THE SEASIDE community of Treasure Beach in south St Elizabeth is known the world over for its laid back charm and rustic allure, not to mention the Calabash Literary Festival. It is also home to many artisans and artists, and from Saturday, April...

A 24-year-old woman is assisting the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) with investigations after a video of her vaping on a train was uploaded online in March, the Authority said on Friday (April 4). In the video, she can be seen seated in a MRT train, looking dazed. As she exhales, smoke billows from her nose and mouth, while her legs appear to twitch. The woman is then seen running a shaky hand through her hair as the video ends. HSA raided the woman's residence on March 24, where they found one e-vaporiser and three e-vaporiser pods. Upon running tests on the vape pods, its contents were determined to be etomidate, which is a «potent medicinal ingredient», the authority said. According to the authority, etomidate is used as an anaesthetic agent and should only be administered under medical supervision. Adverse effects of etomidate include nausea, vomiting, uncontrollable movement or muscle spasms, changes to breathing and blood pressure, seizures and psychosis as well as physical dependence.

Twenty-one men have been arrested in Singapore for suspected online child sex activities, the police said in a statement on April 4 (Friday). The men, aged between 23 and 61, are among the 435 people who have been arrested in a cross-border operation involving Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea. Another 109 persons are assisting with police investigations. The 525 men and 19 women are aged between 13 and 68. The five-week operation took place from Feb 24 to March 28 across 269 locations in the six territories. Officers from the Specialised Crime Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department collaborated with other police forces to conduct raids. Child sexual abuse materials created by Generative Artificial Intelligence tools and over 550 electronic devices were seized. The offences faced by the 21 men include producing, possessing, gaining access and distributing child sexual abuse materials, which carries a jail term of up to seven years along with a fine or caning.

The European Union's relations with the world topped the agenda for the April 2025 plenary session, with several debates on statements by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP), Kaja Kallas. These covered Russia's war crimes in Ukraine; safeguarding access to democratic media; the crackdown on democracy in Türkiye; the dramatic situation in Gaza; and targeted attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Members held a debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20 March 2025, and other debates on Council and Commission statements covered: the savings and investment union, recent legislative changes in Hungary, a European steel and metals action plan, and the new European internal security and preparedness union strategies. Members also heard statements on academic freedom; the European cultural compass; democratic pluralism and strengthened integrity, transparency and anti-corruption policies; the outcome of the recent COP16 biodiversity negotiations; post 2027 cohesion policy; an action plan on rare diseases; and health tourism. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Rodrigue Bokoko, Directeur de campagne du candidat Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, à Mounana et environs, a reçu tour à tour, les communautés religieuses, les responsables des différents points focaux dans la commune et le département, les confessions religieuses, les chefs de quartier, les chefs de village, le comité d'organisation de la marche du 28 Avril 2025 à Mounana, les chefs de Regroupement et le chef de Canton. L'objectif de cette rencontre avec les différentes composantes s'inscrit (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'ancien syndicaliste et ministre de l'Economie et du Travail Pierre Frébault est le nouveau drecteur de la CPS. A la veille de sa prise de fonction, il est l'invité de notre JT. Pour lui, la priorité est de conduire à terme la réforme de la PSG en mettant fin à la primauté du régime des salariés. Il a aussi été question de maladie radio-induite, de CBD et de retraite.

C'est une affaire de justice qui fait écho à un grand débat de société, celui du cannabis thérapeutique. Ariimatatini Vairaaroa, ce père de trois enfants qui soignait son fils épileptique à l’huile de cannabis, avait été relaxé en juin dernier. Mais le parquet général a fait appel de cette décision et le poursuit pour usage de stupéfiants. Le procès s'est déroulé ce mercredi 2 avril. Au-delà de la sentence pénale encourue, l'avocat de la famille a de nouveau plaidé la relaxe en rappelant le vrai enjeu de cette affaire : c'est la rupture d’un protocole de soins qui avait fait ses preuves et redonné la vie à ce garçon, âgé aujourd'hui de 14 ans. La cour d'appel rendra son arrêt le 15 mai prochain.

Burco (HOL) – Twenty-one members of the same family in Somaliland's Saaxil region were poisoned after consuming meat from a camel they slaughtered on Eid al-Fitr day, local health officials confirmed.

Kismayo (HOL) – Jubbaland regional authorities have deployed a large contingent of Jubbaland Dervish Force to northern parts of the Lower Juba region, where Al-Shabaab remains active, as part of ongoing operations to liberate the area from militant control.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has formed a high-level National Committee to support and coordinate the country’s campaign against Al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia.

Clean-up operations are currently underway at Pulau Ubin, Changi Beach and Pasir Ris Beach due an oil leak from Johor, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). An oil patch was sighted in the Johor Strait off the northeastern coast of Pulau Ubin at 7.10pm on Thursday (April 3), said MPA in a statement. This follows an oil leak at the Langsat Terminal, near the mouth of the Johor River.  Three patrol craft from MPA and an oil spill response craft were subsequently deployed to survey the area and carry out mitigation efforts. In a joint media statement by MPA, National Environment Agency (NEA), National Parks Board (NParks) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday (April 4), the agencies said that the oil leak has stopped and that the spill clean-up at Langsat Terminal is ongoing. The agencies said that clean-up operations are ongoing off the northeastern coast of Pulau Ubin, parts of Pasir Ris Beach and along Changi Beach.

