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.
Earth's rotation affected by quake, say scientists
THE CHAIN reaction that set off enormous, deadly tidal waves that struck six Asian nations yesterday started miles (kilometres) beneath the ocean floor off the tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Amendments to Customs Act coming
THE GOVERNMENT will be seeking to amend the Customs Act next year as part of efforts to contain losses in customs duties due to under-invoicing of imported items.
A low-keyed Christmas for many
THE NATION'S record murder rate, a disastrous hurricane and a series of tragic road fatalities saw several Jamaicans taking a new approach to Christmas Day celebrations this year.
Jamaican women seek better opportunities
MANY JAMAICAN women have chosen to migrate to 'greener pastures' in the United States of America looking for work in order to take care of families back home.
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