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A service in memory of James Cadbury, a great friend of Seychelles conservation, was held at the Church of St Andrew and Mary, Grantchester, Cambridge, United Kingdom, on July 11, 2024. James Cadbury passed away peacefully in Cambridge in the UK on Friday, May 17. His daughter, Lucy, had cycled over to be with him on that glorious sunny morning, with birds singing loudly, flowers coming into bloom. On the way, a friend remarked to her, «It's a good day for a journey». At his home, Bruce, a good birdwatcher friend, sat with him and played to him some of the bird calls that he dearly loved. His son, Thomas, arrived just 20 minutes before he died, as if his father had waited for him to come. James Cadbury dedicated his life to nature conservation in both UK and Seychelles. He did so with kindness and generosity towards others, in a manner which inspired an extraordinary loyalty among friends and colleagues. Whilst taking a keen interest in the welfare of others, he displayed a deep humility, seeking to avoid the limelight, he heaped praise upon others for their good deeds. It was exactly two centuries ago, in 1824, that John Cadbury, great grandfather of James, opened his first shop, creating a business that made the Cadbury name synonymous with chocolate. George was appalled by England's nineteenth century sweatshops where workers toiled seven days a week and lived in squalid slums. He believed that if you look after your workers they will look after your business. So, he created a model workers' village with gardens, a hospital, reading rooms, wash houses, sports and recreational facilities and a works canteen. In return, he had a highly motivated, loyal and productive workforce. It is truly remarkable that this family characteristic of true humanity and warmth has passed down through the generations undiluted. Christopher Cadbury, George's grandson and James' father), funded the purchase of at least 30 nature reserves in the UK, the Falklands and Seychelles.  James Cadbury was awarded a coco de mer for his services. (Adrian Skerett) Photo License: All Rights Reserved  His Seychelles involvement began in 1968 when the international appeal to purchase Cousin Island and save the Seychelles Warbler fell well short of its target. Christopher chipped in half of the balance required and twisted the arms of the board of Cadbury's to obtain the rest. Enthralled by the beauty of Seychelles he went on to purchase Aride Island in 1973 and turn it into a nature reserve, owned by what is now the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT).   James shared his father's passion for nature conservation. He graduated in Natural Sciences at Cambridge University in 1959,  and completed his PhD at Oxford in 1965. After working as a teacher for several years, he joined the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), first as head of research, later as senior ecologist. He served on the boards of many conservation organisations including as chairman of the Aride Island Scientific Committee.  When the Island Conservation Society (ICS) was formed with no money and no assets, James breathed life into the new society's ambitions thanks to his tireless energy and financial contributions. It was solely because of his loyal support to friends and colleagues at ICS that RSWT agreed to pass the management of Aride Island to local control of ICS in 2004. Ian Bullock, former warden of Aride Island, recalls that on a visit to the island, they both rose just before dawn and watched the incredible sight of shearwaters slowly climbing the Mapou tree trunks to reach a high, level branch where they could finally take off to sea. «He was as excited as any schoolboy to witness the wonders of nature, a fascination he never lost. Even in his older years he was still teaching younger ecologists how to identify different grass and sedge species, or driving all the way out to the marshes of the Wash to do the British Trust for Ornithology's winter wader counts. An indefatigable champion for wildlife, science and conservation. We will miss him». On several occasions, James travelled  to Seychelles with Tim Sands, who recalls their first visit, «To be with James was memorable. Like his father, Christopher, I had experienced their impatience with often necessary financial and administrative detail, but also their strong desire to see people treated equitably and fairly. On this trip with James, I got to experience his near obsession with wildlife; recording and assessing how it looked and sounded, how it behaved and how it could be helped and restored. The necessary practical side of life such as eating, sleeping and getting about were barely tolerated as an unfortunate necessity! I remember him wanting to show me the Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher on La Digue. We were up early for the ferry and spent the rest of the day in the heat and humidity recording every territory on La Digue's Veuve Reserve and well beyond. James