By Bruce Dessau on 19/6/20252025 is shaping up to be a big year for comedian Rosie Jones as she heads back out on tour with her latest stand-up show I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying. She also stars in a bold new Channel 4 comedy that she has co-written, entitled Pushers (pictured below), and a second run of her hit Comedy Central series Out Of Order is in the pipeline too.  There really is no stopping Jones. She has also found the time to set up the Rosie Jones Foundation, which is on a mission to empower lives and change minds, taking a stand against isolation for individuals living with cerebral palsy. Rosie’s tour will also include in-person events around the UK.   These are the two sides to Rosie Jones. The outrageously funny, irreverent comedian and the committed campaigner determined to fight for what she believes in. She talks about her tour, her new TV comedy and her charity below. She also spills the beans on the true love of her life – gravy.   Rosie Jones' tour starts on 9 September at the Brewhouse in Taunton. For full dates and tickets visit: rosiejonescomedy.com  Pushers starts on C4 on Thursday, June 19 at 10pm. 

Thanks for finding the time to do this interview. You're always busy, aren't you?

 Yes. I go through my life apologising mostly to friends and family for not seeing them. Things are pretty full-on.  Let's talk first about the tour. You've recently done some warm-ups. Is it in good shape?  I did a work in progress in Melbourne in March and April and I've been doing a lot of gigs here ever since, so I know what i'm going to be talking about. Anyone who has seen me perform live before will know that it will fun, positive and very rude. If you like what I do on TV or you've seen me live before and liked it you won't be disappointed.  It says in the press release that one of the things you talk about in the show is being single. The release was sent out a while ago. Are you still single?  Yes. I'm in my mid-thirties and I've never had a relationship. If I find myself in a relationship before the tour starts I'm buggered. Really buggered!  One of the other things you talk about is the pressure of representing a large section of the population? You've been very outspoken on disability issues in the past...  24% of people in the UK have a disability and that is not nearly represented. It's constantly on my mind. I have to stress that I am only one person who happens to be disabled, but I have a voice and I really feel passionate about using my platform to do good things right now.

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• Published26 June 2025

Be prepared to make the most of Glastonbury Festival this year, as organisers say it will be taking a break in 2026. 

The festival will take a fallow year - a planned respite where the event does not take place, allowing the farmland to recover and the natural environment to regenerate. 

The music festival takes a hiatus every five years to avoid causing irreparable damage to the working pastures of Worthy Farm. 

Co-organiser Emily Eavis said: "The fallow year is important because it gives the land a rest, it gives the cows a chance to be out for longer and reclaim their land."

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Staff and volunteers will begin the huge clean-up operation on Monday

The concept originates from agricultural practices, where land is left unplanted to improve soil quality and allow it to replenish its nutrients for cattle grazing. 

The festival's last official fallow year was in 2018, but organisers had to cancel two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.

Co-organiser Emily Eavis told the BBC we are once again "due a fallow year". 

"Sustainability and the need to live in harmony with the land has always been vital to Glastonbury Festival," she said.

"And I think it's important because it just gives everybody a little time to just switch off".

The fallow year also offers a break for the community in Pilton, where the festival is held.

Revellers are urged to take all their tents and belongings home to reduce clean-up efforts

Organisers have implemented a series of initiatives to reduce the waste left on-site.

This includes a 'love the farm, leave no trace' pledge, which festival-goers are asked to sign up to after purchasing a Glastonbury ticket.

Single-use plastic plates, cups, mugs and cutlery have been banned on site, alongside glass bottles, flares and Chinese lanterns.

In a statement, co-organiser Michael Eavis stated: "We are striving to leave as little an imprint on the land here as we possibly can. 

"For me, Worthy Farm is what life here is all about."

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Three U-turns in a month.

First, there was the slow-motion change of mind on the winter fuel paymentfor millions of pensioners.

Then there was the decision to hold a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs, having previously said one wasn't necessary.

And now this on benefits.

Ministers argue their decision on setting up an investigation into the scale of child sexual abuse by men often of Pakistani heritage came about after they had commissioned a considered piece of work by Dame Louise Casey - and that was a pragmatic sequencing of decision making, albeit under considerable political pressure.

But the other two are more straight forward U-turns: decisions of the government's own making they later concluded were deeply unpopular.

This latest one, on the welfare state, comes after Sir Keir Starmer has endured his bumpiest days yet in Downing Street.

He was publicly humiliated by coach-loads of his own MPs in a well-executed campaign while he was out of the country at the Nato summit in the Netherlands.

The scale of it, and its remorseless growth over the last 48 to 72 hours, nigh on guaranteed his eventual capitulation.

The alternative was defeat.

But this shouldn't have come as a surprise. Labour MPs have been telling myself and others for months they didn't like these plans - and more and more of them were making their views known both publicly and privately within the party.

The government was determined not to budge, perhaps hopeful much of it was noise and their mountainous majority would inoculate them from a minority of grumblers.

The prime minister is determined to leverage that majority to take on what he sees as the difficult changes the country desperately needs.

The benefits bill is rising fast and he, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and others believe the only way to protect the welfare state and ensure it is sustainable into the long term is to at least limit the scale of its growth.

But the grumblers got louder, more numerous and more organised.

And Downing Street found out the hard way their plans were doomed.

By Thursday evening, multiple sources were telling me the concessions were agreed and were big, and the outline of the about-turn was spelt out.

But it was only formally confirmed at half past midnight on Friday morning.

In addition to the anger and uncertainty that this saga has caused for so many benefits recipients, there are two potentially long-lasting political consequences: for the Treasury's spreadsheets and the prime minister's authority.

Projecting economic competence and a firm grip of the public finances runs to the core of the image Reeves wants to project as chancellor. These cuts were, in part at least, about doing just that. But now all the numbers are changing.

