Western Mirror Jamaica: 02/01/2010

WIPEOUT - Norwood hoodlums taken out by cops

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
A six hour operation at three separate locations of Norwood, St. James saw the police's Mobile Reserve Unit on Tuesday eradicating four hoodlums and wounding two others.

Rapist Fingered In Over 10 Cases

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
A serial rapist, who has caused quite a lot of trouble for females in St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann, has been captured and slapped with 10 counts of rape.

[COURTHOUSE]:::New Trial Date For Ammunition Accused

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
A new trial date has been set for Oscar Lawrence who was reportedly found in possession of a .45 round of ammunition.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Robber To Be Sentenced

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
A St. James man who allegedly held up and robbed a woman and cut a police constable to his finger will know on March 19 what impact, if any, a court-ordered social enquiry report will have on his sentencing.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Multiple Murderer Accused Freed Of Charges

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
Almost one year after he was accused of a quadruple murder in Hendon Norwood, 29 year-old David Thelwell of Glendevon, St. James was freed of the charges after a Resident Magistrate ruled that the prosecution has not established a prima facie case against him.

[COURTHOUSE]:::CROWN TO COMPLETE ROBBERY CASE FILE

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
The prosecution is yet to complete the file in the case against four persons who allegedly broke into a woman's business place and remove items valuing over $2 million.

[COURTHOUSE]:::THE CASE OFTHE STOLEN CHICKEN

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
A Westmoreland man who is alleged to have stolen 31 bags of chicken from a meat shop to which he is employed was granted bail in the sum of $250,000 when he appeared before the Montego Bay RM Court on Thursday, February 25.

[COURTHOUSE]:::WOMAN ON GANJA RAP OUT ON BAIL

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
A St. Catherine woman who was arrested after 11 pounds of marijuana was found inside her luggage, while on her way out of the island, has been released on bail.

[COURTHOUSE]:::FOUR MEN IN BAR HEIST CASE HEAD TO TRIAL

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
A trial date has been set in the case against four St. James men who allegedly broke into a bar in the parish early January.

[OPINIONS]:::Don't Limit Your Dreams

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
[POSTED BY::: anonymous]
In the previous publication of the Western Mirror, 13 year-old Harrison Memorial High School, student Jody Esi Otu, wrote and dedicated a book of poetry to her African father. This young lady amazed us with her accomplishment, as many teenagers her age are not thinking about writing a book, let alone writing a book dedicated to her father.

[OPINIONS]:::The Western Mirror Is A Winner

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Frank L R Manborde]
I read with much interest Mr. Robert Dalley's two part article titled 'Robert Dalley's Winners of 2009 that was published in your Western Mirror recently. Mr. Dalley named and commented on his six personality winners for last year. His two part article was put together in a creative and intellectual way which made a great read for me.

Farmers Benefit From Support Services

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
Pepper farmers in St. Elizabeth stand to benefit from the establishment of a hot pepper processing facility in Hounslow in the parish.

[SAV SUSS]:::BANGARANG!

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
Many Jamaicans have a fear of lizards. What is the cause of this dread? They usually start in childhood. Fear may be learnt from another person. Many children grow up seeing their mothers screaming and reacting hysterically to lizards.

Young Professionals Reach Out

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
Recently, a group of young professionals in Hanover handed a basket of food and toiletries to a needy family in the Parish.

Sustainable Tourism Update - ...baby steps, moving forward

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010

Jamaica's tourism (or any other industry) will only be truly sustainable when all of its costs - including costs to the society and the environment - are fully and honestly counted, and recovered from those who reap the benefits. Environmental costs have at least been recognized, though up to now there has been only a little recovery.

Support for small hotels still strong

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
Small hotels represent a third, or just under 10,000 of Jamaica's hotel room stock, and despite the all inclusive concept, have contributed significantly to the growth of the hospitality sector over many years.

'We need help to help' - NGO's

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
These are the cries from the different Non-Government Organizations (NGO's) that gathered at the Breezes Trelawny Hotel on February 16 in an effort combine their ideas to find ways to alleviate the stress that their charities are under at present.

CCRIF and CIMH to launch excess rainfall model for new insurance policy

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) and the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) are launching their Regional Rainfall Model on Thursday, 25 February, 2010 at CIMH in Husbands, Barbados.

[Entertainment]:::Kaydonica ready to rise

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
Singer Kaydonica recently visited the second city and presented members of the Gully Embassador football team with balls towards their upcoming season.

