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ICAN 2024: Seychelles signs  agreements with 7 countries for air connectivity 

Seychelles is looking to increase its air connectivity to the world and negotiations have been undertaken with a group of countries with the aim of getting more direct flights to the island nation, said a top government official recently. The Minister for T
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ICAN 2024: Seychelles signs  agreements with 7 countries for air connectivity 

Seychelles is looking to increase its air connectivity to the world and negotiations have been undertaken with a group of countries with the aim of getting more direct flights to the island nation, said a top government official recently. The Minister for Transport, Antony Derjacques, and the chief executive of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), Gary Albert along with Air Seychelles, attended the International Civil Aviation Negotiating event (ICAN-2024), held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During the event, which took place from October 21-25, Seychelles held negotiations with around 17 countries and signed agreements with seven countries. These included Germany, Eswatini, the United Kingdom, Thailand, Turkey, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Seychelles also discussed several issues, with Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Spain. Derjacques told reporters, «The signing of these agreements is a success because it allows us to develop our connectivity, through airlines, with these countries.»   The CEO of SCAA gave more details on the agreements signed and said that with Malaysia, Seychelles talked about having a direct connection to Asia. «We have noticed that we have a gap in terms of direct connectivity to Asia, and we are looking at a country in Asia, that would like to take this route, while we have also negotiated with China, to see if they have an airline that could take this route,» he explained.   Seychelles also negotiated with Germany, one of the country's biggest tourism markets, where the number of airlines from the European nation is expected to increase.   Currently, only German airline, Condor, resumed services to Seychelles in September but according to Albert, there is interest from Germany's flag carrier, Lufthansa.   Seychelles has held negotiations with other Airlines, such as Saudi Arabia's FlyNas to come to Seychelles, and also with India's Indigo. Indigo, according to Derjacques, has agreed to start flying to Seychelles from February 2025. Albert also pointed out that during their event, the delegation was to talk to other airlines to find out, why they have stopped operating direct flights to Seychelles, or are only operating seasonally. «We had this conversation with them and we understood that there is interest, but with a lack of airplanes available, these airlines have had to prioritise their more profitable markets, although that is expected to be rectified by the end of the year,»he shared. During the event in Malaysia, the delegation from Seychelles visited the Subang International Airport in Kuala Lumpur to see how it was constructed and get some ideas for the redevelopment of the Seychelles International Airport. «They were able to give us an estimation of how much it cost to construct the airport, while they showed us the modern facilities available at the airport, and they also showed us the amount of development that can happen around an airport,» explained Derjacques.   The Seychelles International Airport Masterplan was completed earlier this year and the last presentation was made to the Cabinet on June 26. As the Cabinet still had some reservations about certain infrastructures and the financial plans, these two components are being explored further.

Russian Soyuz 2.1b rocket with space weather satellites installed at Vostochny launch pad

Four Ionosfera-M satellites and one Zond-M satellite will make part of the Ionozond constellation that Russia is creating to monitor geophysical processes
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Russian Soyuz 2.1b rocket with space weather satellites installed at Vostochny launch pad

Four Ionosfera-M satellites and one Zond-M satellite will make part of the Ionozond constellation that Russia is creating to monitor geophysical processes

Iran has hundreds of missiles capable of inflicting severe damage Israel — WSJ

The article states that the Israeli attack has compromised the air defense systems protecting key Iranian facilities
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Iran has hundreds of missiles capable of inflicting severe damage Israel — WSJ

The article states that the Israeli attack has compromised the air defense systems protecting key Iranian facilities

Kremlin aide urges need to develop underwater drone production

The Russian Navy should develop as a single combat unit and a well-run force «through the introduction of advanced technologies and digital solutions,» Nikolay Patrushev stressed
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Kremlin aide urges need to develop underwater drone production

The Russian Navy should develop as a single combat unit and a well-run force «through the introduction of advanced technologies and digital solutions,» Nikolay Patrushev stressed

Six persons of C’bean/African heritage invested into the Order of Ontario

TORONTO: The 25 individuals who were appointed to the Order of Ontario for 2023 and three from previous years were invested with their insignia at an investiture ceremony at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on Monday. Among them were six...
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Six persons of C’bean/African heritage invested into the Order of Ontario

TORONTO: The 25 individuals who were appointed to the Order of Ontario for 2023 and three from previous years were invested with their insignia at an investiture ceremony at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on Monday. Among them were six...

