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Lawmen killed - Cop, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) private murdered in separate incidents
Minister of National Security Derrick Smith and Commissioner of Police Lucius Thomas, yesterday condemned the killing of two members of the security forces who were murdered in separate incidents on the weekend. Constable Richard King, who was attached to the Kingston Central...
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US passport regime takes effect today
Clean-up hailed as a success
Rural areas clean-up
Government of Jamaica to review payment scheme for CXC exam
Tearful farewell for KD Knight's son
Call for hanging to resume
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Is he the father?
Glenroy and Sanya had a brief sexual relationship, after which they went their separate ways, with Glenroy believing that the 'fling' was over and done with. Until, he got a casual telephone call from Sanya, saying she was pregnant. He was disappointed with her for becoming pregnant...
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The Governor-General Awards recognise our outstanding contributors
Help for the homeless
Ministry fighting hard to combat human trafficking
Phillip Hamilton shaping education
Jamaica Society for the Blind gets $1 million from Digicel
Jamaica observes its first World Contraception Day
Prevent inflammation - a four-step programme
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Peterkin: Money for tourism lying idle
WESTERN BUREAU: More than J$200 million is lying idle in government coffers, as bureaucrats are apparently refusing to release the funds to undertake tourism enhancement projects. This was disclosed by former Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) president Horace Peterkin...
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Treatment of auditors - Who should qualify
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Harbour View held by debutants
St. George's heralded their arrival to local football's big times with a point in their first game, scrapping to a 0-0 draw with defending champions Harbour View in the inaugural fixture of the Cash Plus Premier League (CPPL) at the Harbour View Mini Stadium yesterday...
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Penalty sinks Sporting
Aussie Nash selected in 17-man Jamaica squad
Asafa Powell injures hamstring in wet climax to season
Tough Germany win women's World Cup
Jamaica lose to Mexico and finish last
Boys' Town thrilled with away win cash plus premier league opener
Seba win Montego Bay goal feast
Tivoli make strong rally
Jittery Arnett, Reno in dull stalemate
Bridgeport tipped to beat struggling Ardenne
Victory lifts Everton to fifth
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EDITORIAL - Brutal military crackdownin Burma (Myanmar)
As it does each time its rule is threatened, the Burmese military responded to anti-government demonstrations with crackdowns. By first sealing the monks who had been leading the demonstrations inside their monasteries; then, cutting off the citizenry's access...
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Paying more for less
The changing of the guard
NOTE-WORTHY: Bird shooting ban
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Heroes Park ideal site for new Parliament
The Editor, Sir: I write in full support of the views expressed by Mr. Roderick Rainford in his letter published by you in the Saturday, September 29 edition of The Gleaner as your 'Letter of the Day'. Some early initiatives of Prime Minister Golding would suggest...
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Electoral process needs review
Jamaica on show
Halt flight of teachers
Concern about housing service
Future looks good with PM Bruce
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Footloose rocks at The Pantry
Twas after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, the time for free Kingston Beer had passed, spirits were high at The Pantry, New Kingston, and Kurt Riley had the Gargamel on the turntables at a party dedicated to music from the 80s and beyond. Twas a combination guaranteed to get feet loose ...
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Romain's the 1 Rising ★ Star
'Game Plan' surprise champ at US box office
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Make-up 101
Women often complain that they would love to wear make-up but they just do not know how to apply it. Some believe it is hard and a lot of hassle, but once you know what to do and you get the hang of it, it is very simple.
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All eyes on Juline Samuels
Women of honour
YaAd Cloze
Is my divorce valid?
Moneywise, Future savings, the right way to go!
KELLY'S WORLD - A wha do dem bwoy ya?
Foot and other fetishes
Obligation to eliminate discrimination against women
Spiritual oneness
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Pope joins calls for peace in Myanmar
ROME (AP):A worried Pope Benedict XVI added his voice yesterday to calls for Myanmar's military leaders to peacefully end their crackdown on protesters demanding democracy.Benedict made his first public comments on the deadly crackdown a few hours after...
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Olmert, Abbas to meet Wednesday
Rebels kill ten in Darfur
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