was surprised when in late afternoon I suggested I might go to one of La Digue's iconic beaches for a swim before catching the ferry back to Praslin!» (From left) Three generations of the Cadbury family on Aride Island in 1982: Betty, James, Ruth Esther Esther, Lucy and Christopher Cadbury. (Adrian Skerett) Photo License: All Rights Reserved    His lack of concern for everyday practicalities for himself was contrasted against his concern for the welfare of others. The well-being of staff on Aride was always uppermost in his mind when he visited Seychelles, or attended management meetings. In return, staff members never forgot him. At Christmas, 2023, James was thrilled to receive a Christmas card signed by every member of staff on Aride, each giving their personalised greeting. His fieldwork was meticulous and his note keeping on the management of the island and all aspects of the scientific research done on Aride was of the highest order. The years when James was regularly visiting the island, and chaired the Science Committee, were among the best for the island and this was to a great extent a result of his knowledge, commitment and understanding of what was both needed and what was possible. He understood the importance not just of diligent record keeping but also of reviewing data to inform future management. His encouragement for, and support of, substantial annual reports drawn up by successive wardens was and remains of vital importance for the island. Gerard Rocamora recalls in 2008, after he had received a coco-de-mer from a representative of the Ministry of Environment at l'Alliance Française, the French Ambassador invited James for dinner at his residence. James politely declined, saying he was not free that day. The ambassador proposed another evening because he really wanted to meet James, but James had planned an activity with Gerard's daughters that evening.  I told him that his arrangement with my daughters was not very important in comparison, but he replied: «No, no, it is important, let's stick to the plan!». James Cadbury helping with coconut clearance on Aride. (Adrian Skerett) Photo License: All Rights Reserved    He again politely declined the ambassador's invitation. In short, he made it clear that it was more important and enjoyable for him to spend time with my young daughters than to be in a fancy dinner with an ambassador.   Gerard commented, «That was really funny and I was almost laughing, although it was a bit embarrassing and I did not want to be disrespectful. So I looked at this man in a way meaning: well, that's how it is, what can we do ? This was our James Cadbury. He was such a character, and such a simple, lovely and enjoyable person to everyone. We will miss him a lot». Gerard also recalls how one day, after an ICS meeting in Victoria, five people were supposed to go to the ICS Head Office at Pointe Larue in Adrian Skerrett's car. It was a relatively small car and James measured almost 2 meters. James was invited to sit in the front, but he declined, insisting that ladies should always go in the front and offered the seat to Jeanne Mortimer. Jeanne was very grateful but argued that James would be more comfortable in the front and that she was fine at the back.  But for James it was like a personal rule he was not prepared to give up easily. Everyone tried to convince him that this was the best solution but he would not listen and remained adamant that he should be sitting at the back. At some point Adrian burst out: «James, please get into this car!».By this time Jeanne had grabbed the back seat, and reluctantly he admitted defeat. James Cadbury's abiding legacy will be the fruits of his boundless generosity, our abiding memory of him his modesty and anxiety to avoid taking the credit he so richly deserved but above we shall never forget his deep love of the natural world that brought him such joy, the same joy that he in turn gave to others. 

When her domestic helper of 13 years was diagnosed with brain cancer, Chen Damei (transliteration) not only paid $70,000 for her medical expenses, but also hired another maid to take care of her.  The heartwarming tale was shared in an interview published by Shin Min Daily News last Sunday (July 14). Chen, 60, said she had known her Indonesian helper, Wati, for more than 15 years.  She first realised something was not right with Wati on Feb 10 this year - the first day of Chinese New Year - when the 50-year-old had such a bad headache she couldn't stand.  «She's not weak, so I was quite shocked at that time,» recounted Chen, who then called her 58-year-old husband, Li Yujing (transliteration), who had driven to church. The couple then rushed Wati, to the A&E department at the Singapore General Hospital.  It was bad news. Doctors told Chen that Wati had a 2.9cm tumour deep inside her brain and was in critical condition.  «She underwent a craniotomy on the second day she was hospitalised,» Chen said. «She later had another surgery, and would undergo electrotherapy and chemotherapy.» 

