Instead of using 'acceptable' pronouns such as he/him, Jim Orwin added 'XYchromosomeGuy/AdultHumanMale' to the end of his emails.

As Tropical Storm Rafael moves close to the southern coastline of Jamaica and strengthens, the Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the island. This means that tropical storm conditions, including strong winds, heavy rainfall and minor...

Government offices will remain closed today as inclement weather conditions across the island are expected to persist. The Office of the Prime Minister says public sector workers who are able to work remotely are encouraged to continue their duties...

The Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) says some of its customers are currently without electricity, as a result of sustained rainfall and strong winds from Tropical Storm Rafael. “It is much too early to determine the full impact...

The centre of Tropical Storm Rafael has started to move away from the western coast of Jamaica, however, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for the island. At 7:00 a.m. the centre of Tropical Storm Rafael was located near latitude 17.4...

The management of Sangster International Airport has advised that while the airport remains open for operations, some flights scheduled for today have been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Rafael. The following are the affected...

An American soldier wounded during Washington’s Gaza pier mission in May has reportedly died Read Full Article at RT.com

Growing interest in BRICS indicates a pivot to a more balanced world order, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi and Beijing announced a border truce ahead of the BRISC Summit in Kazan last month Read Full Article at RT.com

Divisions over economic and budgetary policy are undermining the stability of Germany’s governing coalition, Deutsche Welle has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

IDF jets have targeted an intelligence headquarters and a weapons depot belonging to the Shia militia, the Israeli military has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Voters lined up and cast their ballots at polling places across the country as Election Day voting got underway.

Get live updates on Election Day 2024, including results, polls and the latest news on the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Last week, ABC facilitators under ABC International Development (ABCID) launched a ‘training for trainers’ on the Foundations of Journalism (FoJ) at Chantilly’s on the Bay in Port Vila.

A bill to extend leases for public land from 75 years to 99 years will be debated during the second ordinary session of parliament this week.

71 accredited delegates will be representing Vanuatu at this year’s 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) on climate change at Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22.

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Body-positive local musician Sharon Nicholls aka ‘Shazza’ recently spoke with ABC Pacific regarding her music and encouraged Vanuatu girls and young women to be more confident with their bodies by wearing “tank tops” and “short skirt”.

Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh took to the stand on Tuesday (Nov 5) to make his defence after the judge ruled that the prosecution had made out a sufficient case against him. The trial at the State Courts resumed after the prosecution wrapped up its case on Oct 24. The 48-year-old is contesting two counts under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act for wilfully giving false answers to the Committee of Privileges (COP), which was convened in November 2021 to look into a controversy involving former WP MP Raeesah Khan. Here are some highlights from the day in court. 1. Singh on why he chose Khan to be MP Answering questions from his lawyer Andre Jumabhoy, Singh said he first met Khan at a Meet-the-People session in 2019, where she volunteered as a case writer. She summarised resident issues for Singh to read before he spoke to them. During her frequent appearances at these sessions, Singh said that it was «quite clear that Khan was a person who was empathetic» to residents' concerns.

"In these small communities, if something happens, everyone just shows up and lends a hand," says Jónas Þór Viðarsson, a musician who, together with his colleague Arnþór Þórsteinsson, plans to hold a Christmas concert in support of Sigrún Björg Aðalgeirsdóttir, who had, along with her infant son, in a traffic accident in Kelduhverfi in Öxarfjörður last month.

The Brit finished in a lowly tenth place at the Brazil Grand Prix in Interlagos on Sunday after a chaotic qualifying session saw him crash out in Q1. It was his worst finish in a Grand Prix since 2022.

The flood victim, who gave her name as Alicia, appeared to offer the emotional queen a shoulder to cry on and a comforting embrace in a series of images that went viral

New York City, NY (HOL) — Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 34-year-old Kenyan national and member of the Somali-based militant group Al Shabaab, was found guilty by a federal jury in New York of plotting a September 11-style terrorist attack.

Kismayo (HOL) — The Jubaland State Ministry of Security has implemented stringent security protocols in preparation for the upcoming elections, stressing the importance of public safety and electoral integrity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia will relocate the Ethiopian Embassy from its presidential palace, a decision reflecting the growing diplomatic rift fueled by Ethiopia's controversial port deal with Somaliland, which Somalia views as a direct challenge to its sovereignty.

«Citizens of Russia and Belarus are also very interested in transport communications, especially where border areas are,» Mikhail Mishustin noted

Ukrainian troops staged a drone attack on a residential area in the borderline city of Belgorod

The Dow Jones gained 0.51% to 42,007.16 points, while the S&P 500 added 0.79% to 5,757.91 points

Witnesses say that the Shiite units that are fighting on the part of the Syrian government army used kamikaze drones to attack the US base

According to AEB, sales of new cars and LCVs in Russia in October 2024 amounted to 177,500 units, taking into account parallel imports

Throughout the fall, unusual white blobs have been washing ashore on beaches in eastern Newfoundland. A Memorial University chemist says the substance is a type of pollution that shouldn't have been in the ocean in the first place.

While it is debatable what affect celebrity endorsements actually have on voters, dozens of stars have weighed in on this year's historic presidential race.

The 24-year-old was shot in the head by Met firearms officer Sergeant Martyn Blake as he tried to ram his way out of a police roadblock in Streatham.

Le 16 novembre, nous serons appelés à nous prononcer sur un référendum crucial pour l'avenir de notre nation : l'adoption de la nouvelle Constitution du Gabon. Je tiens à partager avec vous les raisons profondes pour lesquelles je voterai Oui. Chers concitoyens, Cette nouvelle Constitution représente une étape décisive vers la modernisation de notre pays et le renforcement de notre démocratie. Elle est le fruit d'un travail approfondi visant à éliminer les dispositions obsolètes et (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON