Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Thursday: Dianna Pinnock sentencing; LA Lewis; Bomb threat; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Thursday, November 16, 2023 Dianna Pinnock to be sentenced for 2013 murder of postmistress The woman who is accused of the [2013 murder of retired postmistress Nathlee Hamilton]( in Beecher Town, St Ann, is to be sentenced today. Thirty-five-year-old Dianna Pinnock of Epworth, St Ann, pleaded guilty to the murder. She also pleaded guilty to the charge of child stealing, after 63-year-old Hamilton’s six-week-old grandchild was snatched from her before she was stabbed several times and left for dead at her home. The baby was later found alive in a bag in Bonham Spring, near Exchange in St Ann. LA Lewis returns to court in toll road matter Entertainer Horace 'LA' Lewis is booked to return to the St Catherine Parish Court today in his [toll road matter](. When he last appeared in court a month ago, the case file was incomplete. Lewis, who is out on $200,000 bail, has pleaded not guilty to one count of toll evasion and two counts of forcible damage to toll road property. He previously pleaded guilty to one count of toll evasion and was fined $10,000. St Catherine man charged with making bomb threat returns to court St Catherine liquor store owner Michael Glenford, who is [accused of making a bomb threat]( against the Spanish Town Court House on the same day he appeared before the court in a civil matter, is to return to the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today where he is facing charges of inciting public mischief. When he appeared in court on Tuesday, it was disclosed that the phone number used to make the bomb threat was linked to Glenford. However, his attorney argued that “There is nothing to show that Mr Glenford is connected (to the threat)”. Advertisement Motorists to pay less for gasoline, diesel Motorists should see a decrease in the price of fuel when they fill up at the pumps as of today, Thursday, November 16. This is according to the [latest price listing]( released by Petrojam, the state-owned oil refinery. Thursday’s football gossip Newcastle United are interested in Spain forward Ferran Torres, who Barcelona could be prepared to sell after the former Manchester City player, 23, failed to meet expectations at the La Liga side. [(Fichajes)]( Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are all interested in Bayern Munich's 23-year-old Canada full-back Alphonso Davies, but ultimately believe the player wants to join Real Madrid. [(90min)]( Newcastle are also weighing up a January move for Bayer Leverkusen's £20m-rated Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 27. [(Sun)]( Manchester United are refusing to let 23-year-old Jadon Sancho leave on the cheap in the January transfer window - despite manager Erik ten Hag wanting to get rid of the exiled England winger. [(Mirror)]( TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Showers are expected across the island today, according to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica. This morning, showers and isolated thunderstorms are anticipated mainly across southern and northeastern parishes. In the afternoon and evening, brace for cloudy conditions with widespread showers and thunderstorms across most parishes, especially central and eastern parishes. It is also expected to be windy. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Breakdown in negotiation over compensation package causes split between Thompson-Herah and coach, says management team The [“extremely excessive” remuneration package]( requested by Shanikie Osbourne to continue as coach of five-time Olympic Games gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah has been confirmed as the reason the two have parted ways. Jamaican landlord reportedly confesses to killing two tenants, girlfriend in New York A Jamaican landlord in Queens, New York is facing murder charges after reportedly [confessing to stabbing to death his girlfriend and two of his tenants](. WATCH: 'I am very sorry' says man convicted of helping to murder Paulwell's daughter and her mother The man who was sentenced on Wednesday for his role in the killing of Member of Parliament Phillip Paulwell’s daughter and her mother has [apologised for his actions and asked that one day he will be forgiven](. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Oklahoma becomes 46th US state On this day in 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state of the US. 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](.