The International Maritime Organization’s Facilitation Committee (the Committee) will, at its 50th session (FAL 50), be invited to consider, for adoption, draft amendments to the annex to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, 1965 (FAL Convention). The proposed amendments, approved by the 49th Session of the Committee (FAL 49), consist, broadly, of the following amendments, i.e..:_ The introduction of a revised section 6.24 of the Annex to the FAL Convention which will, if adopted, read as follows:-

If the U.S. dollar lost its status as the global reserve currency, America would face higher borrowing costs, reduced economic influence, and a weaker dollar—potentially triggering inflation and slower growth. Here’s a breakdown of the key consequences and dynamics: 💸 Economic Impacts on the U.S. Higher borrowing costs: The U.S. currently enjoys low interest rates on its debt because global demand for dollars keeps Treasury yields suppressed.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA v Conti 11. Container Schiffarts-GmbH & Co KG Msc "Flaminia" (2024), is a significant decision from the UK Supreme Court concerning the right of a charterer to limit its liability under the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (the "1976 Convention"). It is, admittedly, a relatively old decision having been delivered on the 9th of April, 2025, but the principles contained therein are of significant interest.

The incident happened in May at Dwight Rich School of the Arts in Lansing after a student allegedly brought a loaded gun to school.

The Affordable Housing Regulations, 2025 (Legal Notice no. 114 of 2025) (the Regulations) have been law for a while. The following is a brief overview of the Regulations. Overview The Regulations provide the detailed rules for implementing the Affordable Housing Act in Kenya. The Regulations cover the entire lifecycle of affordable housing, from application and eligibility to financing, allocation, ownership transfer, and even dispute resolution.

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Book review: 'Concert of Life: From the Lakeshore to the Boardroom'.

What a fascinating moment in science we’re living through 🌌. The timing of these discoveries by the U.S. and China might feel uncanny, but it’s more a reflection of how far space science has come globally than a deliberate synchronicity. Let’s unpack what’s happening and what it means for humanity. 🧬 What Was Found? 🇺🇸 NASA’s Mars DiscoveryNASA’s Perseverance rover uncovered what scientists are calling the strongest evidence yet of ancient microbial life on Mars.

Background summary: The Kenya Power & Lighting Company (the appellant) filed an application in the subordinate court in Kwale Principal Magistrate’s Court in PMCC No. E042 of 2023 seeking to se…

Summary In the case of Katana Charo Mkare and others vs. the Owners of the MAAB Aqua 2, the defendant having failed in its challenge to the High Court’s jurisdiction, filed a second application this time seeking to, inter-alia, have the warrants of arrest issued against the Motor Fishing Vessel "MAAB Agua 2" be set aside and that vessel be released from arrest, the claim be struck out with costs for want of jurisdiction and the costs of the application be paid by the claimants.