Governor urges caution as gov’t rocked by resignations

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC): Governor Jane Owen is urging the public to “remain tuned in to official channels,” as the British Overseas Territory deals with the second collapse of a coalition government here within a four-year period. In a...
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Governor urges caution as gov’t rocked by resignations

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC): Governor Jane Owen is urging the public to “remain tuned in to official channels,” as the British Overseas Territory deals with the second collapse of a coalition government here within a four-year period. In a...

PM outlines challenges to the region’s development

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC): Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, has told an international conference here that high crime rates, climate change, global health challenges and restricted access to international development funding are among key...
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PM outlines challenges to the region’s development

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC): Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, has told an international conference here that high crime rates, climate change, global health challenges and restricted access to international development funding are among key...

Two former cops get long sentences for 2018 murder of leftist icon Marielle Franco

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP): A judge on Thursday handed down long sentences to two former police officers for the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman Marielle Franco, an icon of Brazil’ s political left whose killing sparked outrage. Ronnie...
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Two former cops get long sentences for 2018 murder of leftist icon Marielle Franco

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP): A judge on Thursday handed down long sentences to two former police officers for the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman Marielle Franco, an icon of Brazil’ s political left whose killing sparked outrage. Ronnie...

Air Canada to increase flights into Jamaica for winter tourist season

Air Canada will be making 14 weekly flights into the island for the upcoming 2024/25 winter tourist season. “We will be flying three times per week from Montreal to Montego Bay; seven times a week from Toronto to Montego Bay, and also four times a...
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Air Canada to increase flights into Jamaica for winter tourist season

Air Canada will be making 14 weekly flights into the island for the upcoming 2024/25 winter tourist season. “We will be flying three times per week from Montreal to Montego Bay; seven times a week from Toronto to Montego Bay, and also four times a...

O’Brien’s Take on Govt: ‘Ability to Waste Money, We’re Pretty Good at That’

"Our government, it is what it is, more into themselves than anything else, education system non-existent, health system non-existent, roads non-existent, leadership non-existent, infrastructure? There’s a bit there, ability to waste time? Top of the tree,
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O’Brien’s Take on Govt: ‘Ability to Waste Money, We’re Pretty Good at That’

"Our government, it is what it is, more into themselves than anything else, education system non-existent, health system non-existent, roads non-existent, leadership non-existent, infrastructure? There’s a bit there, ability to waste time? Top of the tree, absolutely first class! And…

Russia never interferes in others’ internal affairs, embassy in Washington emphasizes

Before every election, descending into hysteria about «Russian disinformation and interference» has become what the embassy termed an unfortunate tradition with US authorities and media
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Russia never interferes in others’ internal affairs, embassy in Washington emphasizes

Before every election, descending into hysteria about «Russian disinformation and interference» has become what the embassy termed an unfortunate tradition with US authorities and media

EU/Kenya hold joint maritime exercise

Exposure to the European Union (EU) naval task force in the western Indian Ocean by way of joint exercises saw the Kenya Navy and Coast Guard further improve maritime security.
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EU/Kenya hold joint maritime exercise

Exposure to the European Union (EU) naval task force in the western Indian Ocean by way of joint exercises saw the Kenya Navy and Coast Guard further improve maritime security.

Somali President reaffirms commitment to universal suffrage elections in 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to holding universal suffrage elections by 2026 despite opposition from two regional state leaders and prominent politicians.
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Somali President reaffirms commitment to universal suffrage elections in 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to holding universal suffrage elections by 2026 despite opposition from two regional state leaders and prominent politicians.

