JUTC MESS - Sangster and Chambers accused of misleading OCG; Christie wants criminal sanctions against top exec
THE CONTRACTOR General has recommended that criminal charges be laid against the acting managing director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, Bindley Sangster. Greg Christie made the recommendation in a report on a special probe into the awarding of some contracts at the state-run bus company.

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Agriculture today - Looking down the road less travelled (Farmer asks for more youngsters to join his profession)
Study shows alarming tourist practice
Lynch's appointment irks the Opposition
Mind and Spirit - Back to the Bible Jamaica: 50 years of ministry

Eat Jamaican Day celebrates five years
The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) celebrated its fifth anniversary of Eat Jamaican Day at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Tuesday.

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OCG's probe reveals
Clarendon police get crime-fighting boost

Prime Minister urges patience with sugar industry
Prime Minister Bruce Golding is urging Jamaicans and particularly sugar workers, to be patient as the Government continues its attempts to divest the sugar industry to the Brazilian firm Infiniti Bio Energy Limited.

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Chris in charge - Robert Levy to chair Broilers board, brother Stephen to run ethanol business
A Russian twist in prospects for Jamaica's bauxite/alumina sector

SCHOOLBOY SHOWDOWN - 'Blues' promise all-out attack for Manning Cup
Jamaica College (JC) and St George's will renew a rivalry which very nearly spans 100 years - with some 40 titles between them - when they take the field for the final of the ISSA/Pepsi/Digicel Manning Cup, at the National Stadium at 3 p.m. this afternoon.

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South Africa sweep series
Sri Lanka triumph
Four rural teams advance
Hot semi-final clashes anticipated
XLCR, Calabar hunt Walker Cup title
'Bruce' to stop Miss Ruth
Tivoli launch title defence
Aussie named WI conditioning coach
Carib Champs time!
Walkabout - Let's feed them to the lions
In Your Neighbourhood

EDITORIAL - Crackdown on truancy
It is not often that this newspaper can place a picture of a police vehicle laden with detainees on its front page without expecting to elicit at least some negative reaction. After all, such images are most often associated with the periodic sweep operations, that have long been part of police work in some inner-city communities.

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Looking into the muzzle of a gun
Funeral fashion as spectacle
Issue: How about public hanging as a tourist attraction?

LETTER OF THE DAY - Practical ways to counter weapons in school
The Editor, Sir: Here's one citizen's input for addressing the weapons-in-school issues, without building alternative schools, which we cannot afford at this time. This approach will get the wider community involved.

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MP endorses leadership criteria
After the vote, what next?
Hanging is justified
Noteworthy - Time for action

Beres, colleagues in perfect Harmony
In one corner, American R&B singer Jimmy Cozier sat with Red Bull in hand, penning lyrics to a song. At the other end of the room, British-based producers and brothers, Leroy 'Mafia' Heywood and Dave 'Fluxy' Heywood, go through some tracks.

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Countdown

Doctor's advice - Boyfriend pressuring me to smoke
My boyfriend wants me to smoke when we are at parties. I have never tried cigarettes. Do you think I could just smoke a few when I go on a date with him and avoid them the rest of the time?

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Let's talk life - Seeking tips on stress busters
Your date with destiny - Strategies to finding your soulmate

Top it off
Just like toppings on a sundae, dress tops glam up gals' image. Whether the style is elegant, sporty or simply casual, your top should add flair to your personal style. Below are some of the finest tops worn by today's teens!

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Consumers reap spoils of phone war
'Positive' love runs into negative tide
How to - Moulding your marketing master plan