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published: Sunday | May 23, 2004
Lead Stories


Wage wrangle
Restrain yourself! ­ private sector employers warn unions
Not necessary ­ union leader replies

PRIVATE SECTOR employers yesterday, again, warned trade unions to 'exercise restraint' when asking for increased wages and salaries for private sector employees...

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Violence in schools intensifies
'Only 50 years of bauxite reserves left'
Jamaican sworn in as Westchester president
First coloured president of the 106-year old organisation
GLEANER EDITORS' FORUM
Schoolboys must take responsibility for offsprings

News


Too costly to retire
Older workers staying longer on the job

AN INCREASING number of Jamaicans above age 45 years are opting to remain in their jobs, or have made themselves available for employment, while younger workers ...

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A musical icon laid to rest
Nation on weather watch
Students challenge education survey

Business


Affluent suffer more crime than poor says Study
THE TOP 20 per cent of households in Jamaica in consumption levels suffered substantially more criminal victimisation than the poorest 20 per cent, according to 2002 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC).

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A first for Jamaican motor sales
No deposit required for purchase of vehicle
Stretch your dollar
Better ways to manage your money
Construction costs soaring
Developers undaunted by rising material expenses

Sport


Cambridge on course
JAMAICA'S EUROPEAN Seniors Tour star Delroy Cambridge surged into contention for the Digicel Jamaica Classic crown with a near flawless second round at the Half Moon course in Montego Bay yesterday.

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Johnny's King upsets at 8-1
Tour match hit by rain
Say a prayer for the Athens Games

Commentary


Action now, Minister Phillips!
HAVING SOUNDED his warning last week about the dangers of the political system being further undermined by criminality, Dr. Peter Phillips, Minister of National Security, needs to go further. He needs to do more than sound warnings and drop hints about..

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Education crisis
Connecting the dots
Black people still slaves to the past
Hugh Shearer at 81 years old
Afghanistan, a pawn in superpower politics

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY
Crime-politics links: Action now

THE EDITOR, Sir: I WOULD have endorsed what Dr. Peter Phillips said in Parliament May 19, 2004, if it was said 20 years ago. I think it is too late to condemn politicians...

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Something to laugh about
In defence of Lee-Chin
Thanks and commendation ...For publishing poem
Good call, C&W

Entertainment


HERE COMES THE HOT MAMAS
Gone are the days of shapeless, floral or polka dot maternity dresses

GOING FROM frumpy to fabulous, maternity clothes have made significant changes over the years. Gone are the days of long, shapeless, floral or polka dot maternity ...

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Multiskilled Justin Lynch
All dancing, no buying
Women aim to share word

Arts &Leisure


Graduation exhibition opens at Edna Manley College
THE WORKS of 42 students from the School of Visual Arts at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) will be on show in the 2004 graduation exhibition. The show is scheduled to open on May 29 in the college's...

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Unassuming images
Artie as marriage broker
Preserving art, architecture at UTech
Jamaican art in England

In Focus


Rising oil prices to pinch
WORLD MEDIA headlines and editorials are all focused on the recent sharp increases in the price of oil... -Zia Mian

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Bush's disastrous foreign policy
A duppy conquering opportunity
Reassessing the UWI contribution
Protecting public officials

Social


'Mind, Body and Soul' retreat set for June
FROM JUNE 24 to 27, more than 60 women from the United States and Jamaica will meet at some of the most luxurious north coast villas for the fourth renewal of the 'Mind, Body and Soul' retreat. The much anticipated spiritual rejuvenation..

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'Caribbean Week' in NY set to sizzle






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