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Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

A St James man, who was arrested in connection with two murders committed over a three-year period, was denied bail and remanded in custody when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

With the much-anticipated Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week just a mere week away, food lovers are now gearing up to feast on the delectable meals, which will be on offer from the participating restaurants.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

With the promised boon not materialising, business operators in Water Square in Falmouth, Trelawny, are saying that they were betrayed by the authorities, who had sold them the idea that the pedestrianisation of the area, to coincide with the new era of cruise shipping, would bring them positive benefits.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

If Sunday's Tour de Falmouth cycle race was anything to go by, then the traditional 'big' sports, football and domino, could soon be playing second-fiddle to cycling in Trelawny.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

A St James man, who admitted to being found with a Samsung cellular phone and a laptop that had been stolen from another man, was remanded in police custody when he appeared before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Despite the developments that have taken place in Falmouth, Trelawny, in recent years, for 82-year-old Monica Davis, grandmother of track superstar Usain Bolt, things were better in former times.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Montego Bay-based Knutsford Express Services, announced at its recent annual general meeting (AGM), that following its strong performance in the financial year ending May 31, the company has expanded its routes and will be investing in additional luxury coaches.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Members of the Montego Bay Community College choir show off their skills as they perform 'Dog War' during the launch of the Ananse Sound Splash Storytelling Festival and Conference at their institution on October 26.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Atlantic Grease and Lubricants Jamaica Limited officially launched its products in Jamaica at the Cars to Go parking lot in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

In recent times, many of us have received information on the Internet about what diet is most appropriate for the various blood types. As usual, there are believers and sceptics. But is there any truth to it? Does your blood type affect your health in any way?

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

"There was a time when ... ," are the first five words one often hears when one sits to listen to a traditional Jamaican story. The words often bring back wonderful childhood memories.

Published:Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Do you believe Falmouth has benefited from pedestrianisation and the advent of cruise shipping?

Published:Thursday | October 30, 2014 | 8:51 AM

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Published:Thursday | October 30, 2014 | 10:44 AM

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Published:Saturday | November 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Once considered a bastion for business and entertainment in the Second City, Montego Bay's 'Hip Strip' is today a mere remnant of its former glory days, according to some stakeholders who say they are concerned about its future viability.

Published:Saturday | November 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The Fire Prevention Unit of the Hanover Fire Department staged a fire awareness session for students of the Elgin Town Basic School at the Hanover Parish Library on Wednesday, in recognition of Fire Awareness Week.

Published:Saturday | November 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

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Published:Saturday | November 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The Lances Bay Basic School in Hanover recently honoured two senior members of the community who have contributed to the development of the school and the well-being of the students enrolled there, over the decades.

Published:Saturday | November 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The Montego Bay Cultural Centre in association with the National Council for Senior Citizens, St James Chapter, staged its inaugural 'Golden Heritage' celebrations last Friday, as part of activities to commemorate National Heritage Week.

Published:Saturday | November 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

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