And as for Sir Keir Starmer's authority, moments like this can leave a lasting impression, on a prime minister's own MPs and the country at large.

No 10 had rapidly concluded this about-turn was their least worst option.

But this isn't meant to happen to a government with a landslide majority and certainly not one less than a year into its time in office.

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My solo living anniversary snuck up on me quietly. I’d done the paperwork to renew the lease months before. I only remembered my move-in date because it happened to coincide with my friend’s birthday; messaging her sparked a recollection of doing the same thing 12 months earlier, surrounded by cardboard boxes and bits of flatpack. So I celebrated it pretty quietly too – by cooking a nice dinner, burning a posh candle I’d been given years ago, and setting up some fairy lights around my shelves. Oh, and by sending a monthly meter reading to my utilities provider (no one else was going to do it).

But I wanted to mark the occasion in some way, for two reasons. The first is that when you’re a single woman in her thirties, who isn’t a homeowner, parent, fiancee or wife, it can feel like you spend your life celebrating other people’s milestones and trying to squeeze yourself into the spaces in between. And the second reason? Living alone happily is, I’ve come to believe, a bit of a skill, and it’s one that I’m proud to have honed a little over the past year.

Of course, it’s also a privilege. I’m only able to (just about) manage it financially because I moved back to Merseyside a few years ago, after sharing London flats with friends, housemates and assorted rodents throughout my twenties; having done the sums, I know I couldn’t afford to rent alone in a similar place in pricier Manchester, the next city along from Liverpool (not that I’d want to, for deep-seated regional rivalry reasons – apols, Andy Burnham).

I used to believe that once a person had chronic kidney issues then that was it… they were pretty much stuck for life.

I thought there was not much that could be done – except tweak it as best as possible and hope to goodness that it didn’t get worse.

Most sufferers hear the same advice.

I really believed it too.

But I don’t any more. 

Because of something my doctor showed me I now know there’s an awful lot that can be done to manage serious kidney afflictions – and what can be done turned out to be literally life-changing.

I was diagnosed with CKD – an ongoing, apparently untreatable disease of the kidneys –  just over 2 years ago.

My doctor explained that there is a number of reasons why people get such kidney problems. But it was always caused by something else that was already going wrong in the body.

Diabetes, heart disease, various cardiovascular diseases, being very overweight and so on. They can all cause our kidneys to struggle and, eventually, fail.

High blood pressure was the cause of my ongoing kidney illness.

Another person’s kidney disorder may well have a different cause. But the result is the same.

My doctor told me that illnesses like this can’t be tackled directly. Instead, doctors address the diseases that cause it in the first place.

Which, for me, meant tackling my blood pressure problem.

It might be a different fight for you depending on what’s causing your own kidney problems.  

But whatever the cause, the strategy is the same: alleviate the problems of the kidney ailment itself while addressing the underlying disease that is causing it in the first place.

Unfortunately, using standard methods most forms of ongoing kidney illness can – and often do – get progressively worse. As it gets worse it becomes a significantly more threatening disease.

There was no way I could just accept that. No way.

Fortunately, I didn’t have to accept it. I did something else instead.

Which has meant that these days I can’t remember what my kidney affliction even feels like anymore.

But before I jump ahead of myself, let me make this important point.

My doctor taught me something very worrying about CKD.

The disease has 5 stages. Stage 1 is the mildest.

Stage 5 is as serious as it gets.

Stage 5 can shorten a person’s life by many, many years.

Nobody wants to reach stage 5. 

My illness was at stage 3 when it was discovered. Most of us only discover we’re ill when it’s already well underway.

The danger here is that ailing kidneys get progressively worse. Doctors find it very difficult to halt its progress into stages 4 and then 5.

At stage 5 a person is plugged into a dialysis machine. They hope and pray for a suitable kidney donor so they can squeeze some more years out of life… before finally succumbing. 

Well, no thanks.

Dialysis machines and kidney transplants were not for me. 

I didn’t care that other people coped with being strapped to a dialysis machine for hours on end four or five times a week.

That’s them. It’s not me.

And I didn’t care that, for people lucky enough to find kidney donors, better transplant techniques meant that they weren’t dying so quickly afterwards. 

As far as I was concerned… once a person reaches the kidney dialysis machines and transplant stage their days are numbered.

Again: no thanks.

I had – and still have – many years of life ahead of me.

And I wanted those years to be healthy, happy, enjoyable.

Not ill, diseased… watching my clock run down.

I felt very low, to be honest.

My doctor gave me the standard spiel: we can handle the symptoms, we can try to address underlying causes… with the right meds I could lead a fairly normal life. And so on.

I told him this wasn’t good enough. I didn’t want my life cut short with a disease that – at least officially – had no way of being reversed.

I didn’t want to watch myself deteriorate week by week. I didn’t want to be plugged into a dialysis machine. I didn’t want a transplant.

And I didn’t want to die early.

I was very upset. I didn’t know what to do next.

But I didn’t want to just do nothing.

I’ve known my doctor since college. He’s a trusted friend. He told me to come back at the end of the day and we could go for a coffee and a chat.

He had something important to tell me.

Well, what my doctor told me that afternoon was jaw-dropping.

He described how he’d witnessed five of his own patients treat their ongoing, gradually worsening kidney issues to the point that they now experienced none of its symptoms.

Here’s the thing: they had first treated the underlying cause – the condition that gave rise to their allegedly untreatable kidney condition in the first place. That had led to the melting away of both that condition’s symptoms and their kidney illness symptoms.

Which was staggering. We’re talking about diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, obesity here…

He wouldn’t claim they no longer had the disease – professionally he’s not allowed to say that yet. Tests are still taking place, official verification is required – that takes years to complete.

But when one of his own patients attempted an alternative health approach to his serious kidney problems… and by all measures, succeeded… my doctor couldn’t ignore that.

The effects weren’t temporary – they lasted.

