PORT ANTONIO, PORTLAND: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Thursday broke ground for construction of the US$81 million Port Antonio bypass roadway, which is aimed at not only reducing traffic congestion in the resort town, but also creating...

WASHINGTON, DC: Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has lauded the Atlanta-based Integrity Children’s Fund for its contribution to the education and development of at-risk children. “I am pleased to...

TORONTO: A Jamaican-Canadian paediatrician was among five female change-makers recently recognised by the Black Physicians’ Association on Ontario (BPA0) for their achievements. Dr Anna Jarvis is professor emerita of Temerty Faculty of Medicine,...

In an address to the Jamaica Diaspora United Kingdom (JDUK) Eight Biennial Conference in Sheffield, on June 14, Ambassador Curtis Ward laid out an eight-point plan for effective engagement and partnership between Jamaica and its diaspora. Speaking...

The 17th Annual International Charles Town Maroon Conference and Festival, June 20 to 23, in Portland, was rich at many levels, and patrons might have returned from whence they had come with many memorable moments. From the provocative academic...

From the bombers of the Empire to helicopters for the Pentagon – Igor Sikorsky’s machines were always Russian at heart Read Full Article at RT.com

Virginia’s 11th Congressional District features 10 Democrats and seven Republicans angling for the Fairfax County seat, which is open after Connolly’s death.

The DHS said Secretary Kristi Noem ended the temporary protected status designation for Haitians because letting them stay was against the “national interest.”

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky is “politically dead” and clings to power to avoid answering for his crimes, Vassily Nebenzia has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Stopping the insults is a precondition for resuming nuclear talks, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Civilians are among the injured after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy in North Waziristan Read Full Article at RT.com

Rwanda and the DR Congo have signed a peace deal which US President Donald Trump says gives the US rights to the region’s mineral wealth Read Full Article at RT.com

Around 25 million were using the drug worldwide in 2023, up from 17 million in 2013, a new report says Read Full Article at RT.com

«What the country will be like in the middle and second half of the 21st century depends on this,» the president said

This was discussed during the opening ceremony of youth centers in Russian regions

The head of state spoke with local activist Polina Cheremnykh while opening the Sova art residence

That is what the president told Polina Cheremnykh, an activist from Yamal, when opening youth centers in regions via video link

«As a former ordinary member of a student construction team, I am very glad that the movement is alive, developing and expanding its activities through the most important areas,» Russian leader said

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has reported the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to the international donor community, accusing it of state-sponsored violence, intimidation and manipulation of the electoral process—allegations the Malawi Police Service has swiftly defended following a brutal attack on activist Sylvester Namiwa. In a letter addressed to diplomatic missions and international […] The post DPP Reports MCP to Donor Community Over Electoral Violence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[State Department] Washington, DC -- On June 27, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, and Senior Advisor Massad Boulos hosted the Ministerial signing of the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Rwanda.

[State Department] Washington, DC -- SENIOR ADVISOR BOULOS: Please join me in welcoming Secretary Rubio, Foreign Minister Wagner, and Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe. (Applause.) Secretary Rubio, Foreign Minister Wagner, Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe, Minister of State Al Khulaifi, African Union Chairperson Youssouf, Foreign Minister Dussey, ambassadors, members of Congress, distinguished guests, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for joining for the historic signing of a comprehensive peace agreement

[U.S. Congress] Washington, DC -- Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Coons, Booker Statement on the Ministerial Signing of the Peace Deal Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda

To meet the federal government’s promise to “build, baby, build,” the country is going to need a whole lot more skilled trades workers. But a shortage of shop class teachers in Canadian high schools might make them hard to find. 

With Quebec’s moving day fast approaching, more than 2,000 households across the province are still searching for housing — 320 more than at the same time last year.

Since the National Overdose Response Service (NORS) launched nearly five years ago, it's been reaching drug users who wouldn't typically use consumption and treatment sites. 

«I propose July 1 as the date of the beginning of the consensus and from that moment until July 5 I veto the use of ‘paracanonical’ vocabulary in speech on my part,» the minister said

«For us, this is a key cooperation project in the area of nuclear energy and peaceful atom,» the minister said

The president stressed that the state would do everything to show restraint, but would take measures if necessary

«This holiday is filled with the energy of youth, the spirit of hope, the creation of new opportunities,» the president said

The company, which is owned by Chinese car-maker Geely, could permanently stop production at the site as soon as next year.

Beckham Reed, 2, was playing with his cousins when he ran into a nest of yellow jackets, which 'swarmed him head to toe.'

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Commander of the Somali National Army’s Ground Forces, Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar, visited frontline positions in Middle Shabelle this week to commend troops for recent battlefield successes against al-Shabab militants.

Djibouti (HOL) — President Ismail Omar Guelleh joined government officials and hundreds of citizens on Thursday to mark the 48th anniversary of Djibouti’s independence from French colonial rule.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro departed for Qatar on Saturday, marking the first-ever visit by the breakaway region head of state to the Gulf nation.

The group continued to advance into the depth of the enemy's defense and defeated the manpower and equipment of the formations of two mechanized brigades and an airborne assault brigade of the Ukrainian army