Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Wednesday: Public transport fare increase; Paul Bogle Day; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Wednesday, October 11, 2023 35% fare increase for public transport operators Operators of public passenger vehicles have been [granted a 35 per cent fare increase spread over six months](. Fares will go up 19 per cent as of Sunday, October 15 and by a further 16 per cent in April 2024. Minister of Transport, Daryl Vaz, made the announcement Tuesday during a ministerial statement in the House of Representatives. It’s Paul Bogle Day Culture Minister Olivia Grange has announced that Wednesday, October 11 will be [observed as Paul Bogle Day](. The day will be observed annually. Grange made the announcement Tuesday in the House of Representatives as she outlined plans for National Heritage Week, being observed this week. Bogle, who was a Baptist deacon and activist, is a National Hero of Jamaica. 120 schools to participate in Seville Heritage Expo The annual Seville Heritage Expo is set to, once again, captivate the minds of Jamaica’s youth. The event will be held today at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St Ann’s Bay, St Ann, with 120 schools islandwide set to take part. The event, which is in its 25th year, will feature a wide range of activities, with cultural exhibitions being among the highlights. Students will have the opportunity to explore African culture, tour the Seville Great House, and gain insights into the history of African and European influences through museum displays. Advertisement Man accused of raping 12-y-o girl he met online to return to court A St Catherine man who is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl he had met online is to return to court today. Twenty-year-old Alex Belight is charged with grievous sexual assault, rape, possession of child pornography and production of child pornography with intent to distribute. He reportedly met the girl while playing an online game and eventually lured the child to his home in Old Harbour where he raped her on several occasions. Belight is also alleged to have video recorded one of the sexual assault incidents and threatened to release the footage if she did not comply with his demands. Mental health survey for Caribbean young people The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretariat on Tuesday said it is [launching a survey on the mental health and well-being issues experienced by young people across the region](. The survey, being undertaken in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund coincides with World Mental Health Day, which is observed on October 10 under the theme “Mental Health is a universal human right”. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Clear skies are anticipated today. According to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, this morning will be mainly sunny. This afternoon, partly cloudy conditions are expected across western parishes and hilly areas, otherwise it is anticipated to be mainly sunny. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING WATCH: Beryllium team attacked by gunmen in Harbour View Police have launched a manhunt for gunmen who [attacked a Beryllium security team]( in Harbour View, St Andrew on Tuesday afternoon. Beachy Stout's wife cried out for mother while being killed, ‘hitman’ claims Denvalyn Minott, who was allegedly contracted by Everton 'Beachy Stout' McDonald to kill the businessman’s wife in 2020, testified on Tuesday that [she cried for her mother while being stabbed repeatedly by Oscar Barnes]( the man who was subcontracted to do the killing. In Vogue: Earring Haul Ja's Bottega and Versace -inspired dupes take centre stage at beauty expo In the heart of Kingston, Jamaica, a vibrant tapestry of style unfolded at [The Healthy Hair & Beauty Expo](. It was a confluence of everything beauty, from hair products to jewellery and weave and wig fashion taking centre stage. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Paul Bogle leads Morant Bay Rebellion On this day in 1865, Paul Bogle leads hundreds in a march from Stony Gut to Morant Bay (which would be known as the Morant Bay Rebellion). They were protesting injustice and widespread poverty under the British Crown. In a violent confrontation with full official forces that followed the march, nearly 500 people were killed. Bogle was later captured and hanged. 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](.