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Published:Saturday | January 3, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Three female guests at a hotel in Montego Bay, who reportedly attacked a fourth guest during a dispute, had their case dismissed on Monday after the parties settled their issues in a mediation session.

Published:Saturday | January 3, 2015 | 12:00 AM

A St Ann man, who was arrested in early December for attempting to smuggle cocaine at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, will be brought back to court for sentencing on February 9.

Published:Saturday | January 3, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Scores of congregation members and well-wishers turned out last Sunday evening, to make a joyful noise, at the launch of the 185th anniversary celebrations of the Lucea United Church, which is set to take place throughout 2015.

Published:Saturday | January 3, 2015 | 12:00 AM

What is your New Year resolution?

Published:Saturday | January 3, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Some small hoteliers in western Jamaica have declared 2014 a year of major growth and renewal for their sector, and are expressing further confidence that the successes will continue in 2015.

Published:Saturday | December 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

What are your expectations for 2015, personally and from a work perspective?Marcia Rowe, restaurant manager: "I expect to be more productive financially and otherwise.

Published:Saturday | December 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Despite the challenges that impacted the major productive sectors in western Jamaica during 2014, stakeholders, especially in the BPO/ICT and the hospitality sectors, still think the region experienced significant growth during the period.

Published:Saturday | December 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

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Published:Saturday | December 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Members of the Negril Resort Board have expressed concern about a section of the West End roadway in the vicinity of the Negril All-Age School which, they say is an accident zone.

Published:Saturday | December 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Stakeholders in the tourism, business processing outsourcing (BPO) and agricultural sectors are exuding confidence that 2015 will be a bumper year for their respective sectors, which collectively form the backbone of the western Jamaica economy.

Published:Saturday | December 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Scores of youngsters from Barnett and Railway lanes in Montego Bay were treated to fun and giveaways during the Le'Antonio Foundation's annual Christmas treat at Barnett Lane, on Sunday.

Published:Saturday | December 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The MXIII Lawn in the resort town of Negril was abuzz with activity on Sunday, when the Negril Entertainment Association (NEA) staged its second annual Children's Christmas Treat at the venue.

Published:Saturday | December 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

It is often said that 'women were made to feel pain' , and there are a number of painful conditions that either affect women more frequently or even exclusively. Endometriosis is one of those conditions which affect women exclusively and can cause severe pain.

Published:Monday | December 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

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Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2014 | 4:18 PM

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Published:Saturday | December 20, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Many cannot imagine celebrating the holidays without alcohol.

Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2014 | 4:32 PM

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Published:Saturday | December 20, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man who reportedly broke into a woman's house and stole a number of electronic items was remanded when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.

Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2014 | 4:38 PMPaul Clarke

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Published:Saturday | December 20, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The Providence Heights Infant School, St James, was the scene of lively musical performances by the Providence Heights Community Band, bringing parents and community members together during its third annual music recital on Sunday evening.

Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2014 | 4:42 PMChristopher Thomas

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Published:Saturday | December 20, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The Westmoreland couple who is before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on a number of fraud charges had their case set for mention on January 9, 2015, when they appeared in court on Monday.

Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2014 | 4:45 PM

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Published:Wednesday | December 17, 2014 | 4:47 PMChristopher Thomas

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Published:Thursday | December 18, 2014 | 10:37 AMMark Titus

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