Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Monday: NWC strike threat; NCB warning; Javan Garwood; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Monday, July 10, 2023 Water watch The country is on edge this morning as workers at the state-owned National Water Commission (NWC) have [issued a notice to strike in 72 hours]( if the Government does not address their concerns about new salary bands. The strike notice was issued Saturday evening. In May of last year, NWC workers took [strike action for two days]( effectively shutting down the country. NCB warns of scam National Commercial Bank (NCB) is warning its customers about a scam being utilised by fraudsters, which they should not fall prey to. In its latest Fighting Fraud Fridays notice, NCB said fraudsters have resorted to a method called “pretexting”. According to the bank, fraudsters pretend to be someone you trust, create fake situations, and trick unsuspecting individuals into providing sensitive information or money. “You see a post from a friend about their fantastic summer holiday. The next day, you get a message from them asking for help because they lost their wallet. They even give specific details about their trip. But it's not your friend who messaged you; it's a scammer who fooled you into sending money,” NCB said. Trial of Javan Garwood for the murder of his stepmom to resume The trial of Javan Garwood, who is facing charges for the 2021 shooting death of his stepmother, 51- year-old banker Andrea Lowe-Garwood, is [expected to resume today in the Trelawny Circuit Court](. The trial failed to get underway last Tuesday after a request by defence lawyer, Khadine Coleman, for time to peruse new information she received from the prosecution the previous day. The triggerman in the slaying, Dwight Bingham, who pleaded guilty to murder and illegal possession of firearm, is to return to court on July 25, when sentencing is slated to be handed down. Lowe-Garwood was gunned down in church during a praise and worship service in January 2021. Advertisement Jamaica debuts participation in PISA The Ministry of Education and Youth has announced Jamaica's inaugural participation in the [Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)]( spearheaded by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). PISA is described as a ground-breaking study that examines and compares students’ performance in mathematical, reading, scientific literacy and creative thinking. It assesses the students’ preparedness to tackle the challenges of adult life and participate fully in society based on the knowledge and skills students possess towards the end of their school years. Monday’s football gossip Bayern Munich are expected to make an improved offer worth nearly £70m for England striker Harry Kane, but the bid is unlikely to meet Tottenham's valuation, despite the 29-year-old having one year left on his contract. [(Mail on Sunday)]( Chelsea want £40m for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, who is attracting interest from Al-Hilal and Juventus, while Inter Milan have had an offer for the 30-year-old rejected. [(Guardian)]( Tottenham are monitoring the situation of Chelsea's 24-year-old Spaniard Marc Cucurella, who can play as a left-back or left-sided winger, as they look for a replacement for their Croatia winger Ivan Perisic. Six Paris Saint-Germain players, including two summer signings, have complained to the hierarchy about comments made by France striker Kylian Mbappe, 24. [(Sky Sports)]( Mbappe has said the club is divisive. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Reggae Boyz into Gold Cup semis after win over Guatemala Jamaica [overcame a determined Guatemala]( 1-0 to reach the Concacaf Gold Cup semi-final on Sunday with Amari'i Bell's 51st-minute goal setting up a last-four clash with Mexico. #NationalTrials: Jackson clocks 21.71 for 200m win The fastest woman alive over the 200m, Shericka Jackson ran 21.71 seconds to [claim the national sprint double title at the National Championships on Sunday](. Accountant handed 26-year sentence for 2018 deadly shooting of taxi operator Phillip Whittaker, the 57-year-old accountant who was convicted for the 2018 murder of 43-year-old Trelawny taxi operator, Garfield Binloss, [was sentenced to 26 years in prison]( when he appeared in the Trelawny Circuit Court on Friday. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Battle of Britain begins On this day in 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the Luftwaffe started attacking southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious.) 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](.