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Independent Singapore
02-07-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Yet another S$3.4 million rental demand hits Cathay Cineplexes over former Jem outlet
SINGAPORE: Yet another claim over unpaid rent has surfaced against Cathay Cineplexes—this time, a statutory demand for S$3.4 million owed for its former Jem outlet. This followed a letter of demand the company received in February for about S$2.7 million in rent and other costs for its cinema outlets at Century Square and Causeway Point. Channel News Asia (CNA) reported, citing a bourse filing on Wednesday (Jul 2), that Cathay Cineplexes' owner and operator mm2 Asia said the cinema chain received the statutory demand on Tuesday from the landlord's solicitors. In the statutory demand, it was stated that Cathay Cineplexes has until July 22 to pay the outstanding sum of S$3,446,748.26 or to secure or compound the sum to the landlord's satisfaction. Otherwise, the company would be considered unable to pay its debts. The statutory demand also stated that interest at 1% per month, calculated daily, will continue to accrue on the outstanding amount until payment is made. See also Medical fees sharing outlawed finally mm2 Asia said its board is seeking legal advice and will issue further updates if there are material developments. It added that Cathay Cineplexes' board is doing the same in response to the statutory demand. According to CNA , the cinema at Jem closed on Mar 27 after the company received a notice of termination from DBS Trustee Limited, the trustee of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT. At the time, mm2 Asia said it owed about S$4.3 million in rent for the outlet and cited ongoing industry challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason for the closure. It noted that negotiations with the landlord had been ongoing for more than a year before the termination took effect. In a May 19 filing, mm2 Asia said that Cathay Cineplexes owed around S$10.26 million to multiple landlords across its cinema locations in Singapore. Of this, approximately S$3.07 million is backed by corporate guarantees from mm2 Asia. The group said these debts stemmed mainly from the closure of loss-making outlets during the post-pandemic recovery, as well as cash flow difficulties that are affecting the cinema business. See also SIA flight from New Delhi to Singapore carried a dead passenger Since 2022, the cinema chain has faced a series of shutdowns. In February, it also closed its West Mall outlet in Bukit Batok . /TISG Read also: Save Our Screens: Cathay Cineplexes launches S$100 voucher deal for 10 movies, popcorn, and drinks
Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Number of atomic bomb survivors falls below 100,000 for first time
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Visitors stopping to look at the Atomic Bomb Dome in the centre of Hiroshima in June 28. TOKYO - The total number of officially recognised Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since the certification system began in fiscal 1957, government data showed July 1. The number of survivors holding a health book, which entitles the holder to free lifetime medical care, stood at 99,130 as at the end of March, down 7,695 from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Their average age rose 0.55 years to 86.13. As the 80th anniversary of 1945 US atomic bombings and the end of World War II approach, questions are being raised about how best to support aging survivors and pass on their stories. According to the ministry, Hiroshima Prefecture had the highest number of health book holders at 48,310, followed by Nagasaki at 23,543 and Fukuoka at 3,957. There were around 200,000 health book holders in fiscal 1957, with the number peaking at over 372,000 in fiscal 1980 before beginning a steady decline. The number of holders fell below 300,000 in fiscal 1999, and 200,000 in fiscal 2013. Individuals are recognised as 'hibakusha,' or survivors of the atomic bombings, if they were within designated areas or in utero at the time of the attacks, entered either of the two cities within two weeks of the attacks, or were exposed to radiation under conditions likely to affect their health. While hibakusha are entitled to receive medical care and may receive allowances depending on their illnesses, there are some individuals who decide not to apply for the health book despite qualifying for fear of discrimination. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. World US Senate approves divisive Trump spending Bill World Trump escalates feud with Musk, threatens Tesla and SpaceX support Business Cathay Cineplexes gets demand for $3.4 million in arrears from Jem landlord Singapore 3,800 private candidates in Singapore to take O- and A-level exams in 2025 Business Binance to keep hundreds of staff in Singapore despite crackdown, sources say Sport FAS introduces 'enhancements' to SPL, with increase in prize money and foreign player quota Multimedia Right on track: Meet the new JB-Singapore RTS Link train World Trump urges Hamas to accept 'final proposal' for 60-day Gaza ceasefire In 2021, the Hiroshima High Court ruled that people exposed to radioactive 'black rain' outside the government-recognised area were eligible to receive health care benefits. The government updated their recognition criteria in 2022 as a result. KYODO NEWS
Extra.ie
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
WATCH: Fearne Cotton shares rare footage from 'OG Love Island' alongside Patrick Kielty
Fearne Cotton took a walk down memory lane this week as she reminisced on her time hosting Love Island alongside Patrick Kielty. Yep, you heard that right, the hit ITV show was originally presented by Patrick Kielty and Kelly Brook, with Fearne Cotton taking over as female host in the second series in 2006. The first series aired in the summer of 2005, and it was won by Jayne Middlemiss and Fran Cosgrave. The second series began in July 2006, and was won by Bianca Gascoigne and series one finalist Calum Best. Fearne Cotton took a walk down memory lane this week as she reminisced on her time hosting Love Island alongside Patrick Kielty. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock Now, 20 years on from the original series, Fearne has taken to social media to share some footage with fans. 'Who remembers Love Island the first time round? I'm talking 20 years ago (how is that possible?)' the post began. 'Once again, here I am sounding like I'm in Oliver Twist with the lovely @patrickielty in Fiji.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fearne (@fearnecotton) 'The games were basic, the romance was PG and there wasn't a bikini thong in sight,' she joked. 'Anyone remember the Bianca Gascoigne, Callum Best, Leo from the Streets love triangle? Another life time ago, but what a hoot.' The footage sees a baby faced Patrick and Fearne hosting the now beloved show, with fans going wild in the comments. 'This was one of my favourite ever shows, I can hear that Jem theme song now!! Xxx' one user wrote. Yep, you heard that right, the hit ITV show was originally presented by Patrick Kielty and Kelly Brook, with Fearne Cotton taking over as female host in the second series in 2006. Pic: Andres Poveda 'I went into labour on 20th June – managed to hold off going to hospital until I'd seen the final!! Absolutely loved this series,' another laughed. 'I keep mentioning this to people and they don't believe me that it ever happened! We so need it to be available on streaming services! xx' a third added. Ahhh the nostalgia of it all!
