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Pace Tv news Bits—July 3, 2009
Three Trying to Replace MP Dean Peart
The son of former National Security Minister , Peter Phillips, is among those trying to
take over the job of member of parliament for northwest Manchester after MP Dean Peart steps down.
Mr. Peart, who is serving his fourth term, indicated from as early as last year that he will not be seeking another term after this one ends. During a function to honour him at the Hatfield Primary and Junior High School, Mr. Peart said, he feels it is time to pass on the baton to the next generation. He argued that too many politicians overstay their time in politics and he will not be following that path. He also said he wants to spend some quality time with his family. The other two contenders are trade union boss, Vincent Morrison and PNP activist Pat Crawford.
man may end up in slammer
What may be a message to other persons copying and selling music works produced by other persons without their permission , a man found himself behind bars on April 25th.,
after he was observed selling bogus CDs in Black River.
Donovan Salomon, 32 years old, was slapped with a $38,00 fine or 30 days in jail, when he appeared in the Santa Cruz Resident Magistrate Court on June 29th. He was charged with breaching the Copyright Act . Salomon , who is not known to be a singer, dancer or song writer, pleaded guilty to the charges.
yam thieves
Three yam thieves were caught after they removed approximately two hundred pounds of yam from a field in Craighead, in northeast Manchester .
The trio who are now guest of the Christiana Police station lockup, are in their early twenties and are from the nearby community of Chudleigh. Two are known only as
George and Nicholas while the third is yet to be identified.
Reports are that the men reaped the yam and stored it for a later sale, but got cold feet after the owner threatened to take drastic spiritual action if the loot was not retuned to him. It is said one of the thieves over heard the yam owner being referred to a man who is said to be one of the regions best and most feared “obeah man” to have the culprits dealt with.
The thieves, reeling in fear, then made an offer of thirty thousand dollars to the yam owner through a third party . The offer of the money coupled with the discovery of a pair of shoes belonging to one of the thieves in the yam field proved to be their undoing. The matter was reported to the police and the men, who admitted to the offense, were taken into custody to face larceny charges.
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curphey home
Curphey home
The fourteen patients of Curphey Home, in south Manchester, were made
a little happier and reminded that they were not forgotten by members of the
Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) and First Global Bank (Mandeville Branch) on Fathers Day
(June 20th.).
The JDF soldiers and bank personnel cooked and served the thirteen men and one woman, a variety of food to their delight. Headed by branch Manager , Lloyd Black, the First Global personnel entertained and socialized with the patients who are retired soldiers from world war two. The near by cemetery, which is the final resting place for those who have past on, was given a well needed face lift. The JDF and First Global also made a cash donation to the home to help with its daily needs.
The home was established in 1941 for members of the armed forces who fought in the wars and were in need of a home to stay upon their return. The facility now accepts members of the JDF who may need its assistance.
Staff members of the home, including Matron Keshia Staples-Johnson , complain that family members very rarely ever visit the patients. Matron Staples-Johnson, said the lack of visit by family members is disheartening especially that we are now enjoying the freedom that these old soldiers fought for.
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News Bits June 19
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Manchester High Honours Retired Staff
The Board of Management, students, teachers and other members turned out on Thursday June 18th. at the school to express their appreciation for the contribution six retired staff members made to the school .
The Manchester High School Cadet Unit got the afternoon’s affair started, marching in unison to the beat of the drum as they guided the limousine bearing the honourees to the schools auditorium. Stepping out on to a red carpet, they were escorted into the hall by some of the schools’ finest young men and women to the delight of the waiting well wishers. Those honoured were, Ms. Leonie Brown, who serves for 40 years, during which she was Vice and acting Principal as well as head of the department of Home Economics. Ms. Sandra Forbes , who was absent, served for 38 years, Mr. Phillip Stewart , served for 34 years as part of the ancillary staff, Ms. Lillieth Ledford, 26 years of service, Ms. Florence Kennedy with 12 years of service, Mr. Michael Ajodhia with eight years of service. Those in attendance included Custos the Hon. Dr. Gilbert Allen, Rev. Barrington Soares of the Mandeville Parish Church, Member of Parliament Peter Bunting. The Honourees were presented with plaques and citations as well as treated to a well catered afternoon of wine and other eateries.
The event was chaired by Member of Parliament for south Manchester Mr. Michael Peart and Jamaica Teachers Association’s President elect Mr. Michael Stewart delivered the
Address.
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