A St Catherine woman who allegedly attacked and stabbed a man while he was at a police station filing a report against her following a fight was remanded in the parish court today is answering a charge of wounding with intent Parish Court Judge Janelle Nelson-Gayle remarked that granting bail to the accused could be a risk as it takes a violent person to attack someone inside a police station Morgan was then remanded to return to court on June 6 Morgan and the man had an argument about the sale of fish while at the Old Harbour Bay Market and the man went to the police to make a report against Morgan While inside the reception area of the police station he was attacked and stabbed in the chest by Morgan Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. A senior citizen was shot dead at his home in Old Harbour Bay a 69-year-old resident of Terminal Road in Old Harbour Bay Campbell was reportedly attacked about 9 p.m He was assisted to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was admitted and subsequently succumbed to his injuries The Old Harbour Criminal Investigation Branch is probing the matter Follow The Gleaner on X and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. Copyright © 2025 Multimedia Jamaica Ltd through its Culture and Heritage Foundation has honoured four late community builders for their contributions to the area The group also recognised other leaders who worked through the Old Harbour Bay Primary School’s Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) to secure land for the development of the Old Harbour Bay Community Centre Speaking at the Old Harbour Bay Homecoming Recognition Ceremony held recently at the Community Centre and the others saw to the need of the community and ensured that this property was purchased They were all builders and givers to the community,” Pastor Nembhard said Debra-Kay Brown said the legacy of the community centre has had a major impact on her life as she was introduced to community work through the facility “This work has literally changed my life and career These women and men saw the need for a community centre and be visionaries of Old Harbour Bay,” she stated Chairman of the Old Harbour Bay Culture and Heritage Foundation said his organisation is proud to be associated with the honourees and the honourees taught the community that ‘if yuh come from Bay and our commitment is to build on their legacy so that the tradition that follows should be richer than the one they build,” Dr President of the Old Harbour Bay Primary School PTA Tashianna Sinclair noted that the “visionaries organised community dances and other social activities to raise money for community building” Councillor for the Old Harbour South Division Kurt Waul told the residents that efforts must be “redoubled to ensure that what we have accomplished is maintained Former President of the Old Harbour and Friends Association Lawrence Simpson and Sub Officer in charge of the Old Harbour Police Station Sergeant Althea Nevins also paid tribute to the honourees The Old Harbour Bay Community Centre was established to provide a space for the community to gather Send An Email Get the latest news & updates from the JIS sent to your inbox Jamaica- A 22-year-old fisherman of Burkefield Meadow and unauthorised possession of ammunition following a shooting in Old Harbour Bay for the killing of 47-year-old Oneil Fogah Reports from the Old Harbour Bay police are that about 9:38 pm Fogah and a woman were patrons at a birthday party when several loud explosions were heard Fogah and the woman were seen with gunshot wounds both victims were assisted to the hospital where Fogah was pronounced dead Further investigations led to Dixon’s arrest A man was shot and killed by the security forces during an alleged confrontation in Terminal Road a police-military team went to Terminal Road in search of drugs and illegal guns It is reported that the team entered a premises and a man who was inside reportedly pointed a gun at them and a Browning nine millimetre pistol affixed with a magazine containing seven rounds of ammunition was seized from him The Independent Commission of Investigations has since launched a probe into the matter View the discussion thread. Two men were fatally shot by the police on Saturday during an alleged confrontation on Terminal Road One of the deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Damar Muirhead The incident is under investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) where they observed four men near a Jamaica Public Service power barge The men allegedly opened fire on the police two illegal firearms were recovered from the injured men View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. An unidentified man who allegedly challenged members of a police party in Old Harbour Bay was fatally shot and an illegal gun reportedly seized from him Friday police personnel went to Terminal Road in Old Harbour Bay and were challenged by the man who was armed with a gun The police reportedly took evasive action and fired hitting the suspect The police say an illegal Hi Point .380 pistol affixed with a magazine containing seven rounds of ammunition was seized The injured man was assisted to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into the matter View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. Several residents of the flood-prone Old Harbour