[Entertainment]:::Vybz Kartel for Brit-Jam

No. 59 Friday, February 26, 2010
Vybz Kartel the ladies favourite is currently one of the most popular dancehall artiste across Jamaica, with strings of hits will be appearing for the first time in the second city since the start of the year.

BOGUE DELAY

MONTEGO BAY, St James -- MOTORISTS will have to put up with the headaches of the Bogue main road longer than anticipated, as the $1.4 billion upgrade work being undertaken by Surrey Paving and Aggregates Ltd, in a bid to ease traffic congestion, will miss next month's completion date.

FALMOUTH DOCTOR, WOMAN ON ABORTION RAP

FALMOUTH, Trelawny — POPULAR Falmouth doctor Kenneth Enyi and a Trelawny woman are booked to appear before the Falmouth Resident Magistrate's Court next Wednesday, to answer allegations of illegally terminating the pregnancy of a 13-year-old student last year.

DESIGNATED AREA STATUS FOR FALMOUTH

FALMOUTH, Trelawny — JAMAICA Labour Party (JLP) caretaker for Trelawny North, Senator Dennis Meadows, has welcomed plans by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to have the seaside town of Falmouth declared a Designated Area.

TAPS ON TOP! SMALL TRACK CLUB CREATES BIG UPSET

IF coach Andrew Henry appeared shocked that his team, TAPS Track Club, created one of the biggest upsets at Saturday's 32nd Milo Western Relays at GC Foster College in winning the Men's 4x200m race in a new meet record, maybe it's because he was.

Rural farmer, businessman resurrect 1985 agricultural proposal

A rural farmer and businessman who approached the World Bank in 1985 with a proposal to modernise and mechanise subsistence farming as a solution to the issue of hunger, have resurrected the model in the hope that the Jamaican government will buy into it.

VALENTINES OUT WEST

Traditionally Valentine's Day features a mammoth picnic, swimming and lots of other activities along the seven-mile stretch of beaches in Negril. But the bleak weather and rough seas placed a break on that this year. Still, a number of major events went on as usual, among them Crooner Boris Gardener's show, featuring songstress Georgia Henry, at Alfred's on the Beach.

[OPINIONS]:::Ah! Another Ash Wednesday!

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Rev. Dr. Dylan Toussaint]
How will you observe or how have you been observing Ash Wednesday 2010?

[OPINION]:::Let the Christian values remain

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
[POSTED BY::: anonymous The old saying that this country is a Christian nation is a stretched out version of the truth.

[OPINIONS]:::PNPYO blast JLP-lead administration

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Chevan Maxwell] We found it very astounding that us as Jamaicans are sitting down, watching Mr. Bruce Golding and his cabinet reduce this country to rubble. In early 2007, with the prolonged advertisements going around implying that the Jamaica Labour Party will bring hope to this country, many persons were bemused and decided to join their band wagon.

[OPINIONS]:::Montego Bay - a city of potential, but....

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Dr. Noel Smith Williams] I am presently lecturing a set of students in an exciting course, 'Introduction to Politics'. Many of deliberation that unfold pant to people who want to see meaningful changes to the social and educational structure of Montego Bay and by extension St. James.

[The X-Factor]:::Let's talk about sex baby - Pt.1

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
[With::: Brian Brown]
In an age of overt commercialization of everything from God to Gaza, it's not surprising to find that the number one marketing tool for most any product is ... no not babies, cute as they are, it's good old-fashioned, re-packaged, over-priced sex.

Duncans by-election postponed

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Duncans division will have to wait at least another six months before they get a councilor for their division, this as the slated By-Election which was been highly anticipated in the area has been postponed. This has stunned many political observers and has seen the Opposition People's National Party crying foul.

Sea Cucumber - Pig of the Sea

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
To everyone's surprise, there are a lot of weird creatures that are discovered yearly both on land and under the sea. One such discovered underwater creature is the Sea Pig which is found in the deep oceans of the world.

New Catholic cathedral opened in Little London

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The construction of the newly built St. Luke's Catholic Cathedral in Little London, Westmoreland, is being hailed as a very timely move and many residents have expressed their gratitude to the diocese.

Paid For Doing Nothing - Hanover Municipal Police remain on payroll after contracts were terminated

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Hanover Parish Council has once again been placed under the microscope after news has emerged that the local body is still paying a monthly salary to Municipal Police officers, who have had their contracts terminated by the council.

