The police intend to designate two rally sites for each Group Representation Constituency (GRC) and one for each Single Member Constituency (SMC) in the upcoming General Election (GE), Minister of State for Home Affairs Sun Xueling said in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 18). One rally site will also be designated for lunchtime rallies, Sun also said. She was responding to a question posed by Opposition Leader Pritam Singh, who asked how many physical rally sites will be available for the upcoming GE. In his question, Singh also asked how soon the list of sites will be available and whether the Elections Department (ELD) can release the list of physical rally sites when the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) submits its report to Parliament. In her reply, Sun said that the list of rally sites will be made available at the end of nomination proceedings on Nomination Day.  «This is consistent with the approach taken for the Parliamentary General Elections with physical rallies held in 2011 and 2015,» she added. No physical rallies were allowed in GE2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

For the first time, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be hiring foreigners as paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to attend to 995 calls. This will help bolster the SCDF's 24-hour Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which currently has 95 operational ambulances, with plans to expand its fleet to meet the rising demand due to Singapore's ageing population. Hiring foreigners will also address the shortage of local manpower that SCDF is facing when it comes to paramedics and EMTs. An EMS crew usually consists of one paramedic and two EMTs. On Tuesday (Feb 18), Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim announced that the SCDF plans to begin hiring foreigners, mainly from Asean countries, in March. Speaking during an appreciation event for SCDF responders, partner and volunteers, he said that the SCDF EMS strives to reach a patient as soon as possible, aiming to respond to 80 per cent of all emergency medical calls within 11 minutes.

SINGAPORE — From Feb 19, companies will have to keep their private-hire cars (PHCs) meant for ride-hailing services for three years before the cars can be converted out of the scheme or transferred to individuals. In a statement on Feb 19, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the move is meant to stabilise the supply of vehicles used to provide ride-hailing services. The agency said the imposition of the three-year lock-in period will ensure that companies which acquire such vehicles will predominantly lease them to drivers providing ride-hailing services. It will also prevent businesses from converting the cars out of the chauffeured private-hire car scheme prematurely, affecting the supply of such cars providing point-to-point transport services on the market. Before this, there were no restrictions on such conversions. Taxis, in contrast, cannot be sold as or converted into private cars.

The special education diagnostic centre at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland is expected to be completed in the 2025/26 fiscal year. The centre is also to be furnished and equipped by March 2026. A sum of $180...

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Carey Wallace, executive director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), says while it is essential and a plus for tourism businesses to embark on data collection within that sector, it is equally crucial for those businesses to...

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The global demand for natural beauty products has never been higher, yet not all products on the market are what they claim to be. According to Castor Care Jamaica owner Yunique Francis Myers, many brands are diluting and compromising the...

A public consultation over the move to make Portmore into a parish ended prematurely on Tuesday evening as supporters of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) verbally clashed at the city...

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has delayed his visit to Saudi Arabia due to US-Russia talks Read Full Article at RT.com

Tecno Mobile Malawi celebrated Valentine’s Day by rewarding loyal customers with special gifts as a token of appreciation for their continued support. Each year, the company marks the occasion by engaging with its customers, and this year was no different. Tecno Malawi prepared exclusive packages containing Tecno earbuds, flowers, wine, and chocolates, with ten customers […] The post Tecno Malawi Rewards Customers in Valentine’s Giveaway appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prominent social commentator Lyson Sibale has expressed deep concern over the mental well-being of former presidential aide Norman Chisale, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership to step in and ensure he receives professional psychological support. Sibale’s appeal comes amid growing worries about Chisale’s public conduct, which he believes could be signs of emotional distress […] The post Concern for Chisale’s Mental Health Grows: Commentator Lyson Sibale Calls for DPP Intervention appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Effective land administration is not just about managing a resource—it’s about building a nation. Land is one of the most valuable assets for trade, investment, and sustainable development. Imagine a Malawi where investors are eager to commit, trade flourishes across diverse sectors, and tourism thrives in well-planned destinations. However, this vision can only be realized […] The post Malawi’s Land Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed to Curb Corruption and Chaos appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for urgent action to revive Malawi’s struggling manufacturing sector, citing policy inconsistencies and regulatory challenges as major obstacles to its growth. Speaking at the Second Manufacturing Conference in Blantyre on Friday, UNDP Resident Representative for Malawi, Fenella Frost, expressed concern over the sector’s decline, emphasizing that the […] The post UNDP Calls for Urgent Action to Revitalize Malawi’s Manufacturing Sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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Detectives in Mandera County are holding two suspects linked to an alleged planned abduction of foreigners working on a government project in Mandera East.

Mogadishu (HOL) – A Somali federal government delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama, met with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva on Tuesday, marking the beginning of Somalia’s accession process to the global trade body.

Alphonso Davies' dramatic last-minute equalizer earned Bayern Munich a 3-2 aggregate victory over Celtic in Tuesday's Champions League playoff.

Valentina Matviyenko added that cooperation in the spheres of energy, agriculture, business and trade is being discussed

«On-duty air defenses intercepted and destroyed three Ukrainian UAVs over the Bryansk Region, one over the Tatarstan Region and four over the Black Sea,» the Russian Defense Ministry said

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz added that «there is going to be a discussion of security guarantees»

Wang Yi stressed that «over 70 years have passed since the UN adopted a resolution on the creation of two states, Palestine and Israel, but only half of this decision has been implemented»

Kirill Dmitriev said earlier that US businesses had lost over $300 bln after leaving Russia

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The order is the latest example of Trump’s embrace of a broad and controversial theory of executive power. The White House is confident the Supreme Court will bless his approach.

The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

[UN News] The humanitarian emergency in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has deteriorated sharply with serious human rights violations and abuses, including reported summary executions of children and generalised sexual violence.

Starting in 2026, CBSE will implement twice-yearly board exams for class X, allowing students to improve scores without the pressure of a single high-stakes test. This aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, promoting flexibility and competency-based evaluations. Additionally, the CBSE Global Curriculum will be introduced for 260 foreign schools from 2026-2027.

The Court of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has fined 155 establishments, including central ministries and private firms, Rs 10,000 each for not meeting digital accessibility standards. Establishments must deposit the fines in the National Fund for Persons with Disabilities and face higher penalties if they fail to comply after February 28.

Gyanesh Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has taken charge as the 26th chief election commissioner of India. He emphasised the importance of voting as the foundational step for nation-building, urging all citizens aged 18 and above to participate in elections. Kumar's appointment has sparked political controversy, with Congress questioning the modified selection procedure.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma denies allegations of political witch hunt against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over his wife's alleged ISI links, emphasizing national security. Congress dismisses the claims, accusing BJP of political manipulation ahead of the 2026 elections.

En Polynésie française, 7% des femmes ont déjà subi une agression sexuelle avant l'âge de 15 ans, contre 4% en métropole. Comment se reconstruire après de tels actes ? Quelles solutions s'offrent aux victimes d'inceste ? Alors que se tient un procès devant la cour d'Assises pour inceste sur mineur, Isabelle et Kahaia nous livrent leur témoignage poignant, empreint d'émotion et de sagesse.

Türkiye is an “ideal” country for hosting negotiations between the US, Russia and Ukraine, President Erdogan said Read Full Article at RT.com