Sources close to the Prime Minister-in-waiting repeatedly refused to rule out his incoming Government hiking the levy in the New Year and increasing it annually by linking it to inflation.

NEW YORK: Two of three Jamaican men deported to Eswatini by the United States have reportedly said they do not wish to return to Jamaica. The two men, who spoke with Jamaica’s consul general to Miami, Oliver Mair, are 64-year old pastor Junior Alves and a man publicly identified only as ‘Miller’.

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Kasan Troupe, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, is urging educators and administrators at the tertiary level to play a more active role in transforming the education sector, arguing that observing from the sidelines is not enough.

WESTERN BUREAU: An investigation has been launched by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) into reports that crocodiles have been seen in the drains along Great George Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has reviewed nine lock-ups in Police Area 3, highlighting deficiencies in compliance with Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) policies governing cell searches and physical inspections of detention facilities. The PCOA said only four of the facilities complied with JCF policies governing the required frequency of cell searches,

Overcome by grief, Shackera Crowl could not bring herself to walk the final few steps to look at her son’s lifeless body on the beach. Instead, the heartbroken mother, who turned back in tears, is left demanding answers as she struggles to cope with the loss of one of her three children.

Andy Burnham has been unveiled as the winner of the bizarre one-candidate contest at an event in London, watched by fawning would-be Cabinet ministers.

Kosti Heiskanen said that Finnish politicians are ready for various provocations and terrorist acts

Alexander Pataman explained the government reshuffle in Ukraine by the struggle for influence inside the country between the Kiev regime on the one hand and Western centers of power on the other

A NATO diplomat said that he didn't see this coming

As of 8:36 p.m. Moscow time, the price of Brent was up by 4.17% reaching $87.74 per barrel

Russia has never said no to the negotiators, Maria Zakharova noted

The US move to slap tariffs on Brazil has sparked concern in India, prompting New Delhi to move with caution on a trade deal Read Full Article at RT.com

Former head of Elite Europe Gerald Marie faces six complaints alleging rape of underage models, adding to claims by more than a dozen women Read Full Article at RT.com

To find out what indeed had happened to make Elaine McGowan the target of a Caribbean hit job, the Daily Mail visited the quaint village of Saltwood on the south coast of England.

The High Court sitting as a Constitutional Court in Blantyre has dismissed a petition brought by privately owned Pacific Limited challenging the constitutionality of provisions within Malawi’s land laws, in one of the country’s most closely watched land cases in recent years. Pacific Limited had sought to challenge amendments to the Land Act and the […] The post Court dismisses Pacific Limited’s constitutional challenge to Malawi’s land laws appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, held bilateral talks with Poland’s Deputy Minister of Development Funds and Regional Policy, Jan Szyszko, on the margins of the UN High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda in New York on Wednesday. Chipungu conveyed greetings from President Arthur Peter Mutharika […] The post Malawi seeks stronger urban development cooperation with Poland appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Week 10 of Malawi’s FDH Premiership arrives with the season’s stakes sharpening on two fronts at once — the race for the title and the fight to avoid the drop — as clubs across the top flight prepare for a weekend of fixtures that could prove decisive in both directions. On Saturday, defending champions Mighty […] The post Malawi’s FDH Premiership set for pivotal Week 10 as title race and relegation battle intensify appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s leading real estate investment company, ICON Properties Plc, a member of the NICO Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to exploring innovative ways of sustaining strong market performance while delivering long-term value to shareholders and other stakeholders. The commitment was made during a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting held at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre. The meeting provided […] The post ICON Properties Reaffirms Commitment to Sustained Market Growth appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri, M.P., has applauded Member States of the United Nations for adopting the Political Declaration on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda, describing the achievement as a demonstration of the strength of multilateralism and the shared commitment to sustainable urban development. […] The post Malawi commends adoption of the new urban agenda political declaration at the United Nations General Assembly appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a pro-LGBTQ bill introducing ‘cohabitation contracts’ for unmarried couples Read Full Article at RT.com

Firefighters continue to respond to a growing wildfire near Mooseland Road, on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, about 100 kilometres east of Halifax.

Canada's justice minister has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted of four murders, who was released from prison after concerns were raised about the fairness of his initial trial.

Chaos erupted in Malawi’s Parliament on  Friday as two MPs were unceremoniously marched out of the chamber — all over their choice of trousers. Second Deputy Speaker Esther Jolobala ordered Edward Chileka Banda of Lilongwe Mapuyu South (Malawi Congress Party) and Morris Harrison Chikafa of Dedza Dzalanyama (Independent) to be escorted out after a fellow […] The post JEANS-GATE! Two MPs marched out of Malawi Parliament over dress code appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Crossroads Hotel has donated K5 million to the Football Legends Association (FLA) to help cover expenses for the association’s annual general meeting, scheduled for 29 August. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Lilongwe, Crossroads Hotel general manager Jones Malili said the donation reflected the hotel’s corporate social responsibility commitments. “We thought it was very necessary […] The post Crossroads Hotel donates K5m to Football Legends Association ahead of AGM appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

To find out what indeed had happened to make Elaine McGowan the target of a Caribbean hit job, the Daily Mail visited the quaint village of Saltwood on the south coast of England.

Kiran Kaur took the murder weapon used to stab defenceless student Henry Nowak to death in Southampton last year, after her son Vickrum Digwa killed him.

Moscow has rejected US allegations of election meddling, saying they are based on unsubstantiated intelligence Read Full Article at RT.com