Singapore Local News, 2011-07-06

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Changes to arts sector's funding scheme SINGAPORE -The National Arts Council (NAC) is restructuring its funding scheme for the arts sector, with a new model that will give less developed arts genres, such as dance, a boost and that will be more transparent in the way grants are disbursed......

Used water will become 'mankind's main source of water' Already a resource fulfilling about one-third of Singapore's current water needs, used water - such as urine - will become mankind's main source of water, predicted an international water expert.Speaking at the Singapore Water Lecture........     NDP organisers pull back modified version of Lady Gaga's song SINGAPORE : National Day Parade (NDP) organisers said they are now trying to secure the rights to perform a modified version of Lady Gaga's hit single 'Bad Romance' in the pre-parade segment...... New MediaCorp CEO is Shaun Seow Singapore's leading media company, MediaCorp, has appointed Mr Shaun Seow as its Chief Executive Officer and Board Director with immediate effect...... Singapore plans for unforeseen weather conditions SINGAPORE : Singapore's Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said governments will have to factor in the cost of insurance, infrastructure and technology when planning for unforseen circumstances brought about by unpredictable..... COE prices rise across the board Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums rose across the board in the latest bidding exercise which ended on Wednesday...... Stars galore at charity show Italian teenage sensation Il Volo will be the highlight of this year's President's Star Charity show on July 31...... Woman fined for theft A 55-year-old woman was convicted on Wednesday of stealing a purse from a luxury shop at Changi Airport, just a few hours before her flight...... GPs suspended by SMC The Singapore Medical Council (SMC) has suspended three general practitioners (GPs) for professional misconduct...... Man charged with criminal trespass A 29-year-old Chinese national was charged on Wednesday in court with criminal trespass...... 17 ABC Waters projects get certification SINGAPORE : Eight private sector projects were among 17 recognised on Wednesday for incorporating environmentally-friendly water management features in their design......