Western Focus

Less than a decade after opening its doors with a mandate to bring high-quality sporting events to western Jamaica, the US$30 million Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium appears to be well on the way to becoming the white elephant many critics had...

Do you believe that the town of Black River, in St Elizabeth, has the potential to move beyond its current laid-back posture and become a major economic centre in Jamaica. If yes, why? And if not, why not?Sophia Allen - bursarBlack River's history...

Western Bureau:Constant Spring Masters crowned themselves champions of the inaugural Digicel Jamaica International Masters Football Tournament last Saturday when they defeated Jamaica Brazil 4-2 on penalties in the championship game at the Westpow...

When fire gutted a section of the Old Shoe Market in downtown Montego Bay early last Friday morning, destroying 30 of the 200 shops at the popular arcade, many lives were thrown into disarray as the affected vendors collectively suffered...

The body is made up of 65 to 70 per cent water. We lose a substantial amount of water daily, so we need to replace those losses in a timely manner. The systems of body require water to function optimally, so we should aim to drink enough water to...

Western Bureau:Ten-year-old Bliss McKay, the talented daughter of Montego Bay-based reggae singer Mackie Conscious, has achieved an enviable milestone in her budding musical career. She has earned a distinction in the Associated Board of the Royal...

When arsonists torched the Wakefield, Trelawny, home of Raphael Hibbert late last year, his family (seven adults and six children) was left in a state of despair. However, their gloom turned to joy within three weeks as Food For The Poor Jamaica (...

Having benefited from assistance provided by the charitable organisation Food For The Poor Jamaica, what is your testimonial in regards to the organisation and its mandate to help the less fortunate?

Western Bureau:Big Head Promotions, the promoters of the annual International Dancehall Queen Contest, is promising that this year's staging, which will unfold at the Pier One Complex, in Montego Bay, on Saturday night, will be an exceptional affair...

WESTERN BUREAU:The St James Parish Council has forged a partnership deal with the cash-rich Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) to commence the implementation of the first phase of the multi-billion dollar MoBay Action Plan."We are much advanced in...