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Stress-free weekend - GSAT students can now relax
The two-day Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) ended yesterday, allowing thousands of students across the island to breathe a collective sigh of relief.When The Gleaner visited St George's Girls Primary and Infant School on...
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KSAC halts towing of vehicles
Douglas Leys is new solicitor general
Charter of Rights to be held at ransom - PNP will not tender support until CCJ passed
Movin'
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up - Royal Palm actor takes on the world's highest mountains
Another cop, son on corruption charges
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Curniff McGregor, the consummate sugar worker
"Historically, the sugar industry has made a significant contribution to the economy, but it also forms an integral part of the social fabric of the society and a lifeline for several communities across the country. "Even in his...
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Hope for reporters serving time in Cuba
Falmouth courts the royals
NWU not rushing to sign MOU3
The faith of Francis Tulloch
Woman arrested for stabbing boyfriend
Across the nation
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Budget challenges predicted - Analysts concerned with oil, food prices and fiscal obligations
CABINET YESTERDAY concluded a two-week extensive review of the 2008/2009 Budget.But even as the executive prepares to unveil its plans for the new fiscal year, at least two financial analysts are raising concerns about the likely impact of spiralling...
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NIR regains strength in February - Ahead of fiscal target
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Calabar, KC duel for Champs - Holmwood certain to land girls title
Defending champions Calabar High and Kingston College (KC) were locked in a fierce battle for supremacy after a thrilling third day of the GraceKennedy/ISSA Boys and Girls Championships at the National Stadium last...
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Ja looking good after early strikes
Beating Kilimanjaro
PERFORMER OF THE WEEK - Impressive Bolt
In your neighbourhood
Matthew Mair secures top Jamaica finish in Ocala
Ambrose, Anderson give England upper hand
T&T in total command
WICUA wants Gayle punished
Meadhaven look to extend lead
Shavar back in MLS fold after visa delay in Jamaica
Edwards pleased with Brazil tour
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Doing time for traffic offences
Depending on someone's point of view from behind the steering wheel, Resident Magistrate Chrisanthia Brown's ruling in the St Mary Traffic Court on Thursday will be interpreted as either draconian or balanced.
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A tradition of censoring
Issue: On family, paternity and fidelity
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Degenerate impact of dancehall music
The Editor, Sir:It is so easy to say how we want to reduce violence in our Island, but from the perspective of a native Jamaican, it is easy to preach, but difficult to practise.
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Update on US visa process
The dilemma of teen abortion
Realities affecting early childhood education
A Gospel plea
Mayor ignoring market patrons
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Lisa Marie pregnant with twins
Lisa Marie Presley is pregnant with twins, it has been claimed.The 40-year-old star - who is expecting her first child with music producer husband Michael Lockwood - recently discovered her double joy and that one of the babies is a boy. A source is...
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From home alone, to God's own
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LET'S talk ...life - Can't perform
Dear Counsellor: My husband is suffering from premature ejaculation. As soon as he starts, he ejaculates and I am left unsatisfied. This has been going on for more than a year.
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Countdown
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The truth behind razor bumps
The medical term for persistent inflammation of the skin caused by shaving is Pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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5 senses: Indulge yourself with this week's picks >>
Style: STAKEOUT - THIS WEEK'S MOST STYLISH
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GET CAUGHT!
Rap it up - The importance of cases
4 deadly mistakes women make when choosing men
Healthy: lifestyle - Fish is everything!
Talking SEX: The science of attraction
A closer look at cancer - We offer a few basics on preventing, diagnosing and dealing with the disease
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