The rate was at the level of 20.28% in late March Read more
The Wilson family is once again celebrating an extraordinary academic achievement, as 11-year-old Blake Wilson – an exceptionally bright and determined student at Bright Beginnings Educational Centre in Portmore – has claimed first place in the...
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government continues to advance key engagements aimed at strategically positioning Jamaica to become the fourth node in the global logistics network. Among those he highlighted are infrastructure upgrades;...
The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) has welcomed the recent announcement that the government has approved the long-awaited School Nutrition Policy (SNP). “JYAN, which has been advocating for the policy for several years, sees this as a major...
Senator, Professor Floyd Morris, is urging Jamaicans to treat senior citizens with respect, showing them care and appreciation for their efforts and contributions to building the country. The senator is one of the members on the Special Select...
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging citizens to stay calm and make informed decisions in the terrifying event of being trapped inside a burning building. “One of the things that we encourage you not to do, which is very difficult, is not...
An inter-ministerial panel has recommended the construction of India's longest under-river tunnel across the Brahmaputra in Assam, costing approximately Rs 14,900 crore. This project will significantly reduce travel time and enhance connectivity to northeastern states. However, the panel has deferred the proposal for two tunnels in Jammu and Kashmir due to high costs and the availability of alternative routes.
The road transport ministry has proposed to Finance ministry toll exemptions for National Highways with less than four lanes and annual passes costing approximately Rs 3,000 for unlimited car travel. These initiatives aim to ease the financial burden on commuters. Exemptions primarily target publicly funded roads where collection costs outweigh revenue, while annual passes seek to provide relief without significantly impacting revenue from commercial vehicles.
PM Narendra Modi will visit Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic summit, aiming to strengthen cooperation in trade, innovation, and green transition. Discussions will also address climate change, the blue economy, and international peace and security, including the Russia-Ukraine war. On his return, Modi is expected to visit Croatia, marking the first such visit by an Indian PM.
Trump has repeatedly disparaged his predecessor since taking office. Biden has not spoken out publicly — until now.
The president said he would build on the Medicare drug-price negotiation program begun under Joe Biden, but supports a change sought by the pharmaceutical industry.
David Hogg, the first member of Gen Z to serve as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, is putting millions toward an effort to primary incumbent House Democrats.
A Russian lawmaker has said that using OSINT to undermine Russia is tantamount to treason Read Full Article at RT.com
EU states have reportedly threatened to shut down accession talks if Serbian leader visits Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
Mel Gibson has argued that many questions remain unanswered about the 9/11 attacks Read Full Article at RT.com
A German man has been fined more than $5,000 for slipping into a government motorcade and hugging Chancellor Olaf Scholz Read Full Article at RT.com
C’est un des leviers sur lequel le Pays veut s’appuyer pour tenter de réduire le coût de la vie en Polynésie : le toilettage de la TDL, la Taxe de Développement Local. Plusieurs fois dans le viseur des politiques et des économistes du fenua, ce sera probablement l’un des plus gros dossiers auquel s’attaquera le gouvernement Brotherson. Une taxe qui rapporte tout de même près de 2 milliards par an au Pays.
Le concours d’écriture et d’illustration organisé par l’association Taparau en collaboration avec la DGEE a rendu son verdict, ce mardi. Il était destiné aux élèves de classe de CM2 mais des collégiens et des lycéens y ont également participé.
Le président Moetai Brotherson a reçu ce mardi à la Présidence les syndicats, afin de discuter de la revalorisation du point d’indice des fonctionnaires territoriaux des catégories A, B, C et D. Dans un contexte de tension sociale depuis décembre, les principaux syndicats étaient présents avec des propositions concrètes, mais aucun accord n’a été trouvé.
La 53ème édition de l'élection de Miss Dragon aura lieu le 7 juin prochain, dans les jardins de la mairie de Papeete. Pour l'instant, il y a 6 candidates inscrites. Elles sont âgées de 18 à 27 ans. Le casting est toujours ouvert. Retour en arrière sur l'évolution de ce concours de beauté.
Les travaux de rénovation du quai de Faratea devraient débuter très prochainement, car la desserte maritime entre la presqu'île de Tahiti et la capitale Papeete, doit débuter au mois de juin. Une alternative à la circulation routière très attendue par la population. Le gouvernement aussi, soutient ce projet.
The battlegroup also destroyed 29 fixed-wing drones, 36 unmanned aircraft control points, and four Starlink satellite communication stations
Iskander Lutsko, the Dubai-based head of research and portfolio management at Istar Capital, noted a visible thaw in relations between Moscow and Washington, which, in his view, also played a role in making the Russian currency more attractive to investors
The US plans to persuade more than 70 countries to ban Chinese companies from operating on their territories and supplying their goods through them, in return, the US is expected to promise them lower import duties, according to the Wall Street Journal
No casualties or damage were reported
«It is obvious to everyone that the proclaimed ‘tipping point’ with regard to Russia has not just failed, but has led Germany into a dead end,» Sergey Nechayev said
UNDP also notes that Africa is experiencing an acute shortage of digital capacity, with only 2% of the world's data centers located on the continent
The Strictly judge, 60, opened up about his life growing up with Ruth Langsford , 65, Janet Street Porter, 78, Denise Welch , 66, and Kelle Bryan , 50, on the ITV show.
Yesterday, Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez blasted into space. But conspiracy theorists were quick to claim that the whole mission was an elaborate hoax.
«The Ukrainian army regularly used civilians as human shields for military facilities in violation of international humanitarian law,» the Russian embassy in the kingdom said