Bay in St Catherine on Wednesday made their way to the shelter at the high school in the town in anticipation of the passing of the Category 4 Hurricane Beryl Early signs of its approach was evident through intermittent downpours and that was enough reason for more than 100 people to head to the shelter Some were seen loading sandbags to secure their roofs before heading off to the shelters told The Gleaner that she did not want to leave things to chance “I didn’t want to take any chances After I heard that it was a very powerful hurricane I didn’t have any confidence that my roof would stand up so I chose to ride it out at the shelter,” she shared “I had bad experiences in the past when I didn’t take the warning seriously and nearly lost my life in one flood rain Disaster Preparedness Committee chairman at the St Catherine Municipal Corporation visited the shelter to observe the operations “All our [St Catherine] shelters are activated with all the necessities in place for those who wish to turn in at one of the shelters We have been making preparations long before the hurricane season to ensure that we are ready to attend to the needs of the residents,” he told The Gleaner which is also known for its susceptibility to flooding Many took precautions to safeguard their properties but the uncertainty made them tense and concerned “We were open from 7 this morning taking reports and making sure that all 16 shelters are up and running,” Portmore Mayor Leon Thomas explained after activating an emergency command centre who sought shelter at the Portmore HEART Academy but I leave it in the hands of God.” some residents chose to stay in their homes to ride out the storm “We have activated these emergency shelters offering refuge to those who heeded the warnings to seek safer ground they refused to leave their homes,” the mayor said the winds grew stronger and the rains got heavier fallen utility poles sparked and trees blocked sections of the road Residents rallied to clear a path for single-lane traffic the authorities closed the Bog Walk gorge to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic as Beryl’s impact intensified Apart from surface flooding in several areas no major flooding was reported in St Catherine residents of Green Acres in Spanish Town were left without electricity as the winds intensified Power outages were also experienced in other areas The 12-hour islandwide curfew on Wednesday mostly held up in St Catherine when police had to warn a defiant fruit vendor ruddy.mathison@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. everything uptown begins or finishes at Barbican Road Perhaps for this reason I was not surprised when I didn’t know that there were pedestrian egrets in Jamaica A vision from the current fashion form magic mushrooms and wine and left for Port Antonio by the Stony Hill Road Taking the swings of the road with a reggae rhythm the world of the pedestrian egrets came back to my mind I thought of the innocent question of a little egret to her mother: have you ever been to Castleton Gardens?” you only go there before dying to enter the ‘Eternal Flight’ As I continued cutting the sharpening curves of the valley I re-entered the world of the pedestrian egrets searching for the mythical long tailed hummingbird named after its longevity and the grizzly tint of its feathers inherited from his beautiful mother the pedestrian egret’s ancestors arrived in Jamaica centuries ago and were warmly received by the hummingbird people I crossed the centre of town and took the beach road two small pedestrians egrets crossed the road walking in the direction of the town the sound of the waves embraced me in a lullaby reading the great Caribbean poet Derek Walcott’s White Egrets it did not surprise me the apparition of a large grey heron rubbing the crest of waves with its orange beak At that moment I was reading from Walcott: selection is what the egrets teach … With the echo of these words and the rumour of the surf I felt myself “egreted” to the world it was proposed to visit Reach Falls and take the road to the extreme northeast of Jamaica from the point where a courageous Spanish captain launched a large Taíno canoe to Española to come back nine months later to rescue Christopher Columbus The deep-grey sea hit the littoral from Long Bay to Manchioneal ascending the pools in a stairway to heaven the “Frog” of the “Hippos” traversing the old bridge before Boston Bay I spotted a great tree upholstered with egrets coming from their white fatigues to rest the day in its shadows I went on errands to Portie through the beach road to see if there were any pedestrian egrets A Rasta approached my car and asked what I was looking for For a moment I didn’t know what to say my mouth said: “I am waiting for pedestrian egrets” man,” and the Rasta pointed to a small brook between the little shacks “They like to hang out in that direction.” Peanut Man and DJ Garling play music they like.” “Don´t tell me - and how does it sound?” “Well,” he made a long pause … “Is not too loud It sounds like steps up and down a stairway.” I flew down Barbican Road in a majestic mood I went looking for pedestrian egrets to cross the roads for a gully to join other “garlings” bopping to the “Egret Dance” You may probably think that this is an extravagant story… but wait as you drive and watch a pair of egrets crossing the road in front of you Juan González Mijares is the former ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica, The Bahamas, and former permanent representative to the International Seabed Authority. 