American Airlines paid to stay
The Government could pay out as much as US$4.5 million (J$324 million) over the next 12 months to American Airlines to ensure that it does not cut flights to Jamaica. Expensive jet fuel and a soft United States economy have caused American Airlines to announce cuts in daily flights out...

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St Mary schools still recovering
Low turnout in St Thomas
Steady start for Clarendon schools
Captor killed, victims released

Gustav 'mash up' business
So with all the damage caused to the Bog Walk gorge by the storm that passed over the country recently, Miss Mary, the mango vendor has had to relocate, and fast. 'Mi seh pa! Mi haffi a sell off di mango dem cheap cheap, for dem a go ripe off.

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Derrick Mahfood passes after long illness
Thursdaytalk - Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit
Burden of change in role models' hands

Oil companies resume production
Oil and natural gas production, virtually shut off in the Gulf of Mexico for the past several days, in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav, has resumed, though at very low levels, the United States Minerals Management Service (MMS) said Wednesday...

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Tourist board launches VisitJamaica website
EPA vote widens bitter divide

Powell vows to break record
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (CMC): FORMER 100-METRE world record holder Asafa Powell, inspired by fellow countryman Usain Bolt, has vowed to reclaim his world mark, but knows it is going to take a time faster than 9.60 seconds to do so.Since the sudden emergence of Bolt...

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Bolt back in the fast lane
Reggae Boyz ready to face Mexico
Walker marks 200th career win
Reggae Boyz strength to be tested in Azteca
Safina through to US Open quarter-finals
Harbour View face tough task
Joe Public trample New England Revolution
No change to venue selection format on way
Curbishley leaves the Hammers

EDITORIAL - The need for order in physical planning
Easton Douglas, who had a long stint in the housing and environment portfolios of the former People's National Party administration, has advised the new Government to place the removal of illegal settlements from dangerous areas near the top of its 'to do' list...

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My favourite Beijing moments
Fears of a new Cold War
Hurricanes and houses of straw

LETTER OF THE DAY - Free education but no space
The Editor, Sir: Once again we have come full circle in the school system, as we begin another school year. And once again many parents in and around the Ocho Rios area have to face the frustration of finding high-school places for their children.

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Underground wiring not feasible
Trifling flag debate
Amazing House conduct
Why merit pay should be demerited

'Out of Many, One' singers - Jamaica Folk Singers host annual concert
With the success of our athletes at the Beijing Olympics, Jamaicans are in a patriotic mood, and in keeping with that spirit, the Jamaica Folk Singers will be hosting its annual concert, this year's theme being 'Out of Many, One'...

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Pulse's Caribbean Model Search
Can a female win Rising Stars?
Something extra

Saltfish for days!
Famed Brazilian chef, Dada yesterday ended three days of workshops for Jamaican chefs on the many ways to prepare saltfish besides the usual stretching with ackees, callalo etc, that we are accustomed to.The Norwegian Seafood Export Council facilitated...

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Grow them now - Part III
Egg-xactly what we need

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