WESTERN BUREAU: With the 2026 staging of Dream Weeekend just days away, Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon is now oozing with confidence that the city is ready to host a safe event , which will yield profitable returns over the five days of entertainment. In an interview with The Gleaner yesterday, Vernon said the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC), of which he is the chairman, is collaborating with major stakeholders in and around Montego Bay to ensure Dream Weekend’s smooth execution.

An early-morning fire last Friday left 20 members of a close-knit family homeless in an informal settlement along Burke Road in Old Harbour, St Catherine. The fire, which was first detected some time after 3 a.m., razed 11 mainly board houses, leaving 14 adults and six children with very little personal belongings. At least three vehicles parked in the vicinity were also burnt.

While many of her classmates celebrated receiving graduation diplomas last month, 16-year-old Khadedra Worrell spent what should have been her graduation day in tears. The Holland High School student, who said she maintained an average above 80 per cent, served as a school prefect and represented the student body, was not included on the Trelawny-based institution’s graduation list.

A veterinary team from southern Ontario has driven up to Thunder Bay to provide care for cats and dogs displaced by the region’s wildfires. More than a dozen communities, including several First Nations in the northwest, are under evacuation this wildfire season. Here's what's being done to look after the animals affected.

For years, Shelter Nova Scotia urged Halifax officials not to install a public park across from the men's emergency shelter and raised concerns about people gathering in the space late at night. Last week, a man was shot in the park.

U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise escalation in his trade war with Canada puts renewed pressure on the premiers — most of whom have pulled American booze from liquor stores — as they descend on Charlottetown for their annual summer meeting.

Resident doctors' associations have urged President Murmu to protect patient rights. They expressed concern over Sonam Wangchuk's hospital stay and security arrangements. The doctors also sought an inquiry into the Jantar Mantar protest events. Reports suggest Wangchuk was denied Leave Against Medical Advice. This action raises serious questions about patient autonomy and constitutional rights.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee declared defectors will not be readmitted to the party. She asserted that many capable individuals exist to replace those who have left. This statement was made during the party's Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata. The Trinamool Congress faces significant internal organizational challenges and leadership disputes. Several senior leaders and Members of Parliament have recently broken away from the party.

Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leaving Parliament during a protest. A satirical group called the Cockroach Janta Party marched towards Parliament yesterday. Protesters clashed with police, resulting in injuries on both sides. The CJP demands the education minister's resignation over various issues. Banerjee stated she would join the CJP protest if necessary.

As regards the nuclear sphere, Sergey Tolchenov shared, the final decision has yet to be made

Before the naval maneuvers, the Russian warship informed HMS Tyne patrol ship of its intention to conduct gunnery activity

Oleg Stepanov and Wang Di, Russian and Chinese ambassadors in Canada, stated this in a joint article for the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two countries

According to the officials, the second missile hit an empty aircraft hangar

No casualties have been reported among security officers or civilians

Police in Thyolo have launched a murder investigation after the bodies of two young children were pulled from a dam — with their parents nowhere to be found. The victims were named locally as four-year-old Martha James and her one-year-old sibling Smart James, whose bodies were discovered floating in Malamulo Dam yesterday by local women […] The post Murder probe launched after two young children found dead in Malamulo dam as parents vanish appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two men have been arrested after police intercepted a seven-tonne lorry allegedly smuggling more than 100 stolen railway bars and sleepers, hidden beneath a layer of scrap metal, in a dramatic early morning bust. James Maliongo, 26, and Andrew Mpezeni, 22, were caught in the act after officers received a tip-off that a vehicle carrying […] The post Cops swoop on lorry ‘smuggling’ 100 stolen railway bars hidden under scrap metal in dawn raid appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have announced that defender Khumbo Banda has left the club by mutual consent. The Malawian giants confirmed the departure in a statement, with the 31-year-old’s exit bringing his brief spell at the club to an end. Banda arrived at the People’s Team in 2025 following his move from Goshen City Dedza […] The post Bullets part ways with defender Khumbo Banda appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A 23-year-old man has told a court that he was asked to send a laptop, perfume, body lotion and an iPad to Blantyre by a man now accused in connection with the disappearance and death of Agnes Katengeza. Francis Wilima, giving evidence as the first state witness in the trial, told the court that he […] The post Katengeza murder trial: Court hears of WhatsApp posts and mystery parcel to Blantyre appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Discussing the case in the wake of a review published in February, Smith argued 'there must have been a better way' to deal with the couple than the police's very public pursuit.