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PRESIDENT OF Old Harbour Bay United Jason Fuller has sought to clarify his club’s stance regarding the upcoming St Catherine Football Association (SCFA) elections following their decision to sign a document requesting an extraordinary meeting with the body The Gleaner reported 15 clubs in the SCFA had signed a document requesting an extraordinary meeting with their parish association Old Harbour Bay United were among those signatories A credible source close to situation had stated one of the reasons behind the document was to ensure clubs were in good financial standings so they would be able to vote in the parish’s presidential elections Fuller sought to make it clear that his decision to sign the document was not an indication of where the club’s loyalties lie Old Harbour Bay United had not thrown their lot in with any candidate yet and will only do so following discussions with both parties only incumbent Elaine Walker-Brown and New Raiders FC Jason McKay have shown interest in competing for the post “We’re not interested in a divided parish or anything that might see our parish as divided,” said Fuller Once we speak with both factions of the elections and they can clearly identify their plans for the parish association then we’ll make our position clear on who we will be supporting he felt it was necessary to ensure his intentions were not being mistaken as support for either faction in the elections “We don’t want persons to misconstrue our position We are a community-based team and as such we have a responsibility to stay clear of the nay-say and our sponsors also share that view so it is important that we make that clear.” his focus is solely on the development of football in the parish He pointed to the recent success of St Catherine outfit Racing United who have earned promotion to the Wray & Nephew-sponsored Jamaica Premier League (JPL) He believes Racing’s promotion could prove an inspiration for other St Catherine clubs to make the climb to the JPL ultimately our goal is to raise football in the parish as you’ve seen we have another St Catherine team in the premiership I personally think we should have about five based on the quality in the parish so our sole purpose is for football to grow in St Catherine.” View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. Jamaica— The St Catherine South police on Monday listed eight men as wanted in the division The police said the men are wanted in connection to multiple crimes committed in the police area The authorities are urging the men to turn themselves in to the Old Harbour Police immediately Members of the public are also reminded that it is a criminal offence to harbour a fugitive investigators are encouraging the public to continue sharing information by calling the Old Harbour police at 876-983-2204 View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. A total of 104 residents were evacuated from flood-prone communities in Old Harbour Bay Parish disaster coordinator for St Catherine Yasheka Jathan-Thomas reported that the Parish Disaster Committee collaborated with the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to move the resident to the shelters after the emergency evacuation siren was triggered has an early warning system which transmits messages issued by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) to residents and commuters in vulnerable areas Jathan-Thomas said the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the St Catherine Municipal Corporation provided essential items for the shelters She urged residents to heed warnings as they are issued and seek assistance and get to more safer areas if they reside in vulnerable communities A total of 104 persons have been evacuated from flood-prone communities in Old Harbour Bay Catherine Parish Disaster Committee collaborated with the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) to move the residents to the shelters pointing out that “we triggered the emergency evacuation siren.” Jathan-Thomas said the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and St Catherine Municipal Corporation have provided essential items for the shelters roadways in Riversdale and Glengoffe have been impacted by fallen trees and utility poles while some communities in the northern section of the parish are without electricity Motorists are advised that the flood control gate at the Bog Walk Gorge is closed Jathan-Thomas said all emergency agencies are at the emergency centre at the Municipal Corporation She urges residents to heed warnings as they are issued and seek assistance and get to more safer areas if they reside in vulnerable communities The Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM) has unveiled additional critical boundary signage for the Portland Bight Protected Area (PBPA) This took place during a recent ceremonial event that was held adjacent to the Highway 2000 westbound exit ramp in Old Harbour The PBPA is Jamaica’s largest protected area comprising extensive marine and terrestrial ecosystems alongside human settlements The newly installed sign is among 14 erected which serve to demarcate the PBPA and highlight its