In the print edition of the Gleaner, published: Saturday | August 1, 2009
Lead Stories

PNP angry - Opposition peeved over PM's remarks
THE OPPOSITION People's National Party (PNP) has expressed shock and disappointment at a statement made by the leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

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News

No home alone this summer - Children's Registry warns parents against child neglect
IN JULY alone the Office of the Children's Registry received reports of 195 incidents of child neglect and another 233 children who were in need of care and protection.

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Sport

Reserves called up
Local track and field authorities are already moving to replace the five Jamaican track athletes who tested positive for a banned substance recently.

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Commentary

EDITORIAL: Chewing over the recession
We note with interest that the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a nutritional guide, which gives balanced meal plans for a family of five at what is considered a reasonable cost.

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Letters

LETTER OF THE DAY: Worrying disregard for children
The Editor, Sir:I have received a copy of the CDA news release of June 25, part of which reads:"The agency has no jurisdiction over juvenile correctional facilities and, as such does not have...

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Entertainment

Christina Aguilera becomes a DJ
NEW YORK (AP):You'll be hearing more of Christina Aguilera's voice on the radio soon, but it won't be in the form of a song.

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Lifestyle

Under My Skin: Beenie Man - A view from the throne
Thirty years? Is that accurate?

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Social

Saturday Social
Here are highlights of events you might have missed during this week.

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