Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Monday: Klansman sentencing; Jamaica 658 area code; LIFT; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Monday, September 25, 2023 Klansman gangsters to know their fate The [sentencing exercise for 15 convicted members]( of the St Catherine-based Klansman Gang, including its leader Andre "Blackman' Bryan, will begin today. The long-running trial, which began on September 20 last year, came to an end in March with Chief Justice Bryan Sykes handing down the last of the verdicts which saw the 15 individuals, inclusive of one female, being convicted and 17 being acquitted. Today’s sentencing will be live streamed. Popular party promoter implicated in INSPORTS fraud returns to court Popular promoter of the French Connection and Chug It events, Andrew Wright, will return to court today to answer to charges in an [alleged $222-million fraud at state-run entity INSPORTS](. In July, Wright was granted bail in the amount of $10 million with strict reporting conditions. Orientation for LIFT begins today The week-long orientation for the [Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme]( will begin today. LIFT is a $2-billion Government of Jamaica programme, aimed at bolstering the social mobility of 500 youth annually, over a five-year period. Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr Taneisha Ingleton, says the sessions will be conducted regionally. Advertisement Flow begins offering new Jamaica 658 area code Communication provider Flow on Saturday [began offering mobile customers the new 658 area code]( following approval from the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). Flow touted in a press release that it is the first company in the English-speaking Caribbean to offer a second area code. The new 658 area code will work in conjunction with and does not replace the 876 code, OUR stated. Usher to headline 2024 Super Bowl halftime show Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will [headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas](. The National Football League, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium on February 11. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST More rain is expected across the island today, according to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica's forecast. Morning showers and thunderstorms are expected across central and eastern parishes. In the afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated across most parishes. It is also expected to be windy across southern parishes. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Aidonia, Kimberly expecting baby boy Dancehall star Aidonia and his wife Kimberly Megan are [expecting a baby boy](. Two shot dead in Grants Pen Two men were killed in a [drive-by shooting in Grants Pen]( St Andrew on Sunday afternoon. Young British footballer launches foundation to help youth players in dad's native Jamaica A young British footballer's curiosity about the disadvantages of youth players in his father's native Jamaica has led to the [setting up of a foundation to assist in grassroot development]( of the sport on the island. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Soldiers escort black students into US school On this day in 1957, nine black students who’d been forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, because of unruly white crowds were escorted to class by members of the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division. 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](.