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Child abuse crisis - Hundreds of cases reported since January
The Children's Registry has disclosed that it has received more than 700 reports of child abuse, including sexual and physical mistreatment, since the start of the year. This has prompted Children's Advocate Mary Clarke to demand that more resources be allocated...
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 Acting director of elections named
Jamaican teachers celebrated
Jamaica and Cuba strengthen ties
Thursdaytalk - Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit
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Brazil youth focus may hold answer to Jamaica's crime problem 
A multidimensional strategy including a strong emphasis on improved police-community relations has been credited for Brazil's success in curbing crime in its second largest city. The anti-crime push - which is also hinged on rehabilitating troubled youths and seizing guns...
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Lyn-Sue could face accused in prison
Painful memories linger for Kraal girl
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Paulson says credit crisis may be fading
United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Wednesday the worst of the credit crisis may have passed but acknowledged that rising gas prices will blunt the effect of 130 million economic stimulus checks.He ruled out a second stimulus package for...
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Crackdown on illegal workers
Money not the measure of a man
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Arnett keep hopes alive 
THEY ARE not safe yet, but Arnett Gardens took a major step in soothing the relegation fears of their fans with a much-needed 2-0 win over August Town at the Tony Spaulding Complex yesterday. The win for Arnett closed the door firmly on August Town's two-season tenure...
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Reggae Boyz hit all-time low in world rankings
Bolt should go for the sprint double
Nelson twirls three-timer
Youths to benefit from competition
Beijing Games may be 'Ver's' last
Flame nears top of world
Dussard sets sights on 2012
Celtics eke out 76-72 win
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EDITORIAL - Terms for the FINSAC enquiry
The Government has expressed its intention to initiate an enquiry into FINSAC. It has not yet identified what aspect of FINSAC's work it wishes to focus on. It is important that the Government stop being imprecise and provide details of what it wishes this enquiry...
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American houses and British voters
Diary of a Ghetto Priest - Can we legislate morality?
NOTE-WORTHY: Fighting back
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Assessing 'father' in the parental role
The Editor, Sir: I write in response to your Letter of the Day published on May 5 by Mark Clarke, who sounds to my mind like a father who has been scorched by the system. I empathise, but not greatly. Men seem to get what they deserve!
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Wrong route for Air Jamaica divestment
Musings of a 'second citizen'
Don't blame teachers
Allegiance to country
Our MPs need guidelines
No to casinos
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Concert Gems sparkle at Alhambra Inn 
Sunday's instalment of the Jamaica Musical Theatre Company's (JMTC) 2008 Sounds of Music concert series was entitled Concert Gems and, without the gloss of amplification, it duly shone before a near full seated, appreciative house at the Alhambra Inn...
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Did LiLo steal fur coat?
Flashpoint announces poster contest
Steaming 'Season Rice' to be served
Quarter million attend 50 Fest - Event hailed for ecumenical effort
Something extra
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Truly 'fruitrageous' 
For Mother's Day or just to say 'happy birthday', 'I love you' or 'congratulations', there's a unique and delicious way to express it without the calories. Interior designer Francine Chin of Adams Designs has put her creative touch into 'truly fruitrageous' ...
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A food treasure to be saved
JAMAICA'S FOOD CRISIS - REPLACING RICE
Curried Breadfruit Rum Pudding with Coconut Rum Anglaise Sauce
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