Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Tuesday: Sectoral Debate; Conversation on the Constitution; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Charles Jr, Chuck, Phillips in Sectoral Debate The [2023/24 Sectoral Debate]( will continue today inside Gordon House. Among the speakers scheduled to make their contribution to the debate are the Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr and the Opposition Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips. ‘Conversation on the Constitution’ The Jamaica Council of Churches is inviting the public to what it calls a ‘Conversation on the Constitution’ to be held at 6:00 pm today at the Bethel Baptist Church, 6 Hope Road, Half-Way Tree. Panelists include Professors Tracy Robinson, Rosalee Hamilton and Trevor Munroe as well as Jeanete Calder. The moderator is the Reverend Karl Johnson. Jamaica is[in the process of reforming its constitution]( as the island transitions from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. The process is spearheaded by a 14-member Constitutional Reform Committee chaired by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte. Policeman on assault charges for court The police constable who is accused of assaulting his girlfriend over several days last November, after accusing her of infidelity, is expected to appear today in the St Mary Parish Court. The constable, who is stationed at the Orange Bay police station, is charged with rape, grievous sexual assault occasioning bodily harm, unlawful wounding and malicious destruction of property. It is alleged that the policeman handcuffed the woman to a sink inside the home they shared while he assaulted her. He allegedly forced her to cut off her hair and then shaved her head. The cop is also accused of kicking his lover in the mouth and hitting her in the face with a beer bottle. Advertisement Aerosmith announces farewell tour US rock 'n' roll band Aerosmith has [announced a farewell tour]( to celebrate more than five decades together. The band, whose members are now all in their 70s, is well known for hits such as Dream On, Walk This Way and I Don't Want To Miss A Thing. They broke the "earth-shattering" news in a star-studded video on Monday, featuring celebrity pals including Sir Ringo Starr, Dolly Parton and Eminem. "It's not goodbye it's peace out!" they declared in a joint statement. Tuesday football gossip Chelsea are moving closer to appointing former Tottenham and Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as the club's next permanent manager. Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid for a majority stake in Manchester United includes him wanting immediate control of transfers if a deal is agreed. [(Telegraph)]( Manchester United sent scouts to watch Roma striker Tammy Abraham, 25, last weekend as the club considers alternatives to Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29. [(Mirror)]( Aston Villa have opened talks with England striker Ollie Watkins about extending the 27-year-old's contract with the club. [(Athletic)]( ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING WATCH: Bunting walking away from politics in Manchester Central Former Member of Parliament and People’s National Party (PNP) chairman for Manchester Central Senator Peter Bunting has [indicated that he will not be seeking reelection in the constituency]( for the next general election. Clarendon party patron shot dead after allegedly confronting man he accused of being gay The shooting of a man, after he allegedly attacked a businessman he accused of being a homosexual, has been [upgraded to a homicide investigation following his death over the weekend](. Serena Williams debuts baby bump at Met Gala Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian [announced they were expecting a baby]( during a Vogue livestream interview with La La Anthony. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Nelson Mandela claims victory [On this day]( in 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President F W de Klerk acknowledged defeat. 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](.