Public Safety and Justice Centre launched
AS JAMAICA grapples with a high level of violent crimes, a Centre for Studies in Public Safety and Justice was launched last Thursday at the University of the West Indies (UWI), "to conduct ongoing research on crime, security and peace issues...

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Bloody rampage - Nine shot, two killed in Spanish Town
We have enough doctors, says Health Ministry
A legend speaks his mind Part 2 - Two Jamaicas at odds
Phillips, Thomas off to Britain

Soldier remanded in custody
JAMAICA DEFENCE Force (JDF) Corporal Michael Williams, who has been accused of firing several shots at family members of his ex-girlfriend, is to remain in custody until his trial.

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The other side of abortion - Fathers left out in the cold
Reaction to Bob's reburial
Cop still awaits written reasons to file appeal

Ja Diaspora body lays plans at second meeting
"POSITIVE." THAT was the word from Senator Delano Franklyn, state minister in the ministry of foreign affairs, about yesterday's second meeting of the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

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Security companies to face courts

Powell's heroics lead Ja to memorable win
LUCAS STREET, Barbados, CMC: FAST BOWLER Daren Powell completed a dream match as he spurred Jamaica to a nail-biting 10-run win over Barbados and their third successive triumph in the 2005 Carib Beer Cup championship at the Windward Club Ground...

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Richardson's double sinks Harbour View
Coach Halliman building success through character
Shake-up for Tivoli
Under-20 Boyz swamp Haiti

Compulsory youth service
RETIRED COLONEL of the Jamaica Defence Force Allan Douglas has revived commentary we published last November relating to a proposed compulsory youth service. Building on what the Government was contemplating, Colonel Douglas has suggested in a letter...

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Committees and meetings, ugh!
Abortion and human life
In China's hands?

LETTER OF THE DAY - Call for highway driver training
THE EDITOR, Sir: HAVING LIVED overseas for many years, I realise that there is a certain protocol to be followed when driving on a highway. I am concerned that my fellow drivers are not very knowledgeable about highway driving. Roads are being built...

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Deeply saddened by Bogle's death
A dastardly murder
Too many neglected infrastructure
Damming the Rio Cobre

Veteran comedian, Johnny Carson, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) JOHNNY CARSON, the 'Tonight Show' TV host who served America a smooth nightcap of celebrity banter and droll comedy for 30 years, has died at the age of 79.

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Laughter, song on a chilly night at JAVAA Jammin'

'I was shot in both legs'
ALECIA THOMAS was shot twice ­ once in each leg ­ by a gunman almost seven years ago. Still, despite the brace that supports her leg and toes that cannot move, Thomas says she is not bitter.

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Companies stir up new recipes without trans fat
Manning and Stone cast together