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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Straits Times
7.3-magnitude quake strikes off Alaska, tsunami advisory issued
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Its epicentre is located about 87km south of the island town of Sand Point, USGS said. LOS ANGELES - A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the US state of Alaska on July 16, triggering a tsunami advisory, the US Geological Survey said. The earthquake took place at approximately 12.37 local time (4.37am on July 17 in Singapore), with its epicentre located about 87km south of the island town of Sand Point, USGS said. The epicentre had a relatively shallow depth of 20.1km. Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska peninsula after the quake, but later downgraded it to a tsunami advisory. The advisory was issued for 'South Alaska And the Alaska Peninsula, Pacific coasts from Kennedy Entrance, Alaska (40 miles SW of Homer) to Unimak Pass, Alaska (80 miles NE of Unalaska)', the National Tsunami Warning Centre said. People in that area were advised to 'move out of the water, off the beach, and away from harbors, marinas, breakwaters, bays and inlets'. Based on initial information, tsunami warnings were not issued for areas further afield, the NTWC said. Alaska is part of the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Over 600 Telegram groups in Singapore selling, advertising vapes removed by HSA Singapore 2 weeks' jail for man caught smuggling over 1,800 vapes and pods into Singapore Singapore Coffee Meets Bagel's Singpass check: Why I'll swipe right on that Singapore Jail for man who fatally hit his daughter, 2, while driving van without licence Sport 'Like being in a washing machine with 40 deg C water': Open water swimmers brave challenging conditions Singapore Primary 1 registration: 38 primary schools to conduct ballot in Phase 2A Singapore ComfortDelGro to introduce new taxi cancellation, waiting fee policy Business Cathay Cineplexes gets fresh demands to pay up $3.3m debt for Century Square, Causeway Point outlets The remote state was hit by a 9.2-magnitude earthquake in March 1964, the strongest ever recorded in North America. It devastated the city of Anchorage and unleashed a tsunami that slammed the Gulf of Alaska, the US west coast, and Hawaii, killing scores and causing more than US$400 million in property loss. A 7.2-magnitude quake hit off the Alaskan peninsula in July 2023, with no major damage reported following the tremor. AFP
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Air India probe finds no issues with fuel control switches on Boeing 787s, NDTV says
Find out what's new on ST website and app. India ordered its airlines to examine fuel switches on several Boeing aircraft models, following a deadly Air India crash in June that killed 260 people. NEW DELHI - Air India has completed the inspection of fuel control switches on Boeing 787 planes with no issues being found, Indian broadcaster NDTV said on July 16, citing an official. Boeing and Air India did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the NDTV report. India on July 14 ordered its airlines to examine fuel switches on several Boeing aircraft models, while South Korea ordered a similar measure on July 15, as scrutiny intensified of fuel switch locks at the centre of an investigation into a deadly Air India crash in June that killed 260 people. India's Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had said it issued an order to investigate locks on several Boeing models, including 787s and 737s, after several Indian and international airlines began making their own inspections of fuel switches. A preliminary report released last week into the crash found the switches had almost simultaneously flipped from run position to cutoff shortly after takeoff. The Boeing Dreamliner bound for London from the Indian city of Ahmedabad began to lose thrust and sink shortly after takeoff, according to the report on the world's deadliest aviation accident in a decade. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Over 600 Telegram groups in Singapore selling, advertising vapes removed by HSA Singapore 2 weeks' jail for man caught smuggling over 1,800 vapes and pods into Singapore Singapore Jail for man who fatally hit his daughter, 2, while driving van without licence Sport 'Like being in a washing machine with 40 deg C water': Open water swimmers brave challenging conditions Singapore Primary 1 registration: 38 primary schools to conduct ballot in Phase 2A Singapore ComfortDelGro to introduce new taxi cancellation, waiting fee policy Business Cathay Cineplexes gets fresh demands to pay up $3.3m debt for Century Square, Causeway Point outlets Singapore Countering misinformation requires both laws and access to trusted news sources: Josephine Teo
Edinburgh Reporter
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Edinburgh Reporter
