WESTERN BUREAU: Ricardo Bennett, the principal of the Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC), St James, wants the Government to provide financial assistance to tertiary-level students who want to become teachers. Speaking to journalists following...

When Shirlet Mcghan considered returning to Jamaica from the United States following her retirement, the first thing she pondered was the kind of work she might still be able to do. After all, she had been a social worker for most of her working...

THE GREAT majority of the Jamaican people are descendants of Africans who were forcibly removed from their homeland and transported across the Atlantic in overcrowded vessels to work on plantations owned by Europeans in a brutal system of chattel...

Atishi Marlena Singh has been appointed as the next Chief Minister of Delhi by Arvind Kejriwal after his resignation. Previously serving as Delhi’s Education Minister, Atishi will be the third woman to hold this office in Delhi. Her term is expected to commence in late September, making her the youngest Chief Minister of Delhi.

SINGAPORE — Cordlife resumed its cord blood banking services on Sept 15 after a hiatus of 9½ months, during which it overhauled its facilities and operations to meet the standards required by the Ministry of Health (MOH).  The green light it has received from the ministry comes with caveats, including being allowed to receive no more than 30 new cord blood units (CBUs) a month for the first six months. This is less than 10 per cent of the roughly 400 units a month that it used to get. The majority of parents sign up to bank their babies' cord blood in the third trimester of pregnancy, so it will likely be a month or so before Cordlife starts receiving new CBUs when the babies are born. MOH shut down the firm's operations on Nov 30, 2023, after finding that seven of its 22 storage tanks had been exposed to temperatures above minus 150 deg C, which could result in damage to the stem cells in the cord blood, making them non-viable. Cord blood contains stem cells that may be used to treat blood diseases and some cancers, such as leukaemia and lymphoma, should the baby develop these illnesses later in life. 

A man riding a personal mobility aid (PMA) appears to have lost his temper while crossing the road — he kicked a car that was blocking his way. In a video clip posted to Facebook group Singapore Road Vigilante on Tuesday (Sept 17), the PMA user and his female pillion can be seen crossing a busy road that leads to Lorong 4 Toa Payoh while vehicles are waiting to make a left turn. As the slope connecting the road to the pedestrian walkway is blocked by a silver car, the PMA user is seen trying to go around the vehicle to get across the road. However, the car moves forward with traffic and ends up cutting him off. The man is then seen kicking the car's rear bumper before the vehicle drives off, allowing him to ride his PMA onto the walkway. The PMA user's actions sparked criticism from some netizens, who questioned whether he truly needed mobility aid. One such netizen commented: «Looks like an able-bodied person [who] misused the system. Singaporeans are becoming lazy». «Can still kick. Obviously not handicapped,» wrote another commentor.

President Lazarus Chakwera has left, this morning, for New York, USA, where for, seven days, he join will join over 150 heads of states and government for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to the statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the visit, Chakwera will attend the […] The post Chakwera’s 7-day stay at UNGA: What’s in store for Malawians? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[VOA] At least nine people were killed and more than 30 others were injured in fresh fighting that erupted in Debark and Dabat towns of the North Gondar zone in Ethiopia's Amhara region between government forces and the Fano militias, witnesses and medical sources told VOA Horn of Africa Service.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto chaired the first meeting of the newly constituted Cabinet at State House Nairobi on Tuesday.

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Congress leader Ajay Maken has lodged a police complaint against BJP leaders for allegedly issuing threats to Rahul Gandhi. The complaint names Ravneet Singh Bittu, Tarvinder Singh Marwah, Sanjay Gaikwad, and Raghuraj Singh. Maken claims these statements are intended to incite violence and disrupt public peace during the ongoing elections in Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana.

Donald Trump criticized India's high tariffs on US imports, labeling it a significant abuser of trade relations. He vowed to implement reciprocal tariffs if re-elected. Trump also mentioned upcoming discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the challenges posed by India, Brazil, and China in trade negotiations.

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar expressed disappointment over the lack of recognition for his development efforts in Baramati despite securing substantial funds. He attributed challenges like the Covid pandemic and limited time out of power to reduced productive years. Pawar also discussed potential constitutional changes and acknowledged his party's desire for him to become chief minister, emphasizing voter choice.

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad threatened to «bury any Congress dog» entering his program, after previously offering a bounty for chopping off Rahul Gandhi's tongue. Congress chief Kharge condemned the violent language from BJP-NDA leaders and called for the Prime Minister's intervention, warning that such remarks are dangerous for India's future.

