Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding has defended the cautious approach Caribbean governments have taken in dealing with the Donald Trump administration, pointing out that a wrong move could result in retaliation.

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism industry is still recovering from the worst series of shocks in its history, leaving the sector ill-prepared to absorb a proposed increase in the general consumption tax (GCT), Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President O’Brian Heron has argued. Heron said many hotels remain under pressure from rising operating costs and growing competition from regional destinations as the industry continues its recovery.

The grief was almost too much for Bartholomew Brown to bear. The father of 43-year-old musician and actor Brian Todd Boucher, better known by his stage name ‘Ras Ajai’, said the news that his son had been shot dead on Saturday night came as a devastating blow, leaving the family struggling to process the tragedy. Boucher’s death comes just two years after a major milestone in his career, when he appeared in the acclaimed Hollywood biopic Bob Marley: One Love, portraying reputed gangster and Marley associate Claude Massop.

Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding has renewed his criticism of the United States’ (US) approach to Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, arguing that Washington’s recent demands and policies are putting smaller states under increasing pressure and do not reflect the actions of a true friend. Golding, who has been warning since earlier this year that Caribbean countries are being forced to navigate an increasingly difficult geopolitical environment, said the region’s response must be measured because of its economic vulnerability.

US-based Stony Brook Medicine has confirmed the first Bourbon virus case in New York and called for expanded surveillance and testing Read Full Article at RT.com

In the last instalment from her bombshell new book, Alison Boshoff goes inside the campaign to transform David Beckham's image...

A total of 276 commercial vehicles were checked during a three-day islandwide enforcement operation by the traffic police (TP) from July 20 to 22, with 154 summonses issued.The offences included speeding, failing to wear seatbelt and not keeping to the left, the police said on Monday (Aug 3).TP officers also detected 99 violations, which included the offence of displaying improper licence plates.They have since been referred to the Land Transport Authority for follow-up.Thee people, aged between 34 and 47, were also caught driving without a valid licence and using a vehicle without insurance coverage.The police also reminded motorists to comply with Singapore's traffic laws, adding that they take a serious view of errant road users who blatantly flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users.[[nid:740033]]Speed limitersHeavy vehicles found exceeding their regulated speed limits will be required to undergo inspection to verify that their speed limiters are functioning properly.

A dry rising main that was not in proper working condition hampered firefighting operations during a fatal fire in Clementi on Friday (July 31), which claimed a resident's life and left two firefighters injured.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to a fire on the eighth floor of Block 309 Clementi Avenue 4 at around 11.10pm, where an unconscious resident was taken to hospital and later died.Two firefighters were also taken to hospital after sustaining burn injuries during the operation.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the SCDF said that firefighters discovered that the dry rising main was «not in proper working condition». A dry rising main is a vertical red pipe that is connected to a fire engine to pump water to upper floors during firefighting operations. In this instance, the SCDF said that the malfunction resulted in reduced water pressure, preventing water from being charged effectively to the affected floor.

[New Times] More than 95 per cent of young people admitted to rehabilitation centres in Rwanda are battling addiction to illicit alcohol and drugs, Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana has said.

[New Times] Rwanda's signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls - becoming the ninth AU member state to join the landmark treaty - is an important national and continental commitment.

[New Times] The removal of asbestos roofing from public and private buildings is expected to be completed by the end of the 2026/27 fiscal year, with officials saying the nationwide exercise is now in its final phase despite delays caused by funding constraints and public sensitisation challenges.

The two men's lifestyles of excess - much of it posted on social media - was said to have likely made them targets for extortion.

An 80-year-old petrol station attendant suffered a fractured arm after he was allegedly assaulted by a taxi driver last Thursday (July 30) while trying to stop him from parking illegally outside a toilet.The incident occurred at around 6am at an Esso gas station along Dunearn Road that day. Chen, an 80-year-old employee, told Shin Min Daily News that his shift typically begins at 7am. As he always arrives early to prepare for the day, Chen then noticed a taxi parked outside a toilet near the staff changing room that morning. Seeing the male driver about to enter the toilet, Chen approached him to dissuade him from doing so, reported the Chinese newspaper.Chen pointed out that the taxi was parked in a spot marked with double yellow lines and that there were several parking spaces available just a short distance away. Double yellow lines indicate that parking is prohibited at all times on the road.«I politely reminded him that he couldn't park here, and he got very agitated,» said Chen.The driver allegedly taunted him to «call the police» and even tried to hit him with a safety cone outside the toilet.

Residents in B.C.'s north Okanagan region say they had to leave their homes, possessions and in some cases their pets behind to escape a rapidly spreading wildfire near Vernon.

What was meant to be a second chance at love turned into a costly experience for one man, who said he lost about $220,000 after his second marriage ended in divorce.Speaking to AsiaOne on Thursday (July 30), True Love Vietnam Bride Matchmaker owner Mark Lin, 64, said he entered the marriage believing he had found a loving and supportive partner after his first marriage ended.«I married my second wife in 2017. Everything was perfect at first — there were no issues, and we were very loving and supportive of one another,» said Lin.«I thought I had found someone for life, and we were together for seven years.»Lin said his former Vietnamese wife, who is 25 years his junior, was initially introduced to one of his customers through his matchmaking business. He was 54 years old at the time, and she was 29.«My customer and my ex-wife originally went on a date, but they did not hit it off. Interestingly, when I spoke to her then, I felt there was a spark,» he said. 