Digicel says thanks for the amazing support for its Haiti relief efforts

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Digicel Jamaica's CEO, Mark Linehan, recently commended media houses, members of the entertainment community, customers, suppliers. and sports personalities for their amazing support of Digicel's efforts to raise much needed funds for the people of Haiti.

Civic society says thanks to Supt. Maurice Robinson

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Friends of the Police, a group of concerned citizens by the name of St. James Police Civic Association headed by businessman Donat Crichton last Wednesday, February 10, 2010, hosted a farewell reception for Supt. of Police, Maurice Robinson at the Montego Bay Police Station, in light of his impending transfer to St. Elizabeth where he will take up duty on February 16, 2010.

Air Tran Makes History in MoBay

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
History was created at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay last Friday when Air Tran Airways became the first airline to launch its service into Jamaica with three flights from as many United States destinations. The flights which landed at the airport came from Orlando, Baltimore and Atlanta.

UDC to work with Trelawny Parish Council to structure town

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
With all the development poised for the Falmouth and more so Trelawny on a whole it now looks like the Urban Development Corporation will be stepping in to aid in the direction of the projects so as to give the town and parish some structure.

Hanover Health Department lifts closure order issued to Grand Palladium Resorts

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Hanover Health Department has granted permission to the Management of the Grand Palladium Resorts in the parish to re-open their main kitchen which was ordered closed on February 11, 2010.

[Entertainment]:::Secret Lovers

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Free mulatto slave, Millie (powerfully portrayed by a stunning Noelle Kerr), steals a kiss from the new bookkeeper Robert (Keiran King, perhaps in his best role ever!) by the waterfall in White Witch, now playing to packed houses at The Fairfield Theatre, Montego Bay.

[Entertainment]:::'Avatar' Smashes World Records

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Since existence, movies have provided a doorway into the world of action, adventure, drama, horror and fantasy for moviegoers. The newly released James Cameron movie 'Avatar' has made broken records by becoming the highest grossing film of all time.

[Entertainment]:::Sonny Ranking says thanks for 'Black and White' support

No. 55 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
A full house on Saturday night, Feb. 6, 2010 greeted this year's staging of the Black and White party at the Caribbean Showplace on the Old Sugar Mill Road in Ironshore, Montego Bay.

Fatal Crash: Passenger dies, driver hospitalized

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
One man was killed and another injured in a motor vehicle collision at Bay Road in Little London, Westmoreland, on Sunday.

Ganja Seized in Bogue Village

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Police in Montego Bay, St. James are determined to locate a man who is said to be the mastermind behind a major ganja selling operation in the Bogue Village area.

'Mr. Lee' Slain in Ironshore: 55 year-old businessman is victim #23

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Despite the numerous police killings in Montego Bay recently, detectives were called into action on Friday to investigate the murder of an Ironshore businessman.

Man Injured in Barbershop Shooting

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A man narrowly missed being killed Saturday, when a lone gunman reportedly opened fire hitting him while being attended to by his barber.

'OB' was killed innocently' - says mother

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A heartbroken mother accused the police of innocently killing her son, 21 year-old Oval' Belle, in Flanker on Friday, January 29 in the parish.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Man On Wounding Charge Out On Bail

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A man who allegedly used a machete to chop another man causing him to be hospitalized has been released on bail.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Trio's Murder Case Delayed

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
An incomplete case file has caused a delay in the case against three St. James men accused of the murder of 31 year-old Andrew Cameron of Bogue Hill in the parish.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Victim and Attacker Face Court

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A man who was allegedly attacked and robbed in January this year faces the Montego Bay RM Court with his attacker on Friday, February 5 to answer to robbery and wounding charges.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Car Dealer on Fraud Charge Makes Restitution

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
An alleged car dealer continues to make restitution to a St. James man after pleading guilty to fraudulent conversion.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Suspended Sentence For Man On Assault Charge

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A St. James man has been given a suspended jail sentence after being accused of assaulting another man when the man refused to purchase an air freshener from him.

[OPINIONS]:::The Race of Greatness

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
[POSTED BY::: anonymous] Jamaica is predominantly a black nation, mixed with people of other ethnicity that has resulted in a special blend of people, whose destiny is greatness.

