We look back at 2007 year in review
The year 2007 was epochal for the Jamaican society, marking the end of nearly two decades of rule by the People's National Party (PNP) and, simultaneously, the return to office of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), which was in the political...

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War on Haiti gun trade - Commish going all out to stem flow
And there was change
Challenging, yet successful
Industry rebounds
Lewin takes stock of JCF
Environment, development take spotlight
They left us in 2007

PNP takes a swipe at Walker - Says EOJ boss is compromised, but JLP backs him
The opposition People's National Party (PNP) has stopped short of calling for the dismissal of Director of Elections Danville Walker. Speaking with The Sunday Gleaner, PNP chairman, Robert Pickersgill, says the office of director of elections has been compromised by Walker's acknowledgement of his dual citizenship.

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Ja forecasting strong 2008 travel bookings
In memory of fallen countrymen
Change of guard for security forces, nation
CWC lived in Woolmer's shadow
Spreading peace through graffiti

Cash Plus converting from investment club - Asks lenders to roll over funds for 3 months
Faced with jittery investors, Carlos Hill's controversial Cash Plus Group says it will transform itself from mainly a financial operation to a multifaceted conglomerate.

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$2.5b take-up - Market snaps up JMMB preference shares
Jamaican companies carving out market from prepared foods - But $10b sector still import-dominated
Housing starts lag demand, sellers dominate real estate market
Bigger appetite for risk feeds mutual funds market
Pensions sector still in reform mode
Alternative financial arrangements in 2007
Carib foreign policy: the importance of leverage

Historic win for WI
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa(Reuters): FAST BOWLERS Fidel Edwards and Jerome Taylor shared six wickets as the West Indies surged to their maiden Test win in South Africa yesterday. Chasing 389 to win the first Test, South Africa were dismissed for 260...

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Tivoli B, Arnett keep on rolling
Rampage storms to victory
Highs, lows on and off field
Looking ahead to the year 2008
Village, H View face off
Arsenal hammer Everton to grab lead from Man United
WI win 'best match' for Gayle
Aggressive Aussies ease past Indians

Regulations and the financial market
It is now widely expected that the ruling by Jamaica's Supreme Court that Olint Corporation is involved in securities trading and therefore subject to regulation by the Financial Services Commission (FSC)...

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Democracy wasvictorious in 2007
Gov't gets credit with a caveat
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A Bhutto's death

Misinterpreting the PM's role
The Editor, Sir: I am compelled to respond to an article which you published in your edition of Wednesday, December 26, 2007, entitled 'Two bulls can't reign in the same pen' written by the Reverend Cyril...

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Living up to the message

An entertaining year
As Jamaica rang in the New Year, the theatre lost one of its most cherished members as educator, guide and actor, Charles Hyatt, died on January 1, 2007, at the age of 75. Hyatt died of lung cancer, which had spread to his kidneys and liver, a mere three weeks after he was diagnosed with the disease.

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Pulsating!

'Outameni' - unforgettable experience
JUST when you had cause to sing "Where has our culture gone, long time seeking", with the dancing Jonkunnus seemingly replaced by Santa Claus, our maypole seemingly replaced by plastic merry-go-rounds, Lennie...

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Cut drama in your life

Speaking life to Africa
It's been often said that wherever in the world you go you will find a Jamaican, and that Jamaica is still seen as an exotic destination.

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Sprucing up your relationship for 2008
Maybe we shouldn't
Shoot for the stars - Effective goal-setting for 2008
Fea's House
'Kiss me, Putus!'
How to get a better date in 2008
A garden for luck!
CARING FOR VASES
The root of the problem
Refreshing spaces
Interior decorating for the home

New leadership for the new year
The end of one year and the start of another is a time for reflection on the state of Jamaican society and on what we can each do to make it better. This is particularly important because if there is one thing which experience has taught us over the last 20 years it is that we have a real leadership crisis.

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2007: Year of diminished hope
Riddle me dis, riddle me dat in 2008

Male-dominated - Monday Club invaded!
WESTERN BUREAU: Great conversation accompanied by a magnificent jazz band created waves at the male-dominated Monday Club's annual Christmas party at Senator Noel and Sharron Sloley's Spring Farm residence in Rose Hall...

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Grooving with the Security Ministry
A heavenly affair