In the print edition of the Gleaner, published: Monday | September 14, 2009
Lead Stories

Saving our boys - Police youth clubs transform lives
BOYS MAY be most at risk on this island: at risk of becoming involved in gangs, dropping out of school, ending up in prison and of being killed by the gun. But not all of them are going down the gutter, thanks to police youth clubs which, with little resources, make a change....

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News

MoBay: Potential health tourism centre
WESTERN BUREAU: The international accounting and consulting firm, Deloitte, estimates that 1.6 million American patients will travel to other countries in 2010 for medical care and treatment, doubling the numbers who travelled in 2007...

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Business

Workplace transformation:From slavery culture to teamwork
Francis Wade is into the business of solving problems. "We focus on solving the toughest people-related issues in the Caribbean," said Wade, president of Framework Consulting Inc. The firm specialises in ensuring that employees are tailored to meet the needs...

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Sport

Usain cruises, Jeter stuns
THESSALONIKI, Greece (CMC): Track and field giant Usain Bolt advertised invincible form again and joined other Caribbean World Champions Ryan Brathwaite and Melaine Walker in winners' row as the IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final ended yesterday evening...

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Commentary

EDITORIAL - The Dickensian shame of Armadale
In a sense, the Armadale enquiry wasn't really necessary. It wasn't going to tell us anything that we didn't know. Most Jamaicans know about the horrible conditions at the so-called correctional centres and places of safety. Sadie Keating's committee earlier this decade...

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Letters

LETTER OF THE DAY - Education deficiencies laid bare
The Editor, Sir: The publication of the Grade Four Literacy Test has not only highlighted the numerous weaknesses in the education system but it has reinforced the urgent need for changes in the management and supervision of schools, demand for greater accountability...

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Entertainment

ASHE's 'Sweet 16
Celebrating 16 years of live 'edutainment', managing director of ASHE Performing Arts Company, Conroy Wilson, said the group would showcase the indomitable Jamaican spirit in its upcoming season of excellence...

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Flair

Georgina's high horse
Chipped blue nail polish and dusty riding boots are a stark contrast to her neatly shaven eyebrows and braided hair, initially covered with a trendy, crocheted tam.Georgina Sergeon, 18, is an ordinary girl by the looks of it....

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