Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Thursday: Heatwave; Isat Buchanan; Reggae Girlz; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Thursday, August 3, 2023 Heatwave to continue across Caribbean The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) says tropical Pacific and Atlantic Ocean temperatures [should remain well above average]( continuing to amplify heat stress in the Caribbean by increasing temperatures, humidity and heatwave frequency to rival the warmest conditions on record (2010, 2016 and 2020). In its forecast for the period August to October 2023, CariCOF noted the coinciding unusually warm Pacific and Atlantic have opposing effects on Caribbean rainfall and hurricane season activity. Buchanan could have case to answer before GLC Attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan could have a case to answer before the General Legal Council (GLC). Chairman of the GLC, Denise Kitson, KC, has shared that she lodged a complaint against Buchanan in relation to [lewd remarks he made on a Youtube programme about the Director of Public Prosecutions](. Buchanan has apologised for the comments in the face of relentless criticism and has resigned as chairman of the Human Rights Committee of the People’s National Party. The complaint was sent to the GLC's Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday and a determination is to be made as to whether there is a prima facie case against Buchanan. ‘Mello-go-roun’ happening today A [week of activities to mark Jamaica’s ‘Emancipendence’]( continues today with the staging of the popular ‘Mello-go-roun’ featuring the best talents from this year’s JCDC festival of the arts programme. Emancipation Day was observed on Tuesday, August 1 while the country will mark 61 years of Independence from Britain on Sunday, August 6 under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud and Strong'. Advertisement Big increases in gas, diesel prices Motorists will pay significantly more when they fill up at the pumps as of today based on the latest weekly price listing released by Petrojam, the state-owned oil refinery. See full listing that was released on Wednesday[here](. Reggae Girlz to know Round of 16 opponents at World Cup Jamaica’s [history-making Reggae Girlz]( will find out who they will play in the Round of 16 at the World Cup when Group H concludes this morning. The Jamaicans, who finished second in Group F, will next play the winner of Group H — likely Germany or Colombia — next Tuesday in Melbourne, Australia. Colombia lead the group with six points, followed by Germany and Morocco on three points each. Colombia will face Morocco while Germany face South Korea in the final group game at 5am. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST According to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, a partly cloudy morning is expected across eastern parishes. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are anticipated mainly across central and western parishes. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Jamaica name ‘strongest team yet’ for Budapest World Champs The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has [named a 65-member team for the World Athletics Championships in Budapest]( Hungary later this month. Jamaican-born judge to preside at Donald Trump’s trial History beckons as a [Jamaica-born Judge, Tanya Sue Chutkan, will preside over the case against former United States President Donald Trump]( who has been indicted for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Brazil coach Pia Sundhage facing criticism over team's lack of flair after Women's World Cup exit Brazil coach Pia Sundhage was [facing widespread criticism in the South American nation]( after the team was eliminated in the group stage at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY The NBA is formed On this day in 1949, the National Basketball Association was formed as a merger of the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League. 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](.