WESTERN BUREAU:A two-acre pepper farm is helping to transform the lives of residents in Granville and surrounding communities in St James and is seen as a viable alternative to address the high levels of unemployment, which have impacted these neighbourhoods.
WESTERN BUREAU:After more than a year of conducting scientific surveys, the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust (MBMPT) has determined that regulated spearfishing is the best solution to rid the park of the pesky Lionfish, which has infiltrated the area over the past few years.
WESTERN BUREAU:Pleasant, unassuming, and caring, 38-year-old Carolette Virgo has made volunteerism her life's mission as she seeks to serve the people of her hometown, Granville, in the hope of making the community a better place.
The J. Wray and Nephew-sponsored Western Domino League returns tomorrow with the semi-final round of Division Two between favourites and mid-season champions Glendevon CDC All-Star and Western Stars.
The quintet of (from left) Jacqueline Blacke, her husband Lawrence, Elizabeth Lindsay, Jacqui Lindsay, and Dervon Seville were among the patrons having a good time at the Reggae on the Beach show at Bourbon Beach in Negril last Friday night
The new year is devoid of good news for residents of the Wait-A-Bit and Litchfield communities in south Trelawny as they wake up to the age-old problem of no water in their pipes.
East Portmore Portals earned the right to meet Bridgeport in the final of the Colin Fagan-sponsored Portmore Division Two knockout football competition, after their 3-1 victory over Greater Portmore at Ferdie Neita Park last Sunday.
A St James man who pleaded guilty to smuggling cocaine in his underwear will be brought back before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court for sentencing on January 16.
The Flamstead Farmers' Group in Hanover has been awarded $1.2 million to enhance its 'Reforest, Reclaim & Restore' initiative through the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (Ja-REEACH) project.
Even the very thought of cancer strikes fear into most persons. There is no universal cure for it and all we have for now are various anti-cancer treatments and preventative measures, though persons have been cured of cancer. Colon cancer, fortunately, is one of those cancers that are amenable to preventative measures.
Scores of children and adults turned out at the Shettlewood Citizens' Association's children's treat at the community's playing field in Hanover on Sunday.
A St James man who admitted to stealing clothes and shoes from another man's shop was remanded in when he appeared before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.
We need proper representation for water supply and farming in particular. Right now, the entire South Trelawny does not have a working fire hydrant, and for farmers, the price of yam is constantly going down, and we want to see both issues being addressed speedily.
WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man, who was reportedly held with a number of papers purportedly connected to the illicit lottery scam, had his bail amount reduced when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday
WESTERN BUREAU:A St James man who was arrested for selling pillows outside of a designated vending area was ordered to pay a fine of $2,000 when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.
WESTERN BUREAU:The Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Church in Negril catered to more than 200 persons during its annual Christmas dinner, held at its St Anthony's Kitchen facility at Non Pariel Road in the resort town last week Friday.
I will continue selling to make more money to spend and to make my family feel nice, especially grandma, who I want to keep smiling all throughout the season.
WESTERN BUREAU:Hundreds of children from St James were treated to a day of fun and frolic at the St James Parish Council annual Christmas treat, staged for their pleasure at the Jarrett Park complex last week Thursday.
WESTERN BUREAU:The Hanover Advisory Board of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) staged a Yuletide Open Day and Farmers' Market at the Watson Taylor Park in Lucea last Thursday.
A group of grade six students of the Unity Primary School in Strathbogie, Westmoreland, brought Christmas cheer to young patients at the Paediatric Ward at the Savanna-La-Mar hospital...
WESTERN BUREAU:Students from five of Hanover's six high schools put their best foot forward in showcasing their artistic talents during the National Centre for Youth Development's Youth Skills Expo and Art Fair held at the Rusea's High School, Lucea.
Bronchial asthma is a fairly common illness, and despite advances in the types of treatment and knowledge of how best to use these treatments, the number of cases continues to rise, and people still die from it.
