Veitur has increased the fixed charge for district heating by 48.9% over the course of one year, without the increases being presented to city councillors.
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism sector entered 2025 with confidence, but by year’s end, the numbers told a more complicated story. For the period January to November, the island welcomed approximately 3.69 million visitors, including both...
A white paper on Destination Assurance, aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s tourism industry in order to ensure its sustainability, was presented to Cabinet last Monday and is expected to come to Parliament shortly. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett...
In the list of priorities for the Caribbean, security warrants a place at the top. Security is larger than protecting one’s borders. It is a multi-faceted process that involves several actors and many issues. In 2026, two aspects of regional...
The privatisation of public infrastructure is a contentious issue. However, after facing Hurricane Melissa, the Caribbean must see that time is running out for climate-proofing our nations. No single territory can withstand the growing threats of...
One of the defining characteristics of the Caribbean is its extensive diaspora which hosts a pot-pourri of talents and potential. Young people in this group have shared their dreams for the region and its diaspora. This includes seeking and...
The Commission's proposal for the 2028-2034 Global Europe instrument seeks to ensure a more strategic approach, in line with the objectives of the EU's internal policies – particularly migration control, while taking on board EU and partner countries' mutual interests. It deeply restructures the EU's external financing architecture, introducing a new system of geographic pillars, a global pillar, and a flexible 'cushion', while integrating several existing instruments ranging from development cooperation to humanitarian aid and pre-accession support. Current spending targets, including those on gender and climate, would be removed in favour of broader indicative commitments. The proposal aims to increase responsiveness to crises and geopolitical challenges, however it significantly expands the Commission's discretion over spending, raising concerns about transparency, predictability and parliamentary oversight. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Following a strategy of maximum pressure since January 2025, the United States intervened militarily in January 2026, captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and arraigned them in New York on drug trafficking charges. After their capture, Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as President. Venezuela's constitution provides for elections when the president is incapacitated, although the deadline by which elections are required to take place is not clear. Trump's message that 'American dominance in the western hemisphere will never be questioned again' –directed in particular towards foreign actors in Venezuela such as China – stressed the US claim that Latin America falls under the US sphere of influence, and recalls the times during the Cold War when Latin America was referred to as America's backyard. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
It followed the Gangsta Granny author's fall from grace after he was dropped by his publisher HarperCollins after claims that he harassed employees at the firm.
The ex-husband of Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone was cleared of being at the heart of a £266million operation to turn criminal cash from drug gangs into gold.
Lower-income households who have yet to receive public transport vouchers (PTV) for the 2025 exercise can submit their applications starting Tuesday (Jan 20).Each household with a monthly per capita household income of not more than $1,800 is eligible for the voucher, worth $60, to help defray transport costs, said the Ministry of Transport and the People's Association in a joint statement on Monday (Jan 19).Bus and train fares had increased by up to 10 cents per journey for adult commuters from Dec 27, 2025.About 300,000 households who previously received the vouchers during the 2024 PTV exercise would have been notified via post or SMS last month.Those who have not received the vouchers can apply online or visit their local Community Centres/Clubs from Jan 20 to Oct 31.Households that require additional help, including those who did not qualify based on the household income eligibility criteria, can also submit an application.
Suspected cases of gastroenteritis are being investigated after 147 students at North View Primary School (NVPS) developed symptoms last week.In a joint statement on Monday (Jan 19), the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said that students across levels were affected.They developed symptoms since Jan 13 and most have recovered as at Jan 18.One student was hospitalised on Jan 17 and discharged the next day in stable condition, said the agencies, who added that the school has been in touch with affected students and their parents.The school said that it will continue to monitor the students' well-being, and that it will work closely with SFA and CDA to investigate the incident. According to the joint statement, NVPS is not one of the 13 schools under the Central Kitchen Meal Model implemented earlier this year.Since the incident, NVPS has also taken precautionary measures including cleaning and sanitising all classrooms and common areas, and minimising whole-school gatherings.
Details about the Trump-led board have prompted speculation that it could be a U.S.-led U.N. alternative. Vladimir Putin was invited to join, the Kremlin said.
Declan Donnelly has said that his close friend Ant McPartlin is now a 'much better person than he was before' - after his drink-driving ordeal in 2018.
Mumbai's mayoral race is wide open after the BMC elections, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party. While Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS allied, the BJP's strong performance challenges traditional narratives. The Eknath Shinde-led Sena is eyeing the mayor's post, sparking intense political maneuvering and speculation about power-sharing within the ruling alliance.
Prateek Yadav, son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, announced his intention to divorce his wife, BJP leader Aparna Bisht Yadav, accusing her of destroying his family relationships and being self-centered. He plans to move court soon, citing his poor mental health and her alleged indifference.