My doctor explained that conventional medicine was still testing these new remedies. But ordinary people had jumped straight in and had been applying them for some years.

No drugs, no hospitals… and the results were fantastic.

I was excited and nervous when I heard this. But everything we discussed that day I went on to prove to myself.

But before I jump ahead of myself let me reveal what else my doctor told me.

We’ve always known that ongoing kidney illnesses are caused by other conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions, too much excess weight and so on.

So it makes sense to tackle those conditions first.

Doctors tackle those conditions either by significantly reducing their effect on our bodies… or by successfully reversing them completely.

This much has been well understood for a long time.

We also know another vital element of the story: that the conditions I listed above – diabetes, high blood pressure and so on – are often the result of low-level, ongoing inflammation in the body.

Those conditions are either made worse by this ongoing inflammation – or, more often, are directly caused by it. 

Finally, we’re well aware that the inflammation itself is mostly caused by a faulty immune system.

In other words, our immune system is being triggered way too often.

Which leads to ongoing inflammation… which in turn overwhelms our bodies and creates damage throughout.

So… a faulty immune system… leads to widespread inflammation… which leads to one or more of the diseases mentioned. Which leads to the full range of kidney disorders.

This is the pathway to disease.

But what causes the faulty, malfunctioning immune system in the first place?

What’s that initial trigger that sets off the whole thing?

That has always been a mystery. Yet if doctors could find out how to stop the immune system from malfunctioning then the inflammation, the underlying disease and the chronic problems with the kidneys…  all goes away.

In the last few years scientists finally found out.

The immune system malfunction that causes ongoing, seemingly untreatable kidney problems comes from problems in the gut.

Yes, the gut.

We now realize that, incredibly, most of the western world’s major killer diseases begin in our guts.

This one insight has changed forever how scientists now tackle disease.

And this isn’t theory, by the way. It’s not guesswork.

It’s heavily researched, scientific knowledge.

When we’re talking about the gut we’re not talking about bloating or stomach ache or anything like that.

We’re talking about the fascinating environment within the intestinal tract.

That environment – also called the microbiome – contains trillions of fantastically useful bacteria.

We’re used to thinking of bacteria as being harmful. But over 90% of the bacteria in a healthy gut perform functions that keep us alive. 

They do things for us that our body itself simply cannot do.

When healthy gut bacteria dominate our guts – and unhealthy gut bacteria are kept to a minimum – we are at our healthiest and happiest.

When this balance is disturbed we get ill. If it’s disturbed for long enough, we get very ill.

Here are just a few functions gut bacteria carry out for us:

• They directly affect on our moods and emotions
• They manage our growth from childhood, to adulthood, to old age
• They strongly regulate our weight (food cravings come from bad gut bacteria, not greed!)
• They eliminate toxins that our body cannot handle, preventing an overwhelm of blood poisons
• They extract essential, life-preserving vitamins from food that our body simply cannot access – and which we can’t survive without

Good bacteria literally keeps us alive. So we need it to be in the best shape possible.

If the number of good bacteria are reducing then bad bacteria gain an upper-hand in the gut.

Given enough time the damage they cause to the body can be bad, then severe – then fatal.

Conditions that are directly linked to poor gut health include:

diabetes

liver disease

cardiovascular disease

some cancers

gout

high blood pressure

celiac disease

heart dis

While no single nation "occupies" all dialysis machines worldwide, Germany-based Fresenius Medical Care is the largest manufacturer and supplier of dialysis machines globally, holding a significant market share. The Asia-Pacific region is also a major market for dialysis equipment due to the high prevalence of kidney disease in countries like China and India. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Manufacturing and Supply:Fresenius Medical Care is a major player in the dialysis machine market, producing machines that are used in over 120 countries. 
• Market Dominance:The Asia-Pacific region has the largest market share for dialysis equipment, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in countries like India and China. 
• Regional Differences:While the Asia-Pacific region is a major market, North America also holds a significant share due to factors like a high prevalence of CKD and advanced healthcare systems. 
• Financial Aspects:The cost of dialysis and access to treatment can vary significantly between countries, with some having public insurance coverage, others relying on private insurance or out-of-pocket payments, and some facing barriers to access due to lack of insurance or financial constraints. 
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With the Body Balance Journey now over, you’ve already shown yourself what’s possible when you commit to change. So, give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back for all the amazing work you’ve already put in.

You’ve built healthier habits, balanced your body and started feeling even better — but here’s the big question: How do you keep the momentum going?

The answer: transition into the maintenance phase of the Body Balance System… unless you want to keep going at the pace you’re currently on.

In the maintenance phase, you’ll shift your focus to actually listening to your body. Here are four steps to take to shift gears from transformation mode to thriving mode in a way that feels natural, sustainable and freeing.

The Approved Foods List from the Body Balance System is your best friend — like, forever. Your BFF, if you will.

Whole foods — such as lean proteins, fresh veggies, fruits and healthy fats — naturally help you maintain your body goals. They’re nutrient-dense, filling and far less likely to trigger cravings.

Here’s why this works:

• Fewer processed foods, fewer cravings: Whole foods keep your blood sugar steady, which means fewer “I need a snack now!” moments. It’s amazing how quickly you don’t crave unhealthy snacks once you switch to eating whole foods. Whereas, processed snacks are like trying to fill a leaky bucket; no matter how much you eat, you’ll still feel unsatisfied.
• Naturally satisfying: High-fibre veggies, lean proteins and healthy fats are shown to keep you feeling full longer, making it easier to stop when you’re satisfied. What’s also great about whole foods is you can eat MORE of them, not less. Just imagine how many strawberries you could eat that would equal the volume of a cookie.
• Better balance: Whole foods nourish your body, supporting the balance you’ve worked so hard to achieve. With vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, real foods fuel your body and mind, not just your appetite.