ecological importance This initiative is part of a project sponsored by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) which aims to raise public awareness and enhance conservation efforts for Jamaica’s largest protected ecological area highlighted the Foundation’s ongoing partnership with CEPF which provided funding in 2022 to update the PBPA Management Plan including zoning habitats for critical species Other actions within the project include monitoring of invasive species increasing public awareness around biodiversity and climate change growing endangered plant species in dry forest nurseries and policy development “The project allowed C-CAM to design and instal 14 boundary signs at major and minor roadways in the PBPA to highlight the largest protected area in Jamaica,” Ms She added that the installation of boundary signage was made possible through collaboration with local authorities in St who assisted with necessary permits and waivers Attendees at the ceremony included key stakeholders such as Councillor for the Old Harbour Bay Division and representatives of the Old Harbour Marine Police National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Social Development Commission (SDC) and Urban Development Corporation (UDC) including representatives of the Portland Bight Fisheries Management Council (PBFMC) and Jamaica Fisherman’s Cooperative Union (JFCU) commended C-CAM’s efforts to hold stakeholders accountable for environmental preservation “C-CAM brings an interesting perspective to the table and reminds us of our collective responsibility to protect endangered species and ecosystems,” he stated including 4,000 fisherfolk – the highest concentration in Jamaica safeguarding this area is vital for biodiversity community livelihoods and sustainable development As part of C-CAM’s mandate to raise awareness about the area the Foundation also launched its “Spot the Signs” social media campaign where persons can visit the organisation’s social media pages to learn more and capture photos of the signs and post these C-CAM is a Jamaican non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting coastal conservation As the designated steward of the PBPA under an agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Authority C-CAM manages stakeholder-driven initiatives to ensure sustainable development including livelihood enhancement activities and sustainable financing programmes C-CAM also oversees Special Fisheries Conservation Areas (SFCAs) and previously managed conservation efforts at Bird Cay For further information, visit www.ccamfoundation.org or contact C-CAM at info@ccamfoundation.org Construction works at the 190 MW Old Harbour Bay project in Jamaica are nearly halfway finished The first of three gas turbines for the new power plant has already arrived so the $330 million project is well underway to be commissioned as planned in June 2019 Blackouts across Iberia show vulnerability of ‘island grids’ Hybrid generation helps mitigate intermittency risks JERA’s FY2024 revenue falls amid lower electricity prices Taurus Energy to implement first AGP XPAND upgrade in Iraq Avangrid helps restore power in Penn’ State after storm Rare earths shortage risks to undermine the energy transition BKV and Comstock to accelerate CCUS projects at Haynesville Egypt-Greece interconnector to get EBRD and EU financing has developed a new technology to capture CO2 directly from factory chimneys The company will launch Series A round to roll out its solution on a large scale aiming for a turnover of €200 million by 2030 May 1 – The Finish technology group has signed a services agreement with Aqualectra the leading power generation on the Caribbean island of Curaçao The 5-year accord will see Wärtsilä optimise energy generation on the island as Curaçao targets to move from its current 30% renewable capacity to 50% in 2025 and 70% by at least 2027 has reserved a site for a new hydrogen plant Oulu the electrolysis plant could reach a capacity of over 500 MW with the plant meant to be commissioned in three phases between 2028 and 2033 April 10 – As offshore wind becomes cost-competitive to fossil power generation Germany’s Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is developing a digital tool to help wind farm operators decide whether to continue operating older wind turbines or replace them Modern wind towers generate up to 20 MW each three to four times more than older structures while fossil power station based on a modern gas turbine generates over 590 MW April 7 – Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corp (TNPGCL) are planning to add 2,640 MW of power gen capacity in India Main projects included Stage 3 of the 800 MW North Chennai power station Stage 1 of the 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(SMEs) in North Wales and Merseyside are forecast to pay 13% more in electricity bills next financial year than their counterparts in London this equates to nearly £19,000 more in bills on an average like-for-like basis March 31 – Formation of the ‘Accenture Siemens Business Group’ was announced at Hannover Messe today The two companies aspire to co-develop and co-market solutions that combine automation industrial AI and software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio with Accenture’s data capabilities has converted its existing coal-fired power plant to natural gas in