Davies defiant - Finance Minister defends spending on projects during elections
MINISTER OF Finance Dr. Omar Davies said comments he made last Sunday at a People's National Party (PNP) constituency conference regarding the handling of projects prior to last October's general election have been misconstrued for political purposes.

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What's in a name? A lot in the ghetto
Residents, police clash in Majesty Gardens Shooting incident sparks violent demonstration
Morris defends Labour staff
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St James accident claims 2
WESTERN BUREAU: TWO PERSONS were killed and six others injured in a motor vehicle accident along the Sign main road in St. James on Wednesday afternoon.

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O'Meally-Nelson revs up focus on e-Government
Human rights envoy to visit
Caribbean neglecting disaster research, says official
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Pottinger urges boys to be positive citizens
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Prisoners to plant cocoa in CIB initiative
USAID director backs economic incentives for enviro management
Television technology making big strides in Ja

Four new 'stars' enter Kingston Wharves drama
THE KINGSTON Port Workers Superannuation Fund has appointed four new trustees ahead of next Tuesday's extraordinary general meeting of Kingston Wharves, which will consider the removal of the current Grace, Kennedy & Company controlled board.

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Getting to the Roots Living beyond our means
Copyright and the Internet
New television studios on Lyndhurst Road Radio Jamaica ready to fund development
Running around in circles
Controversy swirls over advertising hoarding fees
Refocusing on the manufacturing sector
Hylton speaks on energy supplies, use

Kiwis rock Windies
PORT ELIZABETH: THE WEST Indies dream of a perfect record in the first round of the 2003 World Cup ended in bitter disappointment yesterday when they were easily beaten by New Zealand at St. George's Park in the seaside city of Port Elizabeth.

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American poised to join Reggae Boyz staff
Banjuhar a safe banker
Ja face tough task

Dr. Davies' churlishness
THE MINISTER of Finance, Dr. Omar Davies, owes the Jamaica Employers Federation (JEF) an apology for his churlish attack on the organisation for daring to criticise the salary increase which parliamentarians provided for themselves.

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Labour reform failures
A Valentine salute

Distasteful side of dancehall music
THE EDITOR, Sir: One of the topics of discussion on a recent "Hot Line" radio programme was "The effect of dancehall music on the behaviour and thinking of our Jamaican young people,"...

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Brain drain
Flawed operations at Transport Authority
Privilege and responsibility
In Christ is community
Ambassador who?
Plaudits for the postal service
Outstanding Holmwood

Marshall 'lookalike' takes 'soundalike'
'OPEN MICROPHONE' night at the Village Café, Ligunea, took on an added dimension last Tuesday with the inaugural staging of The Star's 'Artiste of the Month' soundalike competition at the venue.

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A fourth star shines at '3 the Lord's Way'
Double the events, fun for Bacchanal Carnival 2003
'Crab-bit' night at Sea Grill