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Stabroek News

published: Monday | December 27, 2004
Lead Stories


Quake rocks Asia
Tidal waves kill thousands in six countries

ONE OF the most powerful earthquakes in history hit Asia yesterday, unleashing tsunamis which devastated coastal areas of Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and tourist isles in Thailand, killing more than 12,300 people.

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Earth's rotation affected by quake, say scientists
Amendments to Customs Act coming
A low-keyed Christmas for many
Jamaican women seek better opportunities

News


Fewer meals for the homeless
A HUGE sign on the steel grill of the General Post Office on Barry Street in downtown Kingston blares 'No Parking' - but still a raggedy bunch of homeless people are spending their holidays here.

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Sizzla charged for indecent language
High praises for National Health Fund
Countdown to CSME - Increased job prospects ahead

Sport


Harbour View seal title
AN 85th-minute strike by super substitute Jomo Gordon carried Harbour View to a 1-0 win over Waterhouse in the Wray and Nephew National Premier League End-of-First-Round final at the National Stadium yesterday.

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Gordon's winning touch
Marshall included, Samuels gets recall
Owners' battle down to the wire
Board acknowledges unresolved issues
Fight site gives Johnson top rank
Commentary - The Players' Association, the board and WI cricket

Commentary


Editorial - Listening with a third ear
THE GROWTH of cellphone use among the Jamaican population has been nothing short of phenomenal, confirming our well known reputation of volubility. Even street people living on the sidewalk have been seen reclining on an elbow, a cellphone stuck ...

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High toll stymies rationale for highway
UN-settled?
Halo effect around the EU

Letters


Letter of the day - Reaching out to children at Yule
THE EDITOR, Sir: I REFER to your recent article about safe school programmes with a plea for boys. This is an excellent idea but I believe that we should be aiming to go further in trying to curb crime and violence in our society.

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Passport delays
Not fair, CWJ
Remembering 'Richie'

Entertainment


Dance, drums, drama at East Fest
RED LABEL Wine East Fest 2004 began in the golden setting sun of Christmas day and ended when it had risen again for Boxing day.

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Rootz Lounge brings up Christmas Day
'Meet the Fockers' - The best Christmas weekend opening

Flair


2004's hot new models
It's been a scorching hot year for local model agencies Pulse and Saint International whose models are scoring big on the international scene.

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Flair fitness challengers - how are they doing?
Fresh start - 'Prison gave me a new perspective on life'
Possibilities for life change


How can you help Jamaica now?
The Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) has established a 'Recovery Fund' to help aid Jamaica's recovery after Hurricane Ivan.Under the fund Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica can send contributions to help rebuild Jamaica via JNBS outlets for free. [ more ]





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