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Rain again - Tropical Storm Noel to drench Jamaica, emergency officials on alert
Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Noel are expected to pound Jamaica today, just two weeks after a baptism which ravaged the island's road network, triggered landslides and devastated many rural farms. Noel, the 14th tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season...
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Cop shot eight times in the back
'We have teeth and we're going to bite!' - Mayor warns of offensive against illegal signs
Courts to get control of budgets in '08 - PM
People's National Party (PNP) mum until bulb report out
'Thumbs up, Jamaica'
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Orphan learns art of survival - Johnson's artwork has unleashed the power of positivity and self-belief.
IN A hushed tone, he said, "I am an orphan," in reply to a particular question. Almost bashfully, he glanced up then back at his knitting. That response was unexpected, but it made the story of Tobi Johnson's artistic endeavours even more interesting. For it was while he was absorbed...
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Jamaica to serve on three more seats at UNESCO
Negril restoration project a concern for Jamaica Environment Trust (JET)
New president for Realtors Association of Jamaica
November trial date set for alleged St Thomas murderer
Teacher killer gets 12 years
Confiscate US$800,000 from Colombians - Court
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Rich countries farm subsidies fall slightly in 2006 - OECD estimates support at US$268b
Government support to farmers in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) fell in 2006, both in cash terms and as a share of farm receipts. But the drop was due mainly to rising world food prices rather than changes in policies, as less support was provided...
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State vows crackdown on illegal gas stations
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Jamaica win KFC Cup
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): Jamaica beat defending champions Trinidad & Tobago by 28 runs to win the KFC Cup regional limited-overs title at the 3Ws Oval yesterday.Playing in the first day/night final of the regional tournament, Trinidad & Tobago were dismissed for 202 off 49.3 overs...
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Harbour View win five-goal thriller
Ricketts inspires Seba win
Arsenal, Liverpool in pulsating draw
Calabar, STATHS in Walker Cup feature
McDonald nets hat-trick
Tivoli ease past Reno
Subs Lowe, Davis lift Portmore
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EDITORIAL - Judicial spotlight on matrimonial property
THE prominent case about the distribution of assets amassed in the course of a matrimonial relationship has ended after years of litigation with the Privy Council making the final determination. It is not the first case of its kind to come into the glare of public scrutiny.
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A matter of conscience
NOTE-WORTHY: PM vs Opposition?
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LETTER OF THE DAY - CDA clarifies role in taking kids from family
The Editor, Sir: With reference to Letters to the Editor on October 24 and 25, the Child Development (CDA) is encouraged by the concerns and obvious interest in the story 'I want back my children' published on October 23. At the heart of what we do...
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Poisoning the air
Where are the fathers?
Agriculture as cornerstone of Jamaican economy
Rich blessing from Cayman
Finding a new commissioner
Vale Royal for Parliament
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'Mello Vibes' rains down at Mas Camp
At midnight when the rain poured over St. Andrew last Saturday the Mas Camp was full of activity with Mello Vibes. When The Gleaner team arrived, outside Mas Camp was crowded with patrons waiting in the rain to get in and on the inside the packed crowd was dancing away ...
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'Saw IV' butchers competition
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The no-nonsense Bill Clarke
William 'Bill' Clarke is the last of a dying breed of men who are not afraid to be unpopular. He has become famous for his controversial statements but, as head of Scotiabank, he has defied the odds and remained the guiding force in a job naysayers said he'd lose under two years.
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Listen to me now
Executive household help has arrived!
LAWS OF EVE - Struggle for 'happy landing'
Fashion Xplosion
Fronts are flat
A timeless beauty: Sandra Foster
50" TV in your pocket
Manliness is back
Think before you stag
Men and breast cancer
Flair COUPLES - Always meant to be
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T&T politician beaten
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): David St. Clair, a dreadlocked candidate for the minority party Congress of the People (COP) in the upcoming general election, was attacked and beaten by thugs on Saturday.
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Royal on sex tape?
First lady triumphs in Argentina election
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