Ruel Hudson is a jack of all trades. He also sometimes operates as a taxi driver, using his Subaru Imprezza to earn an income. That work comes at a steep cost. A regular visitor to his mechanic in Spanish Town, Hudson estimates that he spends upwards of $50,000 every two weeks repairing damage to his vehicle, much of it caused by Jamaica’s deteriorating road network. Even as he welcomes the recent road improvements, he said it cannot erase the financial pain inflicted by years of driving on battered roads.

WESTERN BUREAU: While some administrators of Hurricane Melissa-battered schools don’t anticipate any major shifts in numbers in their customary intake of new students for the upcoming academic year, there is still concern about the slow pace of restoration. Anniona Jones, president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), told The Sunday Gleaner that there is still a lack of urgency to execute contracts to repairs some schools devastated by the Category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025.

When St Catherine mother T.K. Gentles* handed over $3,500 to secure a transfer for her son to Cumberland High School, she knew the money did not guarantee success. But for her, it was a risk worth taking. More than two weeks after beginning the process, Gentles finally received the answer she had been waiting for. Her 15-year-old son had been accepted.

WESTERN BUREAU: Executive Chef Maurice Mullings will take Jamaican cuisine to China this week, leading the island’s first official food festival in Beijing as Jamaica celebrates its 64th anniversary of Independence. For Mullings, executive chef at S Hotel Montego Bay, the assignment is unlike any he has undertaken. “I’m excited about the prospects and I’m committed to leaving an indelible mark in China,” he told The Sunday Gleaner ahead of his departure.

Delta Capital Partners, the investment firm facing criminal charges in Jamaica for alleged regulatory breaches, had assets up to December 2023 that were valued at one-third of its over US$15.4 million or J$2.3 billion in liabilities, a financial disclosure form filed in court has revealed. Promissory notes accounted for US$14 million or approximately J$2.1 billion in the liabilities while “payables” accounted for US$1.4 million or J$227 million, according to a statement of financial position the company filed in court and obtained by The Sunday Gleaner.

Il est des départs qui plongent toute une communauté dans le silence et le recueillement. Celui de feu Inguemba Malabana, ancien Maire de la commune de Lébamba, est de ceux-là. Hier, dans une atmosphère empreinte d'une profonde émotion, sa dépouille a été exposée à la mairie de Lébamba, ce lieu qu'il a tant servi avec dévouement, sagesse et amour pour sa commune. Parents, amis, autorités administratives et politiques, ainsi que de nombreux citoyens, sont venus lui rendre un dernier (...) - NECROLOGIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La Fête des Cultures est officiellement de retour ! Lors d'une conférence de presse tenue le 31 juillet à Libreville, le ministre en charge de la Culture, Paul Ulrich Kessany, a levé le voile sur une 15ᵉ édition qui promet de faire danser les traditions du 21 au 23 août sur l'avenue Jean-Paul II. Placée sous le thème de la « Réappropriation de nos valeurs culturelles », cette grande célébration ambitionne de réunir les générations, de transmettre l'héritage culturel à la jeunesse et de (...) - ARTS & CULTURE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La plume gabonaise s'apprête à franchir de nouvelles frontières. L'écrivain Hermann Boutitou entame une ambitieuse tournée littéraire qui le conduira au Cameroun, en République centrafricaine, au Rwanda, au Sénégal et, très prochainement, au Mali. Un périple qui témoigne de l'intérêt grandissant que suscite son œuvre sur le continent africain. À travers cette tournée, Hermann Boutitou ne se contente pas de présenter ses ouvrages. Il devient un véritable ambassadeur de la culture (...) - ARTS & CULTURE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ukrainian drones have hit apartment blocks and a Wildberries hub in central Russia, killing two civilians, officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thousands of families have been ordered to evacuate as fast-moving wildfires sweep through Spokane County in Washington state Read Full Article at RT.com

Indian diaspora members voiced concerns over anti-India content and visa issues. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami assured actions were being taken to address these matters. Visa requirements for Chinese citizens traveling to India will be eased soon. The embassy plans to establish a legal assistance framework for professionals. Cultural outreach programs will also be expanded to promote Indian diversity.