the Morrow repowering project utility replaced a coal-fired generating unit with an SGT6-9000HL gas turbine and the repowered combined-cycle gas plant can now produce 550 MW of flexible power March 26 – Hitachi Energy and Amazon Web Services have teamed up to deploy cloud-based solutions for utilities and power grid operators to manage the impact of vegetation on their business Wild growth of trees and bushes can impact power transmission lines while the data gathered from drones and ground patrols can be incomplete and disconnected and real-time weather forecasts to help utility customers identify and mitigate vegetation interference and risks March 25 – Wärtsilä will supply three 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 cbm capacity LNG bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal The vessel is built at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in China with the equipment scheduled for fast-track delivery to the yard in September 2025 The ship is expected to be delivered before the end of 2026 March 24 – GE Vernova’s Saudi engineers and specialists have led the first gas turbine outage at SEC's eight power plant in Riyadh With a production capacity exceeding 1,700 MW the plant is vital for grid stability in Riydh and surrounding areas March 20  – The global market for Carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) is growing at a rate of 23.1% ResearchAndMarkets projects the market to reach $9.6 billion by 2029 account for more than half of global of CO2 emissions and 20 countries account for 80% of the global emissions March 19 – Korea East-West Power and E1 have sealed an agreement build an LNG-fuelled power plant in Yeosu A 679 MW coal-fired power station is already in operation in Jungheung which Korea East-West Power may well want to ultimately run on cleaner-burning gas March 17 – YPF’s ‘Vaca Muera Oil Sur’ pipeline has gained Argentine government approval to enter into the Regime of Incentive for Large Investments (RIGI) “With an investment of approximately $2.9 billion this project will generate more than $15 billion in oil exports annually,” YPF President and CEO Horacio Daniel Marin said suggesting the project will also impact dry gas production at the field Copyright © 2021 Gas to Power Journal Jamaica’s liquefied natural gas import terminal developed and operated New Fortress Energy off the coast of Old Harbour Bay Catherine has been officially unveiled over the 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A bit of apprehension hangs over Old Harbour Bay in St Catherine as residents keep their fingers crossed that no significant weather system will affect the area during the hurricane season “We in these parts suffer a great deal as we are at the mouth of the sea We have seen every boat here swept to the crossing about 400 metres from here it creates problems,” Daniel Byrd recalled of past storms in the predominantly fishing community along the south coast Resident and businesswoman Omeisha Banton remembers vividly the devastation as Hurricane Dean pounded the island in 2007 “I can still hear the voice of my mother shouting you don’t see that water take over the place!’ as I look down and realise dat the bed that I occupied was afloat inside the house,” she said she jumped off the bed into several feet of murky water I don’t want to experience another disaster like that again but we leave it in the hands of God,” Banton said The United States-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season will have an above-normal number of named storms which began on June 1 and runs until November 30 is predicted to have 13 to 20 named storms Resident Elaine Bowers believes that several drains in the area should be cleaned in preparation for any eventuality The National Works Agency has been given $100 million to carry out flood-mitigation works across the island “The thing mi don’t like is to evacuate from mi yard inna shelter especially now dat we have the COVID-19 pandemic We can’t have no social distance a shelter,” Bowers said The residents would like to have some sensitisation sessions with the relevant authorities on the work being done and how to cope in the event that disaster strikes chairman of the St Catherine Disaster Planning said there are plans afoot to sensitise residents especially those in Old Harbour Bay and Sunnyside in Linstead we were at 83 per cent readiness in St Catherine and we continue to work to improve on our 60 shelters through continued collaboration with other stakeholders,” Kirlew said editorial@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. Old Harbour Bay was rocked on Thursday by a fiery protest following the shooting of a 22-year-old man by the police a day earlier residents of the St Catherine seaside town used abandoned appliances and debris to block Banana Road in the proximity of the fishing village Deputy Superintendent of Police Damion Manderson pleaded for calm as protesters ignored coronavirus protocols on mask wearing and social distancing to vent their ire The senior cop said that a gun allegedly seized from the suspect had been sent for forensic testing Police personnel involved in the incident have reportedly been removed from front-line duty “I am asking that those who have seen (what happened) to call me I am somewhat disappointed that the residents have not called me,” Manderson said The deputy