Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Wednesday; water restrictions; Budget; West Indies; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Water restrictions extended to more communities in Corporate Area The National Water Commission is advising that, effective today, [water supply restrictions due to the ongoing drought]( will be extended to Kingston and St Andrew (KSA) [communities supplied by the Mona network](. Among the affected communities are Mona Heights, Cross Roads, Mountain View, Old Hope Road, Hope Road, Hope Flats, Papine, Gordon Town, Beverly Hills, Ravinia, Mona Road, Devon Square, Waterloo Road, Cassia Park, Eastwood Park Road, Half-Way Tree Road, Upper Maxfield Avenue, Vineyard Town, Manley Meadows, Windward Road, Glenmore Road, South Camp Road, Franklin Town, downtown Kingston and Harbour View. Standing Finance Committee meets to examine 2023/24 Budget The Standing Finance Committee will meet today and tomorrow at 9:00 am at Gordon House to examine and sign off on the [t]( Budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year](. The Committee is made up of all 63 Members of Parliament. As is customary, the Dr Nigel Clarke-led Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will lead off the deliberations. Golden Designs hosts pension and retirement planning seminar A seminar dubbed ‘Golden Conversations’, a pension and retirement planning event, will be held today at 6:30 pm. Organised by Golden Designs, the seminar acknowledges that retirement planning can be a daunting task. However, organisers note that with the right knowledge and guidance, “you can make informed decisions that will help you achieve your goals. “Whether you are just starting to plan for your retirement or will retire within a few years, this show is for you,” said the organisers. Presenters include Sanya Goffe, President of the Pension Industry Association of Jamaica (PIAJ). The event will be broadcast live on YouTube at: [( Advertisement Grenada to start taxing lottery winnings Grenada will from today [start enforcing a 15 per cent tax]( on all games of chance winnings above EC$10,000 (One EC dollar = US$0.37). The amendment to the Income Tax Act of 2010 which provides for the tax to be levied was approved in 2014 by the then-Keith Mitchell administration but was never enforced. According to the legislation, taxes are to be paid on “winnings of cash and any reference to an amount and to payment in relation to winnings”. West Indies look to continue fightback against South Africa The first of two Tests between West Indies and South Africa continues at SuperSport Park today, after the Caribbean side [mounted a strong fightback on the first day]( following a century by Aiden Markram on his return to Test cricket. Markram made 115 in a South Africa total of 314 for eight. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indian bowling attack, taking three for 60. South Africa had looked set to take full control when they reached 221 for one after new captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bat. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Tufton inks deal for introduction of electronic health records to Jamaica The Ministry of Health & Wellness on Tuesday [hosted the official signing ceremony for the implementation of an Electronic Health Records (EHR) System]( for Jamaica, a historic move in public health for the island. Campari joins forces with Xodus and Yardmas Campari has brokered a [three-year partnership with Jamaican mas bands Xodus and Yardmas to host Campari Carnival](. This partnership aims to bring an elevated flair, camaraderie and a wholesome experience for revellers from events leading up to carnival and on Carnival Sunday, April 15. Security guard dies after falling from moving bus on Portmore toll road A security guard has died as a result of injuries he sustained after [falling from a moving vehicle]( on Tuesday. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Khalid Sheikh Mohammed captured [On this day]( in 2003, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-described planner and organiser of the September 11 attacks, is captured in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. For more stories, visit our website at www.jamaicaobserver.com or [sign up for our e-paper](. [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Website]( Copyright © 2023 Jamaica Observer, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 40 - 42 1/2 Beechwood Avenue Kingston 5 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.