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Straight to school
Compulsory education coming?
A DECADE and a half after an experiment in compulsory school attendance was abandoned, the Government is considering a reintroduction of the system.
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'It wasn't me!'
Seaga deflects blame for by-election whipping
HIV study for the workplace
Men urged to mentor
'Opposition 'gutless' on death penalty issue'
How PNP won the by-elections
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Betrayed and stigmatised - A woman's struggle with HIV
SHE WAS a devoted mother and wife who was not only committed to her marriage and family but was also a dedicated Christian. Three years ago, her happy and normal life was shattered, when her husband of 11 years revealed his dreadful secret.
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Money in maths
Sentence too harsh, says Gooden's mom
More young men drifting to a life of crime
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Mortgage lending down
BASED ON economic data from the Bank of Jamaica, there has been a decline in the number of mortgages granted by building societies during the third quarter of the year.
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Convert dead assets into live capital - Dr Hall
Air Jamaica goes full throttle
Joslin seeks huge debt payment from Morrell
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Glenmuir at last!
GLENMUIR HIGH finally lifted the coveted ISSA Pepsi/Sports Plus daCosta Cup trophy after dethroning last season's champions, Frome Technical, 2-0 in yesterday's final at Jarrett Park.
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Medic upsets Chosen One
Board, players make headway
Boyz to face hot Haiti in bid for top spot
Commentary - The change that will make Ja's football strong
West split over Brown sacking
Reid gets new position in CONCACAF
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Editorial - Irresponsible university students
IT WAS reported in last Thursday's Gleaner that Jamaican landlords are reluctant to accept university students as tenants because of their unruly and irresponsible behaviour.
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Law, privacy and human rights
Don't blame 'Butch'
Human rights groups: Be fair!
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Letter of the day - Homosexuality: A complex topic
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WRITE in reference to the many articles concerning homosexuality. First of all, homosexuality is a highly complex topic. Homosexuality is an area that the sciences of psychology, biology, sociology, anthropology...
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Misguided academics
On changing our laws
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Party time at UWI
CAMPUS LIFE at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is many things to many people.
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Nicky OJ takes cabaret music to the big stage
Black beauties make 'A' list
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A chance to shine
UNLIKE PREVIOUSLY staged Young Professionals exhibitions, the current presentation of works under this title offers new and mid-career artists.
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Chant dung babbywrongs one more time?
Jonathan Greenland: ready for the challenge
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Willard Pinnock - Scientist and master teacher
LECTURER IN physical chemistry at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Willard Pinnock received the UWI/Guardian Life Premium Teachers Award, and the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, last month.
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A sacrifice of love
Protect your heart with sorrel
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The gay debate - more heat than light
IT IS nigh impossible to have a serious, reasoned and informed discussion on homosexuality in Jamaica. The degree of prejudice, blind rage, ignorance, intellectual dishonesty and muddled thinking which surround the issue is appalling. (Boyne)
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Xenophobia or homophobia: which is the greater danger?
Self-righteousness and human sexuality
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Scotia goes platinum
BANK OF Nova Scotia Ja. Ltd. launched its Scotiabank Platinum Mastercard credit card on Wednesday at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The card caters to the 'high networth customers' of BNS as well as the travel and entertainment sectors.
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Visiting medics' Yuletide gift
Tapestry of elegance
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