First Lady Getrude Mutharika has expressed her overwhelming excitement over the Malawi Women’s National Football Team’s remarkable run so far at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco, as the nation continues to celebrate the Scorchers’ historic form. Her delighted reaction came after the Scorchers, competing in their first-ever appearance at […] The post First Lady praises ‘outstanding’ Scorchers after second straight WAFCON win appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

US R&B superstar Brian McKnight was left thoroughly impressed with the electric turnout and passionate patronage his maiden Malawi performance generated on Saturday night — but not before hundreds of exhausted fans endured a chaotic, hours-long wait that pushed patience to breaking point. The Sunset in the Warm Heart concert, organised by Lawi Music Group […] The post From chaos to triumph: How Brian McKnight’s Malawi debut nearly fell apart before wowing fans appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Terrified residents of Area 43, Sector 8 in Lilongwe are speaking out over what they describe as a brazen attempted land grab, accusing a local man of trying to seize almost 20 plots of land using alleged high-level political connections to intimidate anyone who dares challenge him. The affected residents claim Vincent Nyirongo and his […] The post Land grab fears: Residents accuse man of using political connections to seize their plots appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Trump and Biden accounted for 78% of all swear words publicly used by US presidents since 1919, a Cardiff University study has found Read Full Article at RT.com

Vincent Pastore, best known for his iconic portrayal of mobster Salvatore 'Big Pu**y' Bonpensiero on HBO's The Sopranos, has died at age 80.

While the EU praises the return of migrants and speaks of helping Spain restore 'effective control' of the border and prevent further uncontrolled crossings, many here remain unconvinced.

Travel experts have told the Daily Mail that the tourism industry is 'hitting max capacity earlier and earlier' and that certain countries are not necessarily 'coping rather well'.

Ruel Hudson is a jack of all trades. He also sometimes operates as a taxi driver, using his Subaru Imprezza to earn an income. That work comes at a steep cost. A regular visitor to his mechanic in Spanish Town, Hudson estimates that he spends upwards of $50,000 every two weeks repairing damage to his vehicle, much of it caused by Jamaica’s deteriorating road network. Even as he welcomes the recent road improvements, he said it cannot erase the financial pain inflicted by years of driving on battered roads.

WESTERN BUREAU: While some administrators of Hurricane Melissa-battered schools don’t anticipate any major shifts in numbers in their customary intake of new students for the upcoming academic year, there is still concern about the slow pace of restoration. Anniona Jones, president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), told The Sunday Gleaner that there is still a lack of urgency to execute contracts to repairs some schools devastated by the Category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025.

When St Catherine mother T.K. Gentles* handed over $3,500 to secure a transfer for her son to Cumberland High School, she knew the money did not guarantee success. But for her, it was a risk worth taking. More than two weeks after beginning the process, Gentles finally received the answer she had been waiting for. Her 15-year-old son had been accepted.

WESTERN BUREAU: Executive Chef Maurice Mullings will take Jamaican cuisine to China this week, leading the island’s first official food festival in Beijing as Jamaica celebrates its 64th anniversary of Independence. For Mullings, executive chef at S Hotel Montego Bay, the assignment is unlike any he has undertaken. “I’m excited about the prospects and I’m committed to leaving an indelible mark in China,” he told The Sunday Gleaner ahead of his departure.

Delta Capital Partners, the investment firm facing criminal charges in Jamaica for alleged regulatory breaches, had assets up to December 2023 that were valued at one-third of its over US$15.4 million or J$2.3 billion in liabilities, a financial disclosure form filed in court has revealed. Promissory notes accounted for US$14 million or approximately J$2.1 billion in the liabilities while “payables” accounted for US$1.4 million or J$227 million, according to a statement of financial position the company filed in court and obtained by The Sunday Gleaner.

A man was seen using a net to fish in the waters off Pasir Ris Park, raising concerns about potential harm to wildlife.Facebook user Mel Teo highlighted an incident on July 7 to the Nature Society Singapore's Public Forum on July 18, where her friend allegedly spotted a fisherman using what she said was a gill net to fish at Pasir Ris Park.In photographs of the incident, a man can be seen with his lower half submerged along the coast, raising his arms as he pulls out a large net from within the water.«She asked him to stop, and he obeyed, but not without throwing something at a passing otter in his anger at being told off,» Teo wrote.She also questioned the legality of using such nets and traps to fish at Pasir Ris Park in her post.According to NParks, net fishing is not allowed in areas under their management, while «destructive fishing methods» such as gill-netting, long-line fishing and driftnets are advised against.NParks explained: «They tend to trap fish and sea creatures that are not being targetted. These include dolphins, sharks and turtles that may drown after being caught.»

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 61-year-old man, Lau Kim Lok.In an appeal for information published on Sunday (Aug 2), the police said he was last seen at Marina Bay Sands at about 2.40pm on Saturday.At that time, Lau was wearing a navy blue polo T-shirt and grey Bermuda shorts.According to a missing person report issued by Dementia Singapore, one behavioural trait Lau has is that he walks briskly.The organisation said those with information about Lau can contact Lee Lian Tee at 9679-9869.