WESTERN BUREAU:As the Jamaica Customs Department continues to seek out new ways to keep pace with the changes in the environment in which it operates, it is now exploring fresh ideas to fulfil its revenue-collection mandate, among other things.
Western Bureau:Despite being plagued by a number of social and other problems, stakeholders in some of the most volatile communities in western Jamaica are working assiduously to reshape and redefine their communities.
Western Bureau:With her children back in school for the Easter term, registered nurse Jacqueline Bailey-Campbell is now singing the praises of GraceKennedy Money Services (GKMS), which provided assistance through its scholarship programme.
Western Bureau:Negril recently got a taste of authentic ancient African wisdom and practices when Dr Malidoma Patrice-Some, an author and teacher from a village in Burkina Faso, West Africa, shared his knowledge at a two-day symposium at Jackie's on the...
WESTERN BUREAU:Two St James residents, who are facing charges in connection with the theft of several air-conditioning units, appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court last week but had the case against them deferred to February 21.
Western Bureau:Montego Bay is poised to get some high-profile international sporting action next month when the city plays host to the 31st biennial Pineapple Cup, one the marquee offshore sailboat races in the world.
The seamless transition from ideas on the drawing board to successful execution has been one of the defining features of the annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, which has been an integral part of the local entertainment landscape since 1996.
The Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay last Friday made a presentation of books, slippers and food supplies to the Rose Heights Basic School in St James as part of its outreach project, under its tagline 'Children First, Priority One.'
Renowned football coach Clinton Weston King, who coached Seba United FC as they won the National Premier League (NPL) football title in 1986-87, the first such victory by a rural team, has passed on.
Come Friday, February 2, the AquaSol Theme Park in Montego Bay is set to come alive with musical excitement as the seaside venue is slated to play host to a concert, Bring Back the Love, Bring Back the Peace.
The Rotary Club of Lucea in association with United States-based Professor Randall Soffer has donated some 12 laptops to Lucea Primary School in Hanover to coincide with the start of the Easter term.
While shying away from making a projection as to how much money he expects to flow into the local economy from the 2013 staging of the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, businessman Walter Elmore, the CEO of Art of Music Productions, the organiser of the event, says the impact will be significant.
As preparation for the 25th staging of Western Consciousness continues to take shape, loyal fans of the annual one-night musical event have been calling promoter Worrell King, making suggestion regarding the acts that should be featured this year.
A St James woman, who is accused of stealing jewellery from her employer and then selling them, will still have to wait for her day in court as the case against her was deferred to another date when she appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.
WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man, who could not properly account for the approximately J$843,591 which he had in his possession during a police raid, was offered bail when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court last Friday, January 4.
WESTERN BUREAU:Two St James residents who allegedly sought to obtain a land title by fraud were offered bail in the combined sum of $400,000 when they appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court last Friday.
Western Bureau:While it is a trend for Jamaicans to spend their vacations overseas, sometimes at exorbitant cost, indications are that an unforgettable experience steeped in fun and frolic could be had at some little-known exotic spots in western Jamaica at a minimal cost.
Western Bureau:With its dazzling blend of history, adventure and relaxation, the Good Hope Estate in Trelawny is not only a location for tourists to enjoy but a place where locals can feel right at home without the burden of travel expenses.
WESTERN BUREAU:Twenty-year-old André Coleman is keen on making an impact as the medical sciences faculty's representative for the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona-Western Jamaica Campus, Montego Bay.
WESTERN BUREAU:The revamped Edwards Preparatory and Kindergarten School in Coral Gardens, Montego Bay was reopened last Friday with the blessing of Suffragan Bishop of Montego Bay, the Right Reverend Leon Golding.
