Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Friday: Hospital porters on rape charge; Windies v England; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Friday, December 15, 2023 Hospital porters charged with rape of female patient return to court The two porters [charged with the rape of a patient]( at the Spanish Town Hospital in August are booked to return to the St Catherine Parish Court today where their case will again be mentioned. The accused men are Corey Orr, otherwise called 'Usher' of Clifton District, St Catherine, and 31-year-old Shemar Edwards, otherwise called 'Shortman'. They are charged with rape and grievous sexual assault. Allegations are that the complainant was sexually assaulted at the hospital around 8:00 pm on August 18. Bunting to make State of the Nation presentation Senate will meet at 10:00 am today at Gordon House, Duke Street in downtown Kingston. The agenda includes amendments to the Agricultural Produce (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the Public Debt Management (Amendment) Act, 2023. The State of the Nation Debate will continue with Opposition Senator Peter Bunting, the Leader of Opposition Business in the Senate down to make his contribution. Windies take 2-0 lead into game three against England The West Indies will take a 2-nil lead into Saturday’s third game of their five-match T20I series against touring England at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. Match time is 5:30 pm. The Windies’ resurgence in T20I continues under captain, Rovman Powell, as they earlier this year registered series wins against India and South Africa. Advertisement BGLC office closed Gaming industry regulator Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is advising the public that its office, located at 78cef Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, will be closed today to facilitate a staff event. Regular operations will resume on Monday, December 18, at 8:30 am. The BGLC apologises for any inconvenience resulting from the closure. Friday’s football gossip Paris St-Germain are interested in a move for Manchester United's 31-year-old Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who has also been linked with Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal. [(Sports Zone, via Sun)]( Manchester United are struggling to find a buyer for English forward Jadon Sancho, 23, with his reported £350,000-a-week wages believed to be putting teams off the £73m signing. [(Sun)]( The Saudi Pro League's director of football Michael Emenalo believes it would be hard to convince Liverpool's 31-year-old Egypt forward Mohamed Salah to join the league in January. [(Sky Sports)]( Spanish former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, 33, has once again fuelled speculation of an imminent return to the Premier League with a cryptic social media post. [(Mirror)]( TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Several sections of the island could experience showers today. According to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, isolated morning showers are anticipated across northern parishes. Isolated afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms are expected across sections of central and western parishes. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Jamaica signs Samoa Agreement The Jamaican Government on Thursday [signed the Samoa Agreement]( at the headquarters of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) in Brussels, Belgium. Popcaan, Shenseea, Byron Messia, Kabaka Pyramid, Destra, and Valiant compete for MOBO Award Dancehall artistes Popcaan, Byron Messia, Valiant, Shenseea, Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid, and soca star Destra Garcia will [compete in the Best Caribbean Music Act category]( of the 2023 MOBO Awards. Guyana says it won’t bow to Venezuela in dispute over territory rich in oil and minerals Guyana[refuses to bow to Venezuela]( in their dispute over an oil- and mineral-rich territory claimed by both nations, the small South American country said Thursday as its president met Venezuela’s leader in the latest chapter of the bitter rivalry. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Nelson Mandela laid to rest On this day in 2013, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in his childhood hometown, ending a 10-day mourning period for South Africa’s first black president. 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](.