In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress chief, expressed his concerns regarding the Prime Minister's recent communication to NDA candidates. Kharge pointed out that the language employed in the letter seemed to reflect a sense of desperation and anxiety, which he deemed inappropriate for the esteemed office of the Prime Minister.
Squamish District council votes 4-3 against allowing a cruise ship renovated to house more than 600 Woodfibre LNG workers to anchor in Howe Sound.
A landmark report has settled a debate that has rattled on for years between scientists - and suggests all that hand washing during the pandemic may have been fruitless.
Iris Law, the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost. smiled as she chatted with the England footballer while sipping a coffee as they walked along fashionable Portobello Road in Notting Hill.
Relationship expert Michelle Elman took to Instagram to finally reveal the identity of her partner of almost three years - known only as Ben.
Seychelles launched the Ocean's Resolve programme to attract local businesses to work in the conservation and protection of coral reefs at an inception workshop. Prospective partners in the project met at Eden Bleu Hotel to learn about the project that will be managed by the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT). The programme is funded by the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) and will run for seven years. GFCR is the first United Nations multi-partner trust fund dedicated to Sustainable Development Goal 14. It is a blended finance mechanism that can be used to mobilise $500 million in grants and investment capital that will towards coral reef ecosystem conservation and resilience, and strengthening services in reef-dependent communities. «With this new project we are launching today we are creating opportunities for people either in civil society or those in the private sector who are interested to work in the field of coral protection,» said SeyCCAT's chief executive Marie-May Jeremie. This will also include people who have businesses with an interest in working in areas such as waste management, protection, or conservation. Jeremie added that this would also include those «with innovative ideas that we had not thought of. The project is the first of its kind for Seychelles as usually there are grants, where we receive the funds that we then allocate.» This project is different in that for each dollar the business generates, it will give back four in terms of revenue, and Jeremie said «This will encourage people who traditionally were not involved in environment management.» At the launching of the programme, the Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Flavien Joubert, said the programme will expand on the Seychelles Blue Investment Art. This includes the expansion of a Business and Technology Incubator (BTI) for coral-positive SMEs, exploring opportunities with the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB), and conceptualising a Blue Enterprise Fund. «The programme is designed around the implementation of the National Coral Reef Policy and aims to improve coordination with national agencies, and the operationalisation of Seychelles' first Coral Reef Parametric Insurance,» he said. The minster highlighted the «importance of such an initiative as the local authorities have realised that coral reefs are an important ecosystem that required more specific attention.» He said that in response to the country's obligations to international conventions such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, in 2022, the government developed and endorsed the first National Policy and Strategic Action Plan (NPSAP).« »The national level policy provided the opportunity for a solution to a more coordinated and comprehensive conservation and management of coral reefs in the Seychelles. This policy has formed the basis for this programme," said Joubert. Among the issues the Ocean's Resolve programme hopes to address are practices that also contribute to the destruction of coral reefs such as sea cucumber fishing.
Jamaica has received a donation of US$3 million from the nonprofit humanitarian group Direct Relief, which will be channelled through the National Health Fund (NHF) to strengthen the public health system. Speaking at a handover ceremony on April 30...
The HEART/NSTA Trust’s first Autonomous Mobile and Aerial Robotics Lab was opened at the agency’s College of Innovation and Technology (HCIT) in Montego Bay, St James, on Thursday, April 25. HEART’s Managing Director Dr Taneisha Ingleton, who spoke...
Jamaica’s Net International Reserves (NIR) being at its highest ever, at US$5 billion, illustrates how much the nation has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, says Norman Dunn, minister of state in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. As...
The Portmore Municipal Corporation (PMC) is currently operating at only 48 per cent of the required staff complement, resulting in challenges across various departments and affecting its ability to effectively deliver services to residents....
WESTERN BUREAU: Deputy Superintendent of Police Adrian Hamilton, commander of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) detachment for the CARICOM Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti, says the JCF team has the agility and commitment to...
India supports Palestine's UN membership bid, hoping for reconsideration. Backs two-state solution. Palestine holds non-member observer status. Conflict casualties rise. India provides humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that India, China, Russia, and Japan are struggling economically because «they're xenophobic» and «don't want immigrants». «Why is China stalling so badly economically, why is Japan having trouble, why is Russia, why is India, because they're xenophobic. They don't want immigrants. Immigrants are what makes us strong,» Biden said.
The Livestock Industry has faced shipping challenges for years, with a lack of unified focus on implementing safe and efficient logistics.
