John Kwok News Today

Irish American Writers & Artists packed the Ellington restaurant’s party room for an Irish Wake for our beloved Malachy McCourt, an IAW&A founding ...

I thought I was being a nice guy by not blocking John Kwok the moment he tried to friend me on Facebook. But that was a mistake. At first, there was only the occasional strange note from him via Facebook "email." But then, several hours ago, the dam broke and the Kwok just poured in. The following "conversation" is probably not work safe, and do make sure you are not drinking coffee while you read it. If you dare. And have a lot of free time.

Two large concrete insignias of British infantry battalions are hidden in Gillman Barracks' forest. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Historians say Japanese forces may have dropped it during a critical battle in 1942

Singaporean authorities ordered the evacuation of people in Upper Bukit Timah after the discovery of a World War II bomb.

Experts say the 100kg relic is unlikely to be the last unexploded bomb to be found in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.

You might have heard of Fort Seropong and Fort Siloso on Sentosa, but do you know about Fort Connaught? Fort Connaught was built for the defence of Keppel Harbour, an important ship-building and repair facility during British rule. The fort was armed with 9.2-inch guns, the biggest on Sentosa island and second biggest in Singapore, behind the 15-inch guns at...

It is part of a series of programmes at this year’s Singapore HeritageFest.   . Read more at straitstimes.com.