The Elizabeth Emblem awarded to firefighter Ewan Williamson
Firefighter Ewan Williamson who died in service while fighting a fire in The Balmoral Bar on Dalry Road has been named as one of the recipients of the new Elizabeth Emblem. Ewan Williamson is remembered by the honour given to his next of kin along with seven other Scots including Gwen Mayor who was the Primary 1 schoolteacher killed by Thomas Hamilton along with 15 of her pupils in March 1996 in Dunblane Primary School. The design of the Emblem incorporates a rosemary wreath, a traditional symbol of remembrance, which surrounds the Tudor Crown. It is inscribed with 'For A Life Given In Service', and will have the name of the person for whom it is in memoriam inscribed on the reverse of the Emblem. It will include a pin to allow the award to be worn on clothing by the next of kin of the deceased. The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray said: 'I pay tribute to all of those Scots who have been recognised today. Every one of these brave public servants gave their life to protect others. They are people who stepped forward when most of us would step back, and they paid the ultimate price. 'I am particularly pleased that Dunblane teacher Gwen Mayor has been recognised. No-one will ever forget the horror of the shooting at Dunblane Primary School in 1996, when Mrs Mayor was killed trying to protect her pupils. 'I hope that the families of all those recognised will take some comfort in knowing that their loved ones, and their service, has not been forgotten.' Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, said: 'We owe an enduring debt to the public servants who give their lives to protect others. 'The Elizabeth Emblem is a reminder not just of the ultimate price their loved ones have paid in service of our communities, it is a lasting symbol of our national gratitude for their incredible sacrifice.' The First Minister said: 'I warmly welcome the awarding of The Elizabeth Emblem to these individuals and their families. 'This recognition enables us to remember their sacrifice and their lives dedicated to public service. They made Scotland a better place for us all and we continue to honour their memory.' The full list of Scottish public servants recognised are: Gwen Mayor, a teacher at Dunblane Primary School. Mrs Mayor was killed alongside 15 of her pupils on 13 March 1996. a teacher at Dunblane Primary School. Mrs Mayor was killed alongside 15 of her pupils on 13 March 1996. Roderick Nicolson, Tayside Fire and Rescue Service. Mr Nicolson, from Perth, died attempting to rescue two workmen from a silo of chemical dust at Perth Harbour. Whilst trying to free the workers Fireman Nicolson became trapped amid five tonnes of sodium carbonate ash. He died on 4 December 1995. Mr Nicolson, from Perth, died attempting to rescue two workmen from a silo of chemical dust at Perth Harbour. Whilst trying to free the workers Fireman Nicolson became trapped amid five tonnes of sodium carbonate ash. He died on 4 December 1995. Ewan Williamson, Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighter Williamson was responding to a fire at the Balmoral Bar public house on Dalry Road in Edinburgh when he became trapped in the basement level with the fire. He was unable to escape and fellow firefighters were unable to locate him for a significant period of time. Firefighter Williamson died on 12 July 2009. Firefighter Williamson was responding to a fire at the Balmoral Bar public house on Dalry Road in Edinburgh when he became trapped in the basement level with the fire. He was unable to escape and fellow firefighters were unable to locate him for a significant period of time. Firefighter Williamson died on 12 July 2009. Richard Paul North, Tayside Police . Constable North was killed when on duty as a result of a collision with another vehicle, while driving near Perth in a marked police car. The other vehicle had crossed from the other carriageway into the oncoming traffic, and the driver was found to be under the influence of drink and drugs. PC North died on 17 March 1987. . Constable North was killed when on duty as a result of a collision with another vehicle, while driving near Perth in a marked police car. The other vehicle had crossed from the other carriageway into the oncoming traffic, and the driver was found to be under the influence of drink and drugs. PC North died on 17 March 1987. William Oliver, of the Glasgow Salvage Corps. Mr Oliver died in the Cheapside Street Disaster, a fire in a whisky bond. The warehouse contained more than a million gallons of whisky and 30,000 gallons of rum. As the temperature of the fire increased, some of the casks ruptured, causing a huge boiling liquid vapour explosion. This instantly killed Mr Oliver and 18 others. Mr Oliver died on 28 March 1960. Mr Oliver died in the Cheapside Street Disaster, a fire in a whisky bond. The warehouse contained more