You’re probably familiar with the foods and portions you typically eat to hit your nutrition goals. By now, you can likely estimate serving sizes with reasonable accuracy. If you’re ready, start trusting your instincts to portion your meals. Items, such as eggs, often come pre-portioned, making this even simpler.

Remember, if you’re tuning into your hunger and fullness cues, slight variations in portions — whether you have a little more or a little less — won’t make a significant difference. Your body naturally adjusts your appetite and satisfaction to meet your energy needs over time. As a general guide, aiming for a portion about the size of your palm is a great place to start.

Action Step: Keep your kitchen stocked with System-approved staples to make healthy eating your new normal. Also, make sure those tempting processed snacks are out of sight. If your fridge and pantry are a treasure trove of whole food options, you won’t have to “willpower” your way to healthy choices.

Maintenance isn’t just about keeping the scale steady — it’s about living a balanced, healthy lifestyle that feels good every day. Ask yourself:

• How do I feel after meals? Energised or sluggish?
• Am I moving my body in ways that I enjoy?
• Am I giving myself grace on days that aren’t perfect?

Remember, health is wealth.

The habits you’ve built during the Journey don’t have to end. Keep what works for you and adjust as needed. For example:

• Keep up meal prep: A little time upfront to prepare your go-to healthy meals saves a ton of stress later. It’s a game-changer for staying on track.
• Stay active: Whether it’s walking, yoga or hitting the gym, find or continue with activities you love and make them a regular part of your routine.
• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: Keep sipping water throughout the day — your body will thank you.

Perfection isn’t the goal. Consistency is.

There will be days when you eat pizza or skip a workout — and that’s okay. Everything you eat is a choice. Try to make choices that support your health and your goals most of the time but allow yourself the freedom and flexibility to make other choices, 

As you wrap up the Body Balance Journey, take a moment to recognise how far you’ve come.

You’ve done the hard part. You’ve proven you can do this. Now, make it stick. Because the best version of your life is just getting started.

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Do you have a friend, loved one, or acquaintance that you just can’t seem to get in touch with? A welfare check (also known as a wellness check or a police welfare check) could be the solution that you’re looking for. Read on to learn exactly what a welfare check is, as well as how (and when) to request one. With a simple phone call, you’ll be one step closer to reaching the person you’re worried about.

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So history buffs help me out here, so you see how most European countries are reproached for their colonial and imperial past by most African and Asian countries even when their own countries have it those pasts too basically it's like playing a game then blaming the top player. So why is it so?
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I think it's largely because of scale and effect on the present day. It's absolutely true that there were slave empires in Africa before the arrival of Europeans, Japan tried to create a Japanese-centric greater East Asian empire during World War II and killed millions of people, the Mongols basically killed off anyone who wouldn't submit to them as they moved across Asia and Eastern Europe etc, so there's plenty of examples of this kind of thing from non-European nations.

The difference is that European colonialism basically touched every single continent on the planet. Both of the Americas, all of Africa, and a huge swathe of Asia was either directly or indirectly controlled and/or colonized by European powers/European descendants at one point or another in the run up to the 20th century, and even Australia became Britain's de facto dumping ground for convict peoples. So just the immensity of it is something to consider. I mean Britain controlled an empire that at one point held what...like a quarter of the world's territory and a third of the world's population? And that's just Britain alone, not even including the other major players like France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and even lesser one's like Germany, Italy, Belgium (Also the USA even though it's not "European" but still a Western power). I'm sure I'm forgetting some but you get the idea.

This brings me to my second point. Together with the scale of European colonialism, those empires only died out relatively recently in terms of world history (early-mid 20th century, still ongoing in a lot of ways though) and their immediate impact on other peoples has been more profound because of that. For sure the Mongols basically ruled over the greatest empire in terms of land mass and they tortured and killed millions, but that was roughly what, like 600-800 years ago? It doesn't have the same immediate ramifications. Today the West in general is much richer and more privileged today than other countries because of their (relatively) recent colonial exploitations. How many projects in Belgium were funded in some way by the 19th-20th century rubber and mineral exploits in the Congo? (I have no idea but it's just an example). Or how about the United States? The institution of chattel slavery was valued anywhere between 5-25 trillion dollars today in terms of assets that contributed to the American economy, we still feel the effects of that today. Or Britain? Queue your standard joke about how non-British your average British museum is TODAY. Stuff like that. So, much of the money/power that goes into what the West looks like and how it functions today came directly out of those recent colonial ventures, and many previously colonized nations are comparatively worse off still because of that.

It's not so much that people are saying that European/Westerners are the only ones to blame for imperialism (they're not as I've said, human beings of every description everywhere have the capacity to be shitty and exploitive) it's just that the scope of what Europeans did is much greater, much more recent, and has a larger historical footprint, therefore they deserve greater scrutiny. No one is "blaming" Mongolia for the Mongol hordes today because we don't live with the immediate consequences of that anymore (relatively speaking, obviously the Mongol invasions had a big impact on world history). Kind of a jumbled answer but still. Likewise no one "blames" Muslim countries for the 8th century attacks of the early Islamic empires into parts of Europe today, even though it happened and it was just as brutal as any other expansionist move, with killings, theft, forced conversions, whatever. But too much time has passed and too much has happened in the interim for it too hold the same significance in peoples' minds as more recent stuff.

I think also it depends on who you ask, every country is different. Like Japan still hasn't officially apologized to China for killing millions during World War II, but you never hear about it in the Western centric media landscape.

I'll also say that this is a very complex topic as well, I'm sure someone here will give a more concise answer.

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2023/1/13I arrived in Jamaica on December 19, 2022, and officially began my duties as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica on January 13, 2023, when I presented my credentials to His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
 

I had previously worked at the IMF in Washington, D.C., where I was in charge of Jamaica. At that time, I stayed in Jamaica for about three weeks for consultations with Jamaican Government and Jamaican Central Bank. I have also worked for the IDB (Inter-American Development Bank), covering all Latin American countries, including Jamaica. I feel a strong destiny with Jamaica now since I am serving as Ambassador to Jamaica.
 