SINGAPORE — The storage of items in the corridor of a Serangoon Housing Board flat, where a «sauna» cabin was recently removed, resulted in fire safety infringements, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said. It added that it will be taking enforcement action against the person or entity responsible for the obstruction. Pictures of the cabin went viral online earlier, with some netizens questioning whether the placement of the wooden structure outside HDB flats is allowed. The cabin was subsequently removed on July 11, after its owner requested for help from the Marine Parade Town Council to do so. In response to The Straits Times' queries, an SCDF spokesman said on July 16 it conducted an inspection at Block 427 Serangoon Central on July 11, after receiving public feedback. «During the inspection, the sauna-like structure was found to have been removed,» said the spokesperson.

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Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has scored a crushing election victory that will extend his iron-fisted rule by another five years, according to partial results issued Monday. De facto leader since the end of the 1994 genocide and president since 2000, Kagame scored 99.15 percent of the vote, the National Election Commission announced after 79 percent of ballots had been counted. It tops the 98.79 percent Kagame won in the last election in 2017 and puts him streets ahead of the only two candidates authorised to run against him. Democratic Green Party candidate Frank Habineza scraped 0.53 percent of the vote and independent Philippe Mpayimana 0.32 percent. The outcome of Monday's poll was never in doubt, with Kagame's regime accused of muzzling the media and political opposition, and several prominent critics barred from the race. Soon after the partial results were announced, giving Kagame a fourth term, he thanked Rwandans in an address from the headquarters of his ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF). «The results that have been presented indicate a very high score, these are not just figures, even if it was 100 percent, these are not just numbers,» he said. «These figures show the trust, and that is what is most important,» he added. «I am hopeful that together we can solve all problems.» Full provisional results are due by July 20 and definitive results by July 27. With 65 percent of the population aged under 30, Kagame is the only leader most Rwandans have ever known. The 66-year-old is credited with rebuilding a traumatised nation after the genocide but he is also accused of ruling in a climate of fear at home, and fomenting instability in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. - 'Big margin' - Over nine million Rwandans -- about two million first-time voters --  were registered to cast their ballot, with the presidential race being held at the same time as legislative elections for the first time. «(Kagame) gives us everything we ask him, such as health insurance. This is why he wins by a big margin,» said 34-year-old mechanic Francois Rwabakina. Kagame won with more than 93 percent of the vote in 2003, 2010 and in 2017, when he again easily defeated the same two challengers. He has overseen controversial constitutional amendments that shortened presidential terms from seven to five years and reset the clock for the Rwandan leader, allowing him to potentially rule until 2034. Rwandan courts had rejected appeals from prominent opposition figures Bernard Ntaganda and Victoire Ingabire to remove previous convictions that effectively disqualified them from Monday's vote. The election commission also barred high-profile Kagame critic Diane Rwigara, citing issues with her paperwork -- the second time she was excluded from running. - Well-oiled PR machine - The imbalance between the candidates was evident during the three-week campaign, as the well-oiled PR machine of the ruling RPF swung into high gear. The party's red, white and blue colours and its slogans «Tora Kagame Paul» («Vote Paul Kagame») and «PK24» «Paul Kagame 2024») were everywhere. His rivals struggled to make their voices heard, with barely 100 people showing up to some events. Despite the lacklustre turnout at his rallies, Habineza hailed the «free and fair atmosphere». «This is a very good show of the level of growth in democracy in our country. We have been able to campaign (across) the whole country,» he told AFP. Kagame's RPF militia is lauded for ending the 1994 genocide when it marched on Kigali -- ousting the Hutu extremists who had unleashed 100 days of bloodletting targeting the Tutsi minority. The perpetrators killed around 800,000 people, mainly Tutsis but also Hutu moderates. Kagame has overseen a remarkable economic recovery, with GDP growing by an average of 7.2 percent per year between 2012 and 2022, although the World Bank says almost half the population lives on less than $2.15 a day. Ahead of the vote, Amnesty International said Rwanda's political opposition faced «severe restrictions... as well as threats, arbitrary detention, prosecution, trumped-up charges, killings and enforced disappearances». Abroad, Kigali is accused of meddling in the troubled eastern DRC, where a UN report says its troops are fighting alongside M23 rebels. Kigali was also accused of killing tens of thousands of Hutus in the DRC during its pursuit of fleeing genocide perpetrators. Discussion of these alleged massacres remains taboo and is considered genocide «revisionism» in Rwanda. In the parliamentary election, 589 candidates were chasing 80 seats, including 53 elected by universal suffrage. In the outgoing assembly, the RPF held 40 seats and its allies 11, while Habineza's party had two. Another 27 spots are reserved for women, the youth and people with disabilities. © Agence France-Presse

