WESTERN BUREAU: A call has been made for Jamaicans at home and abroad to unite as a global community, speak out against injustices taking place internationally, and help strengthen their homeland. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the suffragan bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury of the Church of England, made the appeal while delivering the keynote sermon during a service held yesterday at Calvary Baptist Church in Montego Bay, St James, marking the start of this week's 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference.

Your relationships are key to your resilience and your progress at work. Thriving at your job becomes so much easier, and long-lasting, when you do it in the context of community. I am not speaking so much about your friends or accountability partners. I am speaking about relationships at work. 

You are at the eve of your miracle. That is why things are getting extremely rough. Don’t give up now, please. Push on! You are about to break forth. Yes, most divinely appointed projects, dreams, visions and lives go through stages of extreme frustration. At times, it will seem as if that project will never be achieved.

Social protections as a gospel imperative ought to inform the praxis of Christian theology. We must weep and cry out for those who continue to suffer in a system that finds itself returning $770 million of the $1 billion (set aside for the Government’s Solidarity Programme) for debt reduction.

NCERT's new Class 9 arts textbook has altered the appearance of the Indus Valley Civilisation's 'Dancing Girl' artefact. The traditionally bare torso is now visually covered in the new edition. This change has drawn criticism from experts who argue it misrepresents the original 4,500-year-old bronze sculpture. The matter is currently under review by NCERT.

I am simply speaking my mind. Whether one supports the DPP or not, there is one reality that almost everyone understands: this is a transition period for the Democratic Progressive Party. His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has served the maximum constitutional terms available to him. Like any leader approaching the end of a political […] The post The Delegation Debate: Is Mutharika Sidelining His Vice Presidents or Preparing the DPP for the Future? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Member of Parliament and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate in the 2025 presidential election, Vitumbiko Mumba, has demanded the resignation of senior Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) figure George Chaponda, saying President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika should dismiss him if he refuses to step down over remarks perceived as targeting people from Mzimba District. In […] The post Mumba Demands Chaponda’s Resignation, Says Mutharika Must Fire Him Over ‘Divisive’ Remarks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Roads Authority’s (RA) proposed K245.78 billion road rehabilitation and maintenance programme has triggered a heated national debate, with governance experts questioning value for money and procurement transparency, while engineers and transport operators defend the scale of investment as necessary to rescue Malawi’s collapsing road network. At the centre of the controversy is a notification […] The post RA’s K246 Billion Road Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Cost, Quality, and Accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A growing humanitarian crisis is unfolding in South Africa involving more than 7,000 Malawian nationals currently sheltering at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where thousands are stranded in overcrowded conditions after fleeing a wave of anti-migrant attacks and rising insecurity. Many of those affected abandoned homes, jobs, and personal belongings as violence and fear spread in […] The post SHOCKER! 7,000 Malawians Stranded in Durban as Repatriation Crisis Deepens appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi joined the global community on June 15 to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Malawi Network of Older Persons Organisation (MANEPO) has issued a strong call for concrete action, warning that awareness alone is no longer enough to protect older citizens from abuse and neglect. This year’s commemoration is being observed […] The post MANEPO Calls for Strong Action as Elder Abuse Persists in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Last summer, I met a handsome single dad on a Greek island. In the past, I'd have fallen head over heels in love. By now, I'd have entered yet another Wuthering Heights-type relationship.

Seared into Trijntje's memory is the click of the front door closing as her 14-year-old daughter, Tamar, crept out of the house in the middle of the night.

There's a shocking new breast cancer statistic that's likely to have frightened women across the country. But, let me separate the science from the hype.

Nobody wants to take a phone call telling you to see your GP urgently. But that's what happened to me last December. I was doing my dream job but I was also feeling exhausted.

Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for their roles in helping to bring about a US-Iran peace deal Read Full Article at RT.com

In an X post, the Chief Minister highlighted the contribution of farmers, describing them as the «providers of grain» and stating that they are central to the nation's development journey.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the US-Iran understanding to end West Asian conflict, expressing hope for regional stability and safeguarded global commerce. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, aims to lift the US blockade on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing expected soon.

An Indian man, Mohmad Rijwan, was apprehended in Nepal's Lumbini Province after authorities discovered 63.5 grams of brown sugar hidden within his undergarments during a routine check. Police also confiscated his motorcycle. In a separate incident, 104 kilograms of marijuana were found in a crashed jeep in Koshi Province, with the driver having fled the scene.

Marius Borg Høiby was convicted today of two counts of rape following a six-week trial that laid bare allegations of violence, drug abuse and sexual misconduct.

The stand-off between the Beckhams and their son Brooklyn reached a dramatic new low yesterday - with ugly accusations after Harper was pictured trying to make contact with him.

Greater Cambridge Partnership, which is behind the scheme, said 'more than 3,000 cyclists daily' used the route on its website last year. But manual counts indicated it was actually 1,500.

Camilla Bains was once so close to her children that daughter Sonia, a doctor for the FA and for Premier League clubs, donated one of her kidneys to save her ailing mother's life.

Tyson Fury made a surprise appearance at The White House's UFC Freedom 250 event on Sunday night.

The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed carrying out long-range attacks on military targets in Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

The South Lawn event was meant to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary and the president's 80th birthday.

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Three people were killed and three others injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on Tula Region, Russia, according to Dmitry Milyaev Read Full Article at RT.com

Cities will feel the pressure as its residents experience the effects of rising geopolitical tensions and rapid technological changes, but they can find common ground, exchange practical ideas, and learn from one another's experiences, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.«In an increasingly fragmented world, the connections we are building matter more than ever,» PM Wong said, noting that while cities may differ in size, history and circumstances, they share a common purpose of improving lives for their residents.He was speaking at the 10th World Cities Summit held at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday (June 15) morning. Cities at the frontline of challengesHe pointed out that cities are at the frontline of humanity's challenges: «When the world is under strain, cities feel the impact first.»PM Wong noted that city leaders contend with similar challenges.

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 16-year-old teenage girl, Dory Tan Qi En, who was last seen over two weeks ago in Hougang.Police said in a news release on Monday (June 15) that Dory was last seen at about 5pm on May 26 at Block 679 Hougang Avenue 8.She was last seen wearing a navy-coloured T-shirt and long pants with elephant prints.The address is in vicinity of Xinmin Primary School and Xinmin Secondary School.Anyone with information is urged to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information will be kept strictly confidential.[[nid:737282]]editor@asiaone.com

Singapore's labour market remained resilient in the first quarter (Q1) of the year with employment expanding for the 18th consecutive quarter since fourth quarter of 2021.Total employment rose by 9,400 driven — a gain of 5,400 — in the first quarter of this year, up from 3,100 from the previous quarter, according to the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) finalised data in its Labour Market Report released on Monday (June 15).Resident employment gains —from 3,100 in 4Q 2025 to 5,400 to 1Q 2026 — were led by administrative and support services, and transportation and storage while non-resident employment growth was supported by construction and manufacturing.Unemployment remained low and stable in March 2026 with the incidence of retrenchment too remaining low. Retrenchments totalled 3,830 or 1.6 per 1,000 employees in 1Q 2026, a slight increase from 4Q 2025 at 3,690 or 1.5 per 1,000 employees.The number of job vacancies fell from 77,700 in December 2025 to 73,300 in March 2026.This compares with 80,100 vacancies in March 2025.