There have been many exchanges between Japan and Jamaica through music, sports, the JET program and JOCV dispatches, etc. In addition, Tottori Prefecture and Westmoreland Prefecture have a sister city relationship. As a leader of CARICOM, Jamaica has a strong presence in the international community and is an important country for Japanese diplomacy. As the same island nation, we share many common issues such as the environment and disaster prevention.
 

In addition, Prime Minister Abe visited Jamaica in 2015. Prime Minister Holness visited Japan in 2019. And in July 2021, Foreign Minister Motegi became the first Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Jamaica.
 

I would like to make every effort to further deepen the relationship between Japan and Jamaica, that is, J-J Partnership, by building on these dignitary visits and cultural exchanges. I look forward to your continued support.
 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Jamaica　
Yasuhiro Atsumi

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A group of young people has decided to take a stand and 'Be the Change' they want to see in Jamaica. Forming a foundation around their mission, the activists' main focus at this point is child abuse.

Originator of Be the Change Foundation, Monique Mitchell told Rural Xpress that she identified that there was a lapse in the system and many children were silently suffering from abuse. She knew she had to do something about it, so she began seeking volunteers who are passionate about making a change.

Under the theme: 'Break the Silence: Uncover the Abuse', their initial campaign hopes to educate the communities in St Thomas about the definition of child abuse, what constitutes child abuse, measures to take if they, or someone they know, is being abused and, ultimately, ways in which they can prevent the mistreatment.

"Though the foundation is island-focused, our first campaign will be done here in St Thomas and we hope that it will impact the rest of Jamaica," said Mitchell, who revealed that her interest in making a change stemmed from her own childhood.

I was abused at a young age and I realised that it had taken a toll on my life. The fact that no one else knew about it drove me crazy. I kept gravitating to the wrong things, but then I realised that overcoming my fear of the abuse would allow me to be a better person. It also led me to realise that a lot of people need to know that it wasn't their fault that they were abused or had a terrible childhood, so it makes no sense they beat up themselves about it for the rest of their lives," she said, adding that those abused need help and guidance.

And thus, the foundation was formed.

Though the official launch date for Let's Be The Change Foundation is set for December 12, Mitchell said a meeting was recently held in an attempt to recruit volunteers for the movement. The campaign, she said, is going well so far.

"We have a few dedicated team members and volunteers. So far, we've been flooding social media with pictures we've been taking for the campaign. The pictures are of us covering our eyes and mouth to signal the abuse and break the silence, respectively," Mitchell said.

According to her: "Starting next week (this week), we'll be going into the schools and various communities to host presentations on child abuse. The public needs to hear us."

Rasheda Rodney-Samuels, the event manager of the foundation, told Rural Xpress that they are now in the process of seeking sponsorship to fund the various campaigns.

"We're not only asking for their money, but we also need their involvement. We don't want to just have community members involved to give people the idea that this will only last for a couple of months. When we have the various businesses and government entities on board, then it becomes more noticeable," she said, advising that this will cause the campaigns to cover a larger population, thus influencing more feedback and results. Volunteers are still being asked to reach out.

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If you imagine your dream Caribbean island holiday, chances are that it involves a trip to Jamaica. Flights to Jamaica transport you to the cool, laid back island where you can't help but relax and unwind. The island has picturesque landscapes, a fascinating history and warm, welcoming people. Noel Coward and Ian Fleming are among the famous playwrights and authors who found inspiration in Jamaica. As a modern holiday destination, the beauty and intrigue now draws the millions of holidaymakers who fly to Jamaica every year.

With cheap flights to Jamaica, you're in for a stress-free holiday which will create memories to last forever. Jamaica has miles and miles of beautiful beaches, but also a hilly, forested interior which is a destination for many outdoor activities and incredible sights. Shopping opportunities range from tax-free designer stores to tiny, specialised boutiques and rustic markets. Jamaica offers plenty of other things to do in addition to just relaxing on the beach:

• Good Hope Estate
• Bob Marley birthday celebrations in February
• Hiking in the lush, green mountains
• The seven-tiered YS Falls waterfall
• Rose Hall Great Estate

Choose a hotel in Jamaica to suit your budget and needs. Whether you want an all-inclusive luxury resort, a family-friendly reasonably priced hotel or a small, rustic hideaway, there is a place for you in Jamaica. Finding cheap flights to Jamaica allows you more flexibility in your choice of hotel and to save your money to spend while you're on holiday.

Flights to Jamaica usually arrive at one of the international airports, either Sangster in the north west, Ian Fleming in the north east or Norman Manley in the south east. Car hire in Jamaica gives you the freedom to drive around the island at a leisurely pace and make new discoveries that you may not have otherwise found.

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The YouTube sensations the Sidemen return on Saturday (March 8) with the latest edition of their football charity match, which is being held at Wembley Stadium. 

The collective, who have more than 22 million subscribers on YouTube, is made up of online stars including KSI, Wroetoshaw, Miniminter, Behzinga, TBJZL, Vikkstar123 and Zerkaa. 

The group formed in 2013 to initially record themselves playing games like Grand Theft Auto V together. Their popularity has flourished ever since, evolving into other ventures including a clothing brand, a fast food restaurant chain, a book and their own Netflix documentary.

They have held charity football matches since 2016, previously playing the games at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium, Charlton’s The Valley, and West Ham’s London Stadium. 

Saturday’s game will be the biggest that they have ever hosted, having sold-out Wembley with more than 90,000 fans expected to attend. This year money is being raised for Bright Side and BBC Children in Need. 

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The fifth match, held in 2023, raised more than £2m for charity. It also broke a Guinness world record for the most viewers for a sports event live stream on social media after 2,558,501 people tuned in.

