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Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Western regional manager of the National Council on Drug Abuse, Clifton Morris, says there has been an increase in the number of students who have been referred to the office for intervention.

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Although still in its infancy, the 10-month-old home-based Nibella Events and Invitations appears to be set for great things.

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

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Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The St James Parish Council presented Spirit of Independence awards to nine Montegonians for sterling contribution to the development of the parish during its Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday.

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Mixologists left guests drunk with wonder at their skilful creations during the second week of the Tryall Club's Great Cocktail Challenge at the resort's great house on Monday night.

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Despite regular bouts of rain throughout the day, the 2013 MoBay Jerk Fest at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay was chock-full of excitement as patrons, some of them soaked to the bone, gleefully mixed food and music to their hearts' content.

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Summer is here! Schools are out for most students and some working persons are on vacation, so there are a lot of persons out there intent on having a lot of fun.

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man who resisted the police when they arrested him for wiping windshields at a traffic intersection was told to return to the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court for sentencing on October 7.

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man who reportedly choked his next-door neighbour after she threw water on him had his bail extended to August 19 when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Published:Saturday | August 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Bushy, unkempt medians along Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril's major thoroughfare, left many Dream Weekend visitors to the resort town unhappy with their unsightly appeal and the dangers posed to motorists.

Published:Saturday | August 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The daily sighting of police service vehicles parked at bars is cause for concern for western Jamaica residents who complain that many members of the police force are under the influence of alcohol while on duty.

Published:Saturday | August 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man who was arrested early last month in connection with the lottery scam was offered $300,000 bail when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Published:Saturday | August 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Westmoreland Football Association (WFA) boss Everton Tomlinson said he is becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of quality football venues in the parish, noting it is hindering the sport's development.

Published:Saturday | August 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

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Published:Saturday | August 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Pregnancy is indeed a delicate phase of a woman's life. Often, the unborn child takes centre stage as extra care needs to be taken so as not to cause harm to him or her.

Published:Saturday | August 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James bearer who was arrested following the disappearance of more than $3 million he was transporting from Westmoreland was offered bail when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Published:Saturday | August 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Shoppers in Westmoreland have expressed fear about making purchases at certain supermarkets and wholesales in the parish because of cashiers allegedly fleecing them at the checkout counter.

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Residents of several communities in eastern Westmoreland have expressed grave concern about the severe cases of coastal erosion.

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

It is said that 'belief kills and belief cures'. This highlights the impact that beliefs, even religious ones, have on our health, and this can be positive or negative. There are many religious practices that can have a positive effect, on not just our spiritual health, but our physical health as well. It has been found that fasting is one such practice.

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Training assistant at Guardsman Group of Companies, Steve Blair, is attacked by this guard dog during a demonstration of a training session at a dog show hosted by the security group as part of the atttractions at the UWI, Western Jamaica Campus Bazaar held at the Old Hospital Park, along the Hip Strip in Montego Bay.

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The case of a St James accountant who allegedly stole $1.7 million from her workplace was adjourned until October 28 after the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court was told that the investigating officer was on vacation.

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched the 'Do More Be More' campaign during a service at the St John's Methodist Church, Duke Street, Montego Bay, on Sunday morning.

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Senior Deputy Superintendent and Divisional Head of the Westmoreland Fire Department, Morine Thompson, is appealing to persons to desist from vandalising fire hydrants in the parish.

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The exciting CB Machine Trelawny FA Business House Six-A-Side Football League ended in dramatic fashion last week as Kencasa Construction were dethroned by the fluid National Water Commission (NWC) 2-1 by way of penalties at the Elliston Wakeland Centre.

Published:Saturday | July 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Like many other aspects of life in Jamaica, it is not uncommon to witness great performances from our young sports stars, then everyone basks in their glory. Often, a look at the humble preparations would leave you amazed. The same is true of the Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in Montego Bay.

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