[OPINIONS]:::Bleaching and Black History Month

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Rev. Dr. Dylan Toussaint] Around this time three years ago the Ministry of Health launched an education campaign to alert 'bleachers' to the dangerous consequences of their practice. By extension the Ministry was seeking to get the bleaching accessories off the market.

[OPINIONS]:::Impressive Dept Management Strategy (Pt.2)

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Robert Dalley Esq.]
Some days ago I was reviewing some of the high performing balance sheets and profit and loss accounts of some companies that are listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange and I came across the following publicly published information which in part stated the following:

[The X-Factor]:::Where Is The Love

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
[With::: Brian Brown]
Ok, so let me get this straight. We definitely have to do something special for the birthday. Then there's Christmas and the anniversary, if you're into that sorta thing. So I gotta shell out again for Valentine's Day, and so soon after back to school?

N.Q.C.T.S Greenwood Sizzles Again

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Western Jamaica will now collectively say, "Yes, finally it's here and not just in Kingston". This is so because N.Q.C.T.S Greenwood has rolled out its long awaited Sunday Social Cooking Showcase, a very special cooking programme for male and female professionals only.

JPS unveils plan for the Munro Wind Energy Project

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Jamaica Public Service Co, Ltd. (JPS), has unveiled its plans for the Munro Wind Energy Project, to the residents of St. Elizabeth.

[Entertainment]:::Black Blunt for Black Party

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
One of Westmoreland's top sound systems, Black Blunt will join the likes of Code Red, Classique, Hypnotiz, Crazy Chris and Dexter Peppa all of which will be providing the music for the anticipated Black Party.

[Entertainment]:::Beenie Man for Slip N' Slide Anniversary

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
International dancehall artiste, Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis is the top act slated to take centre stage at the first staging of Slip N' Slide Anniversary which will be held in Montego Bay on February 28, 2010.

[Entertainment]:::PETER LLOYD: Finds Himself In Searching

No. 52 Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Be certain not to tell Peter Lloyd he is not native to St. James. The reggae balladeer and actor has adopted the second city as his hometown.

FED UP!: Annoyed Granville residents press cops

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
Residents and the Granville Peace Justice and Resource Development Foundation, got a sense of assurance when they laid their concerns to the Bureau of Special Investigation on issues relating to the current police killings of persons within the community.

Heights Youth Club and Marching Band

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
Twenty-two year-old O'Brian Daley enjoys playing the drums in the Heights Youth Club and Marching Band. Traveling throughout Montego Bay to varied events, he gets to show his drum stroking techniques before audiences as varied as tourists in local resorts to happy children and weary workers going home from work.

A Beacon In Mount Salem

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
International Worship Centre & Faith Ministries was founded in May 1998, was born out of a vision God gave to the Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Frank Rosewelt. He is the founder, president, visionary and senior pastor of the ministry, and his darling wife Hope, is the associate pastor.

Vasca Brown Wants His Seat Back: Battle for Hopewell Division heats up

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
Whenever the date of the next Local Government Election is announced, former Mayor of Lucea Vasca Brown, who lost his Hopewell Division seat to the PNP Derrick Foster in the 2007 Local Government Election, will be aiming to bounce back and reclaim the seat.

Who Is Abdullah el Faisal?

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
Recent deported Sheikh Abdullah el-Faisal has received much attention and controversy in many countries over the years, but where did it all started?

[COURTHOUSE]:::Woman On Drug Smuggling Rap

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
A woman has appeared before the Montego Bay RM Court accused of trying to smuggle over 4 pounds of marijuana into Curacao.

[OPINIONS]:::Shame and disgrace on the JCF

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Anthony Barrett]
Jamaica has suffered another black eye locally and in the international community as news releases continues to allege a police sergeant who works at the Jamaica Constabulary force armory is among ten persons held and charged with the illegal possession of 19 decommissioned JCF high powered weapons and ten thousand rounds of ammunition.

[COURTHOUSE]:::No Bail For Attempted Murderer

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
Despite pleas from his attorney, a St. James man who allegedly attacked another man and inflicted stab wounds all over his body before proceeding to rob him was denied bail.

[OPINIONS]:::Will the Hanover Parish Council be dissolved?

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Craig Oates]
Will the Hanover Parish Council be dissolved? That is the question on the lips of most political pundits in the parish. The council is in a dire financial position. In an earlier interview with the Western Mirror Mayor Lloyd Hill, revealed that the Council financial position was on shaky ground.

