SIM cards that were subsequently used by overseas syndicates in crime.Yeo Kian Tuck, 49, a Singaporean, and six Malaysians comprising of ⁠Dennis Chuah Sze Chun, 28, ⁠Brandon Chin You Yin, 19, ⁠Boon Yik Hui, 31, ⁠Lai Tak Shen, 29, ⁠Swee Meng Yi, 26 and Fan Weng Kin, 24 were arrested after they allegedly used the information of actual customers to register for additional postpaid SIM cards.These cards were then supplied to other people, and the mobile lines were subsequently used in impersonation scams.

When Sheryl Lim was first invited by her father’s friend’s to attend a wedding, she did not expect to be heading to a HDB block in Bukit Panjang.The wedding — held in the afternooon of May 23 — was the first Chinese void deck wedding the 27-year-old real estate agent has ever attended.«I always heard about this style of wedding from my parents which was common during their era and they always say they miss those days,» Lim recounted to AsiaOne. «It's a super unique theme for this wedding because nowadays people only do at hotels/restaurants.»Venue with vibesUpon reaching the void deck, she immediately observed that guests were dressed more casually. She also appreciated how everyone could leisurely roam around and mingle with one another, making her feel more comfortable.  She also praised the food and that guests could walk around freely to share the couple's joy.Moreover, the vibrant atmosphere wasn’t just fun to bask in, it also made the wedding more accessible.«I always remember that I have to find out where's the ballroom at hotels, but at the void deck it's known at a glance,» she added.

From Jan 1, 2027, the names of two Catholic girls' schools in Toa Payoh will revert to their original names from 1854.The move was announced in a joint statement by the principals of CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Judina Cheong and CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) Genevieve Chye on Tuesday (May 26).This will allow the two schools, as the mother schools of the CHIJ family of schools, to «return to their historical identity and heritage», they explained.Following the reinstatement, which has been approved by the Ministry of Education, CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) will be named «Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Primary)» and «Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Secondary)» respectively.The name change will not affect the schools' mission, the principals said. «As the oldest girls’ Catholic schools in Singapore, we have nurtured generations of young women who are anchored on the CHIJ values of truth, justice, freedom and love. »We remain committed to our mission to develop IJ girls who live out our school motto, 'Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty'."

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The Cotton Council of Malawi on Monday officially opened this year’s cotton marketing season, which is expected to run for 90 days up to 27 August 2026. Speaking during the announcement in Lilongwe, Apatsa Selemani said the country has registered significant progress in cotton production this season, with over 13,599 hectares cultivated and an estimated […] The post Cotton Council Opens 2026 Marketing Season, Targets Growth in Production appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has launched ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ promotion, a three-month digital banking campaign valued at K50 million aimed at encouraging customers to embrace digital transactions. The promotion’s top reward is K10 million grand prize that will be awarded to one lucky customer at the end of the campaign. The other prizes and incentives under the promotion […] The post FCB launches K50 million  ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ Promo  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Nations has announced that agencies operating in Malawi are preparing for staff reductions of between 25 and 40 percent following a global funding decline of up to 30 percent, raising fears of severe disruption to humanitarian and development services across the country. The UN says the deepening financial crisis is already forcing agencies […] The post UN Faces 25–40% Staff Cuts, 30% Funding Reduction as Crisis Threatens Key Services in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government has declared it will aggressively fight a staggering compensation claim reportedly estimated at nearly K1 trillion in the long-running legal battle involving Finance Bank Malawi Limited and Reserve Bank of Malawi, warning that it will not allow public funds to be surrendered without a brutal legal contest. Attorney General Frank Mbeta said […] The post Government Vows Fierce Fight Against K1 Trillion Finance Bank Claim appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MPICO, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has injected K6.5 million towards preparations for the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Malawi Institute of Architects (MIA). The AGM is scheduled to take place from May 27 to 29 in Blantyre under the theme: “Architecture at the Crossroads: Resilient Construction in Volatile Economic Environments.” Speaking […] The post MPICO Pumps K6.5 Million into Architects AGM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for accelerated reforms within the African Union, saying the continent must take greater control of its future through stronger institutions, sustainable financing and enhanced domestic resource mobilisation.

[New Zimbabwe] South African opposition leader Musi Maimane has taken a swipe at liberation movements across the continent, singling out ZANU PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa for contributing to the immigration crisis in the neighbouring country.

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Brits have lost millions of pounds trying to sell retirement properties over the last decade as their values plunge due to high service charges and restrictive leases.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced the successful evacuation of 300 tourists stranded in Gulmarg's cable car after a technical glitch halted the Gondola service. A joint operation involving the Indian Army, police, and disaster response teams efficiently rescued everyone. The incident occurred on Monday, suspending both phases of the popular tourist attraction.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned to Delhi for a crucial meeting with the party high command amid ongoing speculation about a leadership transition. While party leaders attribute the visit to routine consultations for upcoming Rajya Sabha and MLC elections, the internal friction between Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is expected to be a key discussion point.

Fear of exams, poverty, bullying and family conflict pushing many adolescents into depression and hopelessness