superintendent of police said that the police had responded to reports of gunfire in Old Harbour Bay about 1:30 p.m The mainly women protesters used old refrigerators and stalls to block access to the Old Harbour Fishing Village and other areas While the protesters painted the narrative of the shooting victim as innocent The police told The Gleaner that the accused was suspected of involvement in the East Empire Gang a criminal network operating in the once-quiet fishing village “He was charged and convicted for possession of firearm and ammunition and was the subject of two violent shootings since his release,” Manderson said said on Thursday that although he had been convicted of other crimes but the police take set pon him and let him out to shoot him,” said Crystal Parchment Her claims were echoed by others who said that the accused man had been accused of shooting a cop The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into the incident A Gleaner investigation last year unearthed that smugglers were using Old Harbour Bay as a key trans-shipment node in the drugs-for-guns trade with Haiti Fisherfolk doubling as middlemen have built a seedy network of clients spanning Kingston View the discussion thread. The Court Administration Division (CAD) has advised of new dates for cases in the Spanish Town and Old Harbour courts which were postponed today amid the violence in St Catherine It said matters previously before the Circuit Court have been rescheduled to Monday all parties and their attorneys were individually notified of the new date CAD said all matters originally scheduled for Old Harbour have been rescheduled to January 30 Civil matters in the Spanish Town court are rescheduled to March 13 while criminal matters are rescheduled to January 30 unless otherwise notified directly by the court CAD said normal operations of the courts are expected to resume tomorrow View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. blocking roads with burning tyres and debris View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. The Old Harbour Fishing Village is one of the largest fishing villages in Jamaica This bustling seaport is five kilometres (3 miles) from Old Harbour I arrive just in time to see people rushing to meet an incoming boat After getting out of the car and walking around I ask a nearby fisherwoman what all the excitement is about — thinking that my timing was perfect and I am right on time for an incoming canoe with a sizeable haul of #freshcatch The rush of people is to welcome two returning fishermen who had been stuck at sea I watch as fishermen and fisherwomen crowd around the two men and started hugging them as they were walking up the beach happy to see that they had safely returned to shore Realising that the two men can do anything but drink wine — needing to hydrate and rest — I turn to Rosezine and ask “Are you a fisherwoman?” She answers in the affirmative “Whole a we born on the beach,” she proudly declares before adding that she’s been a fisherwoman for just over eight years I follow her to meet her crew and to source hog snapper I am soon introduced to another fisherman and Rosezine’s life partner Omar sounds off on his #freshcatch notably snapper “We call it (Porgy) Macka because of the spikes on the back,” he informs Omar has been fishing since he was a 9th grader at Old Harbour High Porgy seems to be a common fish but I had never heard of it before I started visiting fishing villages in Jamaica describes the porgy flesh as “soft” but “sweet” I soon realise that this is a family affair and business that operates in the close-knit community of Old Harbour Bay Fishing Village Rosezine directs me to a shady spot under a sea grape tree so we can share They start to tell me about their cooking styles I immediately think about corn pork but it’s far from it “We dry it like salt fish and cook it same way,” Rosezine shares Omar adds that it can be done with any fish “Cut him from his back (not belly) and slab him (butterfly the fish).” Then “we clean him up and put likkle salt The fish is then put in the sun by hanging it on a wire or laying it flat You can also corn it in the fridge,” he explains my fishing crew suggests brown stew fish because of the flavour and The Josh Prosecco is also Rosezine’s favourite Omar likes it so much he wants to go and buy it with refreshing acidity and a touch of sweetness from ripe fruit making it ideal for savoury and spicy dishes 1924 Double Gold Sauvignon Blanc is up next His brother recommends fry fish and fry lobster “This would taste and fit it right.” This wine is crisp with aromas of bright citrus and stone fruit (think: peach This lively white wine is the perfect partner for an array of seafood dishes I open the Santa Cristina Casasole Orvieto Classico Having had this one before I knew what’s coming This with a nice steam fish with okra and pumpkin and some Irish would be perfect this wine is softer and in fact was described as having a smooth sweetness when I revisited the tasting note profile We then move on to the two rosés (one drier than the other) The Minuty M Rosé is a favourite go-to summer water and would pair well with some of the lighter cooking styles of fish shrimp and anything seafood done on the grill On the AIX Rosé: “This strong too,” Omar shares Roast foil conch too.” AIX Rosé is elegant “All seafood would taste good with these