'Historic agreement' - Gov't, Opposition close ranks on education resolution
IN WHAT has been described by Opposition Leader Edward Seaga as an "historic agreement", both sides of the parliamentary divide came together on Tuesday night in support of an amended education resolution in the House of Representatives.

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Cancer Society goes on-line

Judge triples ex-cop's bail bond
WESTERN BUREAU: A MAN who is facing the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on charges of impersonating a police officer had his bail increased to $150,000 after Senior Resident Magistrate for St. James...

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US stocks slip after run up
NEW YORK, (Reuters): STOCKS ENDED a touch lower yesterday, a day after closing at fresh 2003 highs, as early optimism over solid earnings from technology bellwether Intel Corp.

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New Internet speed record

Waterhouse trounce Seba
THE 2003-04 WRAY & Nephew National Premier League saw its biggest win yesterday when a red-hot Waterhouse scorched Seba United 6-0 at the Drewsland Sports Complex.

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Unbeaten Ja take on Guyana
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Harbour View, Arnett draw
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Consensus on education
PARLIAMENT REACHED a rare plateau of political unanimity Tuesday night in adopting a revised resolution by Opposition Leader Edward Seaga aimed at revamping the financing of the education system.

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A state of historical emergency
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Very informative and enlightening
THE EDITOR SIR, I WRITE to express the deep sense of gratitude and enjoyment I get from reading the articles published in the 'Mind And Spirit'/'Focus' columns of The Gleaner.

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Shame on the Reverend
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Smooth pilot run for... 'Lyrically Speaking'
WESTERN BUREAU: AT 6:04 P.M. there was a buzz in the studio of the Creative Productions Training Centre (CPTC).

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Murders near record level in St James Homicides climb to 82
WESTERN BUREAU: WITH ST. James' murder figure now standing at 82, just one short of last year's dubious all-time record of 83, the parish has been targeted for special attention under the constabulary's new 'Geographical Police Model'...

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Dr. Blythe receives ultimatum
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Heroic foods
THEY FOUGHT bravely for our rights, often putting themselves at great risk of punishment and even death in some cases.

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Ole time food talk
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