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published: Sunday | May 21, 2006

Lead Stories


DISASTER FUNDS OK
LESS THAN two weeks before the start of what meteorologists forecast to be a busy hurricane season on June 1, disaster management officials say adequate resources are in place to cope with any eventuality.

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Brazil and the 'Tropical Plan'
Early childhood education gets support
Cops crack illegal car dealership ring
Disaster relief NGOs ready to offer a helping hand
Restraint gear is for security only
Webber quits post as deputy general secretary of the PNP
Major eruption looms at Soufriere volcano
'No health threat at Roaring River'
Flood of enviro court cases likely
Poor classroom control contributes to indiscipline

News


Keeping the promise on AIDS - Ja gets high marks for HIV/AIDS response
JAMAICA HAS made significant progress in meeting the targets, which the country committed to at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on HIV/AIDS in 2001.

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Cayman disappoints J'can worker
Support services struggling as World Cup looms
Fight or flight? Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf ­ Pt I
The poor deserve more
Regulation of credit union movement coming soon
Gay rights activist's killer gets life
Crime report with teeth
Reviewing the National Security Strategy
Rema Commission Report (Pt III)
CDB continuing to alleviate poverty

Business


CREDIT CARDS How much is it costing you?
WHEN CHOOSING a credit card, it is wise to examine how much you will be charged should you ever become late with your payments, exceed your limit or fail to pay all your debt on the due date.

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Beaches expands in Turks and Caicos
Open opportunities
The challenge of Carib tourism
Upscale development for Portland
Royal Carib Bakery invests millions to upgrade plants
Save more by cutting your expenses
Spectrum sued by former executive

Sport


Windies win thriller
THE WEST Indies pulled a tense one-run victory over India at Sabina Park yesterday to level the best of five Digicel one-day international series 1-1.

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Foolproof squad for Windies
Pistons get past Cavaliers
Canterbury on to Super 14 final
Miracle Man strolls to victory
Unbeaten Barbaro crashes out
NPL playoffs continue today
Jamaican players move on to semis
Goodbye my friend
Soca Warriors complete first overseas training camp
Boxhill ally replaced as South Central Confed chairman
Lorna Bell ­ a lifetime of charity and sport

Commentary


That Justice Sykes' ruling
NOT SURPRISINGLY, one of the most significant rulings by the Jamaican court in recent times has had relatively little public notice.

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Fixing the public sector An imperative for the PM
Portia has her work cut out
'A-fasta' or 'Just-in' time
Towards a lower tax rate

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - ISCF head clarifies role of 'Specials'
THE EDITOR, Sir: I AM constrained to respond to the Letter of the Day printed in your daily Gleaner dated Tuesday, May 16, 2006 captioned "Deployment of Police 'Specials' Needs Review".

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'I am sorry for our future'
The police should not flog anyone
Why wasn't cricket job put to tender?
Windies down but not out

Entertainment


Small studios force HUGE changes
LARGE, LONG-ESTABLISHED recording studios have had to revamp their operations in order to stay afloat as the demand for studio time has declined due to the rise of individual home-based and artiste-owned studios.

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Delroy Lindo to hoist 'Iron Balloons' at Calabash
Ska father, reggae daughter
Caribbean moves to steady 'Tempo'
Toots Hibbert still moving

Arts &Leisure


Art explosion today!
TODAY MARKS the 3rd anniversary of the LIGUANEA FESTIVAL OF FINE ART

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Liberty Learning Centre: An experiment in excellence
POEM OF THE WEEK - Be strong
Have our children lost us?
Gloriana triumphs
The 'Fear Factor' of little practical purpose
Recollections of rural J'can life in the 1940s
CALABASH 2006 presents new book on Marley's early days
NDTC in New York

Outlook


Dahlia defining happiness
FOR A full decade, Jamaicans have been waking up to the throaty commentary of TV host Dahlia Harris. Today, it is the way she looks that is something new for her audience.

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Masturbation as safe sex
NUTRIENTS IN YOUR FOOD

In Focus


Elevating the family
IT IS refreshing to see that the Prime Minister has elevated the issue of family life to the centre of the national agenda, and that she has taken on what amounts to a national crusade for responsible parenting, particularly fatherhood.

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Cementing a culture of humbug
Humanising tertiary education
Shooting the messenger
Indian civilisation - Worthy of emulation

Social


JAMPRO praises Francis - The accolades are coming thick and fast for one of the island's powerful women.
PAT FRANCIS, outgoing president of Jamaica Promotions (JAMPRO) was the toast of her colleagues at Devon House on Thursday as she was honoured by those she worked with for over a decade.

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Flawless, beautiful artist
Absolutely funking!
Gregory at the great house
CARAIFA's Hall of Fame Banquet a blast

Auto


2006 MILLE MIGLIA:
BMW'S NEW CONCEPT CAR RECENTLY, BMW unveiled the brand new Concept Coupe Mille Miglia 2006. Here is another concept car that will tweak auto lovers' tongues by the roots and leave them slavering.

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Chinese Chery for Jamaican market
Mother's Day surprise at Palisadoes
Say 'i' for Mitsubishi's new minicar
Moodie magic
If the car fits, drive it!


Tropical Weather

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Live Cricket Updates

England vs Sri Lanka
West Indies vs India
with Live Audio : - May 20, 2006

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