Kenyan police said they arrested on Monday a suspected serial killer who confessed to murdering 42 women, including his wife, and discarding their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish dump. Since Friday, nine butchered bodies trussed up in plastic bags have been hauled from the site of an abandoned quarry in the Mukuru slum, a gruesome discovery that has horrified the nation. Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the 33-year-old suspect, named as Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, was arrested at around 3:00 am (0000 GMT) near a Nairobi bar where he had been watching the Euro 2024 football final. «We are dealing with a serial killer, a psychopathic serial killer who has no respect for human life,» the head of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin told reporters. «We are dealing with a vampire, a psychopath.» Amin said Khalusha claimed the murders took place between 2022 and July 11 this year. «The suspect confessed to have lured, killed and disposed of 42 female bodies at the dumping site,» he added. «Unfortunately, and this is very sad, the suspect alleged that his first victim was his wife... who he strangled to death, before dismembering her body and disposing it at the same site.» Police said Khalusha would appear in court Tuesday. - 'Luring another victim' - The suspect was tracked down after analysis of one of the victim's mobile phones, Amin said, in a joint operation by the DCI and the National Police Service. As officers swooped, «he was in the process of luring another victim», Amin said. Khalusha had confessed to having had «carnal knowledge» with some of his victims, he added. Officers searched his one-room house, located just 100 metres (300 feet) from where the bodies were found, discovering a machete, nylon sacks, rope, a pair of industrial rubber gloves -- as well as a «pink female handbag», and «two female panties». The areas will remain «active crime scenes», Amin said, promising a thorough investigation. Nine mutilated and dismembered bodies have so far been retrieved from the crime scene, according to police, with Kanja saying autopsies on the victims would be carried out on Monday. Eight have been confirmed to be female. A second suspect who was caught with a phone belonging to one of the victims has also been arrested, Amin said. After the discovery of the bodies, Kenya's State Department For Gender and Affirmative Action on Sunday condemned the «horrific act» and urged more action against gender-based violence. In 2022 the East African country recorded 725 femicide cases according to a UN report, the highest number since data collection began in 2015. - Police under spotlight - The dumped bodies have thrown yet another spotlight on Kenyan police and added more pressure on President William Ruto, who is struggling to contain a crisis over widespread anti-government protests that saw dozens of demonstrators killed. Kenya's police watchdog, the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA), said Friday it was looking into whether there was any police involvement in the bodies found in the dump, noting the dumpsite was just 100 metres from a police station. IPOA was also investigating if there had been a «failure to act to prevent» the grisly killings. Kanja told reporters on Sunday that all officers at the nearby police post had been transferred. Still, tensions ran high at the crime scene over the weekend, as volunteers combed through the vast piles of rubbish in search of more victims with officers briefly firing tear gas to disperse the crowds. Kenyan police are often accused by rights groups of using excessive force and carrying out unlawful killings or running hit squads, but few have faced justice. The Mukuru killings follow the so-called «Shakahola forest massacre» when the bodies of some 400 members of a doomsday cult were discovered in mass graves near the coast last year. © Agence France-Presse

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LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke on Monday. Starmer thanked the crown prince for giving his congratulations on the Labour Party leader’s election victory and reported on his first days in government, a Downing Street statement said. While discussing the situation in the Middle East, the prime minister praised the crown prince for his leadership in supporting regional stability, and emphasized the UK’s enduring commitment to peace and security in the region.

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan received in Madinah on Monday the Deputy Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Mudaifer. Issues related to the industrial and mining sector at regional level were discussed, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministry’s role in creating a lucrative investment environment in the Madinah region was also looked at, through projects related to the industrial and mining sector and programs aimed at stimulating investment and job opportunities for Saudis.