Hike relief call today
The Government will decide today on the distribution method of an approximately $500 million assistance package for the poor and dis-possessed to cushion the effects of rising consumer prices on the most vulnerable. Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced the $500 million...

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Hundreds of kids went missing in '07
Obama opens up double-digit lead, Clinton turns up heat
Prime Minister urges support for cops, soldiers in Jamaica
Today is UWI Day
Taiwan meddling in Bajan polls - Arthur
A bumpy first ride - Arrival glitches mar Half-Way Tree Transport Centre pilot
Burglars hit Montego Bay
Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) for metal detectors

'Demonic forces holding down Jamaica'
Some religious leaders believe that the high levels of crime and violence now gripping the nation are, in part, the manifestations of demonic forces that are at present holding the country in bondage. Pastor Errol Bolt of Kencot Christian Fellowship told The Gleaner...

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Hall's Delight road, more peril than thrill
Unity needed to battle crime - Bishop Dufour
Obama wows, woos youth
But Hillary says he's a flip-flopper
Detox - make a clean start for 2008

Bartlett names JamVac board
WESTERN BUREAU: With the Ministry of Tourism aiming for a 10-15 per cent growth in 2008, Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett last week introduced his eleven-member board of the Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac). The agency, which was first established in 1978 ...

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Air Jamaica chairman denies mass staff cuts
Heads meet to discuss investments

Jackson sizzler puts Tivoli in the lead
There was only one minute left at the Edward Seaga Sports Complex yesterday.One minute for Arnett Gardens goalkeeper Julian McLeish to record another phenomenal achievement of denying quality shots and saving his team. One minute to Arnett salvaging a crucial point...

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Georges demote Portmore
Same story,different day: Price laments poor shooting
Hue's beauty gives H View maximum points
Village, Seba ready to shop
Jamaica make winning start
Guyana under pressure
Simoes to place special emphasis on youth
Liverpool held 1-1 by Luton
Portmore let Boys' Town off the hook
Harbhajan Singh banned
Williams takes up scholarship
Much tougher task for Carib ballers - Barnes
Digicel camps lead to Sunderland tryout
All set for JAAA/Puma Development meet

EDITORIAL - Obama surprise excites American campaign
The 'permanent campaign' which the United States presidential election has become is, in part, a legacy of an age when states were more or less independent, and the presidency a relatively minor function. Then, presidents were chosen by electors hand-picked by the states....

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The Bhutto parallel
NOTE-WORTHY: Police strategy needs strong support

LETTER OF THE DAY - Proposed framework for financial commission
The Editor, Sir:I wish to add to my Letter of the Day - 'Commission should review all financial institutions' which was published in your issue of December 29, 2007.Having submitted that the ordinary citizen of this country is not at present receiving a fair deal...

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Cash Plus as saviour
Protests from schoolchildren should be ban
Caveats for Commissioner Lewin to consider
'NCB: We're not stifling under restrictions'
On breaking silence
Apathy or heartlessness?

'All White' glows at Curphey Place
Approaching Curphey Place, Swallowfield, St. Andrew, on Saturday night, it seemed that even the chicken vendors had complied with the night's dress code. Fo long white coats are a part of their standard attire, the unusually high number who were decked out at the entrance to 'All White' ...

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Massive historic collection missing
Britney needs HELP!
'National Treasure' digs up dough

2007: Winners and losers
Personally, 2007 was better than '06, but for many it sucked. Here's my somewhat crazy look at some (and I stress some) of what caught my eye in the past year. WINNERS - Veronica Campbell- Brown: Her 100-metre gold medal performance at the World Championships was inspiring.

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Marriage made in 'light-beer' heaven
Sisters wed
FEMINISATION OF HIV/AIDS
The emotional trauma of early teen sex
Are investment clubs really Ponzi schemes?
Is your workout extinct?
Montegonians party like rock stars
World Wise sponsors Miss Jamaica Universe 2008
Fashion trends for 2008

Odinga open to power-sharing talks
NAIROBI (AP):Kenya's opposition leader yesterday signalled he is willing to share power with the government he accuses of rigging elections, but at the same time called for mass rallies - a move that threatens renewed bloodletting....

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Despite corruption controversy ...Zuma weds wife No 4
Whew, 24,000% inflation! 600% pay hike drop in the bucket
BRIEFS - Cop gets five years for panty stunt
Guyana's opposition seeks to probe alleged abuse
Violence, 250,000 displaced: Kenyan unrest takes toll