Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Wednesday: NCB; Qahal Yahweh; Trump; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Wednesday, July 19, 2023 NCB ‘strong, safe, and sound’ says BOJ Bank of Jamaica has [sought to reassure the financial market]( following the [senior leadership changes]( announced by National Commercial Bank Financial Group Limited (NCBFG), one of the largest banking conglomerates in the region. NCBFG announced Tuesday that CEO Patrick Hylton and Deputy CEO Dennis Cohen are departing the company. In a subsequent statement on its website, amid potential market jitters, the BOJ sought to assure that “the member companies of the NCB Financial Group are profitable, strong, safe, and sound and possess sufficient capital and liquidity, which are above regulatory requirements.” Wife accused of killing cop husband back in court Manchester housewife Kacey-Ann Roxanne Blair, who has been [charged with the murder of her husband, Constable Damien Blair]( is to reappear before Supreme Court Judge Justice Leighton Pusey today. The trial judge is set to make a determination as to whether or not the defendant is fit to plead to determine if they can stand trial. According to a police report, about 6:25 pm on May 29 Constable Blair was reportedly shot inside the family house, allegedly by his wife, with his licensed pistol. Funeral for Claudette Kemp today A [funeral service for music industry stalwart Claudette Kemp]( the late manager of reggae artiste Capleton, will be held today at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew. The service will begin at 2 pm. Kemp passed away on June 9 at the age of 76. Advertisement Qahal Yahweh members to appear in court Eighteen members of the St James-based religious group Qahal Yahweh, charged with breaches of the Child Care and Protection Act, are [scheduled to appear before the St James Parish Court today](. The charges were laid against the individuals after a multi-agency operation was conducted at the institution’s Paradise compound on June 30, 2023, in partnership with the Ministry of Health. Trump expects to be indicted in Capitol riot probe Former US president Donald Trump said Tuesday he [expected to be charged over the January 6 attack on the US Capitol]( -- an indictment that would ramp up his legal woes as he makes another White House run. Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is already facing criminal charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith for mishandling top secret government documents after leaving office. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Isolated showers across sections of northern parishes are anticipated in the morning. In the afternoon and evening, it is expected to be partly cloudy and windy especially across southern parishes, the Meteorological Service of Jamaica has advised. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING US responds to reported diplomatic row with Jamaica The United States on Tuesday [seemed to respond to media reports of a developing diplomatic row between the US and Jamaica](. Body of police recruit recovered by divers The body of police recruit Rayandre Pike was on Tuesday [recovered after he was presumed to have drowned]( at Tranquility Bay in St Elizabeth a day earlier. Montague says Integrity Commission planning to raid his house Former Minister of National Security Robert Montague has [charged that the Integrity Commission is planning to raid his house](. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Clinton announces ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy On this day in 1993, President Bill Clinton announced a policy allowing gays to serve in the military under a compromise dubbed “don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t pursue.” 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](.