ST. CATHERINE
A tree was discovered partially covered with ice in the vicinity of Point Hill St. Catherine on Tuesday.
The phenomenon which was observed from about 10 a.m. attracted scores of onlookers throughout the day. The tree is located in the thick brush by the side of the road. The ice appeared to be melting slowly, even in the face of the mid-afternoon heat. Some of those present said it was a sign from God.
Elgin Taylor
Port Antonio, PORTLAND
Governor-General Professor Kenneth Hall has called for residents of Portland to unite in advancing the development process in the parish.
The Governor-General, who was addressing a gathering of civic and community leaders at the Ken Wright Pier in Port Antonio on Tuesday, urged the residents to use the time honoured structures within the parish to bolster development as they strive to move Portland and Jamaica into the 21st Century.
JIS
Black River, ST. ELIZABETH
Farm-loving residents of Newcombe Valley, and nearby Beacon in Treasure Beach, have organised themselves into
a branch of the Jamaica Agriculture Society (JAS).
Witnessed by a large turnout of citizens, Aslyn Parchment was elected president on the first executive. Other members include Lanceville Parchment, vice-president; Ainsworth Parchment, secretary; Norda Nembhard, assistant secretary; Jehoida Cohen, treasurer; and Lineve Roach, public relations officer. The first executive will serve two years in the first instance, after which all officers will be up for re-election annually.
Meetings will be held on the second Thursday each month, starting at 4 p.m..
Analee Bernard
Black River, ST. ELIZABETH
Governor-General Professor Kenneth Hall is promising to maintain a close bond with Jamaican citizens at the community level.
The Governor-General was speaking to students, teachers, Justices of the Peace and other professionals while on the St. Elizabeth leg of his nationwide tour on Thursday at the Inver-cauld Hotel in Black River.
Professor Hall told his audience that St. Elizabeth has been a leader in many areas of development. He said the parish was the first to get electricity, had the first motor car in the country and the least criminal activity in the island.
Rayon Dyer
Morant Bay, ST. THOMAS
Governor-General Professor Kenneth Hall was warmly greeted by business personnel, Justices of the Peace, educators, Members of Parliament and students at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, East Street, Morant Bay on Tuesday.
The Governor-General highlighted the importance of the Justice of the Peace in the parish, stressing that he wanted to assist them in working with elected representatives.
Marlene McPherson
