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'Lower voting age' - Give 16-year-olds in Jamaica a voice in politics - Norman Grant
Government Senator Norman Grant has proposed that the age for voting should be lowered to 16 years to allow young people a voice in the political process at the local government level. At the same time, the Women's Resource and Outreach Centre is advocating for an equal number...
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Students debate budget at G-G Youth Awards
CLAIM PROPHETIC PROMISES - Focus and faith
Prime Minister of Jamaica calls for int'l assistance on deportees, guns
Caribbean leaders look to Bush for help
Manhunt leaves one dead, teen injured
Utility pole crushes child
Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit
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A Jamaican taxi in London
While standing at a corner on a cool, misty morning in London, a black Vauxhall motor car pulled up in front of me. A yellow sign on top read 'taxi'. I wanted to get to Brixton, so I hopped in. The driver was an overweight man with caramel complexion. His face was round ...
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Global Warming - its impact, our solution
Laptops to be allowed in Parliament
NCU researcher puts dent in IQ test
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ease reporting rules for foreign companies
Federal regulators yesterday tentatively agreed to ease an accounting requirement for foreign companies that trade on United States (U.S.) exchanges. The action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) paves the way for a related change that would allow public companies...
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Mortgage applications fall
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Reggae Boyz tackle Indonesia
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz kick off their four-game tour of Asia, when they face a less-than-full- strength Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta at 7:00 this morning. Having only managed to secure indifferent results in their last three friendlies...
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West Indies need culture change - Ganga
WIPA wins arbitration
Pan Caribbean sets stage for Jamaica's juniors
Decision on A Team tour to come today
Fidel fined
Federer, Henin top Wimbledon seeding - Serena Williams ranked seventh in women's draw
Richardson drafted as cover for Windies
Madrid officials to discuss academy plans next week
Tivoli, Wizards in west Kingston showdown
Shiv tops averages in big way
FROM THE BOUNDARY - Thank you Shivnarine Chanderpaul
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EDITORIAL - After the GSAT, what's next?
Some 50,000 young Jamaicans have now received their results for this year's Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) and we have been featuring some of their success stories. But what after the GSAT? The test, which replaces the Common Entrance Examination (CEE)....
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The rudeness of being late
Global slavery continues
A man is just a man
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Youth need a reality check
The Editor, Sir: With reference to your lead story 'No jobs for slobs' published yesterday, does the UWI or UTech have a career office like other colleges in the United States? These are the folks who should be arranging internships...
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Development approvals
Time for visa tit-for-tat
NOTE-WORTHY - US Embassy found wanting
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Valentine's Day in June at 'It's All About Love'
It was Valentine's Day in June at Sunday's It's All About Love concert at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston .The event was produced by gospel couple, Robert and Jenieve Bailey, and featured Dean Fraser, Karen Smith and Dennis Rushton. A slight...
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Nicole Richie's drunk driving trial postponed
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Rosella Bistro rocks the Wexford
The Rosella Bistro Restaurant at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay is one of the Second City's finest dining spots. The restaurant provides a range of tantalising Jamaican and international dishes. The hotel has undergone a change of management, and currently the property...
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Staib does it again!
Appleton takes double gold
DINING WITH EMMA - Expat's edible exploits
KINGSTON 10, BARBADOS?
Fill to fuel at Subway
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