In the print edition of the Gleaner, published: Saturday | August 8, 2009
Lead Stories

No Lady B, no Bruce
BRUCE GOLDING might have been yet another Jamaican who dreamt about entry into representational politics.

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News

A resort for all
The Errol Flynn Marina is easily the biggest attraction in Port Antonio. But it's not just for the well-to-do or the boating enthusiast. The marina provides the perfect getaway for the casual strollers, the folks who like to read a good book under a tree's shade, or schoolers looking to chill for a while before heading home.

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Sport

Monday is D-Day
The Jamaican athletes whose samples revealed Adverse Analytical Findings (AAF) following the June 26-28 National Senior Championships must wait until Monday to know if they will be able to compete at the August 15-23 Berlin World Championships.

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Commentary

Individual empathy for the environment
THE BASIS of Ivanhoe Fisher's surprise at receiving an environmental best-practices award from the Portmore Chamber of Commerce underscores how crucial individual concern for the environment is.

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Letters

LETTER OF THE DAY - New approach to agriculture needed
THE EDITOR, Sir: Dr Marshall Hall's practical prescriptions for agriculture appearing in The Sunday Gleaner of August 2 coincided with those of John Maxwell in another newspaper of the same date.

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Entertainment

Abdul 'Idol' negotiations closed
PASADENA, California (AP): Fox nearly slammed the door on Paula Abdul's return to 'American Idol' - but not quite."We made an offer we feel is very fair to Paula that included a substantial raise," Fox Entertain-ment Chairman Peter Rice told the...

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Let's Talk Life

Let's Talk Life - Pregnant and scared
Dear Counsellor: I am pregnant and very scared. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to expect. I have been doing some reading but sometimes I get very afraid.

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Social

Book on MoBay coming soon
WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay's 'Governor' Lloyd B. Smith and the woman known for shattering glass ceilings, Pauline Reid, have done it again with their soon-to-be-published book, Montego Bay Jamaica, A Nostalgic Photographic Compendium.

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Saturday Features

Roots to boots
Originally worn by British officers in World War II, these shoes were a mega hit in the '80s. It's hard to believe that they were worn in battle, due to the fact that some of them were made with suede.

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Lady Bustamante Feature

Lady Bustamante, The final farewell
It is the end of an era. as we bid Lady B goodbye, we cherish the memories of this wonderful human being. She transcended boundaries, touched many persons from all walks of life.

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