Fans of popular YouTubers will be able to stream the event on the group’s official channel from 2.10pm GMT on 8 March.

The game itself is always contested between the Sidemen’s team and the YouTube AllStars with the Sidemen winning all but one of the matches so far. 

Although the starting XI for both sides will be announced before Saturday’s 3 pm kick-off, the squads for both teams have already been announced with major YouTube stars, Logan Paul, iShowSpeed and MrBeast, all set to play.

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"I was abused at a young age and I realised that it had taken a toll on my life. The fact that no one else knew about it drove me crazy. I kept gravitating to the wrong things, but then I realised that overcoming my fear of the abuse would allow me to be a better person. It also led me to realise that a lot of people need to know that it wasn't their fault that they were abused or had a terrible childhood, so it makes no sense they beat up themselves about it for the rest of their lives," she said, adding that those abused need help and guidance.

By Antoinette Radford, Sophie Tanno, Olivia Kemp, Rhea Mogul, Aditi Sangal, Maureen Chowdhury and Elise Hammond, CNNUpdated 3:07 PM EDT, Thu June 12, 2025Air India flight crashes with 242 on board01:15 

• Deadly crash: At least 290 people are dead after a passenger plane crashed on departure at an airport in Ahmedabad, India, health officials said. The plane hit a hostel for doctors when it crashed, and images show the tail of the plane protruding from the building. The death toll includes people on the plane and others on the ground, police said.

• At least one survivor: There were 242 people aboard the Air India flight, which was en route to London, the airline said. At least one passenger survived the crash, local police said.

• Boeing’s response: The plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, according to Flightradar24. It’s the first major incident involving the aircraft, and Boeing said it is ready to support Air India.

• Safety record: Air India has seen a few rare but high-profile plane crashes through the years. Previous accidents have spurred Indian authorities to improve its safety and infrastructure, but challenges remain.

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Vijay Rupani, the former chief minister of Gujarat state in India, of which Ahmedabad is the main city, is believed to have died in the Air India plane crash on Thursday, according to Indian government officials.

“Very sad to know that Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister, was also there,” India’s Union Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, told reporters from the crash site in Ahmedabad.

A member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rupani served as Gujarat’s chief minister from 2016 to 2021, CNN affiliate CNN News 18 reported.

Reuters also reported that the former chief minister had died.

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Investigators from all over the world will be involved in a probe to figure out what went wrong in the case of a commercial plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in India on Thursday, one expert said.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 242 people when it departed from Ahmedabad International airport with a destination of London Gatwick Airport.

Mary Schiavo, a former inspector general of the US Department of Transportation, said India will be the lead investigator, but there are well-established procedures that dictate how other countries can support.

“Through lots of experience in the past and by treaties and operation of law, how the investigation in international aircraft works is very well established,” she told CNN today.

The plane was heading to London, so the United Kingdom will participate in the investigation, she said, as well as other countries who had nationals on the plane. Boeing and the companies who manufactured the electronics and control systems in the aircraft will also likely be involved, according to Schiavo.

“So there will be just a wealth of experience and abilities” working to figure out what happened, she said.

Before the plane crashed, pilots gave a Mayday call to air traffic control shortly after takeoff, according to India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Investigators will be working to recover the black boxes, or flight recorders, to learn more about what happened, Schiavo said.

“India is an aviation nation and very experienced, and they will have experts that could do that,” Schiavo said, referring to retrieving the information from those recorders.

For a special Father's Day, you could create a personalized card, make a homemade gift, or spend quality time together. Consider a family picnic, a visit to a museum, or even a camping trip. For dads who enjoy the outdoors, hiking or stargazing are great options. Some might also appreciate a beer tasting, a food tour, or a spa day at home. Here are some more specific ideas: Outdoor Activities: 

• Picnic in the Park: Pack a basket with Dad's favorite foods and enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors. 
• Hiking or Stargazing: If Dad enjoys the outdoors, a hike or stargazing session can be a memorable experience. 
• Camping Trip: For a more adventurous outing, consider a camping trip with the family. 

Relaxing and Pampering: 

• Spa Day: Set up a spa experience at home with his favorite music and relaxation techniques. 
• Breakfast in Bed: Start his day off right with a delicious and thoughtful breakfast in bed. 
• "Do Nothing" Day: Allow Dad to relax and unwind by clearing his schedule and letting him enjoy uninterrupted leisure. 

Other Activities: 

• Visit a Museum: Explore a local museum or art gallery to enjoy some culture together. 
• Family Game Night: Have a fun night with board games, video games, or other family-friendly games. 
• Cooking Together: Prepare a meal together or bake something special for Dad. 
• Comedy Show: Take Dad to a comedy show for a night of laughter. 
• Go Fishing: If Dad enjoys fishing, spending the day out on the water can be a great way to bond. 
• Beer Tasting: If Dad enjoys beer, a beer tasting event can be a unique and fun experience. 

Personalized Touches: 

• Make a Photo Album: Create a photo album or scrapbook filled with memories of your family. 
• Write a Love Letter: Share your appreciation for Dad with a heartfelt love letter. 
• Give a DIY Gift: Make a homemade gift, such as a card, a custom piece of art, or a hand-made item. 

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I remember the first time I was asked a variation of this question: “what matters most to you and why”. It was in my business school application to Stanford, and it took me completely off guard. I became quite emotional when writing my response because it forced a level of introspection I had never gone through before. 

In the past, I had always asked myself “what do you want”, but this question is flawed. We want and go after a lot of things that aren't necessarily linked to our authentic desires. Our wants are often heavily shaped by external influences and social norms that, over time, can suppress our deepest desires if we aren't mindful. 

But asking “what matters” and then adding the qualifier “most”, forces you to look within, identify and acknowledge only those things that would truly bring you joy (if you would only nurture and express them). Wrapping it up with “and why” further pushes you to curate your responses by justifying them.

