In the print edition of the Gleaner, published: Sunday | June 28, 2009
Lead Stories

Things fall apart - Portia factor fades, Young Turks want out
PEOPLE'S NATIONAL Party (PNP) insiders have said the impending decision not to contest any more by-elections is geared towards saving the political career of party president Portia Simpson Miller.

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News

Dead within days after birth
WHEN LEROY and Marva Gordon found out that they would be having a, baby, they were naturally overjoyed. After six years of marriage, the couple had been planning for several years to start a family.

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Business

Online banking grows - More customers choosing 'free' over 'fees'
Jamaica's largest commercial banks are reporting a significant growth in the number of customers resorting to online banking, a free service.

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Sport

Olympic champions rule
Beijing Olympic champions, Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser, raced to world-leading times to take the men's and women's 100 metres races last night at the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA)/Supreme Ventures National...

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Commentary

Trinidad's offer and Jamaica's energy debate
It is likely to be mere coincidence that the Government has finally got around to soliciting public comment on its energy green paper that has languished for three years.That it is now stirring is...

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Letters

LETTER OF THE DAY - GSAT under fire
The Editor, Sir:There would seem to be an undue dissatisfaction with the GSAT as a placement instrument for students aged 11 entering secondary education.This degree of dissatisfaction, however, can have a negative effect...

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Entertainment

The indomitable Jah B - Bunny Wailer starts digital reissue of solo catalogue, honours Bob and Tosh through performances and forgives Italy
Bunny Wailer, original member and sole remaining lead voice from the Wailing Wailers, the Jamaican group which splintered into the outstanding fragments of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and himself, has started a digital reissue of his solo catalogue.

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Arts &Leisure

Book Review: A powerful, poignant story
Patricia Powell paints her word pictures in minute detail and in warm, rich colours. Not like the broad, bland strokes used by some writers. Instead, she takes delight in describing each and every person, location and situation in great detail. She does so very well.

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Outlook

Powerhouse of performances
The annual Powerful Women and Men Perform for Charity show was staged in front of a packed National Indoor Sports Centre last Sunday. The event is now a well-sought-after calendar item but many...

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In Focus

Obama is right on Iran
What is perhaps most amazing about the crisis in Iran is how people all over the world and Iranian nationals all over the diaspora are absolutely certain that the election was rigged.

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International

Obama mulls indefinite prison stays
WASHINGTON (AP): The White House is considering whether to issue an executive order to indefinitely imprison a small number of Guantanamo Bay detainees, concerned that Congress might otherwise stymie its plans to quickly close the naval prison in...

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Auto

Karters ready to impress
Government officials will play a critical role this week, to facilitate the running of the big international go-kart race meet, which is scheduled to take place on the weekend, at Palisadoes International Raceway.

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