AS JAMAICA begins the road to recovery from the emotional, economic and infrastructural fallout caused by Hurricane Melissa, two education psychologists are calling for an urgent overhaul of Jamaica’s education system, starting at the early...

More than 1,000 fruit and vegetable farmers in Flagaman, St Elizabeth and surrounding areas now have access to modern cold storage facilities worth US$57,000 ($9 million). The facilities are expected to reduce spoilage, increase productivity and...

[Premium Times] Mr Pascal, who is a lieutenant colonel, was declared wanted alongside two other soldiers.

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Donald Trump has said he intends to take action after some US farmers alleged India was dumping rice into the American market Read Full Article at RT.com

A 44-year-old male driver has been arrested for suspected drink driving following an accident along the Central Expressway (CTE), before the Moulmein Road exit on Sunday (Dec 7).The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they were alerted to the accident involving two cars and a taxi at about 3.55am on Dec 7.«A 65-year-old male taxi driver and another 33-year-old female car passenger were conveyed conscious to the hospital,» the police said.SCDF added that the two persons were conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.AsiaOne understands that the male passenger in the taxi was assessed for minor injuries and declined to be sent to the hospital.In a video posted to Facebook page SG Road Vigilante on Dec 8, a dark-coloured multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is seen braking suddenly while travelling on the second rightmost lane of the CTE towards the Seletar Expressway. Within seconds, the MPV makes a sharp left turn, swerving across several lanes before colliding with a white sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the leftmost lane.

Hiring sentiment in Singapore is expected to weaken significantly amid heightened economic uncertainty and reach a four-year low in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest survey by ManpowerGroup. Conducted in October, the survey collected responses from 504 employers and found that Singapore's net employment outlook for the first quarter of 2026 is 15 per cent. Comparatively, the global average stands at 24 per cent. Within the region, India leads with an outlook of 52 per cent, while the outlook in Hong Kong remains subdued at 1 per cent. While remaining positive, Singapore's outlook declined by five percentage points from the fourth quarter in 2025, and 11 percentage points from the same period last year. According to ManpowerGroup, the last time Singapore's net employment outlook was 15 per cent was in the first quarter of 2022 during the global pandemic. Out of the employers surveyed this time, 46 per cent expect to maintain current staffing levels. 32 per cent plan to increase headcount, while 18 per cent anticipate a decrease in their staffing levels. 

Sur les très hautes instructions du Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, le Conseiller Spécial, Chef de Département Jeunesse à la Présidence de la République, Paul Ulrich Kessany, a reçu ce lundi 8 Décembre 2025, la Coordination Générale du Forum National pour l'Organisation du Dialogue National entre le Président de la République et la Jeunesse gabonaise. Lors de cette audience, la délégation conduite par M. Emmanuel OBAKAMBA (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A fresh scandal has erupted in Thyolo after revelations that some traditional leaders are openly defying Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) guidelines by imposing their own by-laws that force beneficiaries to share fertilizer bags—undermining a programme meant to support struggling households. Nyasatimes has established that chiefs in several parts of the district are ordering beneficiaries […] The post Chiefs in Thyolo Accused of Hijacking FISP, Forcing Farmers to Share Fertilizer Meant for Individual Households appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NICO Group, which includes NBS Bank and ERIS Properties, has donated 80 six-seater desks and chairs valued at K97 million to the University of Malawi (UNIMA) in Zomba. The contribution aims to revamp learning spaces and provide a more conducive environment for students. Speaking on the donation, NICO Group Head of Marketing and Customer Experience, […] The post NICO Group Donates K97 Million Worth of Furniture to UNIMA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

US Vice President J.D. Vance has said that mass immigration is tantamount to “theft” of the American Dream Read Full Article at RT.com

