Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says the removal of individual heads at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) will do little to cure a “dysfunctional culture” that has metastasised within the institution for decades. His comment comes amid an unfolding scandal at the teaching hospital triggered by the findings of a report from the Auditor General’s Department.

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver says he is disappointed with the government posture in demanding full disclosure to his claim that shelterees are engaging in open sexual activities in schools that are being used as shelters. "Such requests are most inappropriate, misdirected, and betray fundamental understanding of how sensitive matters of this nature must be handled,” said Malabver, who was speaking on yesterday’s final day of the JTA’s 2026 Education Conference in Hanover,

First Lady Melania Trump is pushing back on claims she was linked to the disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Esptein.

Australia has given Singapore assurance over the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid energy disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said on Friday (April 10).Speaking at a joint press conference with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, PM Wong, who is also finance minister, added that Singapore will continue to supply refined fuels to Australia as long as upstream supplies continue.Both countries are also working to translate this commitment into action with a legally-binding agreement. «In a more fractured and volatile world, we choose to stay open and we choose to stand together,» said PM Wong. «Through the strength of our partnership, I am confident that Singapore and Australia will not just get through this crisis, but we will emerge stronger and more resilient.»The visit comes after Singapore and Australia pledged in March to work together to ensure that key goods such as LNG and refined fuels, including diesel, continue to flow between the two countries.Singapore generates about 95 per cent of its electricity using imported natural gas.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is significantly ramping up support for fresh information and digital technology (IDT) graduates by expanding the TechSkills Accelerator for Institute of Technical Education and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance to include university students.

A 109,854 sq ft retail space at Thomson Plaza has been sold for $250 million, in a deal jointly brokered by Cushman & Wakefield and Savills. The retail space, named Swing By @ Thomson Plaza, is a multi-concept retail section within the Upper Thomson Road shopping mall.The sale price translates to approximately $2,276 psf based on the property’s net lettable area (NLA) of 109,854 sq ft, and represents a 23per cent premium to the property’s most recent book valuation of $202.6 million.The buyers are Jack Investment and Pangjwee Development, according to an announcement by Link REIT who sold the retail space. The transaction is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2026.Jack Investment’s primary asset is Leisure Park Kallang, an entertainment and retail centre at Stadium Walk near the Singapore Sports Hub, which it acquired in 2003 and subsequently redeveloped in 2006.Link REIT, a Hong Kong-listed real estate investment trust, acquired Swing By @ Thomson Plaza for $172.5 million, or approximately $1,568 psf based on the NLA, in March 2023.

Roads and buildings have been destroyed across multiple Pacific islands as slow-moving Tropical Cyclone Maila heads towards Papua New Guinea, with the eye of the storm set to cross over two remote islands early tomorrow.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin took a Chennai Metro ride, engaging with commuters to seek support for his party ahead of the Assembly polls. He recalled his role in developing the metro project, highlighting its progress and future expansion plans. This public outreach is part of his intensified campaign efforts.

The Telangana High Court granted Congress leader Pawan Khera one week of transit anticipatory bail in a defamation case filed by Assam Police. The court's order allows Khera to approach the appropriate court in Assam to file a regular bail application, protecting him from arrest for seven days.

Vladimir Saldo said that Russian forces continued to target drone production sites in Ukraine

The army and rangers will ensure the protection of the red zone housing government buildings and diplomatic missions

Donald Trump issued a nearly 500-word rant ripping into his most influential advocates in conservative media over their opposition to his war with Iran. 

They are a menace that blight communities and have even sparked a parliament debate.

Rolbert Joachin, 40, a Haitian native who entered the United States under a Temporary Protected Status, which expired in 2024, is accused of bludgeoning a 51-year-old mother.

Brian Hooker, 59, fell off a boat and suffered from knee pain and abrasions on Wednesday, attorney Terrel Butler said.

The approaches of European leaders have «become irrelevant in many respects,» Errol Musk says

The ministry's annual report states that there are «many unresolved issues that need to be resolved» between Japan and Russia

Miguel Diaz-Canel called «this act very significant and symbolic, a sign that Cuba is not alone»

The strike was delivered in the area of the settlement of Ya’ara

According to Trita Parsi, Tehran considers it «essential» to ensure that the ceasefire regime extends to Lebanon

North Korea has reportedly tested its latest advanced weapons, including an electromagnetic weapon and carbon fiber bombs Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime minister Nawaf Salam ordered his army to disarm the Iranian proxy group in the Lebanese capital Beirut and begin negotiations with Jerusalem.

Donald Trump has claimed that he was blindsided by Melania's shocking statement blasting 'smears' linking her to Jeffrey Epstein.

Does anybody still seriously doubt that Keir Starmer is the worst-ever British prime minister?

Swift and Kelce are gearing up for a lavish summer wedding. The Daily Mail can confirm the day and location of their nuptials.

It emerged yesterday that the Kremlin had sent one attack sub and two spy submarines into the North Sea where they were able to observe vital undersea cables and pipelines serving the UK.