than a million gallons of whisky and 30,000 gallons of rum. As the temperature of the fire increased, some of the casks ruptured, causing a huge boiling liquid vapour explosion. This instantly killed Mr Oliver and 18 others. Mr Oliver died on 28 March 1960. Joseph Stewart Drake, Stirling and Clackmannan Constabulary . Constable Drake was killed when a stolen lorry being pursued by other officers intentionally struck his car as he tried to intercept it at Dennyloanhead near Falkirk. PC Drake died on 11 August 1967. . Constable Drake was killed when a stolen lorry being pursued by other officers intentionally struck his car as he tried to intercept it at Dennyloanhead near Falkirk. PC Drake died on 11 August 1967. Rodney (Rod) Moore, of the Scottish Ambulance Service. A retired ambulance paramedic of 40 years' service, Mr Moore, from Falkirk, returned to work with the Scottish Ambulance Service to assist with the Covid-19 pandemic response. Mr Moore contracted Covid-19 in October 2020 and died on 21 November 2020. A retired ambulance paramedic of 40 years' service, Mr Moore, from Falkirk, returned to work with the Scottish Ambulance Service to assist with the Covid-19 pandemic response. Mr Moore contracted Covid-19 in October 2020 and died on 21 November 2020. Alastair Soutar, HM Customs & Excise. Mr Soutar was crushed between a HM Customs and Excise vessel 'The Sentinel' and a smugglers' vessel the 'Ocean Jubilee'. Mr Souter, from Dundee, was taking part in Operation Balvenie off the Caithness coast to apprehend drug smugglers. Mr Soutar was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness but died of his injuries on 29 July 1996. The next of kin may apply for the emblem to the Cabinet Office. Full details on the award, how to apply and who will be eligible are available here. Like this: Like Related
Independent Singapore
15-05-2025
- Independent Singapore
Xishan Primary School says boy was assaulted by his own sibling after mother makes police report about bullying
SINGAPORE: Xishan Primary School has responded to a mother's public allegations that her son and daughter were subjected to bullying and harassment, saying it has investigated the reported incidents and taken steps to support the students involved. The mother, Nurul Al Takhi, took to Facebook and claimed her Primary 3 son had suffered injuries on two separate occasions this year while at school. In one instance, the boy was allegedly pushed and landed on a metal bar fence. He was sent home with an ice pack. Three months later, Nurul said her son was 'assaulted' and subsequently referred to KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH). A police report was made following the incident. Nurul also alleged that her younger daughter, a Primary 1 student, was 'sexually harassed' by a classmate in the school library. According to her, the same classmate later bullied the girl during class and recess, often accompanied by a group of students. The family only became aware of the situation after the girl wrote a letter about the incident, which they discovered the next day. In her post, Nurul expressed frustration over what she described as inconsistent updates from the school. She said her attempts to escalate the matter to the Ministry of Education (MOE) were redirected back to the school. While a police report was lodged, she claimed the authorities were only able to advise the school on possible next steps. 'How can we guarantee our kids' safety in school?' she asked in the post. In response, Xishan Primary School principal Mrs Jane Chng told Stomp that the school is aware of the incidents and has been actively engaged with the family. 'For each incident, we have carried out the necessary investigations, and our teachers have provided the required care and support for our students,' said Mrs Chng. 'We have engaged the parent on multiple occasions and have addressed the concerns with sensitivity and due consideration for all parties involved.' Mrs Chng also clarified that in one of the alleged incidents involving the son, the student responsible was 'one of her other children.' The school said it has reached out to all students involved and their parents to provide continued support, including counselling, close monitoring, and intervention measures as needed. 'The safety and well-being of all our students are taken seriously and any act of violence is not condoned,' Mrs Chng said, 'We are committed to rendering the necessary support to all who are involved and will continue to manage these situations sensitively, balancing respect for the families' privacy with the need to clarify the facts of the incidents.' She added that parents with concerns are encouraged to contact the school directly, and acknowledged that police reports had been lodged. Following the school's response, Nurul updated her original Facebook post to say she had received a reply from the school and considers the matter closed.
