Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says Leroy Gibbons' death is a great loss to Jamaica's cultural landscape. The veteran lover's rock singer, whose real name is Leroy Gibbon, reportedly died earlier today in Lucea, Hanover. He...

SINGAPORE - Insurance group Great Eastern (GE) has temporarily stopped issuing pre-authorisation certificates for policyholders admitted to Mount Elizabeth hospitals from June 17.The insurer said in a message to its panel doctors that high costs from both Mount Elizabeth and Mount Elizabeth Novena hospitals, compared to other private hospitals, were the reason for this decision.Pre-authorisation confirms that the insurer has approved the medical treatment, including the costs, before the treatment begins.It may cover the cost of the procedure, medications, and other related expenses. Patients who are policyholders have a clear understanding of the costs that will be covered, reducing the risk of unexpected medical bills.GE told doctors its decision was not a reflection of their clinical quality, but the insurer was “prioritising facilities that deliver the same high-quality care with greater cost transparency and cost-effectiveness”.It said its policyholders can still seek care from the two hospitals with no change to their benefits and claims, and that claims would be processed according to the usual procedures.

An eight-year-old girl was among three people who were taken to hospital after being involved in a three-vehicle collision in Boon Lay.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Upper Jurong Road and Pioneer Road North on Monday (June 16) at 9.50am.The accident involved two cars and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist is a 31-year-old man, and one of the cars was driven by a 34-year-old woman with her eight-year-old daughter as a passenger.All three of them were taken to National University Hospital.The woman is assisting with investigations.Photos posted on SG Road Vigilante shows paramedics attending to a person on the ground, and a motorcycle helmet is seen lying beside the front right wheel of a car with a severely damaged front bumper.In a separate incident on the same day, a 53-year-old man died after the car he was driving skidded and crashed into a tree along Paya Lebar Road.SCDF and the police said that they were alerted to the accident at about 12.05pm.

A Malaysian man has been sentenced to jail after he attempted to touch an auxiliary officer's gun at Woodlands Checkpoint, according to Lianhe Zaobao on Tuesday (June 17).Fazli (transliterated), an SMRT bus driver at the time, had approached an auxiliary officer at Woodlands Checkpoint's bus area around 3.50pm recently.The 28-year-old Malaysian tried to speak to the officer in Malay, which the officer couldn't understand, the Chinese publication reported.Fazli then asked in English: «Does your gun have bullets?»He then reached for the officer's weapon, prompting the auxiliary officer to use both hands to protect the gun, preventing Fazli from touching it.The officer also called for assistance and a second auxiliary officer arrived to help. But Fazli attempted to reach for the second officer's weapon as well in an episode that was captured on security camera footage.Fazli was arrested and charged on two counts of using criminal force to voluntarily obstruct a public servant in the discharge of their duty.

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Following the tragic murder of a tourist, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma has announced enhanced security measures, including a real-time distress response system via a tourism app and a 'tourist buddy' scheme. The state is also enforcing carrying capacity norms and developing new tourism circuits to boost visitor experience.

There will be a slight increase in the weekly allowance paid to participants in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development's Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) this year.   The 10,000 participants will now earn $17,...

The effective date for increased benefits for National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors has been moved forward by two weeks, with the changes now taking effect on Monday, June 16, instead of Tuesday, July 1. The NHT announced the change in a post...

Air India faced disruptions with flight cancellations, including the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick route, due to aircraft unavailability stemming from airspace restrictions in West Asia and intensified safety checks following a recent Dreamliner crash. Nine international flights were grounded, primarily involving Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, due to these factors and a snag with a Boeing 777.

The Supreme Court intervened in the 'Thug Life' film screening issue. It stated that rule of law is paramount, not public sentiment. Karnataka cannot allow mobs to obstruct a CBFC-cleared film. The court transferred Kamal Haasan's petition to itself. It asked the state government to respond to a PIL. Freedom of speech must be protected, the court noted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the G7 Summit in Canada, reaffirming the strong friendship between Italy and India. Their interactions, including a selfie at COP28 and viral moments at the G20 summit, have garnered public attention. Both leaders have expressed a commitment to strengthening cooperation in sustainable development, energy, and industry.

Prime Minister Modi engaged in the G7 Outreach Session in Canada, holding bilateral meetings with leaders from Canada, Germany, Ukraine, and Australia. Discussions centered on energy security, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and priorities of the Global South. However, President Trump's early departure added drama, overshadowing the summit and impacting planned bilateral meetings, including one with Modi.

Daughters of laborers and farmers in Uttar Pradesh, facing economic hardship, have defied odds by cracking NEET, the national medical entrance exam. Twelve girls from Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in Mirzapur, a school for underprivileged students, achieved this feat through free residential coaching.

The Rotary Club of Lilongwe City Centre is set to host its Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament on 27 June at Lilongwe Golf Club, bringing together golf lovers, corporate teams, and changemakers for a powerful day of sport and service. This year’s tournament carries a noble mission: raising funds for Ukwe Health Centre under Traditional Authority […] The post Swing for a Cause: Rotary Club Lilongwe City Centre Gears Up for Golf Fundraiser to Support Ukwe Health Centre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

While several statewide nominations are set, Tuesday’s vote will determine Democratic nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Internal divisions at the DNC and its direction under chairman Ken Martin have been a source of tension in the party.

«We have more than a hundred small and medium enterprises engaged in production of spacecraft, launch vehicles and components for them,» CEO of the SME Corporation Alexander Isaevich said

[Monusco] Six months ago, MONUSCO launched a floating cage fish farming project in Tchomia, a commercial hub located 62 km south of Bunia, in Ituri Province. The initiative aimed to reduce community violence and combat unemployment by creating temporary jobs for 100 people, including 50 vulnerable women and 50 former combatants, at-risk youth, or unemployed individuals, while promoting socio-economic reintegration within the community.

[Monusco] The Blood Transfusion Center of Beni, in North Kivu, concluded a voluntary blood donation campaign on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. Launched two months earlier among MONUSCO's civilian and military personnel, the initiative aimed to prevent shortages of blood products in a region where demand remains high due to the influx of displaced persons and sustained pressure on local health facilities.

[New Times] In the moderately hilly area of Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge District in Kigali, thousands of rabbits, ranging from newborn kits to full-grown bucks can be seen comfortably moving in hutches made of rust-resistant wire cages.

Ce matin, le rapport de la commission d'enquête parlementaire des essais nucléaires en Polynésie a été rendu au gouvernement français. Un nouveau projet de loi devrait arriver à l'Assemblée nationale dans les mois à venir. Moetai Brotherson, le président du Pays, était l'invité café de notre matinale radio. Il est aussi revenu sur la conférence des Nations Unies sur les océans à Nice et sur l'économie locale.