5-year jail 'trip' - Machete-wielding brothers thrown in prison after man slips, injures self
Two brothers who chased a man, causing him to injure his ankle while he was jumping over a wall, will each have to spend five years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm. Fitzroy and Leroy Nelson, of Middle Baxton, St Ann, had appealed their convictions and sentences on the grounds...

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Diana Ross spoils Jazz and 'Boos'
20,000lb satellite to hit Earth
Bunting new People's National Party (PNP) gen sec
Global warming melts away hurricanes - study
Hird quad in good shape

Port Maria Hospital gets X-ray machine - Donation from Couples eases difficulties since Ivan
PORT MARIA, St Mary: The St Mary-based Couples Ocho Rios resort officially handed over a new high-tech X-ray machine valued at US$45,000 to the Port Maria Public General Hospital on Friday. According to general manager of the resort, Leonard Henry, the donation materialised through the efforts...

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Government of Jamaica committed to helping the Customs Department
CARICOM weighs in on policy meeting
Smith backs social projects
The real reasons you can't get it up ... and keep it up

Samuels' assault fails to save West Indies
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (CMC): Marlon Samuels' spectacular late assault lifted the West Indies to a respectable total, but it was not enough to prevent South Africa cruising to a series-clinching seven-wicket win in the third one-day international of their five-match contest ...

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Arnett continue revival under Waite
Boys' Town win at last
Village shocker!
Last-minute goal buries Harbour View
August Town clip Sporting
Shelton goal floors City
Adebayor explains why
Djokovic wins first Grand Slam
Lloyd captures 400m at Norwich Union meet
Jamaica face fight to keep Busta deal

EDITORIAL - Taxation choices in the wings
We assume that Prime Minister Bruce Golding's administration is committed to equalising the rate of personal and corporate income tax, which was one of the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) campaign planks for last September's general election. Timing, however, appears to be problematic...

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Say it ain't so, Mr Golding
In defence of banks - proceeds of crime legislation
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Conquering Jamaica's escalating crime
The Editor, Sir:The crisis of crime in Jamaica has reached a level that is unbearable and frightening. The situation is so severe that committed and patriotic Jamaicans are contemplating their future existence. The threatening crimes have affected all sectors and classes...

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Too many unfit parents
How to avoid confusion
Jamaica suffering from 'termite of inflation'
Teachers facing study problems

Bill Edwards: Unlimited
When other children were playing bat and ball, Bill Edwards was sewing clothes. It is, therefore, not surprising that he is now Jamaica's top designer of first rate men's clothing. Now in his early 40s, Edwards began his journey as a designer at age 12. At the time ...

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Oliver Barrett - Carib Insider boss takes new 'wings'
That's just who we are
When can you apply for interest in the family home?
Billy Ocean - Jamaicans protected us in England
Smoking and sex
Flair Couples