Haiti's prime minister just declared an all-out war on gangs with no deals on the table. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, visiting the national police headquarters in Clercine near the Port-au-Prince airport, said the state will never negotiate with criminals destabilizing the provisional government. He stressed that restoring total security is the main goal, calling it a necessary step before any political recovery or elections planned for 2026.
The prime minister thanked the U.S. State Department for donating twenty-five armored vehicles, saying the gear will help police and military units retake gang-controlled areas. He was joined by top officials like Justice Minister Patrick Pélissier during the show of force, which involved the Haitian...
A brutal overnight attack near the capital has left nine people dead, shocking a normally peaceful nation. Police in Suriname confirmed five children and four adults were killed on the outskirts of Paramaribo, with a sixth child and another adult wounded. Officers arrested a male suspect after he approached them with a sharp object, shooting him in the leg during the confrontation; he is now under guard in a hospital.
President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons said her own family members and neighbors were among the victims, calling the violence a painful reminder of how fragile life can be. While local reports speculate about the attacker's mental state, police have not confirmed a motive and say their investigation is continuing. The scale...
A legendary Jamaican sports media voice has died suddenly. Veteran journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver passed away after a medical emergency, leaving a massive legacy across radio and television. He was most recently the Senior Producer at SportsMax Limited in Kingston, shaping their football and cricket coverage since 2016.
Before that, Oliver spent over seven years at CVM Communications Group, where he created flagship programs like Spotlight and Football GPS, while producing major events like the FIFA World Cup and providing commentary for schoolboy football and track meets. His career began at RJR Communications Group when he was just seventeen, quickly moving into commentary for international soccer and cricket, including...
Cops are cracking down hard on illegal fireworks for New Year's in Trinidad and Tobago. The police service announced full enforcement of newly proclaimed laws, restricting launches to very specific times unless someone gets a permit directly from the Commissioner. Officers will be ticketing anyone setting off pyrotechnics outside those windows, with the rules having been active since December 19th. The ban is total near hospitals, airports, animal shelters, and national parks, aiming to curb safety hazards and public nuisance.
Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh echoed the call for responsible celebration, urging people to learn the law. The updated rules, passed by Parliament this month, require permit applicants to meet age criteria and...
A civil society group is defending a massive, controversial security contract handed out by the tax agency. The Citizens for Justice and Equity backed the Malawi Revenue Authority's decision to award deals worth four billion kwacha to three local firms: Master Security Service, Kamu Guard Services, and Iringa Security Services. CJE claims the bidding was transparent and competitive, following all public procurement rules with a proper internal committee evaluation.
The group argued these Malawian companies have a constitutional right to do business, employ thousands, and pay taxes, making them eligible for government tenders. They praised the MRA for being open about the awards despite the firms' rumored political links, challenging...
An insurance giant is throwing retirees a major lifeline with a huge payment bump starting next year. Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Malawi announced a sixty percent hike in annuity payments beginning in 2026, plus a single bonus worth six months of income paid this December. Managing Director Mark Mikwamba said the move aims to ease the cost-of-living pressure on thousands of pensioners, helping them afford basics like food, medicine, and bills while ensuring a dignified retirement.
Mikwamba explained that their annuity product provides a guaranteed lifelong income, backed by the firm's investment strength, and includes extra medical and funeral benefits. He noted the increases are designed to protect purchasing power, pointing out...
A political group is telling a former president to snitch on alleged government saboteurs. Joseph Peshi, leading a wing of the Economic Freedom Movement, publicly called on ex-President Lazarus Chakwera to hand over the names of people supposedly sabotaging public services like the National Oil Company of Malawi. Peshi said this information would let the government launch proper probes and ensure legal action against anyone disrupting operations.
He also warned the current administration to prosecute people fairly without playing favorites, stressing the need for transparent handling of all suspects. Peshi did give the government some credit for its work on currency stability, fuel supply, and protecting national resources. The appeal...
An analyst is blaming the country's constant road and bridge failures on the chopped down forests. Social commentator Joseph Kandiyesa directly linked Malawi's recurring infrastructure collapses, like a recent bridge failure in Kasungu and damage on the Nkhotakota road, to widespread deforestation. He argued that this environmental destruction worsens climate impacts, leading to severe floods that wreck roads and bridges every single year.
Kandiyesa stated that a serious crackdown on rampant tree cutting is the only way to stop the expensive, cyclical damage. He also called on construction professionals, including contractors and engineers, to finally meet proper design standards so that infrastructure can actually survive the rainy...
Kids showed up soaked and ready to play at a major new soccer academy launch. A group of twenty-nine children under twelve, some coming from as far as Area 25, braved overnight rain to attend the first day of the Play Soccer Malawi Academy at Bingu National Stadium. The program is run under FIFA Coach Educator Developer Patricio Kulemeka, who oversees similar initiatives in twelve districts and is expanding in Lilongwe to communities around the stadium, Kawale, Falls, and a street football program for vulnerable kids in Mtaya.
Kulemeka told the young players the academy prioritizes school performance alongside football skills, with international partners providing rewards like boots and tracksuits for those excelling in class and...
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