In the print edition of the Gleaner, published: Tuesday | June 30, 2009
Lead Stories

Pushing the limits - Teacher changes the life of wayward student
Oberlin High School teacher Janet Marshall is wholly persuaded that she has a 'special purpose', as a teacher, to impact the lives of her students for good. It is perhaps no coincidence, therefore, that one of her students is convinced beyond every shadow...

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News

IMMIGRATION CORNER - What to do when out of status
I am currently out of status and would like to know what my options are. If I marry a citizen would I have to go back home while he is filing for me? Would his filing for me affect his citizenship? How long would it take to obtain one's citizenship?

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Business

Keep on working - Psychologists show the way to ride out the recession
The difficulty of getting a job remains a growing problem which has got even worse with the global economic crisis pushing most companies towards making posts redundant. Figures provided by the Planning Institute of Jamaica indicate... ...

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Sport

No place for Sammy - Selectors name unchanged 13
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC): No room has been found for all-rounder Darren Sammy in the West Indies squad for the two final one-day internationals against India next weekend.On Monday, selectors named an unchanged 13-man squad...

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Commentary

EDITORIAL - CARICOM's energy policy
Anthony Hylton was never shy about his argument that Trinidad and Tobago had engaged in "discriminatory pricing" with regard to the energy it supplies to its Caribbean Community partners, contrary to Article 7 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas...

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Letters

LETTER OF THE DAY - More than just patties
The Editor, Sir: WITH reference to the editorial in the June 26 edition of The Gleaner titled 'Not another patty war, Mr Azan', the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) is of the view that some Jamaicans are missing the point.

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Entertainment

French Connection: Amsterdam -sexyhigh-energy
Excellent vibes, a tribute to the late Michael Jackson, a racy theme and good music breathed new life into French Connection: Amsterdam, last Saturday night at the New Kingston Golf Academy. Patrons were greeted with a stylish...

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The Shipping Industry

Jamaica Import/Export Inspection Centre officially opens
Stakeholders involved in trade could see the time it takes to inspect their traded goods cut from 12-24 hours to six hours with the opening of the Jamaica Import/Export Inspection Centre (JI/EIC), according to Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister...

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Lifestyle

Roving with Lalah - Kellits
All right, people, quit pestering me. Last week's story on Kellits in Clarendon got a whole lot of feedback from people demanding more. So this week, I'll share with you some photos taken by Ian Allen on a recent visit to the quaint community. Hope you...

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International

Iran says election valid
Iran's election oversight body on Monday declared the hotly disputed presidential vote to be valid after a partial recount, rejecting opposition allegations of fraud and further silencing calls for a new vote.State television...

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