Western markets struggling

WESTERN BUREAU:With the exception of St James, markets across western Jamaica are being hampered by a lack of finances.

Harris leads restoration of Charles Gordon Market to former glory

WESTERN BUREAU:Up to a year ago, the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay was in a sordid state.

Oshane Hall eyes politics

WESTERN BUREAU:Not many 22-year-olds consider politics as a career option, and Oshane Hall might be an exception.

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Hanover councillor demands apology from JPS

WESTERN BUREAU:Councillor of the Cauldwell division of the Hanover Parish Council, Anthony Walker, has taken the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to task for presenting members of the media with an incorrect report, which implicated the parish of Hanover as having the largest electricity theft rate in the western region.

AIDS awareness workshop organised for high-school students

WESTERN BUREAU:The Hanover Parish AIDS Association (HPAA) conducted an in-school youth workshop at the Lucea United Church Hall for more than 20 high-school students of the Rusea's and Rhodes Hall high schools last week.

It's retro time in MoBay

WESTERN BUREAU:It is that time of year again when the fans of oldies are once again bubbling with anticipation ahead of the year's first staging of the bi-annual Off Tha Wall Retro Party, which is set to be held at Pier One complex on Saturday, May 25.

Subpoena issued for SSP Radcliffe Lewis

WESTERN BUREAU:The Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court has issued a subpoena for Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Radcliffe Lewis, due to his failure to provide a statement to the investigating officer in an ongoing bribery case.

Man charged with assaulting teacher

WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man who allegedly boxed a female teacher during a quarrel is to return to the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on June 12, when the prosecution's case file is expected to be completed.

Water woes plague Hanover

WESTERN BUREAU:Changes in rainfall patterns are among the myriad woes which continue to plague the major water-supply systems in Hanover, according to the National Water Commission's (NWC) parish manager for Hanover, Michael Coley.

Is microwave oven use safe?

Microwave ovens are almost standard appliances in our kitchens as they are very convenient and fast.

IKR Models treats basic school students

WESTERN BUREAU:Students of the Salvation Army Basic School in Montego Bay got a special treat for Child's Month from members of the Montego Bay-based modelling agency IKR Models recently.

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