SSC Khaatumo accuses Somaliland of attacking military bases in Buhodle district

Las Anod (HOL) — SSC Khaatumo administration accused Somaliland forces on Friday of launching a coordinated attack on its military bases in the Buhodle district, escalating renewed tensions.
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SSC Khaatumo accuses Somaliland of attacking military bases in Buhodle district

Las Anod (HOL) — SSC Khaatumo administration accused Somaliland forces on Friday of launching a coordinated attack on its military bases in the Buhodle district, escalating renewed tensions.

Kremlin aide sees continued Western attempts to drive Russia away from Black Sea

Nikolay Patrushev stressed how important it was «to determine not only the promising tactical-technical characteristics of warships and their weapons but also to ensure the balance of forces that make up the combat power of the fleet and means of suppor
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Kremlin aide sees continued Western attempts to drive Russia away from Black Sea

Nikolay Patrushev stressed how important it was «to determine not only the promising tactical-technical characteristics of warships and their weapons but also to ensure the balance of forces that make up the combat power of the fleet and means of supporting them»

Former No Signboard CEO fined $420k for false trading

Forty-seven-year-old Lim Yong Sim, the former executive chairman and CEO of No Signboard, was convicted and sentenced to a fine of $420,000 after pleading guilty to three charges of false trading. He admitted that between June 19 and 29, 2018, he bought 4,
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Former No Signboard CEO fined $420k for false trading

Forty-seven-year-old Lim Yong Sim, the former executive chairman and CEO of No Signboard, was convicted and sentenced to a fine of $420,000 after pleading guilty to three charges of false trading. He admitted that between June 19 and 29, 2018, he bought 4,331,200 No Signboard shares using the trading account of Gugong to falsely push up the price of the shares. Lim, who was at the time the director and majority shareholder of Gugong, a majority shareholder of No Signboard, was under pressure from shareholders due to the company's declining share price. As a result of the false trades, No Signboard share price rose by 27 per cent from $0.154 to $0.196, against the backdrop of a decline of 1.69 per cent in the Straits Times Index during the same period. On Nov 29, 2018, No Signboard, in announcing its financial results, revealed that the company registered a loss — causing No Signboard share price to dip to to $0.137. Lim began trading in No Signboard shares again, buying a total of 3,535,100 shares between Nov 30, 2018, and Jan 11, 2019, using Gugong's trading account.

Woman dies after Singapore family of 4 gets into accident along Malaysia's North-South Expressway

A family's road trip over the Deepavali holidays turned into tragedy when the minivan which they were travelling in met with an accident on Malaysia's North-South Expressway. One woman was killed and several others were injured in the incident, which occur
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Woman dies after Singapore family of 4 gets into accident along Malaysia's North-South Expressway

A family's road trip over the Deepavali holidays turned into tragedy when the minivan which they were travelling in met with an accident on Malaysia's North-South Expressway. One woman was killed and several others were injured in the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday (Oct 31) at the 138km-mark near Yong Peng, Johor, media outlets reported. The deceased has been identified as 44-year-old Chang Lee Won, a permanent resident in Singapore. Other passengers inside the vehicle included her husband, a Singaporean, as well as their two sons aged 19 and 16. According to Shin Min, the family were believed to be on their way to Chang's hometown in Kuala Lumpur when the accident happened. Chang was killed instantly in the crash while her husband and sons as well as their Malaysian driver sustained injuries, the report added.

'Duck rice without rice'? Not for sale, says Toa Payoh roast meat stall owner

He had wanted a plate of roast duck rice, sans rice, but was taken aback when his order was rejected. The patron, surnamed Li, told Shin Min Daily News that he had gone to a roast meat stall near Toa Payoh MRT station on Tuesday (Oct 29) and placed an order
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'Duck rice without rice'? Not for sale, says Toa Payoh roast meat stall owner

He had wanted a plate of roast duck rice, sans rice, but was taken aback when his order was rejected. The patron, surnamed Li, told Shin Min Daily News that he had gone to a roast meat stall near Toa Payoh MRT station on Tuesday (Oct 29) and placed an order for «duck rice without rice». However, he was told by the employee that they don't offer such an option. Li, 42, explained that he only wanted to have the meat and thought that ordering it with rice would be a waste. «The duck rice costs $6.90 and I was willing to foot the amount. The female staff member however said that her boss had indicated that they wouldn't sell it without rice.» Thinking he might have misunderstood what the employee was saying, Li returned to the eatery two days later, only for his request to be turned down yet again. «I've bought individual portions of meat at other stalls, I don't understand why this stall can't do it,» said Li. According to Shin Min, a reporter who went down to the eatery had tried ordering the same item and was also rejected.

