Fiji’s road fatalities plummet

Fiji has recorded 38 road fatalities so far this year, a notable decrease from the 62 recorded during the same period last year. The Land Transport Authority says this is a decline compared to incidents for the same period last year. It says this highlights the ongoing impact of the LTA’s National Road Safety Campaign, […]

Drastic drop in Punjab farm fires, but late harvest a worry

hindustantimes.com - 02/Nov 18:23

NASA’s VIIRS satellite monitoring system recorded 3,916 fire incidents between September 15 and November 2 this year, compared to 11,262 during the...

Forty-four fewer road deaths this year – police

stabroeknews.com - 02/Nov 06:07

The police yesterday said that there had been 44 fewer road deaths at the start of November this year compared to the same period last year.

Luxury Homebuyers Set For "Most Favourable Conditions In Years"

storeys.com - 23/Oct 09:55

Canada's luxury real estate market remained steady in the third quarter with slight gains in a number of key markets, according to Sotheby’s...

Thirty-six motorcyclists have died for year up to October 13 -ministry

stabroeknews.com - 21/Oct 20:03

Between January 1, 2024, and October 13, 2024, 36 motorcyclists lost their lives on our roads, a 20% decrease compared to 45 fatalities during the...

Telematics credited with big drop in road incidents

it-online.co.za - 01/Nov 08:03

Commercial transport operators in South Africa have reported a 78% reduction in road incidents – from 1 313 last year to 286 this year – according...

Eskom’s lower diesel bill could lead to better electricity prices, says electricity minister

citizen.co.za - 21/Oct 13:55

SA has spent R12 billion less on diesel compared to the same period last year, a reduction of 66%.

At 219, Punjab sees highest single-day farm fire count

hindustantimes.com - 29/Oct 19:51

The state had recorded 1,898 and 1,068 farm fires on October 29 in 2022 and 2023, respectively. From September 15 to October 29 this year, Punjab has...

Locals buying less rum: Angostura’s profits drop

newsday.co.tt - 01/Nov 21:07

A DECLINE in sales in the local standard rums segment has resulted in an overall decline in profits for Angostura, according to its limited summary...