WESTERN BUREAU:At 104 years old, Estella Thelwell has the distinction of being one of Hanover's oldest residents, and a very bright, chirpy and sharp one too.Fondly known as 'Miss Stella', Thelwell celebrated her 104th birthday on Valentines Day,...
The top grade six students at the Esher Primary School in Lucea, Hanover, pose for Western Focus' cameras recently at the school. From left are Diandra Reynolds, Morgann Edmond, Jamel Walker, Brad Smith, Brienna Williams and Sherece Williams.
Montego Bay Convention Centre is the Caribbean's newest and finest offering to the convention industry. The Centre is conveniently located along the Elegant Corridor of Rose Hall, Montego Bay.Calendar of...
Published:Wednesday | February 18, 2015 | 8:49 PMKarrie Williams
WESTERN BUREAU:Despite hosting the world's largest cruise liners, with an estimated 12,000 visitors weekly, and being home to a rapidly growing local population, the town of Falmouth is unable to offer adequate emergency medical services, as the...
Published:Wednesday | February 18, 2015 | 9:01 PMKarrie Williams
WESTERN BUREAU:The Kiwanis Club of Freeport, Montego Bay, in association with the National Blood Bank and the Mobile Blood Donation Unit, launched the Western leg of an all-island blood collection drive, at the MegaMart car park in Montego Bay, last...
Published:Wednesday | February 18, 2015 | 10:07 PM
We know that our lifestyle decisions have a tremendous impact on our health and that we have control over these decisions. But what about changes in atmospheric conditions, which we have very limited direct influence over, do they affect our health...
Published:Wednesday | February 18, 2015 | 10:12 PM
WESTERN BUREAU:The Cacoon Primary School in Hanover is still celebrating its best ever Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) successes, which came about in 2014 and, despite a myriad challenges, principal Carol Grant says the institution is hoping to...
WESTERN BUREAU:The case against a St Catherine man, who is accused of chopping his girlfriend's father during a dispute in 2013, has been set for hearing in the Montego Bay...
WESTERN BUREAU: An American national, who was arrested after a bullet was found in his jacket at the Sangster International Airport, in Montego Bay, was ordered to pay a fine of $50,000 when he...
WESTERN BUREAU:Many persons are still unaware of the provisions of Jamaica's Country Fires Act, which is aimed at preventing loss of life, property and environmental degradation and which covers, among other things, the igniting of fires in the open...
WESTERN BUREAU:Despite a reduction in bush fires over the last two years, the Hanover Fire Department says there is still cause for concern about illicit fires being lit by negligent and often wayward citizens.Head of the department's Fire...
Anthony Walker, Councillor, Cauldwell division:"Farmers need to try to stop the slash and burn activities in preparing land for farming. If it has to be done, it needs to be properly monitored. One of the big...
Hanover's Pell River Primary School's bright sparks pose in front of a mural at the school recently. From left are Shanique Miller of grade five, Rayon-Jai Pusey of grade three, second grader Zyerayne Gardner, fourth grader Kevonte Golaub and Shanoy...
Chief Pharmacist at Indies Pharma, Ebany Gayle (centre) presents nutritional supplements to the coach of the Mt. Alvernia High School, Andrew Henry, (fourth right) for the school's track team. Sharing in the occasion are from L- Ricardo Stephenson...
WESTERN BUREAU:Municipal Police Units have been established in parish councils in Jamaica since 1999, with a clear mandate to maintain civic order, enforce municipal laws and regulations, secure and protect the property, personnel and equipment of...
WESTERN BUREAU:A man who was arrested in January after he was allegedly seen offering his services as a tour guide unlawfully in Montego Bay is to stand trial in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on April 15.Kevin Barnes had previously...
WESTERN BUREAU:The longstanding issue of illegal street vending has resurfaced in the Westmoreland and St James parish councils.Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay and vice-chairman of the St. James Parish Council, Michael Troupe, has called for an...
Do you think that the municipal police in Montego Bay are doing a good job of maintaining order, assisting with traffic management and keeping vendors off the streets?
WESTERN BUREAU:Westmoreland homeboy Jovaine Andrews and his donkey, Starface, galloped to victory at the finals of the Rotary Club of Negril's 10th Annual Donkey Races, at the Wavz Beach in the resort town last Sunday.
Published:Wednesday | February 11, 2015 | 9:52 PMMark Titus
WESTERN BUREAU:Despite the fact that St James topped the national homicide count last year and has featured prominently in the spate of crimes that swept the island last month, commanding officer in charge of Area One, Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Ferguson, is confident the police-public partnership now being employed can restore order in the hot spots within the parish.
WESTERN BUREAU:The newly refurbished resource centre at the St Paul's Primary School, Westmoreland, was officially reopened during a ceremony at the institution recently.
WESTERN BUREAU:There have been several bodies of research published over the last several years by entities, including the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), which have determined that community policing is crucial to crime prevention within the island.
WESTERN BUREAU:Despite the fact that St James topped the national homicide count last year and has featured prominently in the spate of crimes that swept the island last month, commanding officer in charge of Area One,...
No, I don't think it is effective because at times, when you need them, they are not there, and sometimes, when they do come and you would expect them to say certain things to you, they don't say it.
