IN THE late 1970s, Jamaica was gripped by the evil hands of political violence, leading up to the general election of October 30, 1980. Michael Manley of the People’s National Party (PNP) was prime minister, and Edward Seaga was the leader of the...

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Seychelles has seen a significant increase in internet usage over the last couple of years as service providers offer better speed packages at more affordable prices. As of June 30, the amount of traffic data observed from April to June, was 17,644,347 Gigabytes (GB), an increase of nine percent from the previous quarter. Patrick Moustache, the director of the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority (SCRA), said that compared to the same period last year, there has been an increase of 43 percent in data consumption. This is attributed to faster speeds and unlimited packages being offered by local service providers. «If the size of the road, which is the bandwidth is not increased, the number of cars, or data in this case, will also not increase. So the more bandwidth is increased, the more data will be able to pass through, meaning more people will be able to use it a high speed,» Moustache explained. According to the statistics provided by the SCRA, since June 2020, internet traffic data has increased by a huge 254 percent, to its current value, from only 4,989,210 GB. The amount of international internet bandwidth purchased by service providers has increased from 17.870 megabytes per second (Mbps), in 2020 to 221,774 Mbps in June 2024. The increase in data consumption is on par with the number of internet subscriptions in the country, which has also increased significantly over the last five years, rising from 112,334 in 2020 to 139,850 in June 2024. «It should be noted these statistics do not represent the number of homes with internet subscriptions though, because some houses can have multiple subscriptions, while others may not have any subscription at all,» explained Moustache. He explained that the way people use the internet has also shifted. Before people used to download movies for example, but nowadays, with faster speeds, people are streaming more. «With capped internet, people were more responsible with their data, where for example, if someone was watching a movie on Netflix, they would turn it off if they were doing something else, but with unlimited internet, now people can keep the streaming movie on, even when they are not watching it, while there could also be other people using data on other devices, leading to more traffic,» said Moustache. At the moment there are three main internet service providers in Seychelles, Cable & Wireless, Airtel, and Intelvision, with all offering varying internet packages to their clients. Despite these better packages on offer, the SCRA is urging members of the public to use their internet more responsibly, to ensure that everyone can enjoy their services as intended. «People may tend to abuse the internet usage, which in turn can lead to internet service providers, having to purchase increased bandwidth, and that can then lead to price increase,» said Moustache. He said for example clients can turn off streaming movies if they are not watching them and avoid excessive downloading, especially in peak hours, as that can lead to a degradation of the service for others.  

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SINGAPORE — Punggol Coast MRT station, an extension from the existing Punggol station on the North East Line, will open for passenger service on Dec 10 at 3pm, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Oct 10. With this addition, Punggol Coast station will be the terminal station of the 22km North East Line, taking its total number of stations to 17. Located in the Punggol Digital District, the new station will improve transport connectivity for more than 28,000 employees in the JTC Business Park. It will also benefit some 12,000 students from the Singapore Institute of Technology's (SIT) Punggol campus as well as those visiting the upcoming Punggol Coast Mall, which is being completed in phases from September.

A Spanish couple are currently being investigated for protesting against Peter Lim, the Singaporean owner of Spanish football club Valencia. The police told AsiaOne on Thursday (Oct 10) that a police report was lodged against a 34-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both Spanish nationals, for allegedly taking part in a public assembly. The couple's passports have been impounded while investigations are ongoing, they said. Social media posts by the Spanish man, Dani Cuesta, on Oct 3 included photos showing him holding a sign that reads «Lim Go Home» and a video of him pasting stickers saying «Lim Out» at various locations in Singapore. These locations included Merlion Park, the Esplanade, as well as Abelia – an 11-storey condominium in Ardmore Park said to be owned by Lim. Cuesta's posts soon went viral, some garnering over 260,000 views, and he received mixed reactions from netizens. Some fellow fans of the football club praised his actions, calling him a «hero without a cape» and thanking him for voicing their frustrations. One netizen wrote: «He has gone where no one managed to go before.»

