Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Friday: Dr Beres Hammond; 3,500 UWI students to graduate; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Friday, November 3, 2023 Dr Beres Hammond Reggae icon Beres Hammond will be [conferred with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters]( by The University of the West Indies (The UWI) at the Mona campus’ annual graduation ceremony on Saturday. He will be among four recipients to receive honorary degrees during the university’s four graduation ceremonies which are scheduled to take place today and tomorrow. More than 3,500 UWI Mona students to graduate Thousands will gather today and tomorrow at the University of the West Indies Mona Campus to see some 3,500 students from the Class of 2023 conferred with degrees, diplomas, and certificates by the university as it hosts [four graduation ceremonies](. Montague urges Gov't to release FINSAC Report Member of Parliament for St Mary Western, the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) Robert Montague, is urging his party to release the long-delayed Financial Sector Adjustment Company (FINSAC) Report that examined the reasons behind the meltdown of the financial sector in the 1990s. The meltdown, and the subsequent setting up of FINSAC, occurred when the People’s National Party formed the Government and Dr Omar Davies was the Minister of Finance. Montague, who is also the Chairman of the JLP, made the call for the report to be released during his recent contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives. Advertisement Justice Ministry stages JP Sensitisation Session The Ministry of Justice will today stage another in a series of sensitisation sessions for Justices of the Peace at the Sandals Ochi Beach in Ocho Rios, St Ann. The event is scheduled to get underway at 10:00am. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck will deliver remarks while the Custos of St Ann, Norma Walters, and Custos of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles, will bring greetings. Inside the Parliament The Senate will meet at 10:00 this morning at Gordon House. The agenda items include: The Copyright (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2023; and the Financial Administration and Audit (Amendment) (No.2) Act, 2023. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST According to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, morning showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across central and eastern parishes. Afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms are anticipated mainly across central and western parishes. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING WATCH: Desmond Allen marks 50 years in journalism with ‘Greatest Hits’ In his 50 years in journalism, Jamaica Observer founding editor Desmond Allen has interviewed scores of outstanding Jamaicans whose stories have helped to define his own career for which he received the Order of Distinction for sterling contribution to the profession. It’s perhaps fitting that his debut novel, Desmond Allen’s Greatest Hits: Wondrous Tales of Jamaicans, [honours the lives of some of those prominent sons and daughters of the soil](. Jamaican students to benefit from NBA game proceeds The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta, United States has partnered with NBA team Atlanta Hawks to [assist students in Jamaica and Atlanta]( who are pursuing studies in the science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) fields. Shock and disgust over video of baby being tossed during fight between women Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon Harrison has voiced concerns about the wave of child welfare and neglect sweeping the island in the wake of a viral video making the rounds on social media that [showed two ladies in a heated physical altercation]( one of whom threw a toddler in her care on the ground in a cavalier, almost cruel manner. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Bill Clinton elected 42nd US president In 1992, Democrat Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd president of the United States, defeating President George H W Bush. In Illinois, Democrat Carol Moseley-Braun became the first black woman elected to the US Senate. 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](.