$13b boost for Budget - Davies tables the First Supplementary Estimates in Parliament
Davies tables the First Supplementary Estimates in Parliament THE GOVERNMENT has increased the 2002/2003 Budget by just over $13.4 billion, most of which will go towards housekeeping expenditures...

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Police powers for JDF sparks furore in House
Ministry of Justice dismisses report on Legal Aid office
Hampden Sugar Factory to close
Probe into DPP's office begins
Special group to study downtown renewal

Education Ministry awards nine scholarships
NINE STUDENTS have been awarded scholarships by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture to study Mathematics/Science with Education at the University of the West Indies this year.

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Tavares Gardens to benefit from community rebuilding
Gifts, games and gospel on for duration of Police Week
A new level of commitment - caring for the mentally ill
Maritime Institute broadens curriculum
NWA redevelopment for Black River
HEART TRUST gets world class certification
St Catherine driver on manslaughter charge
Cuba to aid C'bean HIV/AIDS fight
J'can scientists discover cause of pregnancy- related illness
Murder accused gets retrial on judge's oversight
Cracks in Bengal Bridge a danger to motorists

Jamaica a top honeymoon destination
JAMAICA IS one of the top three honeymoon destinations for Americans, according to a survey by Modern Bride magazine. In the survey to determine the world's top 10 honeymoon destinations...

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Venezuelan chaos forces oil switch
Are valuations necessary to insure my vehicle?
JMMB says majority of shares sold
Billion dollar private sector funding secured
Petrojam refinery needs upgrade, says managing director
Money-making, the downfall of 'dot coms'
Rural business leaders call for greater productivity to cut crime
Securing your computer
Gentle Printers - toughing it out

Lawson's spell augurs well
THE West Indies victory over Bangladesh in the first Test was not surprising, and there is no reason why it should have been.

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Harbour View aim to keep winning
Manley, Rusea's seek advantage
Upbeat Seba face Village
Untouchable for Aguilar Memorial
Ja too good for B'dos
Garden party
Lawson burns Bangladesh

Crime: early gains
THE INITIAL successes reported by the Police Commissioner on the new anti-crime campaign must be welcomed. But we would hope that the initial gains are put in proper perspective.

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Happy New Year
The politics of poverty

Unseemly quest for money
THE EDITOR, Sir: The appeal to pay salaries to Senators may seem reasonable when we consider that Parish Councillors who used to volunteer their community services are now in receipt of a monthly stipend.

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Soothing young minds, spirits
Fair play and more pay
Listen to the fish
Hanging by a...
Thanks a mile
Crime initiative an opportunity for solidarity

Youth ensemble gives delightful performance
ON SUNDAY the New England Youth Chamber Ensemble (NEYCE) entertained an appreciative audience at the University of Technology auditorium in Papine, St. Andrew, with a delightful performance of classical music.

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'Miss Annie' rides again
Ghost Ship: an extremely 'watchable' film

Community mental health service
Areas of unmet needs in the care of the mentally ill are now being unmasked by the recently-introduced community mental health service - Sister Veroina Deslandes, University Hospital of the West Indies.

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Circle of care
Myths about acne
Diabetes prevention on trial