Storm warning - 'Claudette' could bring heavy rains, strong winds
A STRONG tropical wave, which had been moving westward through the central Caribbean, developed into the hurricane season's third tropical storm yesterday and was moving closer to Jamaica.

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PM has Gov't consultants report
Netball champions arrive
Chaos in Spanish Town
Economy grew by 3 per cent ­ Gov't
JAS elections today

EXECUTIVE SUITE - Haitian Ambasador at home in Jamaica
WITH A very warm welcoming smile, Haitian Ambassador to Jamaica, Jean-Gabriel Augustin, met me at the door. Behind him I caught glimpses of a very large room; one end hosts two sofas draped in his country's national colours...

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Principal calls for more role models
Ginger Ridge All-Age graduates receive certificates, prizes
Much to smile about at Denham Town High - Last academic year a 'great success', says principal
Election petition to be filed over 'Ochi' seat
Cop loses appeal

BOJ cuts repo rates - again
THE BANK of Jamaica (BoJ) has lowered interest rates on its longer term reverse repurchase instruments for the second time in two weeks, again citing continued stability in the foreign exchange market as well as an increase in tourism receipts.

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No GCT on life insurance premiums
Lottery Company share offer halted
Financial sector balks at call for IAS 39 compliance
First Global opens Montego Bay branch
Seeking shelter from dangerous men and nature
Agriculture - drop the boards
Opportunities in distribution and trade
The catch with free software

Ja's Griffiths claims victory in photo-finish
PADUA, Italy, CMC: JAMAICA'S NEW US Collegiate 400-metre hurdles champion Dean Griffiths scored his first win in Europe this summer when he claimed a photo-finish victory in the event on Sunday.

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Ottey sprints home in 11.42 seconds
Battling Boyz take on Paraguay
Early complaints as Champs loom
RJR Classic scheduled for July 26

Gunboat diplomacy
TRYING TO put a brave face on it, the CARICOM Heads have issued a statement calling on member states to ratify the International Criminal Court (ICC) while at the same time acquiescing to those states who wish to negotiate bi-lateral arrangements...

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Itching, scratching and self-control
Threat to justice

Let the people decide on CCJ Put CCJ to referendum
THE EDITOR, Sir: I FAVOUR the creation of the Caribbean Court of Justice because I believe that the region has the legal human resources to effectively administer such a court.

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Defining the term ghetto
Good luck, netballers
Putting 'real teeth' in traffic law
Allow us to debate
Who should pay for paternity leave?
A 'truer' view
Clarifying GCT rates
The harsh reality

It's the only talk of the town!
LUVS, IT is the only talk about town, security conglomateur and international bon vivant, Kenny Benjamin, turned 50 yesterday...

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Red, white and 'blue-tiful'

Hair's the problem
ALL THOSE white flakes peeping through strands of carefully coiffured hair and resting gingerly all over the neck and shoulders, can really put the dent in a fashion statement...

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I'm losing my hair!
Burn fat with bitter orange
Conquoring gas and indigestion
Water for life
Quitting smoking - the sooner the better
The bleaching syndrome
Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)
Healthy living - a combined effort