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Lead Stories |
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Grades plunge
Many schools performing well below expectations
MORE THAN half the number of high and secondary level schools in the island have been rated well below a C level, according to an analysis based on recently released results of the National Council on Education's (NCE) 2003 CXC...
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Education officers under strain
Belair: beacon of success
'Mad rush' as PNP gears for succession race
HIV/AIDS rate slows but...
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Sir Howard 'raising cane' and noni at King's House
JAMAICANS MAY argue about cricket, politics, religion and whether beer tastes better hot or cold, but everybody agrees that home-grown Jamaican vegetables and fruit are the world's best.
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Cops hunt three escapees from Central lock-ups
Gun violence flares in Hannah Town
Abduction trend not likely, say policemen
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Making your summer holiday more affordable
AAAHH SUMMER. The days are longer, school is out and it is the time of year when the feeling of wanderlust is at its peak.
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Michael Lee-Chin should not control RJR says Roberts
What can you do for your child?
Butch Stewart honoured by industry peers
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Sport |
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Woeful WI scramble to victory
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC: IN AN opening encounter that underscored the mediocrity of two struggling teams, the West Indies almost fell to an unthinkable defeat before scrambling a one-wicket victory over Bangladesh yesterday to take a 1-0 lead in...
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Melbourne in commanding position against Westmoreland
Run Papa Run steals Lotto Classic
I am back says 'Dello'
Another great occasion to remember
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Commentary |
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Role of independent schools
A GLEANER Editors' Forum, which hosted representatives from a cross-section of independent schools in Jamaica on Wednesday, revealed some interesting facts and brought to light what seems to be an unfortunate ideological divide between the way education..
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The DPP's role in this 'business of government'
A shocking slave mentality
No more mileposts
Urinating in public: No wee problem
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Letters |
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LETTER OF THE DAY
When war can be justified
THE EDITOR, Sir: RON GOOD, in your Letter of the Day (May 12), condemns as "utter hypocrisy" the current debate over alleged war crimes by United States soldiers in ...
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Redevelopment of downtown
The quality of justice
Helping household workers
A lesson learnt
A protocol for ministers
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Entertainment |
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Branded and proud
LOUIS VUITTON, Burberry, Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Old Navy, Pele Pele, Von Dutch, Fendi, Christian Dior, Movado, Kenneth Cole. A list of high fashion, brand name designers from a magazine? Perhaps, but it is also the ...
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CARLINE WAUGH: From misfit to standout
The magic of the spotlight
Full slate for Festival '04!
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Arts &Leisure |
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Mirroring reality
THE CLASSIC media are present acrylic/oil on canvas and watercolour and charcoal on paper and although some of these depict landscapes and portraits, the images ...
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'Penis Dialogue' author embraces reggae
Former model turns events promoter
BOOK REVIEW: Simple, devotional appeal
ART DIARY
Hands-on art at Liguanea festival
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In Focus |
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BOOT BUSH! For the world's sake, Dubya must go
It all comes back to Bush, who made the decision to go to war in Iraq US News and World Report, May 17 issue... -Ian Boyne
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Women in men's wars
CARICOM and Ja: A natural partnership
SLB loan: A study in student behaviour
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Social |
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Italian 'guru' marries Jamaican
IT WAS a number of years ago that international financial consultant, Brent Ciurlino, an Italian/American of Chicago, came to Jamaica to assist with the re-ordering and the restructuring of the financial sector, after its freefall and...
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Great idea, poor show
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Cartoon of the Day
An Artistic look at Jamaica today.
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