High-tech cop squad - CARICOM police team to tackle regional crime
JAMAICA has agreed to partner with other CARICOM nations in the development of a team of homicide investigators specially trained and equipped in high-tech crime management. The decision was taken at a forum of the region's security ministers at the 13th special meeting of the Caribbean Community...

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Sgt Steve Ellis - a Jamaican in Iraq
Jamaicans all across the world watched the United States Army invade Iraq in March 2003 and took over Baghdad months later. Some viewed it as a war between Bush and Saddam. Many couldn't care less. It had nothing to do with us. That might have been the case...

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Be man enough to take prostate test, Jamaicans urged
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HIV/AIDS infant infection declines
The Church reaches out
Government defends justice reform plans
Torrington Park child abuse march a success
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Detective knew his fate - Police officer spoke of his doom before it occurred
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Not 'Meating' Standards - Slaughterhouse mess - Lack of checks, balances - Deplorable premises, facilities
Jamaica's abattoirs and slaughterhouses paint an ugly picture of chaos, neglect, limited supervision and poor management, checks by The Gleaner have revealed. The abattoir that serves the Corporate Area, located on Lindo Street, was buzzing with excitement when this reporter...

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Jamaica signs off on US$30m IDB loan

Sarwan sets up Windies victory
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): Ramnaresh Sarwan fashioned a responsible century to guide West Indies to a series-levelling win with a hard-fought victory by six wickets over Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second Digicel Test at the Queen's Park Oval yesterday. ...

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Late goal earns point for Seba
Village United hold Sporting at Brancourt
Reno salvage last-minute draw at STETHS
Impressive win for Boys' Town in Under-21 league
Vernal's double sinks Tivoli Gardens
Jamaicans star at Texas Relays
Middlesbrough hold mighty Man United

EDITORIAL - Overhauling the constabulary
JAMAICANS HAVE, for the most part, been encouraged by the attitude of the new police chief, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, and are investing in his promise, declared and implied, to overhaul the constabulary. They like his no-nonsense statements, believe that he really means business...

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LETTER OF THE DAY - National crime plan needs a sense of public order
THE EDITOR, Sir: NO COUNTRY can expect to prosper unless it can create and sustain an acceptable sense of order. We, therefore, need a sense of order to complement the national crime plan. It now seems clear that for the first time, Jamaica has got a police commissioner...

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Jamaica needs to be more self-reliant
Floral beauty in the city
Duty on vehicles
Wanting more from the Church
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ShhhhhTelling the 'Secrets' was good!
THE LIGHTS went up promptly at 8:00 p.m. to the 'birth' of Jamaica's newest play Secrets - Shhh, which opened at the Pantry Playhouse to a full house of specially invited guests recently. Written by Karl Hart, the play is divided into two acts and explores the ethos...

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Meet the Miss Jamaica Universe contestants
'A Winter Tale' makes Jamaican debut
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Jay-Z, Beyoncé wed after six years
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Donna's dream
Donna Duncan-Scott is one of five Jamaican women who will be receiving the First Global Bank/Flair Woman of Vision Award. Over the next few weeks Flair will highlight the Jamaican women who have made tremendous contributions to our country. Her laughter frequently pierces the atmosphere...

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Wanted: Equal political representation - Women's Rights are human rights
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Candice Vernon - Jamaican film-maker on the rise
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Just fight already!
How to incorporate Flair's top 5 trends in one day
Tamara Beckford: Miss Jamaica UK
Would you buy condoms, pads?
Understanding your allergies

Gonsalves let off other sex charge
KINGSTOWN (CMC): THE DIRECTOR of public prosecutions (DPP) has reportedly stepped in again and discontinued a sexual assault charge against Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves. Gonsalves was due to appear before the Family Court on April 14...

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Jagdeo: No talks with criminals
Gov't urged to end gas, power subsidy
T&T-born soldier killed in Iraq

Mugabe's party demands recount
HARARE (AP): President Robert Mugabe's ruling party demanded a vote recount - and a further delay in the release of results from Zimbabwe's presidential election, the state Sunday Mail newspaper reported, prompting outrage from the opposition party...

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