A day after Dr Lee Wei Ling's death, her younger brother has brought attention to the future of their family home. In a Facebook post on Thursday (Oct 10), Lee Hsien Yang wrote that he was conveying a message from his sister. «My father's, Lee Kuan Yew, and my mother's, Kwa Geok Choo, unwavering and deeply felt wish was for their house at 38 Oxley Road to be demolished upon the last parent's death. »Lee Kuan Yew had directed each of his three children to ensure that their parents' wish for demolition be fulfilled. He had also appealed directly to the people of Singapore. «Please honour my father by honouring his wish for his home to be demolished.» Dr Lee, who died at the age of 69 on Wednesday, was living in the house at 38 Oxley Road.

WWF’s Living Planet Report highlights India's food consumption pattern as the most sustainable among G20 countries. It mentions that adopting India's pattern worldwide would need less than one Earth by 2050. India’s millet mission and climate-resilient millets are praised. The report stresses promoting healthy alternative protein sources to reduce land needed for food production.

The farmer protests that aided AAP in Punjab did not have the same effect for Congress in Haryana. Despite BJP offering procurement at MSP for various crops, farmers in Haryana have moved on after the repeal of farm laws, benefiting from diversified agriculture and industrial opportunities.

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There has been a 73% decline globally in monitored wildlife populations over the past 50 years, according to WWF's Living Planet Report-2024. Ecological degradation, habitat loss, pollution, and climate change are major factors contributing to this decline, with India experiencing sharp decreases in vulture species and an alarming reduction in wetland areas in Chennai.

It is understood Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering an exemption for service personnel who use boarding schools due to frequent foreign assignments.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh got into the festive spirit on day three of their visit to Malta - as they celebrated a King's Birthday Reception at the residence of the British High Commissioner.

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Ratan Tata's legacy lives on through his impactful yet humble leadership. Known for his integrity and commitment, he turned challenges into triumphs, exemplified by his role in launching the Nano car and uniting the Tata Group during tumultuous times. His grace and dedication leave a lasting mark on India's business landscape.

Following Ratan Tata's passing, Tata Trusts faces a crucial decision in selecting a new chairman. With Noel Tata emerging as the likely candidate, his appointment would uphold the tradition of having a Parsi leader and maintain a connection to the founding family.

Ratan Tata guided the Tata Group into new sectors like telecom and cars, and drove innovation with projects like the Indica and Nano. He oversaw over 60 acquisitions and took TCS public. After appointing and later replacing Cyrus Mistry, his philanthropic efforts through Tata Trusts transformed healthcare and education. Post-retirement, he invested in startups like Upstox and Ola Electric.

Ratan Tata's strategic acquisitions, starting with Tetley in 2000 for $432 million, transformed Tata Group into a global powerhouse. He orchestrated over 60 acquisitions, including Jaguar-Land Rover. While successes mounted, not all ventures thrived, such as Tata Steel's Corus purchase. The journey redefined India's corporate footprint internationally.

Ratan Tata's dedication to animal welfare is evident in the Tata Group's Bombay House, which includes a facility for stray dogs. His efforts led to the opening of the Small Animal Hospital Mumbai, providing advanced medical care for small animals. Tata's social media also frequently advocates for animal adoption and welfare.

VIENTIANE, Laos — The test of Asean's unity lies in how the bloc deals with internal challenges such as the situation in Myanmar, as well as key regional issues, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Oct 9). This is even as the 10-member grouping faces an increasingly «troubled and turbulent» external environment, he said, addressing fellow Asean leaders at the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and related meetings held in Vientiane, Laos. PM Wong, who delivered three speeches on Oct 9, also urged Asean leaders to remain united in purpose despite its diverse grouping and member states' own positions on regional and global issues. The annual regional gathering is being held against the backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions, as well as concerns over rising military conflict in the Middle East, maritime disputes in the South China Sea, the broader US-China rivalry, and the continued civil unrest in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup.

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