Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong hopes to draw on his two decades of experience in politics to improve the lives of Punggol residents — for as long as he can. The 66-year-old, who is contesting in his sixth general election, said while the decision on whether he stays beyond one term — if elected — lies with the Prime Minister, he wants to continue «building» Punggol in any capacity. «Even if I am asked to step down, I will continue working with residents, serving the community in whichever way I can,» Gan told AsiaOne on Tuesday (April 29) after a walkabout at One Punggol.  And if it were up to him? The People's Action Party (PAP) veteran said he would “continue for as long as [he] can.” Gan previously served as MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC for 14 years, holding key portfolios such as Manpower and Health, and now Minister for Trade and Industry. «This is not a job, a vocation. It's a sense of mission… to serve people. That will continue to drive me on.»

In the small rural community of Giddy Hall, St Elizabeth, Alandor Barrett and his wife, Doris Clarke-Barrett, cultivate the land that sustains them and feeds the nation. As Jamaica celebrates Farmers’ Month in April under the theme ‘Celebrating our...

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) has trained, sensitised and onboarded approximately 200 ministries, departments and agencies on how to use the data visualisation and business intelligence (DVBI) platform. The DVBI platform is the unique...

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) will be rolling out its traceability and regulatory platform later this year. Established in 2017 under the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority Act, JACRA is a...

AS FARMERS’ Month activities wind down for April, the spirits of those optimistic about the future of farming in Jamaica remain high. Twenty-eight-year-old Kimaal Barrett-Prehay is one of them and she is determined to use farming to secure early...

FROM APRIL 10-12, two elite debate teams from the Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment (JADE) Limited and the St Thomas Renaissance Foundation (STTRF) participated in the 2025 Bluebonnet World Schools Debate International Tournament...

Amid rising tensions, Pakistan's information minister claimed credible intelligence suggests a potential Indian military strike within 24-36 hours, while India accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire. In the US, an Indian-origin tech entrepreneur killed his family before committing suicide. Meanwhile, Donald Trump defended his China tariffs, and young Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest T20 centurion.

The vast majority of Ukrainians don’t trust US President Donald Trump, a new poll suggests Read Full Article at RT.com

Des étudiants et membres du personnel du centre des métiers d'arts dénoncent des faits de harcèlement. L'affaire a été évoquée par la députée et représentante à l'Assemblée de Polynésie, Nicole Sanquer, pendant les questions au gouvernement la semaine dernière. Elèves et directeur donnent leur version des faits.

A Westmoreland man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition following seizure of a loaded firearm along the Anchovy main road in St James on Saturday. He is Chavoy McKenzie, a 29-year-old...

Pas de négociations en vue dans l’affaire qui oppose la direction de l’Apair Apurad et les grévistes. Maintenant ils ne se parlent plus que par voix d’huissiers et d’avocats interposés. A Mama’o, une cinquantaine d’employés attendent la reprise du dialogue.

The defense secretary’s move to end the program that two fellow Trump Cabinet members helped establish while in Congress — and was signed into law by Trump — drew bipartisan pushback.

Pakistan claims to possess credible intelligence indicating an imminent Indian military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, alleging it's based on fabricated accusations related to the Pahalgam incident. Pakistan vehemently rejects India's self-proclaimed role as judge, jury, and executioner, asserting its own history as a victim of terrorism.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian students at Harvard Kennedy School are protesting the upcoming visit of Pakistani delegates for the Pakistan Conference 2025. They've penned letters to US secretary of state Marco Rubio, urging visa revocation for Pakistani officials, and to Harvard leaders, seeking solidarity against Hinduphobia and condemning the targeted killings.

Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders have surfaced in Amethi, accusing them of pro-Pakistan sentiments amid tensions following the Pahalgam attack. The posters feature comments from Farooq Abdullah and Vijay Wadettiwar, labeling Gandhi a terrorism sympathizer.

Workers' Party (WP) candidate for Jalan Kayu SMC, Andre Low, has apologised for «completely inappropriate» and «disparaging comments» made in Telegram messages that were leaked on social media. Low made a Facebook post on Wednesday (April 30) morning, four days after screenshots of his text messages were shared on Reddit. Over 30 screenshots were shared in the same Reddit post, where Low complained about TraceTogether, Singtel and local brands like Prism, among other issues. He also purportedly made negative remarks about the civil service and a resident he encountered during a Meet-The-People Session.  The messages described how he was only able to reach a resident after disabling his caller ID blocking feature.

A student from Bartley Secondary School was arrested for cutting a teacher with a penknife on Monday (April 28).  Speaking to The Straits Times, the school's principal Britta Seet said that the teacher was taken to the hospital and received outpatient treatment.  He was given medical leave and is recovering at home.  Seet said the student is assisting with police investigations and has not returned to school.  The school is in touch with the student and the student's parents, and providing support to the student and affected staff, she added.  The Singapore Civil Defence Force told AsiaOne that it received a call for assistance at 10 Jalan Bunga Rampai — Bartley Secondary School's address — at 12.25pm on April 28. One person was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for treatment.  In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police confirmed that a report was lodged and a student was arrested in relation to the case. Police investigations are ongoing.  AsiaOne has contacted the school for more details.  melissateo@asiaone.com

Pakistani army violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control, initiating unprovoked small-arms fire in the Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor sectors. Indian troops responded promptly and proportionately. This escalation occurs amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. PM Modi has granted the armed forces complete operational freedom to respond to Pakistan.

A man was shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Bodles, St Catherine this morning. He was taken to hospital for treatment. It is reported that about 11:55 a.m., the police received information about a white Toyota Axio motor car...

UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles. The package delivery company said Tuesday that it anticipates making the job cuts this year. It...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for balance in the conversation surrounding police fatal shootings, as he visibly supported members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Tuesday by wearing blue. The wearing of blue on Tuesday by...

Three hundred and eighteen seasonal agricultural workers departed Jamaica for Canada on Tuesday under the Ministry of Labour's Overseas Employment Programme. A group of 95 left early Tuesday morning while another group of 223 departed later...

The US will no longer be looking out for the EU’s security, Ursula von der Leyen has said Read Full Article at RT.com

«Since the onset of the conflict, we have stated that we prefer diplomatic ways of attaining the objectives of our special military operation,» Vasily Nebenzya said

John Kelley said «immense» benefits will be in store for Ukraine and Russia if they accept the US peace proposal

Pakistan alleges that India is preparing to launch a military strike in the coming days Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has remarked that he would like to become the next pope Read Full Article at RT.com

According to spokesperson for the US Department of State, «third countries,» including North Korea, «have perpetuated» the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and «they bear responsibility for it»

BRICS ministers recognized that the WTO is the «only multilateral institution with the necessary mandate to set the rules for the multilateral trading system»

India has strongly condemned Pakistan at the UN, labeling it a «rogue state fuelling global terrorism.» Yojna Patel cited Pakistan's defense minister's admission of supporting terrorist organizations, exposing Pakistan's role in destabilizing the region. India highlighted the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing the international community's zero tolerance for terrorism.