The Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) will join the global education community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day (WTD) 2025 on Sunday, October 5 under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’. Chief Executive Officer of the JTC,...

After nearly four decades of unwavering dedication to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), District Constable Jean Smith-Braham is be recognised with one of Jamaica’s distinguished awards. Her long and faithful service will be formally recognised...

Jamaica must accelerate its digital transformation to meet the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, and that means prioritising affordability, accessibility, and digital literacy for all citizens. That was the urgent call from Stephen Price, vice...

THE NATIONAL Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), located in the Kingston Mall in downtown, was swarmed with patrons on the evening of Sunday, September 28, as it opened its newest exhibition, ‘One Nation, New Symbols’ (ONNS). The space was packed with people...

WESTERN BUREAU: Instead of just focussing on justice, educator Floyd V. Hitchman, the new president of the St James chapter of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), has outlined a bold agenda, which will include focussing on mental...

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian descent, was shot dead by armed officers minutes after he targeted Heaton Park Synagogue on Thursday morning.

Three days before the Manchester terror attack, the Israeli President Issac Herzog pointed to a spike in antisemitism cases and called on the King to raise it with leaders.

Keith Urban ditched his wedding band as he returned to the stage for the first time since his shock divorce from Nicole Kidman. 

Balin Miller, a 23-year-old climbing influencer, died while live-streaming himself climbing El Capitan, a famous vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park.

Police will scale back the search for missing four-year-old boy Gus after admitting they still have not found any trace of him.

Russia’s advantage is its combat morale, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a Q&A session at the Valdai forum in Sochi Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed multiple issues during his appearance at the Valdai forum in Sochi Read Full Article at RT.com

Bareilly suspended internet services, including mobile data and broadband, from October 2 to October 4, fearing unrest during Friday prayers. This precaution follows last week's clashes over an 'I Love Muhammad' procession, which led to over 80 arrests, including prominent cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan. Security remains heavily deployed across the division.

Eleven people, mostly teenagers, drowned in a pond in MP's Khandwa district when a tractor-trolley carrying Durga idol immersion devotees overturned on Vijayadashami. The vehicle lost balance and toppled into the water, despite a warning to the driver. Seven females and eight minors were among the deceased in the tragic accident.

«We need to receive gas from Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan,» the Turkish energy minister noted

There has been no information as of yet about possible casualties or damage caused by the natural calamity

According to the US president, the tariffs that the US administration has imposed on most countries of the world are a protective mechanism

The St Catherine North Traffic Department is investigating the death of a 34-year-old man following a crash along the Spanish Town Bypass on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as Rashawn Jones of Woodpecker Drive, Kingston 11....

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take precautionary measures in the aftermath of a period of heavy rainfall, particularly during instances of flooding. This advisory comes from the Health Promotion Unit of the Westmoreland Public...

DAMMAM: The Eastern Region Municipality has scooped Silver Level for Best Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Gulf Sustainability Awards. Eastern Province Mayor Fahad Al-Jubeir recognized the work of the municipality’s digital transformation agency in winning the honor.

HAIL: The Hail camel auction has begun in Al-Qaid, drawing enthusiasts from across the Kingdom for the 10-day event. The auction showcases rare and distinctive camel breeds and is considered one of the largest events of its kind in the region owing to the high number of camel owners attending. The event features a diverse range of heritage, cultural, and social activities designed to engage visitors of all ages.

LAHJ: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief recently distributed educational supplies to support displaced children and host communities in Yemen. The donation, centered on the Tuban district of Lahj, comprised school uniforms, bags and hygiene kits for 1,589 students, the Saudi Press Agency reported. A wider project, covering the Lahj, Abyan, Al-Dhale and Taiz regions, includes equipping schools with blackboards, training more than 600 teachers in active learning methods and raising awareness about the importance of education.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Greece are pursuing new cultural initiatives in education, handicrafts and the culinary arts, building on the success of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, according to a Greek diplomat. Maira Myrogianni, secretary-general for Greeks abroad and public diplomacy, said: “There is very good momentum between the two countries … the diplomatic relations are at an excellent momentum and also we have a lot of signed agreements in the last years, in cultural, economic and different (fields).”

RIYADH: Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Egypt expressed support for a peace plan to end the war in Gaza unveiled by US President Donald Trump on Monday. He announced his proposal during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following talks between the two leaders at the White House. The Arab and Muslim ministers issued a joint statement in which they welcomed Trump’s “sincere efforts” and voiced confidence in his ability to “find a path to peace” in the region.

The Jamaican Bar Association has expressed concern about the circulation of sensitive details regarding the death of Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence, arguing that it violates her dignity and data protection rights. “While we mourn the...

The trial against bauxite company UC Rusal for alleged environmental breaches failed to continue in the St Catherine Parish Court today and has been pushed back to November 26. The matter could not proceed due to the absence of an interpreter....

A truck driver was arrested on Wednesday night after his vehicle was intercepted and found with a large quantity of ganja in Morant Bay, St Thomas. This is the latest in a series of recent ganja busts in the parish by the police. The police...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck has remembered Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence as a distinguished member of the Bench whose service has left an indelible mark on the justice system. Chuck, in a statement on...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain United States embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from football fans wanting to attend World Cup matches in the United States...

Keir Starmer is in the Danish capital - where the left-wing government has been openly creating a 'hostile environment' for new arrivals.

Two people have died after an attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, police have confirmed.

India announced the resumption of direct air services with China from late October, a significant step towards normalizing bilateral relations. This follows PM Modi's recent meeting with President Xi Jinping and earlier tourist visa resumption, aiming to boost people-to-people contact and economic cooperation. IndiGo will launch Kolkata-Guangzhou flights on October 26.