Valley Heights Murder

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Thirty-two year-old Errol Anderson, also known as 'Lampi', of Fellman Corner, Salt :. Spring in St. James was chased and shot to death by gunmen on Thursday, March 4 in the nearby district of Green Pond.

Most Wanted

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Since the start of the New Year, the crime rate in St. James has shot through the roof. In an effort to capture these criminal elements, the police have released the names of key persons wanted in connection with several criminal offences.

Big Boost for Bay Route - Community Club kicks off in Rose Heights

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Residents in the area of Bay Route in Rose Heights, St. James, have launched a club that aims at developing the community both socially and economically.

Superintendent Watson says police corruption is in the minority

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
The issue of corruption amongst policemen in St. James has been in the minority insists Superintendent with responsibility for the division, Merrick Watson.

High priced bail for police officers

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
A police sergeant and a corporal assigned to the Ramble Police Station in Hanover who recently were arrested and charged by investigators from the Anti-Corruption Branch of the force for their alleged involvement in the larceny of several motor vehicles, engines and motor vehicle body parts were both granted bail when they appeared in the Lucea Resident Magistrate Court on Monday, March 1.

[COURTHOUSE]:::'BEG FI MI NUH,' SAYS TEARFUL DRUG SMUGGLER

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
"Beg fi mi nuh," a tearful Thelma Barrett said to the investigating officer after Resident Magistrate Vivienne Harris informed her that she would be sending her to prison for trying to smuggle ganja into Curacao.

[COURTHOUSE]:::ROBBERY CONSPIRATORS HEAD TO TRIAL

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
A St. James man and woman who are alleged to have conspired to rob a prominent financial institution in Montego Bay are scheduled to stand trial in the Montego Bay RM Court on June 17.

[COURTHOUSE]:::MEN IN STOLEN CAR CASE OUT ON BAIL

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Two St. James men who have been charged in connection with a stolen motor car have been released on bail.

[COURTHOUSE]:::TRIAL DATE SET FOR MEN ON ASSAULT/WOUNDING CHARGES

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
A March 29 trial date has been set for two men facing assault and wounding charges.

[COURTHOUSE]:::CROWN AWAITS RESPONSE FROM DPP IN MURDER CASE

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Two St. James men facing a murder charge will have to wait a little longer before the prosecution proceeds with the case against them.

[COURTHOUSE]:::MAN'S WOUNDING CHARGE REDUCED

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
A St. James Resident Magistrate on Thursday, March 4 reduced a wounding with intent charge against a St. James man to unlawful wounding.

[COURTHOUSE]:::'MI CAN GET MI OWN BAIL?' MAN ASKS OFFICER

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
A man who allegedly stole a quantity of items from the Palmyra Resorts and Spa had his bail extended when he appeared in the Montego Bay RM Court on Thursday, March 4.

[OPINIONS]:::Women, celebrated species

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
[POSTED BY::: anonymous] 
Traditionally, it is the man who is considered to be the breadwinner, head of the family and the career individual in any household, but in many instances today, this is not the case.

[OPINIONS]:::That outstanding Seaga interview

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
[POSTED BY::: Robert Dalley, Esq] 
C.V.M.'s Garfield Burford host of the award winning 'Direct' evening current affairs programme had on his well respected show recently former distinguished Jamaican Prime Minister, former finance and planning minister and former Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, Most Hon. Edward Seaga, O.N., and a highly informative discussion took place on the show.

Goldfinger............The singing JUTA driver

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
In some circles of Montego Bay, Goldfinger is known as a professional, courteous and efficient tour operator. In other circles, he is known as a true entertainer. He has a bass voice almost as good as Barry White's or Blue Lovett's of the Manhattans. Everywhere there is microphone, he is always lingered to sing or make a toast to his friends and well-wishers.

Energy efficientcy for tourism sector

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Representatives from the tourism sector flocked the HalfMoon Resort on March 2, 2010 to attend a workshop aimed at assisting and supporting Jamaican Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in reducing their energy costs.

