More than 40 Cuban doctors have opted to remain in Jamaica following the end of the decades-old contract between their government and Jamaica. Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the disclosure in response to queries from The Gleaner during a press briefing hosted by the University Hospital of the West Indies Institutional Review Committee at the IDB Building in New Kingston yesterday.

Jamaican drug lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke is now set to be released from prison in the United States (US) in almost 21 months after authorities there sliced another year off the prison time. This development comes as popular pastor Merrick ‘Al’ Miller, a longtime friend of the Coke family, said he has been told that the reputed Shower Posse leader is participating in religious-based and other programmes in prison.

For a growing number of Jamaican educators, the classroom is no longer limited to the physical space, but extends to their social media feed where their teaching expertise and experience become content for an engaged online audience comprising students, parents, and even colleagues.  But as many step into the role of teacher-influencer, they face a delicate balancing act sharing the realities of their profession while maintaining the ethical boundaries it demands. 

The Institutional Review Committee tasked with assessing the affairs of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) says the use of its tax- exemption status to import items for private companies was “illegal”. “There is absolutely no evidence that those imports were provided by the board, [and] even had they been approved by the board, they would still be illegal,” said Professor Alvin Wint, a member of the Howard Mitchell-chaired committee.  

Following a historic win in West Bengal, the BJP's state president urged authorities to act against post-poll violence, vowing to expel any party members involved. He also alleged TMC workers attacked their own candidates. A high-level BJP meeting discussed preventing violence and ensuring law and order, aiming to avoid a repeat of past incidents.

Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of winning seats through vote theft, claiming every sixth MP from the party secured victory unfairly. He alleged that institutions are manipulated to tamper with the electoral process, suggesting the BJP fears fair elections.

Cracks have emerged within the INDIA bloc following the Tamil Nadu election results, with the DMK accusing its ally, the Congress, of «backstabbing» for supporting actor-politician Vijay's TVK party. The DMK criticized the Congress' decision as «foolhardy» and driven by ego, questioning its trustworthiness and potential impact on other alliance partners.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK is poised to form the government in Tamil Nadu, emerging as the single-largest party but needing allies. The Congress has reportedly pledged support for a secular government, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the DMK. Meanwhile, a faction within the AIADMK is reportedly considering backing Vijay.

Over four months, only one shipment of fuel has arrived in Cuba, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said

Serbian Minister in charge of international economic cooperation Nenad Popovic named Belgrade and Novi Sad among the most attractive destinations for Russian tourists

Nenad Popovic emphasized that Serbia remains the only European country that has not imposed sanctions against Russia

Thus, Kirill Dmitriev commented on a publication, which noted that airlines around the world are canceling flights at an unprecedented pace

Liu Zhongmin also noted that, during Araghchi’s current visit, the parties may pay attention to issues related to cooperation in energy and other areas

The father of Maya Gebala, the 12-year-old seriously injured during the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., says his daughter has undergone a successful cranioplasty.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Germany was never fully denazified after World War II Read Full Article at RT.com

Hailey Dempsey, 28, ran half a mile with her daughter, 4, and four-month-old baby after fleeing her house in Plant City, Florida, after her mother, Valerie Deboe, 55, was shot dead.

Preparations are in place for a sympathetic north west Labour MP to step aside as soon as next week to open up a potential route back to Westminster for the Great Manchester mayor.

Bulgarian Yani Minkov bought his stunning Cotswolds property in 2012 but locals claim he barely lives in the famous Bibury hamlet, where average house prices sit at £1.5million.

The Princess of Wales has not been abroad on official duties since she joined her husband Prince William in Boston for his Earthshot Prize Awards in December 2022.

Trump said that he had made the decision after requests from Pakistan and other nations, as well as progress being made on an agreement with Iran.

Matilda Munro, 41, argued the treatment of her sex trafficking aunt was 'deeply troubling' and begged for her to be granted bail in a letter to the New York District Court.

Beijing’s injunction against US refinery sanctions could mark a turning point in China’s response to Washington’s economic pressure on trade Read Full Article at RT.com

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will conduct an islandwide public testing of the SG Alert system for Singtel network users on May 10 (Sunday).During the testing, members of the public connected to the Singtel network will receive an alert on their mobile phones, even without being connected to the internet. This includes foreign visitors on data-only eSIM plans.Members of the public are advised not to be alarmed.The SG Alert will appear as a pop-up notification with the header 'SG Alert', and will be accompanied by a unique alert tone and distinct vibration pattern lasting up to 10 seconds, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on May 6.The alert will also appear if a mobile phone is on «do not disturb» or silent modes while those with older phone models may see the alert appear with a «Presidential alert» header instead of «SG Alert» due to compatibility issues.

Camila Martins, from Westminster in London, was left perplexed after receiving a call from a DHL delivery driver on March 12 asking where the package she had left for collection was.

Jamie Varley, 37, was said have blurted out the comment after racing into the hospital with 13-month-old Preston Davey limp in his arms.

A Malaysian driver was arrested on April 15 after attempting to smuggle over 270 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (May 6) by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), officers at Woodlands Checkpoint profiled and directed the Malaysia-registered car for enhanced checks. They found more than 270 cartons and 1,600 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden in various parts of the vehicle.The 35-year-old male Malaysian driver was subsequently arrested in connection with the case. The exhibits and suspect were referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation.Under the Customs Act and the Goods and Services Tax Act, buying, selling, conveying, delivering, storing, keeping, possessing or dealing with duty-unpaid goods are considered serious offences. If found guilty, offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty evaded and/or jailed for up to six years.Vehicles used in the commission of such offences and proceeds of sales of duty-unpaid cigarettes are also liable to be forfeited.

Tanner Horner, 34, was delivering packages to Athena Strand's family home in Paradise, Texas, in November 2022 before he scooped her up, placed her in his truck and shut the door.