'We won't be bullied' - Gov't says it has no plan to repeal buggery law; denies anti-gay allegations
GOVERNMENT YESTERDAY dismissed claims by the international body, Human Rights Watch, that the authorities have been soft on police abuses on homosexual males and persons affected by HIV/AIDS.

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Retailers deny gouging prices
Shaw slams anti-money laundering legislation
OUR asks JPS to delay new policy
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Four more champions crowned

St Ann PC to tighten monitoring of building activities
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann: THE ST. Ann Parish Council says it will be more vigilant in monitoring construction activities taking place at the Riu Hotel at Mammee Bay in the parish...

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J'cans urged to wake up on child care issues
Human Rights Watch proposals
STATIN urges residents to cooperate with surveyors
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Ivan dampens country's GDP
THE COUNTRY'S economy was almost blown off target by Hurricane Ivan but is poised for a rebound. So said Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wesley Hughes.

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Bombs explode at three Argentina banks

Boyz bid fails
THE JAMAICA football team's drive to the Germany 2006 World Cup hit its final road block at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio last night.

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Tivoli look set to drub Pembroke Hall
WI officials, players seek to resolve dispute

Rescue the mentally ill
WE WELCOME the recommendation from a government-led task force that mentally ill persons should not be sent to prison but be given psychiatric treatment.

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Sex on Pitcairn
Miss Jamaica and the 'cellulites'
The Middle East after Yasser Arafat
FLASHBACK - Football celebration

LETTER OF THE DAY - Beware those lyrics of incitement
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE QUESTION of local entertainers being criticised by overseas groups for lyrics which they contend are an incitement for violence against their membership...

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Goodbye to the trees
Overpayment of government employees
An appeal to the NHT

a 'Goddy' performance
MANY PERSONS flocked the Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Portmore, St. Catherine on Saturday, November 13 for the 'Joshua Generation Part II' concert.

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Patrick Davis finds 'Everlasting Rhythm'
Redbones Writer's Awards on Nov 30
Deeper meaning to Festival of SA Films

Get the party started
Is there any doubt that Christmas is a-coming? The carols are playing on the radio and stores have started splashing their Christmas decorations and gift items.

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A woman of high spirits
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