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published: Wednesday | April 7, 2004
Lead Stories


Davies vows to meet targets
MINISTER OF Finance and Planning, Dr. Omar Davies, has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to staying the course in meeting its fiscal targets, in the 2004/2005 Estimates of Expenditure.

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New call for passport renewal
Security Minister denies prison beating claim
Top cops seek legal advice on contract
Youthlink's CXC workshop a success
Woman on abuse rap to get psychiatric evaluation

News


Supreme Court gets standby generator
MINISTER OF Justice and Attorney-General Senator A.J. Nicholson yesterday commended the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for its assistance in providing a well-needed standby generator for the Supreme Court...

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Cruise ship returns to MoBay port
Winston Dear backs casino bid
Falmouth market gets green light
Tourism budget cuts irk Bartlett
JTA calls for mentorship programme in schools

Business


Economy on 'grow slow'
CONFIDENCE IN Jamaica's growth prospects slipped in the first quarter of 2004, the latest indices of business and consumer confidence show.

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Joseph Heath tops the world
Leaving nothing to chance
Hardware & Lumber Group profits unleashed
Internet phone service launched
Steps to improve your website

Sport


St Jago, DQ in title showdown
FORMER CHAMPIONS St. Jago and Donald Quarrie (DQ) will meet in the final of the Captain's Bakery-sponsored schoolgirls football league at Harbour View Mini Stadium today at 4:00 p.m.

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Tiger to tutor Ja youngsters
Sir Viv losing patience with WI players
Jamaica target record medal haul at CARIFTA

Commentary


NATO expansion
THE NORTH Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) took a significant step forward last week when it officially welcomed seven new members to its fold.

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A holy week
Awash with money

Letters


Is 'performance pay' fair to teachers?
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WISH to add my voice to the ongoing debate on "Performance Based Pay" for teachers. I have some concerns about the primary performance criterion being bandied about, CXC results.

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Good education a saving grace
Haitian boat people crisis
Maintaining discipline at Penwood
Rats match human genes 90 per cent
Issues on gay marriages
Crime turning away tourists
Compensating teachers

Entertainment


Memorable night for the JCC
IT'S APPROPRIATE that a memorable milestone be marked by an enjoyable evening of laughs, music and wise words.

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Doves mark unity of newly-weds
Unity is key to survival, says Ammar
A happy birthday party for Cynthia
'One Love' excites

Profiles in Medicine


Coconut oil reclaims the spotlight
THE PARIAH of cooking oils - coconut oil - has been dusted off, spruced up and is now being called centrestage to take a bow, with adoring fans, spotlight and all to boot.

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Sleeping is good medicine
Vitamins that act against anaemia
Transforming the workplace
Cancer in black skin
Exercising for fitness
Alzheimer's, hormones and diet
Sex after separation or divorce




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