The BJP has sharply criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, accusing the Congress government of failing to fulfill poll promises and resorting to authoritarianism. The party alleged arrests followed a social media poster criticising the CM's «two-year failure,» highlighting corruption and misgovernance. Congress defended its record, citing financial challenges and commitment to guarantees.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that rules must aid, not harass the public, amidst IndiGo's ongoing flight crisis. The airline's operational issues stem from new pilot rest rules, impacting thousands of passengers. Union minister Kiren Rijiju conveyed the PM's concern, emphasising passenger convenience and urging MPs to focus on public-centric reforms.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has once again demonstrated why many regard him as one of Malawi’s most impactful humanitarians. Through the Goshen City Trust and the Shepherd Bushiri Foundation, he has channelled over K5.8 billion into life-changing initiatives across the country this year alone, touching families, empowering youth and uplifting Malawi’s creative and sporting sectors. In […] The post Prophet Shepherd Bushiri Injects K5.8 Billion in One Year, Cements His Place as One of Malawi’s Greatest Humanitarians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government is now wrestling with the deadly consequences of its rash and poorly-thought-out secondments, as senior police commissioners drag it into a deepening legal battle that has exposed confusion at the heart of the public service. After Chief Secretary to Government Justin Saidi abruptly redeployed five Malawi Police Service commissioners to the mainstream […] The post Govt Trapped in Its Own Fire: Reckless Secondments Throw State Into Legal Chaos appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s health sector has received a major boost as Mwaiwathu Private Hospital and Blantyre Adventist Hospital have earned prestigious five-star ratings from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation under the Step Wise Quality Improvement Programme. The two Blantyre-based hospitals have been recognised for excellence in service delivery, strong leadership, high-quality care, patient outcomes, modern infrastructure […] The post Mwaiwathu and Blantyre Adventist Shine as Malawi Celebrates New 5-Star Hospitals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The sugar shortage in Malawi has now reached breaking point, and nowhere is the crisis more visible than in Nkhotakota, where desperate traders are sleeping outside the district’s main distributor just to secure a few bales of the scarce commodity. When Times 360 Malawi arrived at the scene around 12:10 a.m., the sight was shocking: […] The post Sugar Crisis Turns Desperate as Traders Sleep Outside Nkhotakota Depot appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe woke up smiling today after MaWhoo turned the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) Amphitheatre into a glowing, music-soaked playground during the MaWhoo Experience. From the moment she stepped on stage, the South African sensation had the crowd on its feet, singing, dancing, and shouting for more. MaWhoo poured her heart into fan-favourite hits like […] The post South African Star MaWhoo Lights Up Lilongwe With a Joy-Filled, Dance-Packed Experience appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[New Times] Mediation has delivered significant results in Rwanda's justice system, with more than 20,000 cases resolved in 2025 across business, family, governance, and employment-related disputes. However, the same level of success has not been reflected in divorce cases, Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa has said.

[OCHA] The UN and partners are appealing for $5.1 billion to deliver essential lifesaving aid and protection in West and Central Africa. Funding shortfalls have forced humanitarians to shrink the response and make tough choices about where to focus efforts and who can be supported among the most vulnerable communities.

[Unicef] Kinshasa -- UNICEF warns about the devastating impact as children account for nearly one in four cases

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has said Kiev was unable to reach a compromise with the US on territory Read Full Article at RT.com

RT India’s launch is trending on social platforms, sparking talk about its challenge to Western media narratives Read Full Article at RT.com

US Vice President J.D. Vance has said that mass immigration is tantamount to “theft” of the American Dream Read Full Article at RT.com

Banks and RBI informed the Supreme Court that personal hearings before declaring accounts fraudulent are unfeasible due to a surge in cases. With tens of thousands of frauds annually, the sheer volume makes individual hearings impractical, potentially hindering the fraud declaration process. The regulator emphasized operational challenges and left the decision to banks' discretion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of betraying 'Vande Mataram' under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah, citing appeasement politics. He highlighted Mahatma Gandhi's praise for the song, noting its significance as a unifying force against British rule. Modi criticized the Congress's 1937 decision to limit the song's recital, linking it to the eventual division of India.