WESTERN BUREAU: While some administrators of Hurricane Melissa-battered schools don’t anticipate any major shifts in numbers in their customary intake of new students for the upcoming academic year, there is still concern about the slow pace of restoration. Anniona Jones, president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), told The Sunday Gleaner that there is still a lack of urgency to execute contracts to repairs some schools devastated by the Category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025.

When St Catherine mother T.K. Gentles* handed over $3,500 to secure a transfer for her son to Cumberland High School, she knew the money did not guarantee success. But for her, it was a risk worth taking. More than two weeks after beginning the process, Gentles finally received the answer she had been waiting for. Her 15-year-old son had been accepted.

WESTERN BUREAU: Executive Chef Maurice Mullings will take Jamaican cuisine to China this week, leading the island’s first official food festival in Beijing as Jamaica celebrates its 64th anniversary of Independence. For Mullings, executive chef at S Hotel Montego Bay, the assignment is unlike any he has undertaken. “I’m excited about the prospects and I’m committed to leaving an indelible mark in China,” he told The Sunday Gleaner ahead of his departure.

Delta Capital Partners, the investment firm facing criminal charges in Jamaica for alleged regulatory breaches, had assets up to December 2023 that were valued at one-third of its over US$15.4 million or J$2.3 billion in liabilities, a financial disclosure form filed in court has revealed. Promissory notes accounted for US$14 million or approximately J$2.1 billion in the liabilities while “payables” accounted for US$1.4 million or J$227 million, according to a statement of financial position the company filed in court and obtained by The Sunday Gleaner.

A man was seen using a net to fish in the waters off Pasir Ris Park, raising concerns about potential harm to wildlife.Facebook user Mel Teo highlighted an incident on July 7 to the Nature Society Singapore's Public Forum on July 18, where her friend allegedly spotted a fisherman using what she said was a gill net to fish at Pasir Ris Park.In photographs of the incident, a man can be seen with his lower half submerged along the coast, raising his arms as he pulls out a large net from within the water.«She asked him to stop, and he obeyed, but not without throwing something at a passing otter in his anger at being told off,» Teo wrote.She also questioned the legality of using such nets and traps to fish at Pasir Ris Park in her post.According to NParks, net fishing is not allowed in areas under their management, while «destructive fishing methods» such as gill-netting, long-line fishing and driftnets are advised against.NParks explained: «They tend to trap fish and sea creatures that are not being targetted. These include dolphins, sharks and turtles that may drown after being caught.»

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 61-year-old man, Lau Kim Lok.In an appeal for information published on Sunday (Aug 2), the police said he was last seen at Marina Bay Sands at about 2.40pm on Saturday.At that time, Lau was wearing a navy blue polo T-shirt and grey Bermuda shorts.According to a missing person report issued by Dementia Singapore, one behavioural trait Lau has is that he walks briskly.The organisation said those with information about Lau can contact Lee Lian Tee at 9679-9869.  

Countries must work together to build cities that are future ready and build a good living environment for their residents, said Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat.He made this comment at the 4th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-China Ministerial Roundtable on Construction and Housing in Ipoh, Malaysia on Saturday (Aug 1).Themed «Sustainable Cities, Quality Housing, Cohesive Communities», this year's roundtable discussed ideas on how the design of towns, building and homes can shape liveable, resilient and sustainable cities, Chee wrote in a Facebook post that day.Referring to the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, the national development minister noted that the collaboration has shown how countries can go beyond exchanging ideas to co-creating solutions that would benefit businesses and people. At the regional level, Asean and China must continue to strengthen our collaborations in areas of mutual interest, he said.

Four suspects have been arrested in Thailand in connection with the high-profile murders of two Russian nationals and a local family Read Full Article at RT.com

In the Millerovsky District, falling UAV debris caused a cable fire on the roof of a grain elevator

Air defense crews of the Battlegroup North destroyed all the detected UAVs of the Ukrainian army

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When news broke last week that Robert Downey Jr has pocketed a staggering $100 million (£75 million) for his next two films, it stunned Hollywood.

