Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Thursday: Jason Neil inquest; Guyana-Venezuela; Gas prices; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Thursday, December 7, 2023 Coroner's inquest into Jason Neil’s death set to resume A [coroner's inquest]( into the 2018 death of Mandeville businessman Jason Neil, 33, at his Ingleside home is set to resume today. It was reported that the businessman had committed suicide. The inquest, a "fact-finding investigation" into his death, began last month at the Coroner's Court in Mandeville. Guyana prepared to defend itself from Venezuela - President Ali Guyana’s president has told The Associated Press that his country is taking every necessary step to [protect itself from Venezuela,]( which has ordered its state-owned companies to explore and exploit oil and minerals in the vast Essequibo region, which Guyana considers its own. When asked if he has requested military assistance, President Irfaan Ali said his government is reaching out to allies and regional partners, some of which Guyana has defence agreements with, to protect Essequibo. The region makes up two-thirds of the country. Justice Ministry hosts justice fair for persons with disabilities The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), will today host its inaugural Legal Aid Council Justice Fair for persons with disabilities at Harmony Beach Park in St James from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Legal Aid Council as part of its thrust to increase the accessibility of justice to the community of persons with disabilities will host the justice fair under the theme, “Justice without Barriers: Equal Access, Equal Opportunities.” Persons with disabilities are encouraged to attend to access justice services such as expungement of criminal records, victim support, free legal advice, restorative justice and child diversion. Advertisement Motorists to pay less for gasoline, diesel Motorists should see a decrease in prices at the pumps as of today, based on the latest price listing from Petrojam, the state-owned oil refinery. According to the [listing]( released on Wednesday, both grades of gasoline are down in price, as well as both grades of automotive diesel fuel. Thursday’s football gossip Real Madrid are ready to offer France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe a contract in January ahead of the expiration of his current deal next summer, but the Spanish giants will only give the 24-year-old until 15 January to accept or decline. (AS - in Spanish) Brazil forward Richarlison is a target for Saudi Pro League clubs but Tottenham are unlikely to sell the 26-year-old unless they can earn back at least the £60m they paid to sign him from Everton. (90 Min) Tottenham are considering signing Everton and England defender Ben Godfrey, 25, in January. (Talksport) Juventus are set to pull out of a deal to sign Manchester United and England forward Jadon Sancho, 23. (Tuttosport - in Italian) Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and ex-Aston Villa manager Dean Smith are competing to take over at Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC. (Athletic) TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Expect isolated morning showers across northern parishes, partly cloudy elsewhere, according to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica. It is also expected to be windy across northern parishes. In the afternoon, isolated showers mainly across northern and southeastern parishes are anticipated. Elsewhere it is expected to be partly cloudy and windy across northern parishes. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING Leon Bailey scores winner as Aston Villa stun Man City Aston Villa dealt a major blow to Manchester City's Premier League title challenge as [Jamaican winger Leon Bailey clinched a 1-0 win]( against the reeling champions on Wednesday. Illegal migrants from Haiti, Brazil held in St Thomas operation Several people, including women and children who are believed to have entered the island illegally from Haiti and Brazil, were [taken into police custody]( following a special operation in Leith Hall district, St Thomas on Wednesday morning. Search launched for Guyana Defence Force helicopter missing in Essequibo county region The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Wednesday said that it has initiated a search and rescue operation to locate a [missing helicopter carrying three crew members and four passengers](. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Japan attacks Pearl Harbor On this day in 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the US Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as well as targets in Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippines and Wake Island; the United States declared war against Japan the next day. 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](.