CNA
14-05-2025
- General
- CNA
Primary 1 registration exercise to start on Jul 1
SINGAPORE: The registration exercise for children entering Primary 1 in 2026 will begin on Jul 1, 2025, and run until Oct 31. Parents can register their children through the Primary 1 registration portal, which will also contain information on the various registration phases and the schools that their child is eligible to register in, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Wednesday (May 14). It is compulsory for Singaporeans born between Jan 2, 2019 and Jan 1, 2020, to participate in this year's exercise or enrol in the Junior 1 or Primary 1 programme of a government-funded Special Education school. Parents will require a valid Singpass with 2-Factor Authentication to log in to the registration portal. Only one parent is required to submit the registration. Those who require assistance may contact the school of their choice via email or telephone, between 9am and 4.30pm, during the registration period, said MOE. REGISTRATION DATA The list of primary schools and the total number of vacancies in each school will be available on MOE's Primary 1 registration website by Jun 24. 'The number of available vacancies and applicants will be updated during each phase of the Primary 1 registration exercise,' said MOE. 'Parents should note that these numbers may change during the exercise if applicants withdraw or make changes to their registration.' After the end of each phase, parents can check the registration website to see which schools have sufficient vacancies to admit all registrants without needing balloting. '(The) majority of schools in the previous year's Primary 1 registration exercise had sufficient vacancies to admit all registrants, without the need to conduct any balloting in each respective phase,' said MOE. Information on the previous year's Primary 1 registration exercise - showing the number of vacancies, number of applicants and balloting information for each school in the various phases - will be available for reference on the registration website. How the Primary 1 registration exercise works Phase 1: For children who have a sibling studying in the school. Phase 2A: For children who have a sibling or parent who is a former student of the school. Alternatively, their parent is a member of the school advisory or management committee or a school staff member. Children in an MOE kindergarten located within the school premises are also eligible. Phase 2B: For children of parent volunteers at the school. The parent must have contributed the required hours of service by the middle of the Primary 1 registration year. It also applies to children whose parent is a member endorsed by the church or clan directly related to the school, or is endorsed as an active community leader. Phase 2C: For children not yet registered in a primary school. Phase 2C (Supplementary): For children not yet registered in a primary school after Phase 2C. Phase 3: For international students. The education ministry advised parents to consider schools 'reasonably' close to their homes to reduce their child's commuting time. 'A longer home-school distance could also mean more limited transport options for the child,' it added. For details on each school's offerings, parents can visit MOE's schoolfinder website. 'We encourage parents to consider a range of schools and explore how these schools' distinctive programmes and offerings can best meet their child's learning needs, interests, and strengths,' said the ministry. From May 14, parents of prospective Primary 1 students will also be able to download and register for MOE's Parents Gateway app on their mobile devices using their Singpass account. Through the app, they will receive updates and information on the registration exercise process and its requirements. They will also be able to access information on administrative tasks before the start of school and tips on how they can support their child's transition to Primary 1. "Parents are encouraged to prepare early and refer to the MOE Primary 1 registration exercise website for the latest updates on the registration exercise and the documents required for registration," said the ministry. WARNING AGAINST GIVING FALSE INFORMATION Parents should use the official residential address reflected on their NRICs for the registration exercise. A child who gains priority admission into a school through the Home-School Distance category is required to live at the address used for registration for at least 30 months from the commencement of the exercise on Jul 1. 'In cases where this condition is not met, MOE will transfer the child to another school with vacancies,' said the ministry. 'MOE will retain sole discretion in the school assignment.' Parents who wish to register their child using the address of a caregiver, such as their grandparent or the parent's sibling, should declare the alternative child-care arrangement by completing the Declaration of Alternative Child-Care Arrangement form online. This should be done between 9am on Jun 30 and 4pm on Jul 31. 'Parents should submit their declaration early as they must receive an approval email from MOE before they can register their child for Primary 1 using the caregiver's address,' advised the ministry. It also warned that any registrant found to have provided false information during the exercise will be referred to the police for investigation. 'If a child is found to have been successfully registered in a school based on false information, MOE will transfer the child to another school with remaining vacancies. 'MOE will retain sole discretion in the school assignment.' EXCEPTIONS FOR REGISTRATION If a child is assessed by a qualified health professional to not be ready for Primary 1, parents may seek approval from MOE's Compulsory Education Unit to defer their registration. If the child's birthday falls on Jan 1, 2020, parents may also seek approval for deferment if they want their child to enter primary school in January 2027 instead. Applications for deferment can be made via an online form on MOE's website and must be submitted by May 31. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students will register in Phase 3 of the exercise, after places have been allocated to all Singaporean and permanent resident children. online "indication of interest" form between 9am on May 27 and 4.30pm on Jun 2. 'Those who do not do so by Jun 2 will not be able to register during Phase 3 of the Primary 1 registration exercise,' said MOE. The education ministry will notify international applicants via email by October on whether their child can be offered a place in a primary school.