wines.” Omar says as he Shawn and Rosezine review the bottles displayed on the table As soon as we are tasting the wine Shawn blurts out pumpkin and Maggie (noodle-cock soup) and likkle butter — stuff it and it would be great!” My crew of three has by this time grown to a crew of seven “The whole a dem can drink with food and dem can all keep it in a sauce,” shares Fire Sea — a young Rasta fisherman also born on the sea that is a must and I have been fishing from the day I was born.” When he cooks he will cook ital and fish dishes too says that the wine would also go well with his signature dish “lobster cuisine” also known as “brown stew cuisine” You make the sauce then dip roast — cooking the fish in the sauce after it’s built but not everyone likes okra so it’s not used frequently.” I take pictures and ask them to smile and they smile even more I start packing up to leave when Omar looks up with a slight smile and asks Turns out we have people in common from when I would go out on the canoes to Pigeon or Pelican island We exchange numbers — plus I want to buy fish and have been searching for hog snapper Rosezine walks me to my car and we promise to keep in touch I drive out of Old Harbour Bay Fishing Village savouring this travel adventure not knowing what or who I would find when I first started out But leaving with a full heart and new friends As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly life — and travel — leaves marks on you.” — Anthony Bourdain #NoReservations #Lent #Fish #Wine #Winelover #willtravelforfoodandwine Find and follow me on Instagram and TikTok @raihndrops View the 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Terminal Road in Old Harbour Bay echoed with the furious cries of residents their anger fuelled by accusations of police brutality that claimed the lives of two of their own on Saturday As flames from burning tyres and other debris rose in the air the community was united in demanding justice for 23-year -old Neriah Bailey and Daniel McKenzie both tradesmen of Terminal Road who the residents adamantly insisted were not gunmen but innocent citizens “This is a massive disaster that struck two Jamaican citizens This is police murder against the citizens We need justice!” shouted one protester “They killed them while they were going about their lawful business The police murder them in cold blood,” shouted another The police reported that the two men were shot after engaging a patrol team in a shot-out as they tried to evade the lawmen Two handguns were recovered after the exchange of gunfire subsided tensions escalated as clashes erupted between protesters and police attempting to restore order nursing minor injuries inflicted during the scuffle the residents remained resolute in their pursuit of justice Councillor for the Old Harbour South Division Dr Kurt Waul arrived at the scene offering reassurance to the distraught residents “I will not comment on the situation I will allow the investigation to run its course and the chips fall where they may,” he stated solemnly acknowledging the gravity of the situation Waul said efforts would have to be made through joint initiatives to restore the trust between the police and the citizens after the incident the blockade not only symbolised the community’s defiance but also disrupted the operations of the nearby Jamaica Public Service plant unable to be relieved by their counterparts due to the impassable roadblock the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has swiftly launched an inquiry into the incident INDECOM Commissioner Hugh Faulkner promised to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident “The circumstances leading to the incident are being ascertained utilising all available evidential options,” Faulkner affirmed He said INDECOM’s forensic team had processed the incident scene and collected requisite exhibits while securing the firearms allegedly involved in the shooting Faulkner said that in addition to the investigative measures steps have been taken to have an INDECOM family liaison officer make contact with members of both families He disclosed that following an INDECOM investigation a commission’s report is produced and submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for a ruling View the discussion thread. 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Aunties Hot Spot on the Old Harbour Bay main road was abuzz with excitement yesterday as throngs of Brazilian supporters came out to witness their team book a place in the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar The ardent fans celebrated as Vinicius Junior Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta notched goals to seal a 4-1 win for Brazil over South Korea who got a late consolation from Seung-Ho Paik The win convinced the Old Harbour Bay fans that Brazil are the real deal with the Samba nation now firm favourites to go all the way “Brazil is the side for the World Cup because we have the best ballers in the tournament right now No side in the World Cup can beat Brazil right now,” said Claude The five-time World champions dominated the contest and sealed the deal from the first half before taking their foot off the accelerator for the second stanza which allowed the South Koreans to come back with a goal in the 76th minute believes the Brazilian performance showed that they are a championship side “Brazil