Lead Stories
Golding raps PM - Lack of growth blamed on 'home-grown' policies
BRUCE GOLDING, president of the National Democratic Movement (NDM), yesterday ridiculed Prime Minister P.J. Patterson for blaming Jamaica's economic and social problems on richer nations. Instead, he laid the blame for the lack of economic growth...

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Rastafarians expelled
Bosung projects to resume
Four from Surrey receive G-G Achievement Award
Students' Loan Bureau ready to disburse loans
JLP wants C&W investigated

News
DPP challenging Court of Appeal's ruling

On detention of juveniles at G-G's pleasure KENT PANTRY, Q.C., Director of Public Prosecutions, is challenging the Court of Appeal's ruling that it was unconstitutional to detain juveniles at the Governor-General's pleasure.

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JLP calls for details of loans
Caribbean Bar leaders to meet on CCJ
NIS funds to buy hotel
Focus on literacy at primary level
Church honours JSIF

Business
Rollins wins Abe Issa award

THE JAMAICA Hotel & Tourist Association (JHTA) has named the late John Rollins, recipient of the Abe Issa Award of Excellence. According to a release from the JHTA, the award which is presented annually to an individual who "has contributed...

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IDB launches US$2 billion global bond issue

Sport
Clovis is the man

CLOVIS de Oliveira, viewed as the hot favourite to take over from his Brazilian compatriot Sebastiao Lazaroni who resigned from Jamaica's football programme earlier this week, was yesterday installed as new technical director. On Sunday Lazaroni, who...

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Excelsior defeat St. Hugh's
Hinds shines for Windies
Tough task for Jamaica
Dr. R.S.F wins President's Cup

Commentary
Promoting road safety
SINCE THE start of the year, 159 persons have died in 131 road accidents ­ as against 295 deaths in 262 accidents last year. Many others have suffered injuries leading to permanent disabilities. One half of all hospital admissions are the result...

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An ethical foundation for the environment
Marching for the wrong reason
Taking Jamaica back
The New Day commeth - Through the 20th century with the Gleaner

Letters
Commercialisation of residential area
THE EDITOR, Madam: PLEASE ALLOW some space in your newspaper to address the KSAC stance taken at their council meeting as to suggest relocation of Eastwood Park Gardens residents which came to our attention via the print media.

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Genetically modified foods and consumers
Reggae Boyz need a European coach

Entertainment
Portland, 'parish of origin' hosts Jerk Festival

BOSTON, HOME of the original "jerk" method of cooking in Jamaica, will host the Portland Jerk Festival from June 24-25. Jerk is a traditional Jamaican art of cooking thoroughly seasoned meat, spiced with pepper and smoked on pimento sticks. The festival..

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The king of instruments

Cornwall Edition
Falmouth vs the UDC
WESTERN BUREAU: CUSTOS OF Trelawny, Roylan Barrett, who is also chairman of the Falmouth Restoration Company (FRC), is displeased with the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and has decided to ignore its executive chairman Dr. Vin Lawrence.

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Principals put the word out
Million-dollar plan for old church

What's Cooking
Honey, nature's own food

HONEY HAS been a favourite sweet of mankind since prehistoric times. It is nature's own convenience food. It provides quick food energy because the sugars are in an easily digestible form. Honey is highly prized for its special flavour, alone...

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Cornmeal porridge ready in 3 minutes

Star Page
Producers defend own distribution

CRITICISED for creating a bottleneck in the music industry by trying to distribute their own records, local producers have come out in defence of their actions. Record shop owners have complained that, at times, they were unable to satisfy the...

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Fleeing from the DJ