[OPINIONS]:::The secret lives of policemen

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
[POSTED BY::: anonymous]
For too long have policemen (and women) allowed themselves to be fingered in the deepest and darkest abyss of corruption, fraud and scandal. The dishonesty of the supposed upholders of the law knows no bounds, and the criminal activities and secret lives of these 'bad apples' are making the rounds, as it were, in the media on a near day to day basis.

Knocklife...Jamaican rapper

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
Only a few Jamaican entertainers have a penchant for rapping. One of them is Knocklife. His moniker has an interesting beginning.

Shebada Ready For 'Serious Business' At Pier One

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
Pier One should once more be bursting at the seams on Valentines' Day, Sunday, February 14, for the new roots play: "Serious Business" that will headline the hilarious Keith Ramsey - the man who theatre fans know as Shebada. However, in Serious Business he is known as Pastor Brother Shibby.

Flow Signals Entry to Montego Bay

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
In the midst of the excitement of the Jazz and Blues Festival at the Stadium at Greenfield, Flow, Jamaica's Broadband Company, also signaled its intent to roll out its triple play digital service in Montego Bay.

Jamaican Recording Labels Highlighted For REGGAE MONTH

No. 51 Monday, February 08, 2010
Four Jamaican labels (Channel One, Rockers International, Randy's Records and Derrick Harriott's Crystal Label) and the major contribution they made to shaping Reggae music will be highlighted on Power 106FM during Reggae Month.

5 Silenced! - all within two days

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Five murders were reported in St. James over the weekend. The latest victims to fall prey to gunmen are: Kevin Williams - 29 year- old farmer of Sunderland District, Sedrick ‘Briggy’ Dixon - 40 year-old laborer of Long Bay, Dwayne ‘Garth’ Hyatt - 26 year-old, and the two musicians (reported in previous issue) who were shot to death at Barrett Hall on Saturday morning.

A Rich Legacy Lives On......

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
The nation and people beyond Jamaican shores remain in shock after Tuesday night’s passing of cultural activist, writer, educator, Professor Rex Nettleford, Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the University of the West Indies (UWI).

Dyer Questions Underuse Of CCTV Mobile Unit

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
The closed circuit surveillance mobile unit at the St. James Police Division has been sitting idle at the Montego Freeport Police station for the past three months.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Delay In Corruption/Larceny case

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
The Montego Bay RM Court on Tuesday, February 2 was not able to hear legal arguments in the case against a police officer facing larceny and corruption charges.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Suspended Sentence For Salesman On Embezzlement Charge

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
A former salesman for a major distributing company who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $200,000 from the company was given a suspended sentence after his attorney pleaded for leniency on his behalf.

[COURTHOUSE]:::57y-o American Woman Fined For Cocaine

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
A 57 year-old American woman, who was caught with a small quantity of cocaine while on her way out of the island was fined $70,000 in the Montego Bay RM Court on Tuesday, February 2.

[COURTHOUSE]:::Scuba diver fined for making false declaration

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
A St. Ann scuba diver was fined $50,000 in the Montego Bay RM court on Tuesday, February 2 after pleading guilty to breaching the Immigrations Act.

[COURTHOUSE]:::$2,000 or 10 Days For Disorderly Conduct

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
A St. James man who was charged with disorderly conduct and for using indecent language was ordered to pay a fine when he appeared before the Montego Bay RM Court on Wednesday, February 3.

[OPINIONS]:::Black History Month On The Back Burner

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
[POSTED BY::: anonymous]
With everything that has been going on since the start of the year, February has crept up on us, without us even realizing that it is Black History Month.

[OPINIONS]:::Robert Dalley’s WINNER FOR 2009 – Pt.2

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Robert Dalley]
International Reggae superstar and Jamaican philanthropist, Shaggy, came out a big winner last year 2009.

ASTAHB's Carribbean Employment Services

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Seven-year-old company, ASTAHB’s Caribbean Employment Services continues to amaze.

Foote's Swimwear And More

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Sonia Foote was born to design clothing. This petite woman can easily be misunderstood in her business establishment as an ordinary dressmaker, but after close scrutiny one easily recognizes a master at work.

'Paid Parking Working Well' - says Sav. Mayor

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Four months into its ‘metered’ parking initiative, the Westmoreland Parish Council believes it has surpassed expectations.

[SAV SUSS] Hands Up 'Doc'!

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Since the death of the medic, Sussing has been rife in Sav that doctors are legal to have a stash on them.