So I now pose this question to you as it is key to  manifestation and the ability to dedicate focused effort towards your most important pursuits. Take some time and dig deep to uncover the answers, as I'd argue that if your responses don't trigger any emotions then you are only scratching the surface and need to go further.

Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. — Goethe

What I am asking is that you embark on a journey of self-exploration that culminates in you clarifying who you really are and how that translates to your aspirations in life. 

We live in a world of limitations. Limited time, limited money, limited energy. You shouldn’t have a scarcity mindset but you should recognize your capacity. You can not do it all (no offense to the “lean in” clan) so it is high time to narrow your focus. 

Humans do have a natural, innate desire to grow and pursue more. So no, wanting more is not the problem either (sorry minimalists). It is completely ok to want more and from my work as a personal and business coach, I've found that most people want three things: 

• Fulfillment — pursuing meaningful work that makes you happy while having a positive impact on others
• Freedom — feeling empowered to live on your own terms and freely express your interests and your ideas
• Fortune — developing a growth mindset and the pertinent skills to create wealth for yourself and others

However, the fear, unhappiness and overwhelm stems from the way in which you approach these desires. Challenges typically arise from lack of: 

• Purpose — not clarifying what matters most and why
• Process — not developing a plan for how to obtain it
• Progress — not identifying and overcoming obstacles 

So as you uncover what matters most and why, you also need to ask yourself:

• What do I need to stop, start, keep or discard in order to pursue what matters to me most? 
• What systems do I need to put in place to provide a solid foundation of structure and support? 

If it wasn't for this question I wouldn't have had the courage to risk it all so I could live a purpose-filled life. I'm doing what I do because I took this question seriously and I can truly say that, despite all the ups and downs, I've developed a deep and enduring sense of happiness as a result. 

The key to manifesting your heart’s desires is knowing what they are and living in alignment with them. It is hard for me to fully articulate the profound feeling that comes from heart-centered living, but my aim is to help you experience it for yourself because it is a beautiful state of being. 

Residents in Yallahs, St. Thomas, and surrounding communities are to benefit from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) walk-through/drive-through initiative on Thursday, July 16.

Regional Director of the CPFSA, South East Region, Robert Williams, said that beginning at 10:00 a.m. a convoy of motor vehicles will travel through communities such as West Albion, Heartease, Springfield, and Friendship Pen in St. Thomas to engage and talk with the residents.

This exercise forms part of the Agency’s community-intervention strategy.

Mr. Williams pointed out that this intervention is a continuation of the CPFSA’s “walk-through” initiative; however, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is now dubbed a “drive-through”.

According to the Regional Director, the CPFSA has been alerted that in some localities there has been a noticeable increase in cases of child abuse.

“We have been talking to some of our stakeholders in St. Thomas and they are concerned about the number of cases they are seeing, particularly sexual abuse, targeting children,” he said.

Several Children’s Officers from the CPFSA and representatives from the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) will be on hand to engage the citizens and distribute brochures and flyers to encourage them to report child abuse.

“As an agency, we want Jamaicans to know that we are still working even during the pandemic, and even more so now, because there have been reports that children are being abused and our mandate is to protect Jamaica’s children from every form of abuse,” Mr. Williams explained.

He said that citizens are being encouraged to be aware of some of the things that constitute sexual abuse, emotional abuse and physical abuse.

“Know the signs and when you see them, make a report by calling 888-PROTECT or visit the nearest CPFSA Regional office in your parish and make a report,” he urged.

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May 5, 2020Education and Social SciencesResearchSteinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human DevelopmentNew York, NY

New research offers evidence that black drivers are more likely to be stopped by police than their white peers.

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A new study, undertaken by Ravi Shroff, an assistant professor holding joint appointments at NYU Steinhardt and NYU CUSP, and his colleagues at the Stanford Open Policing Project, found that in a dataset of nearly 100 million traffic stops across the United States, black drivers were about 20 percent more likely to be stopped than white drivers relative to their share of the residential population.

The study also found that once stopped, black drivers were searched about 1.5 to 2 times as often as white drivers, while they were less likely to be carrying drugs, guns, or other illegal contraband compared to their white peers.

Shroff and his colleagues also measured the disparity in stop rates before and after sunset. They found that black drivers made up a smaller share of those stopped at night, when it’s more difficult to discern the race of a driver, which suggests that racial bias may influence stop decisions. For example, in Texas, about 25 percent of drivers stopped right before sunset were black, compared to about 20 percent just after dusk. The analysis found the same basic pattern across all the stops in aggregate. Overall, the data showed about a 5-10 percent drop in the share of drivers stopped at night who are black.

The study, published in peer-reviewed journal Nature Human Behaviour, analyzed hundreds of millions of traffic stop records throughout the country with the goal of helping researchers and policymakers investigate and improve interactions between the police and the public.

“Our team contacted over 100 police departments and processed and released over 20 million traffic stop records, in addition to the more than 150 million state-level traffic stop records that were also simultaneously released,” said Shroff. “It was a challenging task, but we hope the public release of this extensive dataset and analysis will provide new insight into the nature of law enforcement interactions with the public.”

To learn more about this research and other work done by The Stanford Open Policing Project, visit https://openpolicing.stanford.edu/.

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KEIR Starmer slammed the "appalling" scenes in Liverpool after a car ploughed through a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC's victory parade this evening.

Merseyside Police said they had arrested a 53-year-old white British manform the Liverpool area.

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The ambulance service revealed that at least 47 people, including four children, were injured - with 20 of those being taken to hospital, of whom two had serious injuries.

The Prime Minister also said his thoughts were "with all those injured or affected" and added that he was being kept updated on the incident.

Merseyside Police said the incident is not being treated as terror-related and they are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.

A huge emergency response flooded to Water Street in the city centre following reports of a multiple-person collision just after 6pm.

