A grant of up to $2,500 will be given to registered beverage producers after the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) kicks in from April, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in a statement on Monday (Jan 19).The BCRS Producer Transition Grant, which will be automatically awarded, can be used to offset costs related to product registration fees, producer fees and the cost of stickers for the scheme. It will be available until Sept 30, 2027.The BCRS is a new recycling initiative, expected to roll out on April 1, under which a 10-cent refundable deposit will be added to all pre-packaged beverages sold in plastic and metal containers. This is to encourage consumers to return them at designated collection points for proper disposal and reuse. 

Denmark has dispatched more soldiers to Greenland in response to US President Donald Trump’s annexation threats Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU is reportedly considering retaliatory measures if US President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs amid the row over Greenland Read Full Article at RT.com

Trapped in toxic smog and deep insecurity, many of Delhi’s informal workers still end up risking their health for a day’s wages Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of Justice is investigating the disruption of a church service by anti-ICE protesters Read Full Article at RT.com

Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL), has stepped in to support government efforts to address food insecurity by donating fuel worth K400 million to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) for the Lean Season Food Response Programme. The donation is intended to support the transportation and distribution of relief food to hunger-affected households across the country. The […] The post PIL donates K400 Million fuel for food relief efforts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians woke up on Tuesday to a brutal cost-of-living shock after fuel prices were hiked by more than 41 percent, a drastic increase that is set to send prices of food, transport, and basic goods sharply higher in an economy already on its knees. The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) announced that, effective 20 January […] The post Malawians Wake to Fuel Price Shock as Petrol, Diesel Jump Over 41% Overnight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has broken his silence with a scathing warning over what he describes as a dangerous collapse of the rule of law, accusing the State of using law enforcement agencies to target opposition figures through intimidation, unlawful arrests and abuse of due process. In a strongly worded press release dated […] The post Chakwera Breaks Silence, Accuses State of Political Persecution and Abuse of Police Power appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamveka on Monday outlined bold fiscal and policy measures aimed at transforming Malawi’s youth into active drivers of economic growth. Mwanamveka made the remarks during a high-level Youth Pre-Budget Consultative Meeting held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, where government engaged young people on […] The post Mwanamveka Unbundles Bold Steps on Youth Empowerment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has begun decommissioning displacement camps in Nkhotakota District, paving the way for flood-affected households to return to their homes and resume normal life. The households have been living in the camps since floods struck the area on 29 December last year. Speaking to journalists after distributing relief items—including […] The post DoDMA Decommissions Camps in Nkhotakota as Flood Victims Return to Normal Life appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite having purchased a resale flat, a family of three was forced to sleep in a car for two weeks after renovation issues left them without a home. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, homeowner Li, 47, said she and her husband had received the keys to their HDB maisonette at Block 408 Fajar Road in June last year.As the home was still in good condition, they decided to only replace some floor tiles, tear down several walls, and renovate the kitchen.The contractor, whom they found from Facebook in May, told them the work would take up to a month, from August 5 to September 4.Li said that the total cost came up to $13,916, including a $1,688 deposit. This did not include the floor tiles, which she had purchased from Malaysia.She allegedly however, that the contractor had requested on at least six occasions for additional work to be done, including taking down more walls in the kitchen and living room.This increased the cost to more than $20,000, Li claimed, which was more than what was agreed upon.The payments had been made by the time she sensed something was wrong, said Li.

After her car plunged into a sinkhole that appeared in Tanjong Katong last July, Pearlyn Lim found herself hanging upside down with her legs pinned as debris fell around her. In an interview with Christian publication Salt&Light, the 43-year-old recalled her brush with death and how she «felt like giving up» for a split second. Thinking she might never see her loved ones again, Lim felt more «overwhelming sadness» than fear, she said. As she was trapped inside the vehicle, Lim's thoughts fixated on just one thing: Her then-13-year-old daughter, Anya.Lim said: «I remember crying out, 'Please, God, don’t leave my daughter alone in this world.'»«At that moment, I really, really missed Anya,» she added. «I was very thankful that the last thing I’d said to her was, 'love you.' And that I’d hugged her before I left the house.»Upside down, stuck and in shockOn July 26, 2025, a sinkhole suddenly appeared around 5pm at a junction in Tanjong Katong Road and Mountbatten Road. 

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi staged a walkout from the state assembly, citing disrespect for the National Anthem and his microphone being switched off. Raj Bhavan alleged the speech ignored critical issues like Dalit atrocities. This marks a repeat of a similar incident last year, intensifying political tensions ahead of upcoming elections.

The WHO warns that alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages are becoming more affordable in India due to weak tax designs, failing to curb consumption despite strong health links. This public-health failure is leading to rising rates of liver disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses, particularly among younger populations.