MBCC Degrees Now Fully Accredited

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Montego Bay Community College (MBCC) last week announced that all its programmes including five bachelors degrees are now fully accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ).

Montegonian wins millions from Digicel

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Five more Jamaicans are now looking ahead to realizing long-held goals, courtesy of mobile provider Digicel.

JTA meets with government on salary issues

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
The Jamaica Teachers Association recently held exploratory talks with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service regarding its 21 point claim for wages and fringe benefits submitted for the period April 2010- March 2012.

Rotary Club of Lucea's fundraiser a success

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
 The Rotary Club of Lucea hosted its annual fundraising Wine & Cheese event titled: 'Wine with Me' on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Global Villa Guest House in Lucea.

Nelson encourages Municipal Police to strive for excellence

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Minister of National Security Senator the Hon. Dwight Nelson urged the latest graduates of the Municipal Police Training programme to strive for excellence in fulfilling their duties.

COK members attend 'recession proof' seminar in MoBay

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
The inaugural members­only seminar in COK Sodality's 'recession proof' series produced better than expected results with more than 100 members turning out for Wednesday, February 24's event in Montego Bay.

[FINANCIAL]:::Distribution and promotion

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
We continue to look at the four P's of Marketing and in particular Place/distribution that we started last week.

Treat for St. Bess residents

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
On Saturday, February 6, 2010, the residents of five communities from Northwest St. Elizabeth gathered on the grounds of the Happy Grove All-Age School to be feted at a treat and health fair sponsored by Mr. Errol Brennan CEO / Managing Director of Sunshine Auto Parts Limited.

Westmoreland fire-fighters cop top spots in essay competition

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
The three top spots in the Jamaica Fire Brigade Area 4 Essay Competition were taken by fire-fighters from the Westmoreland Division.

Clean-Up Exercise in St. James

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
The St. James Parish Council lead by Mayor Charles Sinclair, commenced a big clean up around Montego Bay on Sunday, February 28, seizing and demolishing properties of vendors, who it is said are operating illegally.

[Entertainment]:::'Stepping Razor' remembered ...Part 1 of 2

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Many persons see him as a rebel, the self titled "Stepping Razor", others know him simply as Peter Tosh. A man whose music has contributed to awakening the social conscience of his generation and a defiant figure fighting for the rights of men.

[Entertainment]:::Matterhorn Bash March 20

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Arguably Jamaica's most controversial deejay, Tony Matterhorn, will celebrate his birthday bash at Pier One in Montego Bay on Friday, March 20, 2010.

[SPORTS]:::'Sam's Army' hunt W.C. success

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010 
Americans for some strange reason are just falling - thank­fully - in love with the 'beautiful game'. After many premature 'affair' with the game they called soccer but known around the world as football, the United States is finally appreciating the sport for what it is, instead of trying to change it for their own profitability.

[SPORTS]:::Major League Baseball to assist Jamaica construct field at Trelawny Stadium

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Plans to construct a baseball field at the Trelawny Multi­Purpose Stadium will be fasttracked after Major League Baseball (MLB) offered to assist the government.
    This was disclosed during a press briefing at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture following earlier discussions with Sport Minister Honourable Olivia Grange and MLB's Manager of International Baseball Operations for Latin America Mr. Renaldo Peralta, who is on a three-day visit.

[SPORTS]:::Boyz rize in FIFA rankings

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
After losing 1-2 to powerhouse Argentina, Jamaica moved up one spot to 77th on the FIFA world ranking for the month of March.

[SPORTS]:::Windies captain irate with loss

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
West Indies' two-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the one-day series opener, after the tourists won the one-off Twenty20, has left the captain Chris Gayle shaking his head at the dismissals of three key batsmen.

[SPORTS]:::West Indies battling pride

No. 63 Monday, March 8, 2010
Ottis Gibson's tenure as West Indies coach could not have begun on a worse note. In his two internationals at the helm, his team has slumped to unprecedented lows - a defeat in the very first Twenty20 between the sides, and an ODI loss for the first time against Zimbabwe at home.