Number of casualties in shelling attack on central Israel climbs — radio station

According to Kan, three individuals were hospitalized in moderate condition while eight others sustained light wounds
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Number of casualties in shelling attack on central Israel climbs — radio station

According to Kan, three individuals were hospitalized in moderate condition while eight others sustained light wounds

Top Russian diplomat to speak at 16th Russian World Assembly

Its participants «will discuss topical issues of preserving, strengthening, and developing of the Russian-speaking space and tools to promote and support the Russian language across the globe, spiritual and moral values and ideals inherent in the Russia
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Top Russian diplomat to speak at 16th Russian World Assembly

Its participants «will discuss topical issues of preserving, strengthening, and developing of the Russian-speaking space and tools to promote and support the Russian language across the globe, spiritual and moral values and ideals inherent in the Russian world,» Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Almost 470,000 people leave Lebanon after onset of Israel’s military operation

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, 25,000 Lebanese have arrived in Iraq
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Almost 470,000 people leave Lebanon after onset of Israel’s military operation

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, 25,000 Lebanese have arrived in Iraq

Israeli military says it eliminated over 1,500 terrorists in Lebanon in past month

Israel has conducted extensive airstrikes on Hezbollah military targets since launching Operation Northern Arrows in the Arab republic on September 23
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Israeli military says it eliminated over 1,500 terrorists in Lebanon in past month

Israel has conducted extensive airstrikes on Hezbollah military targets since launching Operation Northern Arrows in the Arab republic on September 23

Graffiti at home of Vancouver mayor follows bomb threat, other alarming incidents

Someone spray-painted graffiti onto the home of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim on Halloween – marking the latest in a string of incidents targeting the property this year.
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Graffiti at home of Vancouver mayor follows bomb threat, other alarming incidents

Someone spray-painted graffiti onto the home of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim on Halloween – marking the latest in a string of incidents targeting the property this year.

Bolivia’s Morales goes on hunger strike as supporters clash with police (VIDEOS)

Bolivia’s former leader, Evo Morales, has declared a hunger strike on Friday Read Full Article at RT.com
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Bolivia’s Morales goes on hunger strike as supporters clash with police (VIDEOS)

Bolivia’s former leader, Evo Morales, has declared a hunger strike on Friday Read Full Article at RT.com

Final words of South Carolina death row inmate Richard Moore before he was executed

South Carolina death row inmate Richard Moore's last words were ones of contrition after he was executed by lethal injection Friday for the 1999 fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk.
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Final words of South Carolina death row inmate Richard Moore before he was executed

South Carolina death row inmate Richard Moore's last words were ones of contrition after he was executed by lethal injection Friday for the 1999 fatal shooting of a convenience store clerk.

Children orphaned on Halloween when 'Mike Myers' gunman kills their dad weeks after mom's murder

The murder happened on Halloween night at the Houston home of Eric Pait, who was found lying in the garage with multiple bullet wounds at about 11:15pm.
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Children orphaned on Halloween when 'Mike Myers' gunman kills their dad weeks after mom's murder

The murder happened on Halloween night at the Houston home of Eric Pait, who was found lying in the garage with multiple bullet wounds at about 11:15pm.

Revealed: Christian Horner's salary 'increases by 11 per cent' as Red Bull pit boss 'reaffirms his status as F1's highest-paid team principal'

Horner had been under investigation for controlling behaviour towards a female employee after allegations emerged before the start of the season, which he strenuously denied.
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Revealed: Christian Horner's salary 'increases by 11 per cent' as Red Bull pit boss 'reaffirms his status as F1's highest-paid team principal'

Horner had been under investigation for controlling behaviour towards a female employee after allegations emerged before the start of the season, which he strenuously denied.

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