Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Monday: Ruel Reid and Co; Manhunt for child killers; Noel Maitland; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Monday, June 12, 2023 Ruel Reid and co-accused to appear in court The [results of a judicial review should determine the way forward]( when former Education Minister Ruel Reid and former Caribbean Maritime University President Fritz Pinnock, as well as their three co-accused appear today in the St Andrew Parish Court. The judicial review which was held before three judges, was set for May 7 and 8 when the accused last appeared in court. Reid, Pinnock, Reid's wife Sharen, their daughter Sharelle, and Jamaica Labour Party Councillor for the Brown's Town Division Kim Brown Lawrence, are implicated in a multimillion-dollar fraud case . The Supreme Court is to review a court ruling that Reid and his co-accused have a case to answer over their alleged corrupt actions. Manhunt continues for killer/s of 8 year-old Danielle Rowe With public outcry mounting, the police are expected to step up their search for the killer/s of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe who [died in hospital Saturday morning after suffering a severe injury to her throat]( on Thursday after being abducted from the Braeton Primary and Infant School in Portmore, St Catherine. Danielle was found on Roosevelt Avenue in St Andrew with her throat slashed and taken to the nearby Bustamante Hospital for Children where she died early Saturday morning. The police have indicated that they are pursuing several lines of inquiry into the events that led to the girl’s death. They have also revealed that she was the daughter of a serving member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Constable Noel Maitland murder case back in court Constable Noel Maitland is expected is expected to return to the Supreme Court today to answer to murder charges in relation to the [disappearance of his girlfriend, Donnalee Donaldson](. When the case was last mentioned in February, the court was told by the prosecution that [four statements were outstanding]( as well as material from the Communication Forensic CyberCrime Division (CFCD). Maitland has been charged with murder and unlawful burial of a corpse in connection to the disappearance of 24-year-old Donaldson. Advertisement Blaine calls for longer prison sentences for child abusers Longer prison sentences are needed for individuals who are found guilty of committing crimes against children. That is the [call being made by Betty Ann Blaine]( children's advocate and founder of Hear the Children's Cry. Guyana holds local government elections Guyanese will go to the polls today in local government elections that were announced in February by the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall. The last local polls were held in Guyana in 2018. They were scheduled for March 2022 but were pushed back after there were disputes over the demarcation of constituencies and the voters’ list. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING WATCH: Chang, Anderson visit family of girl abducted from school, murdered Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang along with Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson and representatives of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Chaplaincy Unit [visited the family of Danielle Rowe on Sunday to show support following the death of the eight-year-old in hospital](. Bolt scores to give team lead against England in charity football match The biggest and most prestigious charity football match in the world, Soccer Aid, witnessed a moment of pure brilliance as [Usain Bolt showcased his skills by scoring a fantastic goal]( for the Soccer Aid World XI. ‘Godfather of Harlem’ co-creator Paul Eckstein dies suddenly in Jamaica Godfather of Harlem writer and co-creator [Paul Eckstein has died aged 59](. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Actor Gregory Peck dead at 87 On this day in 2003, American actor Gregory Peck—who notably played Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)—died at age 87. 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](.