Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Tuesday; Budget Debate; Nikita Noel; Reggae Boyz; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Golding makes contribution to Budget Debate Opposition Leader Mark Golding will make his contribution to the [2023/24 Budget Debate]( today. Buoyed by recent public opinion polls which show that his Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is in a virtual dead heat with the governing Jamaica Labour Party, Golding is expected to use his presentation to offer an alternative to the Government. He has recently [blasted the government for postponing the Local Government Elections]( for a fourth time and the PNP has thrown its support behind public sector workers in their ongoing wage dispute with the government. Alleged killer of 9-y-o Hanover schoolgirl to appear in court Omar Green, the 42-year-old construction worker who was [charged with the murder of nine-year-old schoolgirl Nikita Noel]( to appear in court today. Green was reportedly Nikita’s stepfather. She was killed near her home in Kew district, Lucea, in Hanover. Nikita was reported missing by her mother on February 1 after she did not return home from school at Esher Primary. Following a search, [her body was discovered in bushes]( and Green was arrested and charged. Health Ministry launches Problem Management Plus The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton will today launch Problem Management Plus (PM+) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. PM+ has been described by the health ministry as “a technique that employs a problem-solving approach to help people manage everyday challenges. It helps to address stress, anxiety, and mild depression resulting from exposure to adversities such as loss of family, friends, livelihood, or exposure to sexual violence, violent deaths, or other adversities within the community such as natural disasters. Advertisement Reggae Boyz seek win in second friendly against T&T The Reggae Boyz will be seeking to rebound from [Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago]( the Montego Bay Sports Complex, when they take on their Caribbean rivals in a second match today inside the National Stadium. On Saturday, the Soca Warriors spoiled the home debut of Reggae Boyz head coach Heimer Hallgrimsson. Schoolboy sensation Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards, who played his first match for the senior team on Saturday, hours after he [signed a pre-contract with English Premier League outfit Chelsea FC]( will be looking to make his mark in this game. T&T considering Mexico's request on small arms Trinidad and Tobago is giving "active consideration" to a request by Mexico to the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to pursue legal action in the United States in a bid to have [gun manufacturers held responsible for gun-related crimes in the region](. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, speaking at a public meeting of his ruling People's National Movement (PNM) recently, said Mexico, despite having lost an initial approach to US authorities, intends to continue fighting. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING No bad blood: Duckie parts ways with Montego Bay United Former national youth coach Donovan Duckie has [parted ways with Montego Bay United]( citing mutual consent between himself and club president Orville Powell. Taxi operator, passenger shot dead in Westmoreland A taxi operator and a passenger were [shot dead in Robins River, Westmoreland]( on Monday afternoon. St Catherine police list five wanted men Detectives assigned to the St Catherine North division have [listed five men as wanted for crimes]( including murder and shooting with intent. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Putin wins election landslide [On this day]( in 2004, brushing off US criticism of a one-sided election campaign, Russian President Vladimir Putin claims victory after voters hand him an expected landslide, 71 per cent win for a second four-year term. 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](.