The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) has launched a new brand identity, aimed at signalling transformation, renewal, and a commitment to meeting the needs of today’s students. Executive Director, Nickeisha Walsh, tells JIS News that the rebrand is...

The country is to be given an update on the swearing in of the new Government following a meeting tomorrow morning between Prime Minister-designate Dr Andrew Holness and Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)...

The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) is calling for the Ministry of Education and Youth to introduce strict limitations on the actions schools can take against students who breach their grooming and dress code guidelines. In a media release...

A dispute over the price of a tray of eggs is what may have set off a deadly chain of events in Manchester on Tuesday, which ended when a man, armed with two guns and more than 500 bullets, was shot and killed after a fierce stand-off and gun...

RECAP: Israel launched a missile attack against Hamas leadership in Qatar today, in an attack the country has branded 'cowardly' and a 'flagrant violation' of international law.

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will be acquiring four new Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to replace its ageing Fokker 50s which have been in service since 1993. Singapore acquired nine Fokker 50s in 1993. Four of the nine were designated utility transport aircraft, while the remaining five were assigned as maritime patrol aircraft (seen in picture). PHOTO: AsiaOne/Darren Wong This was announced by Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing during his meeting with United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Wednesday (Sept 10). Chan, who is also Coordinating Minister for Public Services, is in the US for his introductory visit as Defence Minister from Sept 9 to 13. 

Sébastien Lecornu est le nouveau Premier ministre, nommé par Emmanuel Macron. Ce n'est pas un inconnu outre-mer. Il a été le locataire de la rue Oudinot de 2020 à 2022. Et son bilan à la tête du ministère des outremers est contrasté : des référendums en Nouvelle-Calédonie à la gifle électorale pour LREM lors de la présidentielle, en passant par la crise sanitaire liée au Covid qui a touché les Outre-mer à cette époque.

President Donald Trump announced ongoing trade negotiations between the US and India, expressing optimism for a successful resolution and reaffirming his friendship with Prime Minister Modi. Despite past trade tensions, including tariffs on Indian goods and Russian oil imports, Trump emphasised the «very special» relationship between the two nations. Modi reciprocated the positive sentiment, signaling a potential thaw in trade relations.

According to a diplomatic source, the emergency meeting of the Council was requested by Algeria, Pakistan, and Somalia

The Catherine North police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate two men who have been listed as persons of interest in an ongoing investigation. One of the men, Orville Roache, otherwise called ‘Jermaine’, ‘Banton’, ‘Suchie’, ‘Bob’ or ‘...

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby is calling for the introduction of a structured system to ensure the timely removal of campaign signs and other paraphernalia following elections. Speaking at Tuesday’s monthly sitting of the Kingston and St Andrew...

The Chairwonman, former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbok, opened it with a plenary session, where she promised to carry out her duties impartially

«As for the current negotiations, I do not believe that they can be viable after what we saw today,» Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said

According to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the United States was informed through diplomatic channels 10 minutes after the attack

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan of the BJP-led NDA is India's new Vice-President. He defeated B Sudershan Reddy. Radhakrishnan secured 452 votes, while Reddy got 300. The opposition's vote count fell short. Fifteen votes were declared invalid. Congress claims opposition MPs stood united. Some parties are under scrutiny for potential cross-voting. The opposition alleges vote theft. The ideological battle continues.

LONDON (AP) — A 57-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly possessing tear gas that is believed to have caused the partial evacuation of a terminal at Heathrow Airport. About 20 people treated by paramedics were not seriously injured in...

PM Francois Bayrou’s government lost a no-confidence vote in parliament amid attempts to rein in the country’s ballooning sovereign debt Read Full Article at RT.com

Families with three or more children aged between one and six years of age will receive $1,000 LifeSG Credits (LFLC) from Thursday (Sept 10), according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development.These credits are part of the Large Families Scheme announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Budget 2025, which will see eligible parents receive a $5,000 increase in Child Development Account First Step Grant (CDA FSG) for each third and subsequent child born on or after Feb 18.They will also receive $5,000 Large Family MediSave Grant (LFMG) and $1,000 each year in Large Family LifeSG Credits per third and subsequent child.Subsequent disbursements every AprilLarge families will receive the $1,000 in LFLC from Sept 10, while subsequent disbursements will be made in April annually beginning in April 2026 for children born between 2020 to 2025, the ministry said. The CDA trustee of each eligible child will receive the credits automatically and trustees will be notified via SMS after the amount has been credited to their digital wallet. No application is needed.

Trump has said tariffs will help end the fentanyl crisis, rebuild manufacturing and save jobs, but the moves have unsettled investors and stoked economic concerns.

«After the security authorities conducted a technical investigation, it was determined that Humam al-Hayya was the victim of the attack,» the Qatari Interior Ministry said

The US president «condemned encroachments on the sovereignty» of the emirate and "expressed solidarity with Doha.

Rafael Grossi thanked Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty «for his commitment and engagement»

«What we have agreed on guarantees our inalienable rights and guarantees cooperation with the agency within the agreed frames,» Abbas Araghchi said

«The judge has ordered him released into the custody of a family friend in Florida,» William Coffield said

He is burning through prime ministers at a steady pace – not that he’s likely to learn his lesson and stop milking the taxpayers Read Full Article at RT.com