The courtyard is already pulsing with the excitement of little routines by the time the first bell fades, such as tightening shoelaces, lining up water bottles, and politely exchanging greetings. The day at Rosyth Primary School doesn’t start out quickly. It begins with presence. The school has maintained a consistent position in Singapore’s educational story since 1956. It is more than just a speech or a ballot category; it is a worldview that has been developed gradually over decades of deliberate leadership and is based on principles that go beyond simple banners. They permeate everyday choices and are frequently apparent…
Author: errica
At exactly 7:15 a.m., a low murmur rises along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4. The security guard gives his well-known nod. Students with suitcases that appear to be heavier than them emerge as parents arrive and unbuckle their car belts. It’s a subdued, precise, and hospitable ballet of movement. There’s comfort in the ritual. Concord Primary takes its time. It readies. Established in 2000, the school’s age is evident in its mature routines rather than its worn walls. It has boldly embraced its moniker. “Concord” means harmony, and here, that ideal doesn’t feel aspirational—it feels lived. Every morning greeting, every…
I can still clearly recall my initial impression of Fairfield Methodist Primary. My attention was drawn to the mood rather than the building. There was a soft buzz, deliberate rather than hurried or disorderly. A cadence to the way the school moved through the morning that felt surprisingly anchored. Established in 1888 by Sophia Blackmore, a missionary with a goal to educate Nonya girls in colonial Singapore, Fairfield began with just eight learners in a borrowed space. That seed developed over the years into a firmly established institution that currently serves more than 1,500 students and is steeped in quiet…
At exactly 6:30 p.m. on a Thursday night, six people unwittingly entered a completely different future. 11, 13, 16, 31, 42, 48, and an extra 21 were revealed at the highly anticipated Singapore TOTO draw. After three successive rollovers, the jackpot increased to an impressive S$13.5 million. There were six winners when the cascade draw occurred, not just one. Each took home a little more than S$2.25 million. Although the amount wasn’t unprecedented, the distribution was very intriguing. Singapore Pools’ online betting system produced three of the winning submissions. The others were acquired at outlets in Tampines, Owen Road, and…
Rick Rieder begins his day long before sunrise, typically plunging into bond spreads before most others have completed their coffee. His ability to manage trillions at BlackRock while interpreting market fears and inflation patterns has made him a voice that investors and, more and more, politicians are paying attention to. He is now being considered for a much more ambitious role: potentially taking over as the Federal Reserve’s next chair. In recent weeks, prediction markets have moved substantially in his way. Rieder may appear to be an outsider at first because he has never held a formal policy position, has…
Kevin Warsh has always presented himself as someone who is aware of the consequences of his words before speaking them. In recent days, as his candidacy to lead the Federal Reserve gathered momentum, analysts have discussed whether he is a hawk or a dove, however that framing suddenly feels startlingly akin to asking whether a seasoned pilot favors serene skies or controlled turbulence. Warsh has developed a reputation that is remarkably resilient over the last 20 years, honed in rooms where financial panic was more than just a headline and sculpted during actual crises. He became the Fed’s youngest governor…
PropertyLimBrothers was positioned as unique and dynamic from the start. Under the polished leadership of Melvin and Adrian Lim, the Singapore-based firm positioned itself as a creative powerhouse in real estate, blending sales with storytelling. Homes weren’t merely listed; they were styled, narrated, elevated. However, a very personal scandal in recent days has clouded that meticulously constructed image. By Sunday evening, recordings began circulating online—grainy, badly angled clips showing a man, like Melvin, exiting an office unit with wet tissues. A few minutes later, the woman he was purportedly with followed. Whoever was filming the video heard moaning sounds, which…
On a wet Thursday in January, a few paragraphs buried in the finance section silently transformed banking for thousands. Santander confirmed it would shut 44 more branches across the UK, continuing a steady retreat from high streets where the brand had long stood as a familiar presence. Smaller communities that still rely on physical access were more affected by this decision, even though it was expected. The transition in recent years has been extraordinarily rapid. The bank acknowledges that 96% of its client transactions are currently handled digitally. Even though that number is very effective, it shows more than just…
She didn’t just enter the scene—she glided in with quiet certainty. I first noticed Han Jae Ah during a performance of Kinky Boots at the Charlotte Theatre. Her voice filled the space before the music began. There was no doubt—she wasn’t there to just blend in. Han has been developing a stage career since her 2017 debut in Hamlet: Alive that is characterized by intentional artistry rather than sporadic virality. She handled her early appearances with the tact of someone who knew the risks but didn’t have to make a big show of herself. She was especially creative in her…
Samantha Panlilio was praised as a calm and determined beauty queen not too long ago. Her rise felt naturally aligned with heritage and hard work—echoing the poise of Binibining Pilipinas and the polished tone of political ambition. However, recently, that symmetry has broken. Samantha’s name was in the news for unsettling reasons in mid-January, during what should have been a happy occasion—her 30th birthday. A driver, Bonifacio “Totoy” Baro, filed a formal complaint, alleging that Panlilio and others assaulted him inside a Makati condominium. His claim wasn’t vague. He described physical assault, verbal threats, and psychological agony. Most alarmingly, he…