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Stabroek News

published: Monday | August 28, 2006

Lead Stories


Jamaica spared again - 'Ernesto' veers away from island
Once again Jamaica was spared the full impact of a hurricane as 'Ernesto' - albeit downgraded to a tropical storm yesterday - shifted further away from the island but maintained a path which, after its overnight dousing of south-western Haiti...

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Portland residents seek higher ground
Cuban teachers arrive despite storm threat
Port Royal, no problem
Sobion defends CCJ - Law expert bats for system's integrity
Residents protest Bounty's arrest
Storm pounds Haiti
UWI student stabbed, hospitalised
Western parishes ready
Nightingale Grove citizens flee the nest
'Ernesto' fears drown 'Katrina' memories

News


TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES - Upgrading Sufferers Heights
Back then, Sufferers Heights as a name captured the place. It is not one the residents want anymore. They now call the community Windsor Heights. The question though, is how to change the image of this community.

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Poor, but not in spirit - Rae Town residents do not want to leave their community
Math, science teachers in demand
The slaying of Christopher McKenzie: Is it an opportunity for hope?
Lara Stadium still behind schedule
Why I practise holistic medicine
Mail regulation revision looms
JUTC Smart Card now available at post offices
Greed choked terror preacher
Football match unites Spanish Town
Teachers, students feted

Business


Flow misleading public says CAC
The Consumer Affairs Com-mittee on Utilities (CACU) last week chided Flow communications company for misleading consumers. According to Yasmin Chong, chairperson for the CACU, Flow has not been in keeping with the roll out plan of its services...

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National Workers Union (NWU) dispute yet to be resolved

Sport


Top Boyz may miss friendly
Eight days before the Reggae Boyz play their first match since being swamped 6-0 by England in a pre-World Cup friendly, the Jamaica Football Federation is still to finalise their squad. The Reggae Boyz meet Canada...

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Brazilians rule at Beach Futbol
National Water Commission (NWC) too good for Carib Cement
Hurdles win for Kemel Thompson
St George's top 2006 Roper Cup
Woods seals fifth Firestone victory
Colombia's midfield king has some fun in the sun
Chelsea rebound to blank Blackburn 2-0
Football stars saving stem cells
Hair: The ICC encouraged me to make an offer

Commentary


EDITORIAL - Unseemly NWU spat
The recent unseemly spat in the National Workers' Union between Mr. Clive Dobson and those wanting to succeed him as president speaks volumes about that organisation and Mr. Dobson's own leadership. Nothing it says is inspiring.

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Watch it, PNP!
'We live in interesting times'
About not belonging

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Beware of the fallacy in fight vs HIV/AIDS
The EDITOR, Sir: I read in an article recently that "The HIV/AIDS virus is spreading rapidly among homosexuals and bisexuals in Asia, driven by stigma, ignorance and government inaction ...

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How to help education
Triumph for volunteerism
Independence and Garvey's inspiration

Entertainment


White rules at 'Celebrity Party'
With sheets of white lightning in the sky towards the open sea and the yellow light of the capital down low across the Kingston Harbour, Friday night 'Celebrity Party' at the Morgan's Harbour Hotel and Marina matched the occasional flickering ...

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Family affair at 'Summer Sizzle'
Della Manley goes soul-searching in 'Barbican Square'

Flair


Jamaica's most eligible part 1
Flair went in search and found 30 of the most eligible in Jamaica. These have it all: drop-dead good looks, financial security (or potential for it), great career prospects, solid family background, excellent social profiles...

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Jamaica's most eligible part 2
Jamaica's most eligible part 3
Jamaica's most eligible - How affluent eligibles stay in shape
KELLY'S WORLD - Beware of gold-diggers!

Caribbean


GUYANA: Parties make last-gasp pitch before today's polls - Compton to lead carter center observer mission
GEORGETOWN (CMC): Guyana's three main political parties staged contrasting rallies here on Saturday night in a bid to attract undecided voters ahead of today's regional and general elections.

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CUBA: No Fidel to 'calm' storm - Citizens brace for 'ernesto'; thousands evacuated

International


UNITED STATES: Scores killed in jet crash - One survivor among 50 onboard; pilot turned on to wrong runway
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (AP): A commuter jet crashed during take-off early yesterday and burst into flames, killing 49 people and leaving the lone survivor - a co-pilot - in critical condition.

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GERMANY: Football shocker
MAURITANIA: Migrants' bodies found


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