Arvind Kejriwal will vacate his official residence within a week after resigning as Delhi's Chief Minister. Despite security concerns, he remains firm on his decision. Atishi's name was also proposed at the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting held at Arvind Kejriwal's residence last night. ​​Her name was proposed, and a consensus was agreed upon by party members.​​​​

Après s'être entretenu avec une délégation du Conseil de Paix et Sécurité de l'Union Africaine, le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a échangé ce jour avec monsieur Moussa Faki Mahamat, Président de la Commission de l'Union Africaine. Cette entrevue entre les deux personnalités intervient après leur rencontre en juin dernier à Brazzaville en République du Congo, à l'occasion du premier sommet sur (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République Chef de l'État, le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a procédé ce jour à l'inauguration du Tribunal de première instance de Ntoum. C'est au cours d'une cérémonie à laquelle prenaient part plusieurs personnalités parmi lesquelles les membres du CTRI, les membres du gouvernement, les représentants locaux et les populations que le Chef de l'État a, en sa qualité de Président du Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature, procédé à (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Rupert Murdoch smiled and looked confident on the way into court in Reno, Nevada, for the second day of the legal battle over the future of News Corp, which he wants controlled by his son Lachlan.

More than 2,750 people were injured, 300 critically, after pagers used by proscribed terror group Hezbollah detonated over a period of an hour yesterday afternoon

[New Times] The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is expected to announce the elected senators, as per the final results of the 2024 polls, by September 24, to serve a five-year term in the fourth legislature of the Senate.

[World Bank] Kigali -- Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched today, highlights that despite the global economic slowdown, Rwanda has shown remarkable resilience, driven by strong consumer spending in key sectors such as services and industry.

[The New Humanitarian] Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- 'We just want peace and that everyone lays down their arms.'

There are concerns for dozens of Australian and New Zealander hikers on the Kokoda Track after local landowners set up a blockade, forcing authorities to suddenly close the famous route in Papua New Guinea. 

As preparations for this year’s Surveyors Institute of Malawi (SIM) Annual General Conference is at an advanced stage, Perfect Property Solutions donates MK3 million towards the indaba. Perfect Property Solutions Business Manager , Willy Mwawa, for says as a member of SIM, they thought it wise to contribute as these conferences help to shape them […] The post Perfect Property Solutions donates K3Million to Surveyors Institute of Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At the esteemed Malawi National E-Justice Conference in Lilongwe today, Tuesday, Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo, passionately underscored the imperative to bridge the justice gap. In his address, the Minister spoke of the challenges that citizens encounter in their quest for legal remedies. Graced by the presence of Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda, Minister Mvalo fervently […] The post Mvalo calls for bridging justice gap appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Ukrainian drone has caused a fire in the Russian city of Toropets, triggering a partial evacuation order, officials said Read Full Article at RT.com

According to the report, the police currently inquire the details of pager production and sales from the company

The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating after officials in at least 14 states were sent the pieces of mail.

According to Bild, there were about 100 people aboard

According to the report, the missiles were launched at about 06:50 local time from the Kaechon area

The Duma will also review a bill that will make it possible for defendants in certain categories of offenses to sign military service contracts during mobilization period, martial law or wartime

According to one source, Hezbollah ordered 5,000 pagers from Taiwan-based Gold Apollo several months before the detonations that occurred in Lebanon on Tuesday

Republican presidential candidate reiterated that he had good relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Two people were caught on camera peeing in a public place in separate incidents. The first incident took place on Aug 6 afternoon. Stomp contributor Norman shared a video of a little girl who had apparently just gone No.1 under an escalator on the Bugis MRT station platform for the East-West Line and was returning to her mother waiting nearby. «This behaviour is both unsanitary and disruptive to other commuters,» said Norman. «I have witnessed individuals urinating on the platform, ignoring the discomfort and safety concerns it creates for others. This situation poses serious hygiene risks and affects the reputation of the MRT service.» Since it was a child, the behaviour may be forgivable, but the next incident involved an adult. It happened at the Geylang Lorong 9 carpark on Sept 15. Stomp contributor Keat shared a video of a grown man in T-shirt and jeans who stood on the grass facing the wall of a building and looking down. It was in broad daylight. «So brave to wee in a big open area where people are walking by,» said Keat. «He thinks Singapore is a kampong.»

A woman has been feeding birds every day in Bukit Merah even after enforcement action was taken. Facebook user Goh Andy shared a video of the woman throwing pieces of bread onto a grass patch at Block 78 Redhill Lane, where a large flock of birds can be seen. In his post, Andy said he «advised» the woman not to «scatter and toss bread», only for her to ignore him and walk away. The incident occurred on Sept 11, at around 2.40pm. In the video, Andy can be heard saying in Hokkien: «Told you so many times not to feed but you still do it, I am going to report to NEA, I tell you.» However, the woman, who is holding a loaf of bread, does not respond. She is instead seen putting away the bread into a trolley bag and leaving. In response to a Stomp query, a spokeswoman for Tanjong Pagar Town Council said: «The town council and National Parks board (NParks) are aware of the feeder who is feeding the pigeons daily at 85 Redhill and Bukit Merah Central. »We have spoken to the feeder and enforcement actions were taken by NParks but unfortunately the feeding still persists.