Nitin Nabin is poised to become the Bharatiya Janata Party's 12th national president, potentially its youngest. The nomination process unfolds today, with senior leaders backing his bid. This organizational shift, termed Sangathan Parv, signals a renewed focus on youth leadership within the party, aiming for enhanced energy and unity.
[Vanguard] Following a recent proposal by the Federal Government of Nigeria to expand the exportation of electricity to neighbouring countries, a familiar national debate may be in the offing. Should Nigeria sell power to neighbouring countries when millions of its citizens live in darkness?
[Vanguard] FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned «some Senegal players» for the «unacceptable scenes» which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.
She has divided the nation with her manipulative and ruthless behaviour as she audaciously continues her murderous ways in the hope of winning The Traitors' cash prize.
Jerry Kunkler, the landlord of Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey, Wiltshire, since 1981, painted the England flag on his pub in 2016 ahead of the Club World Cup.
The personal trainer, 39, has been dating the culinary whizz, 53, for two years and they now look set to tie the knot despite him previously vowing never to get married.
The Conservative MP's move, billed by his aides as 'the biggest defection story Reform has ever had (and likely ever will be)', received a cool reception from those already in Nigel Farage's party.
The US President's letter to Jonas Gahr Støre again demanded Denmark hand him control of Greenland for security reasons.
Grab's fleet of self-driving vehicles will continue their test run in Punggol, after an autonomous shuttle operated by ComfortDelGro collided with a road divider on Saturday (Jan 17).Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said in a Facebook post on Monday (Jan 19) that the transport authorities take the safety of all road users seriously.Routes one and three of Punggol's designated shuttle services will operated by Grab and route two by ComfortDelGro.The autonomous vehicles on route one have begun community rides after it completed testing and preparatory work, travelling more than 10,000km without any incident.Sun noted that while the shuttles of both operators bear a similar colour scheme, they use different software and are of a different vehicle type.
Kidneys are vital for removing waste and toxins from our bodies. And when they fail, haemodialysis (HD), which is done at dialysis centres, has long been the option here.There's another option, peritoneal dialysis (PD), which is done in the comfort of the home and also gives kidney failure patients a better quality of life. But among patients in Singapore suitable for it, the take-up rate remains low, despite efforts to encourage its adoption.Both forms of dialysis remove waste and fluid from the body — a process that occurs naturally in healthy patients through urination. HD does it through the blood, while PD extracts them through the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal wall.In Singapore, three out of four new kidney failure patients still opt for HD, where patients go to a dialysis centre three times a week for three to four hours to have their blood removed from their body, cleansed and then put back.
A woman who was recently in the spotlight for tearing down Chinese New Year decorations from the gate of a HDB flat in Boon Keng has apologised for her «spur of the moment» actions after seeing a photo of her relative pasted on the door of Lee, the flat owner. In a TikTok video on Sunday (Jan 18), she admitted that her actions were «completely not right», but explained that Lee is «not just an innocent victim» as he makes himself seem in a YouTube video he uploaded on Jan 12.
[Nile Post] Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has denied allegations that he mobilised supporters to attack police officers with machetes, saying the violence in the district stemmed from a security operation at his home that left about 10 people dead.
[GroundUp] Residents who can't afford to buy water have to get it from a faraway river
[Africa Check] Ignore social media posts claiming mixture of Jameson whiskey and garlic can cure HIV/Aids
Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce jour les représentants des Institutions Financières, conduits par Monsieur Dimitri Kevin Ndjebi, Administrateur Directeur Général de BGFIbank pour un échange consacré aux perspectives économiques du pays à l'horizon 2026. Au cours de cette rencontre, le Chef de l'État a présenté le « plan FAST »qui vise à financer les projets de l'Etat, accompagner, conseiller, (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
quand l'homme pense que tout est perdu, Dieu montre que rien n'est fini. Même dans un contexte défavorable pression, injustice, décisions biaisées Dieu peut transformer une défaite annoncée en victoire révélée. Face à l'injustice, deux chemins existent : la révolte orgueilleuse ou l'humilité confiante. Le Sénégal a choisi l'humilité, non comme faiblesse, mais comme acte de foi, en refusant de laisser l'orgueil détruire ce que Dieu préparait. Ils ont persévéré sans haine ni abandon, (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
A man was taken to hospital on Saturday (Jan 17) evening after being knocked down by a car in Sengkang.Based on dashcam footage, the accident happened at about 5.55pm at the junction of Buangkok Drive and Sengkang Central. Map showing where the approximate location of the accident on Jan 17. IMAGE: Google Maps In a video posted on TikTok, the pedestrian is seen running across the crossing when the red light comes on.Midway through, he notices a car coming from his left and tried to dodge, but to no avail.The impact sends him flying halfway across the junction before he gets up and limps towards the traffic island. He is seen clutching his left thigh.
