Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Wednesday: Shineka Gray murder; Job Fair; Homeless killings; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Shineka Gray murder accused to stand trial The trial of the man accused of the 2017 murder of 15-year-old Green Pond High School student Shineka Gray is[set to begin today in the St James Circuit Court](. Gregory Roberts has been in custody for the past six years. Roberts and another man, Mario Morrison, were arrested and charged with murder after Gray's body was found on February 1, 2017, with multiple stab wounds in bushes in Irwin, St James, three days after she had been reported missing. German Ship Repair Jamaica hosts job fair [German Ship Repair Jamaica (GSRJ) Limited]( in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, will host a Job Fair today. The job fair will be held on the grounds of the ministry, 1F North Street, Kingston, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Between 30 and 50 persons are expected to be recruited during the fair, which is seeking to employ skilled workers. GSRJ has been in existence for approximately seven years and has been repairing vessels that visit Jamaica’s ports. Man accused of killing five homeless people to make court appearance Ronaldo Ricketts, the man [accused of killing five homeless people]( is to return to the St James Parish Court today to answer to the charges. Ricketts, while in custody on a separate matter, is said to have confessed to the killings of five homeless people in Montego Bay between July 28 and August 20 of this year. He is being represented by attorney-at-law Henry McCurdy. Advertisement Justice Ministry hosts sensitisation session for JPs The Ministry of Justice will today host a sensitisation session for the Justices of the Peace Parish Associations of St Catherine, Kingston, St Andrew and St Thomas. This programme forms part of the Ministry’s continued efforts to strengthen the capacity of Justices of the Peace and sensitise JP Association executive members to policies and procedures that will broaden their scope of service delivery. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck will deliver remarks. The Custos of Kingston, Steadman Fuller, and Custos of St Andrew, Ian Forbes, will bring greetings. ‘Chubby’ wanted for murder in Trelawny Detectives assigned to the Falmouth Criminal Investigations Branch on Tuesday [named a man who is wanted for murder in Trelawny](. He is Akeem Frame, otherwise called ‘Chubby’ of Peel Street, Falmouth and Hague in the parish. Frame is wanted for the murder of Kemar Williams, otherwise called ‘Kenny’ which was committed on Monday, July 31 this year. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST It is expected to be partly cloudy this morning, according to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica's forecast. Isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly across northern parishes, are anticipated in the afternoon. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Four struck by lightning at daCosta Cup match The four persons who were [struck by lightning at a schoolboy football game]( in Linstead, St Catherine on Tuesday afternoon are being treated at the Linstead Hospital, OBSERVER ONLINE has been informed. Fans weigh in after Byron Messia claims ‘Talibans’ as biggest dancehall song since 2005 Kittitian star Byron Messia sent social media into a frenzy Tuesday with his assertion that his [Talibans song is the biggest dancehall hit since 2005](. Scientists reveal X-ray results on ‘alien’ bodies; says they are not fake Scientists have tested the two “alien” bodies shown before Mexico’s congress by a self-proclaimed ufologist and have [confirmed that they are not fake](. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Billie Jean King wins ‘battle of the sexes’ On this day in 1973, in their so-called “battle of the sexes,” tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome. 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](.