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published: Sunday | October 29, 2006

Lead Stories


Berbick killed - Former Heavyweight boxer murdered in hometown
Former World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavy-weight Champion, Trevor Berbick, was found murdered near his doorstep in the quiet district of Norwich, in Portland, yesterday morning.

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The rise and fall of a boxing champion
Commissioner calls for hi-tech anti-crime laws
Walking through the Sunset bill
Sabina vendors worried - Fear road work will displace them
Broken promises for benefits irk police federation
Lessons from China to Jamaica

News


Rapid growth in private education business
They are in your face everywhere you go. Their billboards are on almost every light post.

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128 and counting
Writerfully yours - Polished Professionals - Table Talk Pt II
Crash course for security guards
Untapped multimillion dollar squid industry

Business


Doubts emerge on $21 offer for DB&G stock
There have been mixed reactions from analysts on the pricing of the Scotiabank's C$85-90 million offer to purchase 75-80 per cent of the shareholding in Dehring, Bunting and Golding ...

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eService to create 300 jobs
United Airlines raises fares in some markets - Delta, AA follow
Britain attacks US online gambling ban
It's the fridge that spins your meter
Building out a market for ceramics
A new Caribbean economy beckons

Sport


England stun West Indies
AHEMADABAD, India (AP):HARD-HITTING batsman Kevin Pietersen struck a flawless unbeaten 90 yesterday in England's stunning three-wicket victory over defending champions West Indies

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Fabulous four-timer for Simpson
Frome Technical lift Ben Francis Knockout title
Berbick hailed as a 'true athlete'
Seba tackle Arnett
Klinsmann interested in coaching US national team
Batting at the ICC Champions Trophy

Commentary


An untenable lack of accountability
The ongoing controversy over who was responsible for the more than J$2.6 billion overrun in the construction of the Sandals Whitehouse hotel placed on the front burner the matter of how public officials ought to account for the people's resources.

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Bright prospects for agriculture
Portia, Parliament and the press
West Indies cricket and other balls
Time to rethink agro-tourism link

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Don't legalise polygamy
THE EDITOR, Sir: After careful consideration and analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of polygamy, it became quite clear to me that Jamaica should not legalise this practice.

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Not a dead issue at all!
A world of opportunities
A necessity, not a luxury!

Entertainment


Dancehall treads into theatre
Last weekend, the play Lady Chance and the Butterfly Dance took over the stage at the Ward Theatre, downtown Kingston.

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Ja gets spin on US labels
Tubby's student turned 'King'

Arts &Leisure


GEORGIAN BEAUTY
From the wattle and daub of the Tainos to the cement and steel of contemporary society, the various building designs in Jamaica define our architectural heritage ...

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The Messenger
Old roots and deep meanings
Pink roses

Outlook


Pastor Michael Harvey - From rags to reverence
At age 24, when Michael Harvey set off to enrol at college, all he had as supplies was one cup, saucer, one knife and fork and a Dutch pot given to him by his mother.

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What to do when you fail?
Single in the city: doctor's advice - Are women too clingy?
Pot the pups

In Focus


Integrity and media bias
Is the Press being too hard on Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller? Is she overreacting to the media pressure? Does the Observer have an agenda against the Prime Minister?

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Fairy godmothers, sheep and goats
A pause to correct Mr Ian Boyne

Social


Expo for Positive Living
Looking to build or furnish your home or just want to lower your cholesterol?

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Blossom's Day

Auto


2007 Chevrolet Spark at GM - Chevy eyes niche in JaChallenger.
Would you buy an American-made car? A few decades ago the answer might have been in the negative since consumers perceived them as gas-guzzling, unreliable behemoths, even in their home market.

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Mercedes Benz GL 450, voted SUV of the Year for 2006 by Motor Trend Magazine.
Defensive driving practices - the way to go
Ford motor company - 2007 Jaguar XKR:A convertible without compunctions
Michael Schumacher - Retirement marks the end of an era
Fernando Alonso - On the road to greatness
New look for motor vehicle registration certificate
Toyota defeat U.S. automakers in sales
SAIC launches Roewe model car, based on Rover technology


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