Tan Boon Liat Building, a freehold industrial property in Outram, has been sold en bloc to a Kingsford Group unit for $950 million.The latest collective sale tender was launched after more than 80 per cent of owners agreed to a reduced reserve price of $1 billion. The tender closed on May 12.The sale price is 5 per cent below the $1 billion reserve price. The building was first launched for collective sale in February 2025 with a reserve price of $1.15 billion. A fresh tender was later called at the lower reserve price.Cushman & Wakefield, the property's marketing agent, said in a statement on Tuesday (July 21) that the deal likely represents the largest collective sale transaction in Singapore this year.The biggest collective sale on record is Farrer Court, a privatised HUDC estate which sold for $1.339 billion in 2007.Kingsford Havelock, a unit of Kingsford Group, secured the 15-storey warehouse and showroom in a deal that is subject to owners' approval at an upcoming extraordinary general meeting.

You might have noticed an influx of national flags and celebratory posters plastered across the island as National Day approaches, but one particular poster has garnered attention online for the wrong reasons — it features the Indonesian flag.A picture of the poster has been circulating online since being uploaded on Reddit on Monday (July 20), garnering over 700 upvotes and 156 comments.It is unknown where the poster is located, and many netizens noted that the poster was likely generated through artificial intelligence (AI).The SG61 poster features a family in the foreground, waving the national flag while looking towards the skyline.In the bottom left corner, an Indonesian flag can be seen peeking out from some flowers.Only a portion of the poster can be seen in the picture on Reddit, but netizens were quick to point out other mistakes on it, including the fact that the young girl in the bottom right is holding a pole with no flag attached.Another also noted that the phrase «one nation, one people» at the bottom of the poster seemed like a «weird rephrase» of the more commonly known «one people, one nation».

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across eight Bengaluru locations today. These raids are connected to an IS recruitment and terror funding case. The investigation stems from an NIA FIR involving alleged IS recruitment activities. Accused individuals allegedly radicalized and recruited youths for the banned terrorist organization. Funds were collected and channelled to facilitate illegal travel for recruits to Syria.

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said fuel economy is influenced by several factors, including driving style, vehicle maintenance, tyre pressure, wheel alignment and the use of air conditioning. The government said the drop in mileage for some older vehicles is generally limited to around 3 to 5 per cent.

A large police presence was deployed at the Punjab-Haryana border, while the bridge over the Ghaggar river was fenced off to stop the convoy from moving forward. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher accused the Haryana government of preventing protesters from exercising their democratic right to march peacefully to Delhi. He alleged that the action exposed the «true face» of chief minister Nayab Singh Saini

Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on police action against students. Opposition leaders met the Lok Sabha Speaker demanding a parliamentary discussion. Protesters and police accused each other of violence during demonstrations. Students are protesting against the education and testing system's failures. The opposition vows to ensure students' voices are heard in Parliament.

Sonam Wangchuk received Delhi High Court permission to move hospitals. He is on a hunger strike for the alleged NEET paper leak. The court ordered his transfer to Medanta Hospital for continued treatment. Safdarjung Hospital will provide all necessary medical treatment details. A panel of doctors will oversee his care at the new facility.

As of 10:00 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index and the RTS Index both climbed 4.02% at the opening bell, reaching 2,081.5 and 837.09, respectively

According to the crisis center, emergency response teams are working at the scene

A 60-year-old Tyumen citizen was killed in a gunfight during the detention attempt

Shocking new figures have revealed a dramatic surge in sexually transmitted infections among young people in Machinga District — with almost 3,000 cases recorded in just six months. Health officials confirmed that 2,966 STI cases were logged between January and June this year, a sharp jump from the 2,131 cases recorded over the same period […] The post STI cases among young people SOAR by 40% in Machinga as health bosses sound alarm appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.