Holy Family, Mount Salem's Oasis

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Many people would be surprised to know that Mt. Salem means ‘Mount of Peace’, but the troubled community has been far from peaceful.

Bus Drivers Peeved At Unruly Colleagues

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Bus drivers at the Lucea Municipal Park that ply the Lucea — Montego Bay route are expressing their utter disgust and anger at their indisciplined counterparts.

Bartlett Calls For More Exiciting Marketing Tools

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett has challenged players in the tourism industry across the Caribbean to start making new and exciting plans to market their respective countries.

Dexta Peppa Rocks Mobay

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
On Saturday, Feb 6, 2010, all roads lead to the Caribbean Showplace on the Old Sugar Mill Road in Ironshore Montego Bay, when Dexta Peppa should be at his best for the calendar event dubbed
Black and White Affair’.

Tiger returns to Montego Bay

No. 50 Friday, February 05, 2010
Dj Tiger is set to make a triumphant return to the Clock Tower Sports Bar and Grill on Saturday, February 20.

Flanker Fatality

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
One man was killed by the police in the Flanker community on Friday morning. Dead is 21 year-old Ova Belle, who goes by the aliases ‘OB’ and ‘Sanchez’.

Judgment expected today!

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
The court of appeals is today set to hear an appeal from Western Hanover Member of Parliament Ian Hayles who is seeking to squash a December 4 Supreme Court ruling that gave his opponent Donovan Hamilton the go ahead to proceed with his attempt at removing him from office.

COPS KEPT BUSY: Three killed over the weekend

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Three murders in the parish ensured that detectives in St. James were occupied over the weekend.

'Mobay Hope not sold' - says Chairman Engel

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Chairman of MoBay Hope Medical Centre, Sydney Engel, has denied that the hospital facility has been sold.

Mother of two killed at home

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
A woman was brutally slain in full view of her two Sons early Saturday morning in Westmoreland. Dead is 23 year-old Keresia Wilson-McPherson of Bamboo Walk, Georges Plain in that parish.

Man on multiple charges awaits sentence

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
A Resident Magistrate is to review her sentencing options in order to decide the appropriate sentence for Kevin Daley who is facing charges of unlawful wounding, malicious destruction of property and assaulting a District Constable.

Judge extends leniency to ganja accused

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
After reading a court-ordered social enquiry report for Rupert Kerr, Senior Resident Magistrate Mrs. V. Harris on Monday, February 1 extended a hand of leniency to the accused who was arrested following the seizure of over 4 pounds of marijuana.

Wounding case suffers setback

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
The prosecution on Friday, January 29 was not in a position to carry out legal proceedings in the case against a St. James man who is alleged to have used a knife to stab another man in his neck.

[OPINIONS]:::'Mama's' tears; her son's deeds

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
[POSTED BY::: anonymous]
“Can a mother’s care cease towards the child she bears”? Recent happenings have caused this fact to be questioned.

[OPINIONS]:::Robert Dalley's WINNER FOR YEAR 2009

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Robert Dalley]

Last year has proven to be one of the most difficult years for the country in recent decades however there are still some persons who stood out prominently across the Jamaican landscape and warrant praises and salutations from considered opinion.

Paid parking for Falmouth come Monday

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Motor vehicle operators, who now enjoy a life of free parking on the different streets in the town of Falmouth, will see a different development come Monday, February 8 when the parish council implements its paid parking system.

Outpouring of love for Lucille McLellan

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Members of the St. James Retired Teachers Association recently met at the home of and veteran educator Miss. Lucille McLellan, who resides at McCatty Street in Montego Bay, in an expression of love and appreciation at a going away party.

Bogue Hill Youth Club positively affecting its community

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
The Bogue Hill Seventh Day Chrurch aims to bring community youths together by having a proactive youth club.

St. James Parish Council warns against fraudulent tax collectors

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
As Jamaicans adjust to aspects of the new tax package already impacting their lives, the St. James Parish Council has been made aware of the fact that persons,

Brit Jam - The ultimate SPRING BREAK party holiday

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Promoters from the UK and Jamaica have teamed up to host a weeklong party holiday with some of the biggest DJ’s from the UK and Jamaica, with over 500 British spring breakers expected to be arriving in Jamaica to join forces with the Jamaican and American spring breakers.

Jason, Dutch to entertain fans

No. 49 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
All roads lead to the Creek Sports Bar located at 10 St. James Street this Saturday, February 6.