The Indian Council of Medical Research is fast-tracking an experimental RNA-based antiviral therapy for Chikungunya, inviting Indian companies to develop and manufacture it. Developed by ICMR's National Institute of Virology, the therapy showed complete viral suppression in pre-clinical studies by targeting essential viral genes.

A study on Car Nicobar Island revealed that nearly 10% of Nicobarese adults have oral lesions potentially leading to cancer, primarily linked to high smokeless tobacco and alcohol consumption. Researchers found these concerning rates concentrated within this specific community, highlighting urgent needs for targeted screening and cessation programs.

Delhi residents will soon dial a single emergency number, 112, to access police, fire, ambulance, and disaster management services simultaneously. This unified system, ERSS 2.0, will also allow alerts via a mobile app, emergency button, SMS, and online platforms, automatically detecting caller locations for faster response.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi staged a walkout from the state assembly, citing disrespect for the National Anthem and his microphone being switched off. Raj Bhavan alleged the speech ignored critical issues like Dalit atrocities. This marks a repeat of a similar incident last year, intensifying political tensions ahead of upcoming elections.

Georgina and Tom Daniels had been going home after a night out with close friends who were about to embark to Australia for 'the journey of a lifetime'.

The Prime Minister played down the prospect of the UK imposing tit-for-tat tariffs on Donald Trump despite his extraordinary bid to grab Greenland.

Brooklyn's explosive claim his mother Victoria pulled out of designing his wife Nicola Peltz's wedding dress at the 'eleventh hour' contradicts what the bride's stylist said.

How old were you when you bought your first house? That's the question my youngest daughter asked me a few days ago. The answer made me cringe: I was just 21.

Sport has played an integral role in Trump's second term as president, with the Commander-in-Chief attending countless events since being re-elected back in November 2024.

Chaque année, plus de 1 000 nouveaux cas de cancer sont recensés en Polynésie. Pour mieux accompagner ces patients, l’Institut du cancer de Polynésie française a mis en place trois dispositifs complémentaires : ARATA’I ONCO, Patients Partenaires et CAP Evasan. Chacun répond à un besoin spécifique : du suivi des patients traités par chimiothérapie orale à domicile, à l’accompagnement des malades nécessitant une évacuation sanitaire internationale.

Leaders from some 60 countries, including Singapore, have received an invitation to join a US-led «Board of Peace» initiative that would initially aim to end conflict in Gaza but then be expanded to tackle conflicts elsewhere. In response to media queries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Tuesday (Jan 20) that Singapore has received an invitation.«The Singapore Government has received an invitation from the US to join the Board of Peace and is currently assessing the invitation,» a spokesperson from MFA said.What is the Board of Peace?Reuters on Monday reported that the board would be chaired for life by US President Donald Trump. Other names on the board include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British prime minister Tony Blair and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kusher, according to a White House announcement on Friday. 

Six crew members of a vessel which sunk in Singapore's waters were rescued within 30 minutes and reported safe.The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a social media post on Monday (Jan 19) that the incident occurred sometime last week, without specifying the date and location.The sinking small craft had been spotted by a nearby vessel, which alerted the Marine Safety Control Centre to the situation.MPA immediately deployed its vessels to the scene, and the Police Coast Guard (PCG) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were also informed, the authority said.Six men were found treading the waters and quickly rescued by PCG. One of the men who required medical assistance was treated by the SCDF.

Faced with excruciating pain brought on by avascular necrosis (AVN), Mishcah Hamilton has found herself in a race against permanent immobility, requiring emergency hip-replacement surgery after suffering a total joint collapse because of sickle cell disease. A common but devastating complication of the disease, AVN is the death of bone tissue due to a loss of blood supply, causing the bone to weaken and potentially collapse, most commonly affecting the hip, knee, shoulder, or ankle.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining awarded almost $870 million in contracts without its procurement committee’s review, an action that “compromised transparency”, the Auditor General’s Department says. In its 2024-2025 Annual Report, released last week, the department reported that the ministry “did not provide evidence that the procurement committee met and reviewed recommendations for the award of contracts/procurement of goods and services totalling $868.85 million”.

WESTERN BUREAU: Amid concerns about uncollected garbage and the capacity of St James’ Retirement waste disposal site to handle increasing waste from across western Jamaica post-Hurricane Melissa, some environmental stakeholders are declaring that certain types of garbage could be repurposed as material for roads, buildings, and coastal reefs.

The Delhi High Court denied suspended jail term for expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor's father. The court cited the grave nature of the offense, Sengar's criminal history, and the trial court's findings, emphasizing that the delay in trial was partly due to Sengar's legal team's actions.