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Decision day - EOJ says everything in place for election - Blair appeals for peace
TODAY JAMAICANS cast their ballots in what is expected to be a tight election race that will determine which political party gets the opportunity to govern the country for the next five years.

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Nothing short of a free and fair election ­ JCC
Met Office predicts rain for today
JLP reports of plans to disrupt voting
PNP ahead in Anderson, Stone polls
Hundreds stock up

News


How to vote
1. Present your ID Card to the Presiding Officer at the Polling Station. If you don't have your ID Card you may still vote, but only after going through the prescribed procedure with the Presiding Officer.

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Reflections on the 2002 election campaign
Is the electoral race heading for a photo-finish?
Hope Gardens re-development
Sandals Ocho Rios now Green Globe certified
WRA pledges more water to J'cans
Water still rising in Newmarket

Business


Property tax in the balance
THE OUTCOME of today's general election will determine whether the present provisional property tax regime remains in force. To fund his ambitious local government reform programme, Minister Arnold Bertram in February, proposed a cess on electricity...

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How to start your own business
PNP'S VIEW ON PROPERTY TAX - Tax rise a must
JLP'S VIEW ON PROPERTY TAX - Supports increase
Majority feel new property tax measures unfair
Tax hike breeds economic uncertainty
Property valuation explained
Election Day disruption to cost businesses $250 million
The wonderful world of online shopping
Moving security to a new level

Sport


West Indies need something extra special
THE SECOND Test between the West Indies and India opens in Chennai (Madras) tomorrow (tonight local time) with India the overwhelming favourites to win it and take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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JC blank Haile Selassie to advance
Charlemont clip Dinthill 1-0

Commentary


Election Day
THE NATION heads to the polls today in the 14th general election since Universal Adult Suffrage in 1944, the ninth since Independence in 1962, the first of the 21st century.

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The dawning of truth
Praying for the spiritual underdog
Could Jamaica be ruled by a coalition gov't?

Letters


'Backra' days are over
THE EDITOR, Sir: I READ, with incredulity, the story of Roy D'Cambre's wish that white foreigners be brought in to reorganise the police force. The days of 'Backra' running things are over and such longings should be consigned to the graveyards...

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What can we do for our country?
The great non-debate
Overseas-based Jamaicans and the vote
Solving a water supply problem
Paula 'Beth' Robinson

Entertainment


Sean Paul joins Atlantic via VP deal
NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE) JAMAICAN REGGAE act Sean Paul has joined the Atlantic Records roster, following a three-year run of hit crossover singles and mounting mainstream media attention.

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'Cyber-charged' ska at Redbones the Blues Cafe

Profiles in Medicine


On the last lap... Keep hydrated!
On election day, sweltering in the heat, the last thing you need is to fall ill from dehydration. B Y NOW all the happy troopers are off the campaign trail and should be winding down their political activities but today...

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Water, the essence of life
Erectile dysfunction What's next...besides Viagra?




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