A video jointly produced by Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri has gone viral. The video posted on both the Facebook pages on Sunday (March 30) has since garnered over 5,000 likes as at April 4.  In the video, the SPF open up with a song inspired by Raya Raya Raya, a 2023 hit by the Malaysian girl group Dolla. The officers first sing while dressed in police attire, with a band playing in the background. The video then quickly transitions to the officers dressed in civilian attire, celebrating Hari Raya at home. The video then transitions to RMP officers in police uniform who also begin singing along to the song. Similar to their Singapore counterparts, the next segment of the video shows the same officers donning casual clothing, also with a band in the background. «The SPF and RMP wish everyone a Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri,» the video says at the end. Responding to queries from AsiaOne, SPF said that this is the first time they have collaborated with their Malaysian counterparts to create social media content.

A 24-year-old woman is assisting the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) with investigations after a video of her vaping on a train was uploaded online in March, the Authority said on Friday (April 4). In the video, she can be seen seated in a MRT train, looking dazed. As she exhales, smoke billows from her nose and mouth, while her legs appear to twitch. The woman is then seen running a shaky hand through her hair as the video ends. HSA raided the woman's residence on March 24, where they found one e-vaporiser and three e-vaporiser pods. Upon running tests on the vape pods, its contents were determined to be etomidate, which is a «potent medicinal ingredient», the authority said. According to the authority, etomidate is used as an anaesthetic agent and should only be administered under medical supervision. Adverse effects of etomidate include nausea, vomiting, uncontrollable movement or muscle spasms, changes to breathing and blood pressure, seizures and psychosis as well as physical dependence.

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«The witch hunt against Marine Le Pen is another example of European leftists using lawfare to silence free speech, and censor their political opponent, this time going so far as to put that opponent in prison,» the US leader stated

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Two individuals from JD(U) in Bihar resigned over disagreements with the party's support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which they claim is against Indian Muslims. JD(U) states these individuals are not part of the official party structure. Senior leaders express concerns but not direct opposition.

Des agents de l'Institut de la statistique de la Polynésie française vont visiter et échanger avec plus de 4.000 ménages pour en savoir plus sur les dépenses et les habitudes de consommation des foyers au fenua. 5 visites sur différentes thématiques sont prévues pour les ménages tirés au sort.

A Papara, deux zones de rahui ont été mises en place depuis 2019. Interdiction donc de pêcher les poissons, les bénitiers et surtout d’abîmer les coraux. Des zones observées par trois équipes de chercheurs. Quatre ans qu'elles se succèdent pour récolter les données avec cette question : est-ce que le rahui fonctionne ?

Ce jeudi 3 avril 2025, la première pierre de la centrale électrique hybride de Maiao a été posée lors d'une cérémonie officielle organisée par le maire de la commune de Moorea, Evans Haumani, en présence de M. Eric Spitz, Haut-commissaire de la République en Polynésie française Cet événement marque le début d’un projet qui vise à améliorer l’électrification de l’île, habitée par 353 personnes.

Le président américain Donald Trump a annoncé mercredi une taxe sur toutes les importations aux Etats-Unis. Les produits de Polynésie française seront taxés à hauteur de 10%, ce qui aura un impact sur nos exportations de poissons aux Etats-Unis par exemple mais aussi sur le tourisme si l'économie mondiale se dérègle. Explications.

The US-Russia talks have been hit by a disinformation campaign, President Putin’s envoy has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The latest news on Trump’s presidency and the new global tariffs announced Wednesday.

The inspector general review follows revelations that top Trump officials used the unclassified platform Signal to coordinate military strikes in Yemen.

The president’s dinner with golfing leaders, hosted at his club, comes as the global economic order reels from Trump’s tariffs announcement.

President Trump has announced tariffs on imports, hitting both allies and adversaries. India, labeled a 'worst offender', faces a 27% tariff. Financial markets reacted sharply, with significant declines. India plans to negotiate a trade deal to mitigate the impact, leveraging ongoing discussions with the US.

A correctional officer who was reportedly held with an illegal weapon during a traffic stop in Kingston in February was today offered $1.5 million bail. The 35-year-old defendant, Richard Newton, was offered bail in the Gun Court by Justice Lisa...

Fifty-five-year-old Robert Chin, who was caught attempting to smuggle 26.5 pounds of cocaine to the United States in his luggage, was spared prison time after he was fined $813,000 in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Chin, who is...

Is positive momentum in relations. It will take some more meetings, Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO and special presidential envoy said

During his meetings with officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration he discussed not only economic and investment issues, but also the restoration of communication between the two countries