Crime talks - Prime Minister of Jamaica to seek consensus with Opposition
Prime Minister Bruce Golding says he will be urgently seeking a resumption of talks with the People's National Party (PNP) to discuss Jamaica's crime problem. "It would be useful and I've spoken to Mr (Karl) Samuda about anxiously resuming the Vale Royal talks," Golding told The Gleaner...

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Last week, we published the story of Orain Edwards and his determination to protect the rights of students. The 18-year-old Glenmuir High School student is from a humble background but aspires to become a lawyer and, ultimately, governor general of Jamaica. Orain has 10 subjects...

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'I'll definitely be going for the double' - Record convinces Bolt to run 100m, 200m at Olympics
Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, stated yesterday that he wants to run the sprint double at this summer's Beijing Olympics in China. On his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport yesterday, Bolt said the decision was made easier after his world record run of 9.72 seconds ...

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EDITORIAL - Golding's maturing foreign policy
We accept, without reservation, Prime Minister Golding's explanation that he declined an invitation earlier in the year to visit with President Bush at the White House only because of scheduling difficulties, notwithstanding the attempt by the Americans to find a date....

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LETTER OF THE DAY - Emergency action needed on crime
The Editor, Sir: The crime problem is engulfing the nation and has been so for almost two decades. People are cowering, families are scam-pering home before nightfall to try and avoid the marauding gunmen. The prime minister has just corrected the most blatant mistake...

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Comedy Connection falls short but still good
Saturday night's USA-Jamaica Comedy Connection fell short in many regards, but where it was good the laughter flowed copiously at Backyaad, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew.The most striking shortcoming was the audience, a sea of empty white chairs extending behind those who clustered...

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Gender bias? - New report shows inequities in Jamaican boardroom appointments
A recent research has shown that many areas of inequity persist on Jamaican boards - both government and corporate.The study, pursued between November 2007 and March 2008, was done locally, locally, under the direction of a project steering committee comprising representatives...

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