Western Focus

The St James father and son whose property feud led them to assault each other will return to the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court for trial in August.

From the beginning of time, man has been trying to find the 'Fountain of Youth'. Throughout centuries, this search has taken man in different directions, but the search has always proven futile. As our years increase, our beauty and vitality decrease. It's the sacrifice we pay for experience.

WESTERN BUREAU:Jamaica-born Camir Ricketts is intent on making his mark at the University of Georgia in the United States as he pursues a Bachelor of Science in microbiology with a minor in computer science.

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WESTERN BUREAU:The Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Hanover was the scene of environmentally themed skits and poems by several schools from the parish and booth presentations by the resort's partners on Tuesday.

WESTERN BUREAU:The landlady who allegedly orchestrated the gang beating of a tenant for the non-payment of bills had her trial put off until September 14 to facilitate the police locating the complainant.

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The almost-never-ending debate surrounding corporal punishment in schools has now been placed on the front burner by attorney-at-law Lowell Morgan, who says it is a well-needed disciplinary measure.

In Jamaica, it is said that when your ears are ringing, it means someone is discussing you, but I believe we know it can mean more than that. Ringing in the ear (tinnitus) can be very distressing, particularly if it is persistent and 'loud'.

There is an urgent need to replace water pipes, repair parochial roads, and provide employment in the Duncans Division in North Trelawny. Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) councillor for the division, Donovan White, said although work has begun on the pipelines, it will have to be a long-term project.

Residents of the flood-prone community of Chigwell in Hanover have adopted a wait-and-see attitude for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began yesterday.

An Ocho Rios, St Ann-based grocery store operator accused of being involved in the theft and resale of a motor vehicle was offered bail in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.