Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Monday: NCB ATMs; Mystic Mountain; Bunny Shaw; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Monday, May 1, 2023 Under the gun: NCB customers brace for delays as couriers battle armed robbers National Commercial Bank (NCB) customers in Kingston, St Andrew, and St Catherine are today bracing for disruptions at the bank’s automated teller machines (ATMs) after [Saturday’s attack on a Beryllium Limited security team in St Thomas](. In fact, the bank on Sunday [warned customers to be prepared for delays](. “We regret to inform you that there will be disruptions in our ABM services due to reduced operations from Beryllium following yesterday’s attack in St Thomas. We understand that this may cause inconvenience and frustration, but we assure you that we are working diligently to minimise the impact on our customers,” the bank said in a tweet. Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe appointed PS in security ministry A senior member of Jamaica’s foreign service, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, will today begin duties as permanent secretary in the Ministry of National Security. Her appointment has been confirmed by the Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang. Stone Roofe [replaces veteran civil servant Courtney Williams]( who was appointed in March as Jamaica’s first fiscal commissioner. Mystic Mountain’s bankruptcy case to be heard in Supreme Court The bankruptcy case of Mystic Mountain Limited (MML) is to be heard in the Supreme Court beginning today. The popular attraction which is located in Ocho Rios, St Ann was [placed in receivership]( last year after a proposed $1.3 billion payout was rejected. It was certified bankrupt by the government’s Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency, after the majority of its creditors voted down a proposal on denying the company time to make payments. Creditors were told in March that MML’s sole shareholder has indicated a willingness to “rehabilitate the company”. Advertisement Several activities to mark Child Month A number of activities are scheduled for Child Month which will be observed in Jamaica this year under the theme: ‘Children Need our Love and Protection…Get Involved.’ Activities to mark the month will get underway with the National Church Service on Sunday, May 7 at the Wesley Mount Methodist Church in Williamsfield, Manchester at 10:30 am. National Children’s Day will be observed on Friday, May 19 and the public is asked to wear sunshine yellow in observance of the day. A National Day of Prayer for Children will be observed on May 24 and will be led by the Apostolic Faith Church in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth. Bunny Shaw is leading scorer in Women’s Super League Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor says goal difference has been "on the minds" of his players after they routed Reading 4-1 to move three points behind Women's Super League (WSL) leaders Manchester United on Sunday. City’s Jamaican striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw [became the outright WSL top scorer with her 18th goal of the season]( as City responded in style to falling behind after a minute, conceding when Sanne Troelsgaard curled a classy strike beyond returning goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck to give the bottom side a surprise lead. Chloe Kelly pounced to fire in a 15th-minute equaliser after the persistently threatening Shaw had caused uncertainty inside Reading's penalty area, and the Jamaica striker doubled the lead within 10 minutes by powerfully heading in Alex Greenwood's corner before Lauren Hemp and Steph Houghton scored after the break. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING South Africa honours Peter Tosh for anti-apartheid support Reggae legend Peter Tosh was [posthumously bestowed with a national honour in South Africa]( on Friday. Valeena Pinnock finds safe haven in ICT sector after pandemic blow Valeena Pinnock [made the transition to the ICT sector in 2021]( after the pandemic led to the closure of a hotel she was working at in the United States. Teenage boys charged with rape of female classmate at Clarendon school Two 17-year-old boys were arrested and charged after they [allegedly sexually assaulted a classmate]( at a school located in Clarendon on Monday, March 27. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Bin Laden is dead On May 1, 2011, US President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a US commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.) 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](.