Don't blame me! - Parish council, police shun responsibility for illegal Spanish Town bus park
The police and the St Catherine Parish Council are trading blame for the failure to shut down an unofficial bus park in Spanish Town, which is rife with organised extortion. Spanish Town Mayor Andrew Wheatley yesterday insisted that the parish council does not receive revenue ...

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$500,000 bounty for Chambers' killers
Strong leaders needed - G o l d i n g
Government of Jamaica credit card fraud - Workers obtain goods, services through illegal means
New migration rules for UK
Children's summer fun
Ethanol blends to fuel vehicles by December
Salvation Army attack sparks concern among volunteer sector
Teacher urges perseverance in quest for excellence

PAJ candidates agree to debate
The two candidates for the presidency of the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) say they would be willing to participate in a debate, if arranged by members of the media fraternity, on major issues affecting media. It is proposed that the debate would...

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Wi-fi and lovin' it
Let's hang them!
Lawyer freed of fraud charges
Lessons from Seabiscuit (Part 2)
Temporary closure at US Embassy
Prime Minister of Jamaica launches recovery project

Business mood sours - Consumers also turn pessimistic as confidence tumbles
Consumer confidence slipped sharply during this year's second quarter, while the optimism businesses felt at the prospect of a change of government ahead of last September's general election continued to erode, the latest conference board surveys show...

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GEASO scheme a 20% market - Top three health providers to go second round on bids
JB weighs expansion of ethanol plant
CMMB to arrange cross-listing of Supreme Ventures
Equity fund, Moss-Solomon find mega-farm plan intriguing
The spoken word

No shocks in Jamaican Olympic squad
SIMONE FACEY was the only mild surprise in Jamaica's 51-member track-and-field squad named by the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) yesterday for the Olympic Games in Beijing next month. Facey, who failed to make the women's 100m final last weekend trials...

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Asafa not fazed by opponents
Miller, Findlay join Windies ODI squad
Florence for 'Doc's' memorial
Hyde takes charge at Tivoli
Williams sisters move closer to final

EDITORIAL - Drawing the line against hard men of violence
Mike Henry was absolutely correct to sanction the decision by the board of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to proceed with planned redundancies at the bus company despite last Friday's murder of its chairman Douglas Chambers. In all probability, Mr Chambers was killed in revenge...

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When in Rome ...
Jamaica - A good place to live
NOTE-WORTHY: Gun crime penalties

LETTER OF THE DAY - Energy solutions
The Editor, Sir: In response to your editorial of July 26, 'Oil crisis provides opportunity for policy shift', you have sought to outline the stark realities that we face as a country. As well-thinking citizens, our business, HMS Trading Partners...

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The Bible and the market
Leaders,take heed
Downtown parking query
Sampling the Air Jamaica 'market flight'
Call for Jamaica-type Disneyland
Men of courage

Pioneers pleased with reggae's impact
International Reggae Day (IRD) was celebrated yesterday to recognise the importance of reggae, but it was also a special day for pioneers of the music. For recording artiste Cocoa Tea, IRD is of great significance as it exposes our culture to the rest of the world...

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Gospel Street Blocker enriches Clarendon
Keyshia Cole for Sumfest
Something extra

Help me gain some weight!
Dear Dr Gardner, What exercise can be done to expand hips as well as gain weight?- Shandia - Dear Reader, Any exercise that involves effort beyond your muscles' comfort level and, which is done systematically and regularly will result in some increase in muscle size...

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Men are risk takers
Encourage 'expectant' fathers
The Chinese approach to treating sinusitis
Response to reader's question
Letters