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Government Chief Information Office (OGCIO), Gerard Metsan, affirmed that issues aimed at ensuring online safety for individuals will be tackled in bills that will be tabled in the upcoming Parliament's First Ordinary Session.
The Vanuatu Teachers Union Celebrated their 40 Anniversary with the theme “EMPOWERING TEACHERS” last week at the teacher’s union headquarters in Joint Court.
The University of the South Pacific have clarified that USP Law program will remain firmly rooted at Emalus Campus in Vanuatu, addressing recent claims circulating that it will move to Fiji, as misinformation
The Vois Blong Yumi network’s referendum application has been downloaded just over 10times since its launch last Saturday according to the display data on Google’s Play Store.
The yuan was up by 0.4 kopecks, reaching 12.743 rubles
According to the EMSC, the epicenter was located 101 kilometers east of the city of Kimbe
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has updated the risk assessment due to the seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The risk due to lava flow has been considered to have increased, while the risk due to volcanic ash is considered to have decreased.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke with Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chief General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and the leader of Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo on Wednesday. During the separate calls, the latest developments in the situation in Sudan and their repercussions on the Sudanese people were discussed, Saudi Press Agency reported.
JEDDAH: Artist Paul Marlier and dancer Jeanne Morel have brought an interactive digital art display dubbed “ETH3R” to Jeddah’s cultural hub, Hayy Jameel. The French creatives feature immersive artworks generated using the biometric data of Morel captured during her movement in extreme environments — including in zero-gravity. The unique blend of technology and creativity has captivated audiences with its perspectives on reality, and contrasts with the often mundane nature of daily life.
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef headed the Kingdom’s delegation at the 52nd meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council Industrial Cooperation Committee on Wednesday in Doha, Qatar. The meeting featured discussions related to the industrial sector and developments in establishing unified standards for Gulf products, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday offered condolences to the ruler of the United Arab Emirates on the death of a key official and a member of the royal family, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a cable to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE president, King Salman expressed «our deepest and sincere condolences» on the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s ruler representative in Al Ain, who died on May 1, 2024.
Sections of Jamaica were this evening rattled by an earthquake. The Earthquake Unit reported that the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 and was located approximately five km south of Hope Bay, Portland. It struck at 8:02 p.m. The earthquake...
The ukrainian president, «his closest mates, their accomplices and those who committed crimes against civilians» should receive just punishment no matter which country they may be staying, leader of the Other Ukraine movement said
A Woodlands resident was concerned to see dozens of parcels left unattended at the void deck of Block 335 Woodlands Street 32 on April 11. Stomp contributor Doutono said she walked down to get some groceries at about 10am when she saw the parcels scattered around the void deck. She added that several of the parcels appeared to be from Shopee sellers. «I felt that it was very dangerous for them to leave parcels like that as they may get stolen,» the Stomp contributor said. «Even after I came back from my grocery shopping, the parcels were left exactly how it was. »I just wanted to highlight this so the delivery companies will be able to prevent such cases in the future." This is not the first time passers-by have expressed concern over delivery parcels left unattended at HDB void decks. In January, another Woodlands resident called the police after seeing two dozen parcels strewn next to a Pick parcel delivery locker. ALSO READ: Parcels found strewn in void deck, police called
She called it the worst hotel in the world. Stomp contributor Jojo, who is from Hong Kong, had such a bad experience at D'Resort @ Downtown East that she does not want to come to Singapore any more. «No water and no power for the whole night,» alleged the Stomp contributor. «No refund. No apology. Only poor hospitality.» She recounted: «When l checked in at night on April 1, the staff told me there would be no power from 2am to 5am because of an annual check. »The staff knew my worries and told me the shutdown would not last for such long time, not exactly for three hours from 2 to 5am. Maybe around 15 to 20 minutes. No worries. l thought a few minutes was acceptable. It was too late and expensive to change hotel." The Stomp contributor shared a photo of a notice informing guests of the power interruptions but claimed she was not informed about the lack of water.
Most of the wheat has been delivered to the marketplaces in Punjab and Haryana, the two states that have the highest procurement. According to all reports, it is a good crop, bringing much-needed relief to government and private entities. The crop is under close observation due to silos being emptied after two years of poor harvest.
Congress questions PM Modi's support for amending Constitution to remove 50% reservation cap for SC/ST, OBCs. Ramesh accuses PM of distorting manifesto, BJP's history of Constitution changes, and demands clarification on reservation issue.
Comedian Shyam Rangeela to contest against PM Modi in Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency as an Independent candidate. He plans to share his election journey through a video and will visit Varanasi for filing nomination, with elections scheduled for June 1.