Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has expressed disappointment that the by-election for the Seivwright Gardens division was not held on the same day as the September 3 General Election, citing the added financial burden to taxpayers. By-elections...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, is urging the municipal authorities and mayors across Jamaica to be vigilant and ensure all election paraphernalia are removed «within reasonable time». "It is important...

A macaque has been found dead, entangled in a fishing net while hanging from a tree in Pulau Ubin.In a post shared to Facebook group Singapore Wildlife Sightings, on Sunday (Sept 7), photos of the monkey's carcass showed it entangled in a fishing net, as it hung from a tree. A user who uploaded the photos to the group commented that a foul smell was present, with flies buzzing around. 

The Supreme Court has emphasized that High Courts should intervene in frivolous criminal cases to protect individuals from reputational damage. The court outlined a four-step process for High Courts to consider when deciding whether to quash a case, aiming to save court time and prevent unjust trials.

A Russian expert explains how Moscow and Beijing can help solve the unresolvable war between Israel and Hamas  Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump has reportedly urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India Read Full Article at RT.com

Qatar reserves its right to respond to the Israeli attack on Doha, which it perceives as an act of “state terrorism” Read Full Article at RT.com

President Donald Trump has criticized Israel’s airstrike on a Hamas compound as a unilateral move that does not “advance America’s goals” Read Full Article at RT.com

British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson described Jeffrey Epstein as his “best pal” in a handwritten 10-page letter Read Full Article at RT.com

C'est un oui unanime... Le Conseil économique, social, environnemental et culturel a rendu, mardi 9 septembre, un avis favorable au projet de loi du Pays visant à autoriser la mise en place d'un titre professionnel pour les chauffeurs de bus, proposé par le CFPA. L'objectif : combler la pénurie de chauffeurs de bus et de cars.

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) has launched a new brand identity, aimed at signalling transformation, renewal, and a commitment to meeting the needs of today’s students. Executive Director, Nickeisha Walsh, tells JIS News that the rebrand is...

The country is to be given an update on the swearing in of the new Government following a meeting tomorrow morning between Prime Minister-designate Dr Andrew Holness and Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)...

The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) is calling for the Ministry of Education and Youth to introduce strict limitations on the actions schools can take against students who breach their grooming and dress code guidelines. In a media release...

A dispute over the price of a tray of eggs is what may have set off a deadly chain of events in Manchester on Tuesday, which ended when a man, armed with two guns and more than 500 bullets, was shot and killed after a fierce stand-off and gun...

RECAP: Israel launched a missile attack against Hamas leadership in Qatar today, in an attack the country has branded 'cowardly' and a 'flagrant violation' of international law.

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will be acquiring four new Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to replace its ageing Fokker 50s which have been in service since 1993. Singapore acquired nine Fokker 50s in 1993. Four of the nine were designated utility transport aircraft, while the remaining five were assigned as maritime patrol aircraft (seen in picture). PHOTO: AsiaOne/Darren Wong This was announced by Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing during his meeting with United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Wednesday (Sept 10). Chan, who is also Coordinating Minister for Public Services, is in the US for his introductory visit as Defence Minister from Sept 9 to 13. 

Sébastien Lecornu est le nouveau Premier ministre, nommé par Emmanuel Macron. Ce n'est pas un inconnu outre-mer. Il a été le locataire de la rue Oudinot de 2020 à 2022. Et son bilan à la tête du ministère des outremers est contrasté : des référendums en Nouvelle-Calédonie à la gifle électorale pour LREM lors de la présidentielle, en passant par la crise sanitaire liée au Covid qui a touché les Outre-mer à cette époque.

President Donald Trump announced ongoing trade negotiations between the US and India, expressing optimism for a successful resolution and reaffirming his friendship with Prime Minister Modi. Despite past trade tensions, including tariffs on Indian goods and Russian oil imports, Trump emphasised the «very special» relationship between the two nations. Modi reciprocated the positive sentiment, signaling a potential thaw in trade relations.

According to a diplomatic source, the emergency meeting of the Council was requested by Algeria, Pakistan, and Somalia

The Catherine North police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate two men who have been listed as persons of interest in an ongoing investigation. One of the men, Orville Roache, otherwise called ‘Jermaine’, ‘Banton’, ‘Suchie’, ‘Bob’ or ‘...

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby is calling for the introduction of a structured system to ensure the timely removal of campaign signs and other paraphernalia following elections. Speaking at Tuesday’s monthly sitting of the Kingston and St Andrew...

The Chairwonman, former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbok, opened it with a plenary session, where she promised to carry out her duties impartially

«As for the current negotiations, I do not believe that they can be viable after what we saw today,» Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said