Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Friday: Day of Mourning; Titanic sub; West Indies; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Friday, June 23, 2023 Jamaicans urged to wear black on Friday to mark National Day of Mourning Members of the public are being encouraged to participate in the [National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s children]( today by engaging in individual or group moments of silence, the turning on of headlights, the wearing of black, the tolling of church bells at noon, and any other appropriate response. The proclamation to mark the day was read by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday. It encourages citizens to participate in the day, noting that this may include devotionals, remembrance services in homes, workplaces, churches and schools, and private or small group prayer vigils. Show compassion and support, says Chuck Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says Jamaicans should use today’s [Day of Mourning, Awareness and Remembrance]( as not only a time to reflect on the lives lost but also an opportunity to show compassion and support for more than a day, and to offer comfort and solace to those who are grieving, reminding them that they are not alone in their pain. “Simultaneously, we must strive to prevent similar tragedies from occurring again,” said Chuck. He was speaking at the function to launch the proclamation by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen that Friday, June 23, 2023 be observed as a National Day of Mourning condemning violence and ill-treatment of children. Jamaica records highest demand for electricity Experts have warned that 2023 will likely be [one of the hottest years]( on record largely due to global warming. It is therefore no surprise that the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that last week Jamaica had its highest demand for electricity in the country’s history because of the heat. “On Wednesday, June 14, peak demand went up to 675 megawatts,” JPS said. Advertisement Windies go for third straight win in ICC World Cup Qualifier West Indies will go for their third straight win against host Zimbabwe on Sunday in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The Windies have [so far turned back the United States and Nepal](. A win against Zimbabwe will see the Caribbean side, which sits atop Group A on net run rate, qualify for the Super Six stage. The top two of the 10 teams battling each other in the qualifiers will qualify for the World Cup that will be held in India from October 5 to November 19. Titanic-bound sub: Focus turns to cause of fatal implosion The search for a missing Titanic-bound submersible has become an investigation and salvage mission that will take an indefinite amount of time, officials said, as tributes from around the world poured in for the [five people killed when the vessel imploded deep in the North Atlantic](. The announcement Thursday that all aboard perished when the submersible imploded near the site of the iconic shipwreck brought a tragic end to a five-day saga that included an urgent around-the-clock search and a worldwide vigil for the vessel known as the Titan. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Jahshii's legal team says artiste innocent, co-operating with police Attorney-at-law Peter Champagnie, representing popular dancehall artiste Jahshii, has [declared his client's innocence]( regarding allegations making the rounds on social media that he was involved in activities leading to a death presently under police investigation. Diabetes cases to double to 1.3 billion by 2050 – study The number of people suffering from diabetes worldwide [will more than double to 1.3 billion]( by 2050 driven by structural racism and gaping inequality between countries, new research predicted on Friday. Suspect in Highgate grave digging killing turns himself in The suspect in a [killing at the Highgate cemetery]( in St Mary on Wednesday turned himself in to the police. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY 'Forrest Gump' released On this day in 1994, the movie “Forrest Gump,” starring Tom Hanks as a simple yet kindhearted soul and his serendipitous brushes with greatness, was released by Paramount Pictures. 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](.