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  They continued: "The side of the car went into me and I fell to the floor. It's all a blur.
  "I've got cuts and bruises and I'll be fine but there's loads who have got more severe injuries."
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Through the Programme’s targeted capacity-building sessions, law enforcement officials at the nation’s maritime and seaports, airport authorities and customs agents now boast of improved detection capabilities. The Programme is also providing legal advice and legislative support in the development of a new Firearms Bill, a  legislative framework governing small arms reduction.

Further, it has also facilitated meaningful research by launching the first Violence Audit conducted in Jamaica. The Audit is the first time a clear baseline has been established on the use of small arms and light weapons in volatile communities. Moreover, the inter-agency technical working group, an innovative component of the programme, has fostered increased collaboration and information sharing, ensuring a comprehensive and people-centered approach to tackling violence.

The Programme has also worked closely with educators and youth to foster firearm free and peaceful school communities. Engaging closely with the Ministry of Education and Youth, the Programme has led to the establishment of clear guidelines on reducing the presence of firearms in schools, opening channels of communications to various breaches and recording incidents of use. For vulnerable youth, the Programme has been instrumental in setting up “Youth For Peace Clubs” that are helping inculcate peaceful conflict mediation skills, manage their social and emotional behaviours and tackle gender stereotypes to bring about change.

One teacher, participating in the training, commented, "I really appreciated all that was shared about peace. My main take away is that peace is more than just a word but an active tool to effect positive change in all our lives and improve the quality of our lives. What I will do now is to promote peace in all my classes and guide my students to peaceful resolutions for their conflicts.”

Reflecting on how interpersonal conflicts would earlier escalate into fights and the change since the Programme’s intervention, two youth participants to the training said, “I learned the difference between conflict and violence. I want to use my learnings to change the school. I want to be a change maker. I want to create a Youth For Peace Club at my school.”

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Gun and knives crime appears to be an increasing problem the world over with more than Three Million (3,000,000) lives taken by it each year and it is probably fair to say that Jamaica has more than its share. A campaign is now underway there to try and unify people into saying enough really is enough.   

The “No To Guns! Yes To Life International Awareness Campaign Against Gun, Knife & Gang Violence” is being spear headed by Black Music Promotions from Portmore. They believe that fighting crime is not just the sole responsibility of the Police, but of all citizens as well, and only through collaborated, committed effort can this be achieved.

"Joshua grieved, and wanted to do a song, that would be used as a learning tool, for others. This is how he got the inspiration, to write this song", told us Randolph Fisher, Chief Executive Officer of Black Music Promotion.

"GUN OR LIFE was recorded in 2006, as Joshua had a friend who was involved in illegal gun activities. Joshua on numerous occasions, ask him to quit and change from his way of living. At one point in time, Joshua ask him to come to the studio with him, to see if he could get the man involved in music recording, but he refused as usual. That same day Joshua invited him to the studio, he died the evening, he was killed by police after robing & shot some one."

"Joshua grieved, and wanted to do a song, that would be used as a learning tool, for others. This is how he got the inspiration, to write this song."

It hopes that by getting its citizens and police to work together and unite as one they will dim
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A radical blueprint for reforming the state is being drawn up by government officials, including a crackdown on quangos and thousands more civil service job cuts, the Guardian understands.

Proposals to restructure NHS England, with entire teams axed to save money and avoid duplication, could be replicated across a range of arm’s length bodies that spend about £353bn of public money.

Separately, No 10 and the Treasury are understood to be taking a close interest in proposals drawn up by Labour Together, a thinktank with close links to the government, to reshape the state under plans dubbed “project chainsaw”.

The project’s nickname is a reference to Elon Musk’s stunt wielding a chainsaw to symbolise controversial government cuts for Donald Trump’s administration.

Keir Starmer told his cabinet at their weekly meeting on Tuesday that they should stop “outsourcing” decisions to regulators and quangos and take more responsibility for their own departments.

The prime minister said they “must go further and faster to reform the state” and reverse what he described as a “trend” under previous government of decisions being made by other bodies.

In a speech on Thursday he will set out plans expected to result in the cutting of thousands more Whitehall jobs than expected, as well as a reorganisation of more than 300 quangos, including NHS England, which together employ almost 300,000 people.

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The initiative, from DHSC and the Department for Education, will be backed by £11 million. Schools are able to voluntarily sign up to the scheme.

Health minister Stephen Kinnock said: “It is shocking that a third of five-year-olds in the most deprived areas have experience of tooth decay, something we know can have a lifelong impact on their health.

“It’s why we’re delivering supervised toothbrushing to young children and families who are most in need of support as part of our wider plans to revive the oral health of the nation.

“This includes providing 23 million free toothbrushes and toothpastes through our partnership with Colgate-Palmolive to reach up to 600,000 children each year.”

Early education minister Stephen Morgan, added: “This Government is working hard to break the unfair link between background and opportunity, to ensure tens of thousands more children are school ready every year.”

Do you agree with the rollout of this campaign across England? (Image: DEAN HINDMARCH/Getty)Eddie Crouch, chairman of the British Dental Association commented: “It’s rare to find something to smile about in dentistry these days.

“But supervised tooth-brushing is tried and tested policy that will save children from pain and our NHS a fortune.”

Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, explained: “There is no doubt that there is a crisis in childhood dental health in this country and the Government are right to make it a priority.

“However, we cannot keep loading increasing expectations on schools.

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“Nor can we keep looking to schools to fix all of society’s ills. Most people would see tooth-brushing as a basic part of parenting, and we must be careful not to shift what is ultimately a parental responsibility on to the shoulders of schools.

“The new expectations around breakfast clubs are already placing increasing demands in schools, there is only so much we can expect teachers and school staff to do.

“We would urge the Government to think further about how parents can be supported to look after their children’s oral health and to focus on rebuilding NHS dentistry.”

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