Drenched
It was a wet and clammy day yesterday as heavy rainfall, associated with tropical storm Noel, continued to lash the island. There were several reports of landslides, roadblocks and flooding in some major communities in eastern parts of the country. The police have confirmed...

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Deanery Road flood
Robbers gone mad!
Samuels under investigation
Parliamentary oversight for State boards
Textbook battle - Education Ministry says controversial book not on its approved list - Teachers insist book was recommended at workshop staged by ministry
Day 12: 'Blood sample may have been contaminated'

Pops and Terry on Skyline Drive
He was a short fellow with graying hair and wrinkled skin. Even his arms were wrinkled, yet he walked with great agility and purpose. He wore a pair of khaki pants and weather-beaten sneakers. He had on a baseball cap and carried a machete wrapped in newspaper.

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Fight against dengue heats up
DK takes oath of office
Dabdoub drama in court
Thursday Talk - The hottest topics on the cocktail circuit

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates - Oil jumps to new record
The United States Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points yestersday, but said the risk of inflation was roughly equal to downside risks to growth, suggesting further rate reductions are far from a sure bet. The decision by the central bank's Federal Open Market...

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THe Melting Pot - International cuisine, spectacular atmosphere

Ben Francis finalists to be decided today
WESTERN BUREAU: THE FINALISTS in the Ben Francis Knockout competition will be decided today when Rusea's and Grange Hill meet in one semi-final at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay, and Garvey Maceo and Dinthill meet in the other at Brancourt in Clarendon. The Garvey Maceo-Dinthill...

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Calabar, Jamaica College (JC) to meet in final
We need friendlies - Burrell
Day of upsets at muddy Caymanas
Sports is a business!
Seventh Reggae Marathon takes on a fun theme
Fennell to retain top post
Inside the BPL - Battle lines drawn
One Love reel in Appleton VX Trophy
Reggae Racers speed off to Guyana

EDITORIAL - Petulance as public policy
Some days ago, two events of note occurred. Minister of Transport Mike Henry declined to attend the reception marking the inaugural flight of Virgin Atlantic to Jamaica. Also, Minister of Trade and Industry Karl Samuda announced a suspension of the trade in scrap metal...

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NOTE-WORTHY: Treat them harshly

LETTER OF THE DAY - Stem cell pills - is Jamaica ready?
THE EDITOR, Sir: Stem cells are cells that have the ability to duplicate themselves and become any tissue or organ of the body. There are basically three different types of stem cell research - embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells and recently, stem cells from the umbilical cord.

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Stand up and boycott
Homo text in schools
What does 'murder' mean?
No categories for murder
Acting without thinking
Bird-shooting ban mooted
Looking at the real world
Bridge saga

Nadje Leslie presents 'Violin Girl in Jamaica'
When Fae Ellington, who hosted Thursday evening's launch of violinist Nadje Leslie's debut album, first mentioned the 14-year-old's teacher Paulette Bellamy, she noted their similarity in style. That similarity was soon evident to those gathered at the poolside of the Terra Nova...

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Alliance Française to host 31st Francophone Film Festival

Cocoro authentic Japanese cuisine
With the option of dining in or outside on the terrace, enjoying the cool breeze, Restaurant Cocoro offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience for the Gleaner-sponsored Kingston Restaurant Week (KRW). Cocoro is Japanese for heart, and that's exactly ...

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Golden Bowl get away from the hustle and bustle
Carlos' Café swings on Belmont Road
Kabana Restaurant tantalising and enchanting
Prendy's - where the beach comes to town
Jade Garden - great ambience, excellent fare and fine wines