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Wellesley Gayle - humanitarian on a mission

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

Selfless, with a deep-rooted passion for helping others, is perhaps the best way to describe Wellesley Gayle. He is a man on a mission to make a positive contribution to the lives of everyone he comes across.

Stakeholders complain about fishmongering mess in Lucea

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

Stakeholders in the town of Lucea are complaining about what they say is resulting in the underutilisation of the Lucea Fish Market because of wayward vendors who continue to scale and gut fish at the entrance to the Cleveland Stanhope Market's parking lot.

Stakeholders call for enforcement of jet ski ban

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

Stakeholders in Negril have expressed satisfaction with the recent announcement by Minister of Tourism Wykeham McNeill of steps to regularise jet ski operations across the island. They have, however, again warned that without the accompanying enforcement officers, efforts could be futile.

ORCHID SPLENDOR- MoBay Orchid Society's 23rd Annual Show and Sale

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

This gentleman appears deep in thought as he looks at a display at the Montego Bay Orchid Society's 23rd Annual Show and Sale, which was held at the Bellefield Great House and Gardens last week Saturday.Manager of Tropical Gardens, Maria Bullock (second...

Fire hydrant goes missing in Sav

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

Head of the Westmoreland Fire Department, Morine Thompson, has questioned the disappearance of a fire hydrant along Seaton Street in Savanna-la-Mar, saying that it went missing during works sanctioned by a councillor from the Westmoreland Parish Council.

WESTERN SPORTS - Flow to power MoBay City Run

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

The city of Montego Bay will have its own dedicated road race as telecommunications firm Flow has partnered with the four western-based tertiary institutions to launch the first MoBay City Run on May 18.

WESTERN SPORTS - Red Dragon ramps up World Cup preparation

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

Twelve competitors from the Red Dragon Taekwondo Centre copped medals at the recent Jamaica Superstars Invitational Martial Arts Open at the University of Technology (UTech) last Saturday.

Lucea Cocoa Fermentary up for sale

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

Cocoa Industry Board-owned lands located in Lucea have been offered for divestment by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) after more than two decades of inoperation, but at least one major stakeholder is still disappointed that the move has come after so many years.

Voxpop

Published:Saturday | February 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Sherwin Gilzine:"No, because they are not serving the town with enough units.

Traffic jams prompt St James PC to establish no-truck zones

Published:Saturday | February 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The St James Parish Council has moved to make several municipal streets within Montego Bay, no-truck zones between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.

New high school proposed for MoBay

Published:Saturday | February 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Ministry of Education is looking at lands adjacent to Cornwall College in Montego Bay to build a new high school. This comes in response to the dire need for additional high schools.

Man slapped with machete during fight at shop

Published:Saturday | February 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man who admitted to slapping another man with a machete after accusing him of stealing his money, was ordered to pay a fine.

St James Parish Council gets lawnmower

Published:Saturday | February 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The St James Parish Council has acquired an industrial lawnmower for use in the beautification of districts across the parish under its Community Development Programme.

SOCIAL FOCUS

Published:Saturday | February 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

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H2Oh LOW

Published:Saturday | February 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and chairman of the Westmoreland Parish Council, Bertel Moore, is blaming the water woes affecting that parish on negligence on the part of the Minister of Water and Housing, Robert Pickersgill, whom he says is doing nothing to alleviate the situation.

February 24 trial for alleged bus thief

Published:Saturday | February 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St Catherine man who was held by the police while driving a bus that was reportedly stolen in St James, was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.

Sandals, Beaches help Esher Primary establish farm

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

In an effort to boost the agricultural production at several primary schools in Hanover and Westmoreland, the Sandals and Beaches Resorts in Negril have launched a subsistence farming programme dubbed 'Schools Go Green in 2014'.

Judge alters bail conditions for American who attacked cop

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

An American citizen who reportedly attacked a police officer in Montego Bay last month had his bail conditions altered to facilitate psychiatric treatment when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

WESTERN SPORTS - Western Champs setting pace for title onslaught

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Stephen Smith, president of the County of Cornwall Athletics Association (COCAA), said it is a matter of time before western high schools begin to mount a serious challenge to their urban counterparts at the National High Schools Athletics Championships, held each year at the National Stadium.

Laughter galore at Negril's Rotary Club Donkey Races

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Travellers Beach Resort-sponsored donkey, ridden by Triston Noble, galloped to victory during the exciting finals of the Rotary Club of Negril's Ninth Annual Donkey Races and Fun Day last weekend.

Are you taking your meds?

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Most persons will go to the doctor at least once in their lifetime and will need medication to treat an illness or infection.

WESTERN SPORTS - Assassins rule Dynasty; Trelawny team takes champion of champions crown

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Falmouth's Assassins, the J. Wray & Nephew Western Domino Premier League champions, crowned themselves champion of champions with a 300-289 victory over Division One kingpins Dynasty, at the Jus Jammin Centre in Coral Gardens, Montego Bay, recently, in the final match of an exciting season.

Contractor offered bail for $3 million theft

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

A St James man accused of stealing approximately $3 million that had been given to him to purchase a house was offered bail when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Hanover Pre and Prep stages Boys' Day

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Hanover Pre and Preparatory School staged its Boys and Mothers' Day event on Wednesday under the theme 'Positively Grooming Boys For The Future'.

Negril Resort Board blasts authorities for jet ski inaction

Published:Saturday | February 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

More members of the Negril Resort Board have expressed grave concerns about what they say is the failure of the relevant authorities to address their numerous pleas for the banning of jet ski operations in the resort town.

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