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Published:Saturday | January 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau:The St James Parish Development Committee has benefited from the RBC Royal Bank Children's Mental Health Programme after they received a gift of $100,000 towards their Child Protection Committee Project for vulnerable children.

Published:Saturday | January 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau:Ahhh … Ras Natango Gallery and Garden, located in the quiet district of Camrose, St. James, is arguably one of the parish's best kept secret as it is a fabulous place to hang out for complete relaxation with family and friends for a day or even a few hours.

Published:Saturday | January 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The 25th staging of Western Consciousness, western Jamaica's premier one-night musical presentation, will be one with a difference.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Central St James Member of Parliament (MP) Lloyd B. Smith said that he is aiming for a cultural revival in Montego Bay, which will include making improvements to the Montego Bay Civic Centre in Sam Sharpe Square.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

After a protracted absence from the city's cultural landscape, the once popular MoBay Nite Out is back, breathing life into the Hip Strip, the hub of entertainment in the tourist capital.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Despite the competitive nature of the entertainment industry, 21-year-old Adrian Allen, who goes by the moniker 'Lusion', is focused on using his distinct style and delivery to stand out in a saturated profession.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

When action resumes in the 2012-13 Captain's Bakery and Grill Western Confederation Super Football League early in the New Year, the race for supremacy should heat up as several teams are now well positioned in the 12-team competition, which is divided into two zones.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Friends and family enjoyed the New Year's Eve party at Half Moon, A RockResort in Montego Bay.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

For over 10 years, the United States-based Eye Health Institute (EHI) has been providing eye-care treatment to residents of Hanover. Last year, the team of volunteers served some 516 patients during their mission.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A St James security guard, who allegedly robbed the plaza where he was employed, was offered bail for a second time by the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court last Thursday.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Art teacher Tamika Williams is calling for the use of the arts to document Jamaica's culture, which in turn can help the youth develop an appreciation of preserving our cultural legacy and enhance their creativity.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A St James egg vendor who reportedly stabbed a man to death during an altercation was offered bail in the sum of $300,000 when she appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court last Friday.

Published:Saturday | January 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Principal Noel Burgess of the Sunderland Primary School in St James hopes to use the Sunderland Quick Patch, which his students invented, to plug the problem of potholes in his community.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau:Despite economic uncertainties, there is optimism in western Jamaica among several stakeholders who believe 2013 will be a prosperous year for the region.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

In looking towards 2013, Western Focus asked five persons who have been making an indelible mark on western Jamaica to reflect on the past year and give projections for the new year.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau:After a successful 2012 as the campus chairman for the Guild of Students at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona-Western Jamaica campus, the highly motivated and ambitious 22-year-old Odaine Thomas is now looking forward to an equally successful 2013.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

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Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau:THE Good Shepherd Foundation (GSF), one of Jamaica's most respected charitable organisations, is calling on corporate Jamaica and individuals to share their blessings in this festive season.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:Jermaine Bolton, the youth pastor at the Faith Temple Assembly of God located at Princess Street in Montego Bay, has officially joined the ranks of recording gospel artistes with last Sunday's launch of his four-song EP (extended play).

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:The voices of children joyfully singing Christmas carols echoed last week in the community of Canterbury in Montego Bay as they were fêted by the St James Chapter of the Jamaica Red Cross, marked the beginning of what is poised to be an annual affair.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Many cannot imagine celebrating the holidays without alcohol.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau:Premier League champions Fighter Jet were the toast of last Saturday night's J. Wray & Nephew-sponsored White Overproof Rum Western Domino League end-of-season presentation and awards ceremony, in Montego Bay, walking away with a $100,000 cheque and the championship trophy.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A St Ann man, who was caught with 13 pounds of ganja in a knapsack, was given a two-year suspended prison sentence when he appeared in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court last week.

Published:Saturday | December 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU:A man who allegedly used a forged credit card to buy $2,500 Digicel phone credit will have the matter mentioned in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court next month.

Published:Saturday | December 22, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau:Powerful Children in Action was an evening of fun, laughter, and entertainment as the students of Emann Preparatory and Kindergarten School showed off their talent to everyone's delight at the Montego Bay Civic Centre on Sunday.The event,...

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