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver this year's National Day message on Aug 8 (Saturday), the eve of National Day.PM Wong, who is also the Minister for Finance, will deliver his message in English.His message will be broadcast at 6.45pm on CNA and radio station CNA938.The Prime Minister's Office said that the National Day message will also be available on its website and YouTube channel after the first broadcasts.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will deliver the message in Manadarin, broadcast on Mediacorp's Channel 8 and radio station Capital 95.8FM at 7pm.Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad will deliver the message in Malay, at 8.30pm on Mediacorp's Suria.Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash will deliver the message in Tamil, at 9pm on Mediacorp's Vasantham and radio station Oli 96.8FM.

English trip-hop band Massive Attack has responded to a ban on re-entering Singapore after they were seen holding up a Palestinian flag at their concert last Wednesday (July 29).The band, which consists of Robert «3D» Del Naja and Grant «Daddy G» Marshall, posted a statement on their social media platforms on Sunday expressing their «surprise» and «disappointment» at their detainment as police investigated the situation.However, they stopped short of addressing the ban directly.«Following our performance at the Star Theatre, Singapore, we were surprised and disappointed that our entire band was detained by the police, isolated and separately questioned – with some members subjected to hotel room searches and temporary passport confiscation,» the statement read.

The trailblazing Republican served as the first female mayor of Fort Worth and spent 28 years in Congress, rising to lead the Appropriations Committee.

The shortage has sparked fears that flights from the UK's second-largest airport will be disrupted during the busiest season of the year.

What is the ­biggest challenge facing our country over the next quarter of a century? For the answer to that, you need look no further than the Spanish enclave Ceuta, bordering Morocco.

One cluster of houses on Hosey Common Road, Westerham, fall under SES Water, which has no restrictions in place in the area despite the UK baking in its fourth heatwave.

Japan and the US have officially confirmed an extraordinary joint intervention to rescue the yen after its collapse toward a four-decade low Read Full Article at RT.com

Four people are dead and one other is fighting for recovery in hospital following a devastating road accident in Ntcheu district yesterday, the latest in a string of fatal crashes that continue to raise uncomfortable questions about road safety enforcement in Malawi. Among those confirmed dead is 31-year-old Madalitso Zuze, from Chiphwembwe village under Senior […] The post Ntcheu tragedy reignites concern over Malawi’s worsening road carnage appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue (IFPJD) has issued a stinging condemnation of what it describes as irresponsible and inflammatory commentary surrounding President Peter Mutharika’s health, branding the remarks both alarming and treasonous. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Secretary General, Reverend Damson Mchenga, the interfaith body took direct aim at […] The post Interfaith body slams ‘treasonous’ rumours over President Mutharika’s health appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vice-President Jane Ansah made a further public appearance this week, calling on pastors’ wives to win more souls for Christ by demonstrating unwavering integrity and exemplary character in their daily lives. Ansah delivered the heartfelt appeal as she closed out the three-day Christ-Citadel International Church (CIC) Pastors’ Wives Conference, held at the church’s Area 47 […] The post VP Ansah urges pastors’ wives to ‘win more souls’ through integrity and character appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Despite significant investment, court infrastructure and technology have not reduced decades-old case pendency. Over ten thousand cases remain pending in the Supreme Court for more than ten years. High courts across India have over eighty thousand cases pending for over three decades. The law minister cited judicial responsibility and judicial vacancies as reasons for the delays. New laws and committees have been established to address the growing backlog of cases.

Prime Minister Modi launched a campaign for drug-free youth for a developed India. He emphasized that families should seek expert help and foster open communication. Youth overcoming addiction are considered warriors and deserve societal respect and second chances. Enemy nations use drug supply as part of terror plans targeting the country's future. The campaign will run for 100 weeks, organizing various de-addiction activities.

An independent MP, Pappu Yadav, faced an alleged attack during a news conference. A man threw a slipper while another reportedly brandished a knife at the event. The incident is believed to be linked to his recent protest outside Parliament. Police have detained one suspect and are investigating the other's involvement. The MP's team claims he had received prior death threats.

Archie Beston was fatally stabbed in the heart in Kingston-upon-Thames by habitual knife carrier Tyrone Bryan, 20, a one-man crimewave nicknamed 'Red Alert'.

The president said on Truth Social on Saturday evening that although he remains 'locked and loaded' to launch an attack, he halted the strikes in hopes of reaching a peace deal.

The 36-year-old Australian actress was set to reprise her role as the beloved doll, with 45-year-old co-star Ryan Gosling joining, but negotiations at Warner Bros. have reportedly left the project in limbo.

Footage showed the US president receiving a round of applause in front of the club leaderboard following the round, confirming he had collected two trophies on the day.