Christians and Catholics mark Good Friday

Christians and Catholics mark Good Friday
By Jo-Ann Huang | Posted: 22 April 2011 2159 hrs

SINGAPORE: Christians and Catholics all over the world gathered in churches Friday to mark Good Friday - the day they believe Jesus Christ was crucified.

In Singapore, Catholics of different nationalities commemorated this special day at St Joseph's Church, along Victoria Street.

As the sun set, they rolled into the church grounds and lit candles for their prayers.

Every year, the church is filled to the brim with worshippers, who spill onto the church grounds in candlelight vigil.

They sang hymns and prayed for the sick and needy.

On Sunday, they will mark the resurrection of Christ with Easter Sunday.

- CNA/cc

- wong chee tat :)

COEs up for small and big cars

COEs up for small and big cars
By Millet Enriquez | Posted: 20 April 2011 1628 hrs

SINGAPORE: Certificates of Entitlement (COE) premiums in the big and small car categories rose on Wednesday in the second bidding exercise in April.

The biggest increase was in the big cars category (above 1600cc), which rose by S$1,800 to S$56,801.

The premium for small cars (1600cc and below) also rose, by S$788 to S$44,000.

The COE price for motorcycle saw a slight increase of S$12 to S$2,502.

Meanwhile, the COE in the Open Category dropped by S$1,099 to S$56,001.

The premium for goods vehicles and buses fell by S$4,289 to S$23,900.

- CNA/ir

- wong chee tat :)