Registration for the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference, set for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, is now open. In a ‘Save the Date’ announcement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, which has jurisdiction for the Jamaican Diaspora, confirmed a previous Gleaner report that the diaspora conference would take place at the convention centre from June 14 to June 18. June 16 will be recognised as Diaspora Day –a day of service.

Administrative matters relating to police diary entries and a change of defence counsel for one of the accused forced an early adjournment in the ongoing Clansman Gang trial in the Home Circuit Court yesterday. The matter involves alleged gang leader Tesha Miller, who is indicted alongside 24 other men in connection with activities linked to the reputed Clansman Gang.

Following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa and the debilitating effects on the small-business sector, the Government has indicated that it will be seeking to strengthen support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Fayval Williams, minister of finance and the public service, made the announcement as she opened the 2026-2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday.

Finance and the Public Service Minister Fayval Williams has sought to allay fears that rising oil prices on the global market would affect Jamaica’s ability to import the essential product, arguing yesterday that the country has strong Net International Reserves (NIR) covering 36 weeks of imports.

Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis has initiated a probe into the Ministry of Energy, Transport & Telecommunications’ (METT) $1.4-billion acquisition of 110 used school buses amid public concerns over the procurement process. The buses were imported from the United States as part of the Government’s National Rural School Bus Programme.

[This Day] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced reductions in its petrol and diesel gantry and coastal prices amid Monday's oil price slump to $90 per barrel from previous $115.

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Un nouvel arrêté adopté ce mardi en Conseil des ministres prévoit de généraliser la prise en charge de la restauration scolaire pour tous les collégiens et lycéens des établissements publics et conventionnés, tout en renforçant le soutien financier aux familles dès la rentrée 2026-2027.

[Liberian Observer] A tense and potentially dangerous border confrontation is unfolding between Guinea and Liberia, after Guinean soldiers reportedly crossed into Liberian territory in Lofa County, removed the Liberian flag, and hoisted their own at the Sorlumba Port of Entry--an act many Liberians are describing as a brazen violation of sovereignty and a troubling signal of expanding military assertiveness by the Government of Guinea.

The Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict on China’s doorstep threatens the assumptions behind one of the most ambitious geopolitical projects Read Full Article at RT.com

[The New Humanitarian] Mekelle, Ethiopia -- «We are dying daily and burying almost every day.»

[Nile Post] One person has been confirmed dead and several homes, gardens, and roads destroyed following devastating landslides triggered by heavy rains in Nshanjare Town Council, Rubanda District.

[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia - March 11, 2026 -- The Government of Liberia has called on citizens to remain calm as diplomatic engagements continue to address the emerging situation along the Liberia-Guinea border.

A few hot spots in Johor, Malaysia could affect Singapore, with smoke haze potentially impacting the island over the next few days.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (March 10), the National Environment Agency (NEA) said that with prevailing northeasterly winds and dry conditions expected in the coming days, smoke haze could spread into Singapore.«As of 9pm today, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) ranged from 52 to 59, which is within the Moderate range,» said NEA.The agency added that it will continue to monitor the overall air quality situation and provide updates if necessary.In the comments section, several users noted a faint burning smell. «No wonder there's a smell,» said one user. Another added: «I smelled haze in the evening just now. It's a bit better now.»

Boarding a flight home can be nostalgic. But in times of uncertainty and conflict, the sight of a military plane bearing the Singapore flag and the words «Republic of Singapore Air Force», along with the familiar pixelated uniform, can bring relief — even tears.That was the experience of some 218 Singaporeans and their dependents who boarded the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 multi-role tanker transport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday (March 10) evening.

An off-duty police officer raced into action to rescue a woman who was trapped under a car in Woodlands. For his swift actions and effort, he was presented with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Community Lifesaver Award.According to a blog post by The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on March 6, Sergeant Muhammad Sadiq Soharno was «jolted from his evening routine» at home on Nov 4, 2025.After hearing a loud bang, the airport patrol officer saw several people gathering around a car at the carpark from his window.They were shouting while looking at its tyres, Sgt Sadiq recalled. He rushed downstairs and saw a woman pinned under the vehicle.Drawing from his past experience as a firefighter during national service, Sgt Sadiq called for medical assistance before checking if the woman was conscious and breathing.The police officer then organised an «impromptu rescue team» — made up of bystanders who rushed to help —  to lift her out of the car.«What amazed me was how quickly everyone came together. People didn’t ask questions. They just stepped up and followed the plan,» he said.

The North Korean Foreign Ministry also pointed out that Pyongyang respects «the right of the Iranian people to elect their supreme leader and its choice»

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that agreements no longer meet the requirement of the changed situation

According to the TV channel, the duration of several attacks carried out using missiles and drones was at least three hours

The first combat use of the complex was recorded on March 18, 2022

Fire trucks and ambulances are heading to the site of the bombing

South Korea has objected to the redeployment of US air-defense assets from its territory to the Middle East, Seoul has stated Read Full Article at RT.com

Democratic senators say they fear President Trump could deploy US troops to Iran, after classified briefings with administration officials Read Full Article at RT.com

EXCLUSIVE: Daily Mail Sport understands that the former Man City and Newcastle midfielder is one of two men held after an altercation close to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club, in Merseyside.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the US-Israel war with Iran as a major US logistics and operations center in Baghdad was struck by a drone.

Most of the Ukrainian aviation was lost in the first two years of the special military operation

Rodion Miroshnik noted that if the EU starts to break the standards of normal electoral law, then predictions become very difficult

A decision on this issue is to be made on March 11

No casualties were reported

Israeli President Isaac Herzog stressed that this was the decision of US President Donald Trump