WESTERN BUREAU: In a ground-breaking move to embrace digital transformation in education, The Heinz Simonitsch School (HSS) in Montego Bay has announced a dynamic partnership with The Learning Hub, a leader in digital learning solutions. This...

With a seven-day period low of nine murders during the week of Christmas, and a high of 44 during one week in November, Jamaica’s homicide numbers in 2024 averaged 22 murders per week throughout the year, leading to a reduction in homicides by 252...

Born in Jamaica in the seaside town of St Ann’s Bay on the north coast on August 17, 1887, Malcus Mosiah Garvey subsequently changed his first name to Marcus. He was born in a humble board house at 32 Market Street which was destroyed by a...

Fifteen networks aired coverage of the events

It is reported that the expedited removal process has «long been reserved primarily for the area near the southern border,» with its major flows of illegal migrants while now it can be used across the US

Despite Trump’s calls on NATO allies to increase defense spending to five percent of GDP, many European countries «may find that the additional financial burden is simply too much to bear,» Richard Black argued

The Knyaz Vandal of Novgorod FPV cable-controlled drone has been engineered by the Ushkuinik research and production center

Ukrainian commanders of various ranks have been describing the frontline situation as very complex lately

EXCLUSIVE: In a powerful intervention, he claimed the Southport families were let down by the authorities meant to protect their daughters both before and after the July 29 atrocity.

Three private firms in South India have been shortlisted to develop 31 satellites for India's space-based surveillance programme. This is a significant step as private industry partners will produce satellites for strategic needs, enhancing India's space surveillance capabilities alongside 21 satellites developed by Isro.

Two men, including journalist Kamran Alvi, were arrested in New Delhi for making offensive statements about Hindu deities and the Maha Kumbh. Alvi's video drew police attention, leading to his arrest. Abhishek Kumar also faced arrest for objectionable social media comments. Both arrests were for actions intended to insult religious beliefs, with cases registered under relevant legal provisions.

At least two Naxals were killed in an encounter in Jharkhand’s Bokaro, and several weapons were recovered. This follows a major operation where 16 Maoists, including a Central Committee member, were killed in Chhattisgarh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the security forces' success in working towards a Maoist-free India.

AAP criticizes BJP leader Parvesh Verma's remarks about Punjab vehicles in Delhi, calling it an insult to Punjabis' legacy and sacrifices. Arvind Kejriwal demands an apology, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann supports the criticism, emphasizing the patriotism of Punjabis amid a heated election campaign.

The Ministry of Tourism and Trade, operating under the Economic Sub-Committee led by the Ministry of Finance, is driving initiatives to ensure faster recovery and resilience following the recent earthquake. Their focus includes programmes designed to support affected businesses and…

United Nations (UN) Women is cooperating closely with the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS) to facilitate recovery initiatives for women and girls, deploying highly skilled personnel in disaster management and resilience to ensure prompt interventions.

The December 17 earthquake has impacted over 2,800 individuals across affected areas.

Paramount Chief of Mele Maat, Albea David, also known by his chiefly name Chief Lohvironimal, has appealed to the Vanuatu Government to provide a new area for residents if relocation becomes necessary due to safety concerns.

It would cost over VT2.4 billion to demolish and rebuild the buildings of Malapoa College that were damaged in last month's earthquake.

[New Times] The Great Lakes region continues to face the threat of terrorism, particularly from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a DR Congo-based Ugandan terror group affiliated to the Islamic State, foreign minister Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe said during a high-level UN Security Council debate in New York, on Tuesday, January 21.

[New Times] In the previous article in this series, we explored how the trusteeship authority outmaneuvered the United Nations (UN). Today and historically, the UN has often betrayed Rwanda and the developing world.

[New Times] The government will on February 1, officially launch its strategy to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027, during activities to mark World Cancer Day on February 4.

As the First Lady glided onto the stage at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, one of three inaugural celebrations she attended Monday evening, Melania Trump did more than delight her admirers.

President Trump's redecorated Oval Office features some figures and art displayed during his first term, but some images from the famous office when Biden was in office did make the cut.

Hundreds of fans of the 'fairy porn' genre were spotted waiting outside bookshops across the UK to be the first to get their hands on a copy of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.

The Tories asked the upper house for a debate about Lord Hermer's potential role in a string of controversial government decisions.

Ms Reeves headed for the Swiss mountain resort for the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum as it was claimed that the UK was also heading for a 'debt death spiral'.

[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- At least 659 children aged nine months to 14 years have been vaccinated against measles in the village of Mbanza Mazina, Mbanza Kongo commune, northern Zaire province.

[IFJ] Eric Charles Oduor, Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) was elected as president of the new Federation, while Patrick Oyet of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) was elected as Vice - President. Solange Ayanone of the Association of Rwandan Journalists (ARJ) was elected as Secretary/ Treasurer. Mussa Juma, President of the Journalists Workers' Union of Tanzania (JOWUTA) was elected as a member of the Executive Committee as well as Promise Twinamukye of the Uganda

[New Times] Theogene Nshimiyimana, known in the music scene as DJ Theo, has passed away at the age of 41 on Tuesday, January 21, at Masaka Hospital.

Air raid sirens went off in the Kiev-controlled part of the Zaporozhye Region five times on January 21 and once on January 22

[IFRC] The 2023-2024 cholera outbreak was a stark reminder that in Zambia, access to clean water and safe sanitation is not a given. As cholera spread rapidly, it left entire neighbourhoods extremely vulnerable to a deadly water-borne disease. The Zambia Red Cross Society, with IFRC support, is making a transformative impact.

[VOA] Washington -- Over 20 people were killed and more than 10 others wounded during two days of fighting between Islamic State fighters and security forces from Somalia's Puntland region, officials said Tuesday.

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Conservatives across Africa applauded U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders Monday regarding gender and diversity, while gay rights activists and the LGBTQ community on the continent are expressing deep concern.

Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense said that it have 'monitored the situation and responded accordingly'