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published: Tuesday | October 7, 2008


Lead Stories


Housing fallout - Jamaicans overseas lose homes amid US crisis, crash of local investment schemes
A NUMBER of Jamaicans living in the United States (US) have lost their homes after mortgaging properties and investing the money in risky Jamaican alternative investment schemes, several of which have gone bust. Some have since resorted to paying rent, while others have returned home...

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Wolmer's fêtes Fraser, Frater
Charlemont lauds Asafa
Ticket shortage for Western gala
Labour ministry on massive overseas employment drive
Simpson Miller tightening grip on PNP
Christie pleadswith PM, Shaw to rethink exemptions
Tuesdaytalk - HOTTEST TOPICS ON THE COCKTAIL CIRCUIT

News


Shooting for change - Inner-city teens picture themselves in positive light
Picture this. Twenty teenagers from four of Kingston's most volatile neighbourhoods are sitting together discussing their differences. Instead of raised voices and bodies bristling with anger, they're talking peace and deciding how they can work with each other....

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Altercation lands cop four-year sentence
Jamaicans urged to reduce mental health stigma
Transfers questioned
Exploring La Jolla, California

Business


SAJ opens Cyber Café for stevedores
To fulfil its ongoing commitment to improve the flow of information to its workforce, the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) recently opened a Cyber Café for stevedores in its employ. Located at the SAJ's Recruiting Centre, the Cyber Café is outfitted with four computers...

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Citigroup sues Wachovia, Wells Fargo for US$60b
Fed to lend US banks up to US$900 billion
Markets tumble amid global sell-off - Europe strives to avoid bank meltdown

Sport


Davis using negatives as inspiration for clashes
With all the odds stacked against them, the best move from here for the Reggae Boyz might just be using all the doubt, criticism and the element of impossibility to inspire them. That's the philosophy recalled Reggae Boy Claude Davis is embracing ...

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Campbell-Brown urges compatriots to take criticism in stride
Williams defends Jamaica medallists
Palmer's lucky spell zaps another winner for Harbour View
Williams, Richards score in MLS
National team needs funding for Pan Am tourney

Commentary


EDITORIAL - Mr Shaw riding as Don Quixote
A rule of thumb in determining the likely success of a finance minister is that the person who has the job is believed to have sound judgement and is seen to be credible.For, as any person - well, almost any - who has occupied such a post or follow...

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NOTE-WORTHY

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Beware a modern form of slavery
THE EDITOR, Sir: FOR ALL those Jamaicans who want to emigrate to the United States (US) and do not have much more than their skills to sell in our labour market, I have a lesson to teach and a story that should open their eyes to a truth ...

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GPS tracking of sex perverts
Olympians' tribute fails to sparkle
Our athletes deserve better!
Caution regarding US elections
'It's time to pray'
Blessing in disguise
Responding to 'Please, thank you ... huh?' - It's better in Jamaica!
Responding to 'Please, thank you ... huh?' - Cultures and courtesy

Entertainment


ROADBLOCK! - Why local group backed out of Steffens archives talks
FAILURE TO agree on a price is the reason a Jamaican conglomerate pulled out of negotiations to purchase the archives of reggae historian Roger Steffens, businessman Wayne Chen tells The Gleaner. Chen, principal of the Super Plus supermarket chain...

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Marley on show at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Greene returns with Midnight Blue
Sean Paul goes creole
The 'Souls' reunite
Something extra

International


Mudslinging grips campaign
WASHINGTON (AP): Mudslinging initiated on the weekend by Repu-blican John McCain's campaign gathered intensity in the presidential race yesterday as Democrat Barack Obama resurrected his opponent's links to a financial scandal two decades ago...

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Obama's role in state ethics bill complicated
Palin's words carry racial tinge - analysts

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