In the print edition of the Gleaner, published: Wednesday | May 13, 2009
Lead Stories

Don't do it! - Bahamian PM admonishes immigration officers for 'offensive behaviour' towards Jamaicans
Bahamian immigration officers received a tongue-lashing from the country's prime minister on Monday for what he described as their often "offensive behaviour" towards Jamaicans entering the country through its various ports of entry...

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News

You're Abel to overcome - Recession survival is mind over matter, says psychiatrist
Much of the public discourse intended to help persons survive the current economic meltdown is ignoring the need for mindset change in Jamaica, says Dr Wendel Abel, head of psychiatry at the University of the West Indies, Mona...

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Business

Minority shareholders kill Pegasus vote
Minority shareholders of Pegasus on Tuesday shut down an attempt by National Hotels and Properties (NHP) to amend the procedures used to select the hotel company's board.In anticipation of a defeat, the NHP had warned that one of its options would be selling the hotel...

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Sport

DPL title on the line
In sharp contrast to a long season full of twists and turns, the arithmetic for both title aspirants, Portmore United and Tivoli, now seems pretty short and simple as they face each other at the Ferdie Neita Park at 7 p.m. this evening - one match plus one win equals...

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Commentary

EDITORIAL - Mr Nelson's idea worthy of discussion
Dwight Nelson, the recently installed national security minister, is yet to define what he means by a reserve civilian police, whose establishment he plans to explore.But the critics, we sense, are ready to unsheathe their daggers to slay the idea. We urge restraint....

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Letters

LETTER OF THE DAY - Kudos, Mr Holness
The Editor, Sir: Much respect to Minister of Education Andrew Holness. He speaks of a school system that must become more relevant to the youth. I say the school system is the foundation of the productivity of a nation...

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Entertainment

Glory to God - An Evening of Excellence
The first of the Andrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church's concert series, An Evening of Excellence, was held in May of 2000 at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Chapel and it was a success. Ten years later, at the same venue, and one of many Mother's Day...

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Profiles in Medicine

After knee surgery ...how muchwalking is enough?
Dear Dr Gardner, I have had two knee-replacement operations and my doctor suggests that I walk 45 minutes per day. Is that enough exercise for my heart? -Kathleen

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International

UNITED STATES - John Muhammad's lawyer wants sentence thrown out
Virginia (AP): Convicted Washington-area sniper John Allen Muhammad should never have been allowed to act as his own lawyer for part of his 2003 capital murder trial, his attorney said yesterday in a federal appeals hearing.Muhammad's conviction ...

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