RTÉ News
05-06-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
WWI letters and medals found in house in Tipperary
A collection of letters and medals from a soldier serving on the Front Line during World War I have been discovered in a house in Tipperary. They were found during a clear out of a house in Thurles. Denis Kenny and his family were recently clearing out the house of his late mother when they discovered a small box containing letters, cards and medals. The memorabilia are of his late grand uncle James Maher - or Jem - who served with the Royal Field Artillery Regiment of the British Army in WWI. James joined the war effort in 1915 at age 28. The box contains letters he wrote to his family at home in Thurles and details the living conditions of the soldiers on the front. In one of the letters, he expresses his hope for an end to the war and flags their preparations for an upcoming battle. This is understood to be a reference to the battle of Passchendaele or the third battle of Ypres, which resulted in over 900,000 casualties. James was among the casualties. He died on 11 August 1917 and is buried in the War Cemetery in Ypres. While James served in the British Army, his sister Josephine was a member of Cumann na mBan in Thurles, fighting against British rule in Ireland. Denis said the letters give a fascinating picture of family life in Ireland at a difficult time. "It's an unusual tale. Some people chose to fight with the British Army in Europe and my grand uncle Jem was one of those, while his sister Josephine at home fought against British rule in Ireland. "Their relationship didn't seem to be affected by this - going by their correspondence in the letters. But I wonder how their relationship would have panned out if he had returned alive from the war." The letters and war medals could have been thrown out accidentally during the house clear out, but Denis said that the family are very relieved to have found them and are now making plans to have them conserved.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Yeovil maternity unit closure a 'shock' to pregnant woman
A pregnant woman says she is "gobsmacked" that the maternity unit where she was due to give birth is being closed for safety District Hospital is temporarily shutting its birthing units on Monday 19 May after failing to meet staffing regulations in its paediatrics who is 29 weeks into a high-risk pregnancy, said: "I am extremely nervous about giving birth as a first-time mum, so moving hospital is not ideal."I'm classed as high-risk due to the IVF and due to my previous complications, so I have to have a consultant. I can't do a home birth and really don't want to move to a hospital more than an hour away." The closure at Yeovil comes after it was served a warning notice by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), external for failing to meet staffing regulations in its paediatrics from Wincanton, added: "We live 10 miles from Yeovil – now our options are Taunton, Bath, Dorchester or Salisbury which are all over 30-35 miles away so we're looking at least an hour's journey to deliver the baby when I'm in labour."I cannot fault Yeovil for anything they've done. They've put my mind at rest and I'm gobsmacked at this news." 'Shortage of doctors' Dr Melanie Iles, chief medical officer at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, said it was "really hard to say whether it will only be six months, or not" as the hospital is struggling with a shortage of senior said: "I can't promise it will only be six months - we're working extremely hard to try and achieve that."The Care Quality Commission inspected paediatric services in January 2025 and issued a Section 29A warning notice because it assessed that the paediatric care at Yeovil District Hospital requires significant news of the birthing services closure comes a year after a critical report into maternity services at both hospitals in that were due to take place at Yeovil will now either be moved to Taunton's Musgrove Park, Bath's Royal United Hospital or Dorchester with the midwifery team contacting patients in the coming days. More than 1,200 babies were born at Yeovil District Hospital last year, with 3,000 births at Musgrove Park Hospital in maternity services, like antenatal appointments, are expected to continue at Yeovil during the six-month closure said she is in the process of transferring all care over to another hospital if she can and leave Yeovil said: "The last thing I want to do is have all my antenatal clinic appointments and consultant appointments at Yeovil and then have my baby at a different hospital with a different consultant." Hannah Francis gave birth at Yeovil District Hospital in October said her son was delivered via c-section and it was "so overcrowded" that there "were five new born babies in a tiny room"."It kind of felt like stepping back in time with the building," she said."The midwives were doing the best they could in the situation they are in but there was so little communication," she Francis said while she was "not medically ready to leave the hospital" she just "had to get out".The CQC report from 2024 acknowledged staff at the trust were "keen to improve the services and some of the problems were out of local leaders' control".