tek dem foot off the gas and mek South Korea come back but my side is the real deal but next match a go be different football cause a fi dem time because we have a complete side.” The female Brazilian supporters were not to be left out as Googie was elated that the ‘Selecao’ were able to bounce back from their defeat against Cameroon to book their place in the quarterfinals “I am overwhelmed and I have no doubt that my team can go all the way after a performance like this The whole of Old Harbour Bay a seh Brazil and all the way to Trench Town The Brazilians will next face Croatia on Friday in the quarterfinals starting at 10 a.m View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. as well as a visual display on the Old Harbour Bay Christmas custom of Buru singing will be mounted December 23 through January 2021 at the National Museum Jamaica with the assistance of the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica Division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) The Christmas Day custom has been happening for untold generations and includes a parade through Old Harbour Bay Buru is akin to the more recognised Jonkonnu and masquerade although now celebrated in Old Harbour Bay without costumes On Christmas Day the Buru drummers move through the community singing songs of rebuke and ridicule about members who have committed offences during the past year Buru provides a venue for offenders to redeem themselves firstly to the ancestors and community as a whole and to make amends publicly to the injured the expectation and everyone’s hope is for delinquents to join in the fun and singing — to accept their ‘correction’ and join in making the community whole for the new year curator at National Museum Jamaica who is responsible for the Buru display expresses the importance of this tradition “This is an entirely spontaneous community effort one no doubt reminiscent of so many of our grass roots customs that have been lost or that are dependent on Government agency it is an obligation that is still strongly felt by young and old compose new songs on the local happenings,” he explained the parade begins with the drummers and singers visiting the graves and homes of Buru group members who have passed on They douse the ground with rum — as is a tradition all across Jamaica — to honour one’s ancestors established in 1879 by Jamaica’s then Governor General is charged by the Government to store and preserve some of the country’s most valuable treasures that date back to pre-colonisation and also to educate Jamaicans and others about the country’s rich cultural heritage through the “Encouragement of Literature The IOJ is an agency of the Ministry of Culture View the discussion thread. Home - Articles - Brown Kirk Brown and Juliet Dinnall were the winners of Sunday’s (December 28 He finished ahead of Leon Cameron 16:22.00 and Shawn Pitter 16:27.29 Deandre Heath 17:24.77 and Roshan Khouri 17:54.22 completed the top five finishers Dinnall from NCU crossed the line first in 20 minutes Chris-Ann Lewis of Seek Exercise Book ended 2nd in 20:37.92 and Karlene Blagrove took 4th in 22:53.47 while 5th place went to Rushana Mills 34:15.88 Full Results Link here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is adequately equipped to restore power in the event of outages due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl while addressing a briefing with agencies responsible for disaster preparedness and members of the Cabinet at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1) Kennedy said all of the company’s hurricane systems have been tested “We are in a high state of readiness for Hurricane Beryl We have had our simulations and drills conducted prior as is mandated at the start of a hurricane season So we are through with that and we believe we have adequate supply of materials for restoration after the hurricane,” he indicated Kennedy said based on the hurricane’s track there will need to be “some pre-positioning of materials “Our staff are already trained in their hurricane roles and at JPS all staff… know what they are supposed to do and they are assigned a role,” he pointed out Kennedy said third party contractors will be critical to the restoration process “Our third-party contractors also are sensitised They are vital in our restoration efforts after a hurricane and they will also be pre-positioned depending on where the hurricane strikes So if we need to have more third-party resources along the south coast for example Rocky Point… we will do so,” he informed Kennedy noted that natural gas will not be immediately available after the hurricane as the ship at Old Harbour Bay will be moving out based on safety reasons is that the South Jamaica Power Centre (SJPC) located at Old Harbour is dual fuel… so we will switch to automotive diesel while we do not have natural gas for that period,” he said Kennedy advised that natural gas supply will be available once the ship returns to the island Meanwhile the JPS’ Central Emergency Operating Centre has been activated consequent on the Meteorological Service of Jamaica issuing a hurricane warning for the country Kennedy said bushing will continue in critical areas and bulletins are being disseminated regarding protocols for restoration after the hurricane as well as measures to be taken before and during the cyclone’s passage View the discussion thread.