A van caught fire on Saturday (Aug 1) evening, with the blaze almost completely destroying the front of the vehicle.In a TikTok video uploaded the same day, the white vehicle parked at a Pasir Ris HDB estate car park was seen engulfed in flames.A man was seen spraying the van with a fire extinguisher, but despite his efforts, he could not put out the flames. @thinkthonk69 Vehicle caught fire now at Pasir Ris #fire ♬ original sound - Think

Most Singaporeans have encountered headline-grabbing articles about the rising numbers of million-dollar flats, or eye-watering amounts of money that some homeowners seem willing to pay for specific resale flats.If you’ve ever wondered who these buyers are, and what propelled them to fork out over a million dollars for public housing, a consumer survey by PropNex Singapore gives us a clearer picture.This consumer survey of recent million-dollar flat buyers was conducted by PropNex agents who were instrumental in closing 110 million-dollar HDB resale transactions in 2025. The buyer characteristics were provided by these agents, who drew on their interaction with the buyers.As the number of resale flat transactions crossing seven figures steadily increased over the years, 2025 saw a sharp increase in such transactions. So far this year, from Jan 1 to July 16, there were at least 1,002 resale flats that transacted for at least $1 million, according to transaction data.This means that we are on track to meet or exceed the record 1,593 million-dollar flat sales that was recorded in the entire 2025.

A total of nine persons, aged between 20 and 41, will be charged in court on Monday (Aug 3) for their alleged involvement in offences involving the sexual exploitation of minors.Police said in a statement on Sunday morning that the eight men and one woman were arrested following investigations into the sexual exploitation of two minors who were below 18 years old when the offences were committed.Among the nine individuals, the 20-year-old female suspect is believed to have exploited both victims by facilitating the provision of commercial sexual services and profiting from these arrangements.According to the police, she is also believed to have recruited one of the victims for the purpose of exploitation.The woman will be charged with trafficking for the purpose of exploitation, and for knowingly receiving payments in connection with the exploitation of a trafficked victim.She will also face additional charges relating to the facilitation of commercial sexual services and cheating offences.

A 56-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (Aug 1) for allegedly using a catapult and an assortment of marbles and pebbles to shoot at a flock of birds in Woodlands, causing damage to the window of a Woodlands HDB flat.Police said in a news release on Sunday morning that they were alerted to a damaged bedroom window of a residential unit at Block 664 Woodlands Ring Road on July 28.Officers from Woodlands Police Division identified and arrested the man through extensive ground enquiries.A catapult, an assortment of marbles and pebbles were seized as case exhibits following his arrest.Revealing findings from their investigations, police said the man was using the catapult to shoot marbles at a flock of birds along Woodlands Ring Road. They believe that one of the marbles struck and damaged the window of the said unit.The man will be charged in court on Monday with the offence of rash act.If found guilty of the said offence, the man could be jailed for up to six months, fined up to $2,500, or both.

You'll only ever be as young as you are today - so each birthday you have ought to be treasured.Residents, volunteers and other members of the public have done just that with Aljunied GRC MP Pritam Singh's 50th birthday, celebrating it in a memorable occasion shared on Facebook by Singh on Friday (July 31).Singh's birthday falls on Sunday, Aug 2.Singh, also the chief of the Workers' Party, can be seen enjoying festivities — and cake — with Eunos residents in a video he uploaded to Facebook on Friday.In the video, a voice can be heard sharing that a group of residents wanted to celebrate Singh's birthday in advance.To do so, they prepared a beautifully decorated cake for him, along with multiple green cupcakes.Noting his attraction to football, the cake is adorned with a model of Singh in a red shirt, sitting in a field of green sprinkles and surrounded by five stars.A football sits on the model's lap, and a red scarf stretches across the cake with Singh's name and age on it.A small goal post sits at the front of the cake, overlooking the words: «Happy 50th birthday Pritam Singh».

The aircraft was carrying seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards, alongside two Peruvian pilots

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Three people were killed and two others injured in a shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out, where witnesses say an armed bystander returned fire. Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar noted that the second-to-last power unit at the Paks NPP will be shut down on August 2 due to a further drop in the Danube's water level

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Former Vice-President Michael Usi has launched a scathing attack on what he branded “selective justice” in Malawi, expressing deep pain that politicians allegedly involved in corruption and the theft of public resources continue to evade arrest. Speaking in a hard-hitting interview aired on Times Television on Saturday, Usi didn’t hold back, insisting those found on […] The post ‘Why aren’t they in handcuffs?’ Ex-VP Usi’s fury over ‘selective justice’ as corrupt politicians walk free appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

He had not been heard from for three days before a neighbor discovered his body at his home in the Bronx, and an investigation is now underway, according to Deadline .

We have fought dumping and fly-tipping for years. We have put up gates, cameras, warning signs. None of it worked.

Tanera Mor proved less scary, more the perfect family getaway, for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their week-long visit to Britain last month, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.