Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Friday: Troops for Haiti; Grand Gala; Reggae Girlz; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Friday, August 4, 2023 Holness confirms Jamaica ready to send troops to Haiti Prime Minister Andrew Holness has [confirmed that Jamaica is prepared to send troops to Haiti]( as part of a multi-national peacekeeping force. Addressing a media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Thursday morning, Holness said Jamaica has always made it clear that it is ready to play its part in restoring peace and stability in violence-torn Haiti. JCDC issues ‘no fly zone’ advisory for National Stadium during Grand Gala Recreational drone operators are being advised not to fly their devices in the vicinity of the National Stadium in Kingston during Sunday's Independence Day Grand Gala at the venue. The appeal comes from Executive Director for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon. The Grand Gala, which is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm, will [feature hundreds of drones forming images]( above the Stadium. 13 Qahal Yahweh members return to court Thirteen members of the Qahal Yahweh Church will return to the St James Parish Court this morning. They are [charged for breaches of the Child Care and Protection Act and Breaches of the Marriage Act](. The allegations surround incidents that took place at the church compound in Norwood, St James. One other person, Neil Spence, who pleaded guilty to the offence of assault, is also scheduled to return to court today for sentencing. Advertisement Film Night highlights today's ‘Emancipendence’ activities ‘Emancipendence’ activities will continue today with Reel and Come Again (Film Night in the Village). Old Skool Party – the School Uniform Edition will take place on Saturday, August 5 while Sunday, August 6, will see the staging of the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium beginning at 6:00 pm. This year’s independence is being observed under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud and Strong'. For more information, persons may visit the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) website at [www.jcdc.gov.jm](. Colombia confirmed as Reggae Girlz’ next opponents at World Cup Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz will face Colombia for a spot in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals next Tuesday. This was confirmed yesterday when [Colombia finished top of Group H despite suffering a 1-0 loss to Morocco]( who also advanced as group runners-up. The Jamaica vs Colombia match will be held in Adelaide, South Australia at 3am Jamaica time. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST It is predicted to be a wet day. According to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, isolated showers and possible thunderstorms are anticipated across sections of northern and southeastern parishes in the morning. Meanwhile, in the afternoon and evening, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across most parishes. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Jamaicans advised to prepare for heat at Grand Gala With thousands expected to flock the National Stadium for the annual Independence Grand Gala on Sunday, Jamaicans are being advised to [prepare for hot weather conditions currently enveloping the island](. Award-winning chef Dennis McIntosh has died Chef Dennis McIntosh, who led kitchens at several of the world's leading hotels in a career that spanned more than three decades, [has died](. Facebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is [keeping its promise to block news content in Canada]( on its platforms in response to a new law that requires tech giants to pay publishers for linking to or otherwise repurposing their content online. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Anne Frank and family arrested On this day in 1944, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank was arrested with her sister, parents and four others by the Gestapo after hiding for two years inside a building in Amsterdam. (Anne and her sister, Margot, died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.) 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](.