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Stabroek News

published: Wednesday | February 23, 2005
Lead Stories


Lights out - JPS cuts electricity supplies at Supreme Court, police facilities
A NUMBER of Government agencies were left in the dark for several hours yesterday when their electricity supplies were disconnected by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), for nearly $69 million in outstanding bills.

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JPS ordered to compensate over-billed customers
PAC wants report on some Gov't's loan arrangements
PM to discuss minister, trade union stand-off
Gov't eyes 28,000 jobs for new financial year
More opportunities for disabled teriary students
Davies' campaign goes to Mandeville

News


Shortages crippling public hospitals
BREACHES IN the roof and the building housing the operating theatre at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth have forced health professionals at the institution to put off several surgeries.

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Phillips to target illegal gun imports
Haitian national killed in Hanover
South Korea establish diplomatic mission
Still missing - No word of Cleon Scott after two weeks
A day of prayer and fasting

Business


Dyoll gives Grace golden opportunity
DYOLL HAS been in talks with a number of partners, including GraceKennedy and AIC Funds (Canada) for capital injection. Financial experts told Wednesday Business that due to the recent hurricane, Dyoll has no equity left.

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'Buy Ja' campaign goes islandwide
When the cops hit your car ...
Scotiabank to stick to core banking
Jamaica must become investor-friendly - Baugh

Sport


JAAA acquires a home of its own
THE NEW executive of the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association (JAAA) is off and running with the acquisition of a multimillion-dollar home of its own. This and other JAAA initiatives were disclosed at a press conference yesterday at the Knutsford...

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Reggae Boyz qualify for Gold Cup
Bucknor to create history next month
Crimson Magic the firm choice

Commentary


An unacceptable state of affairs
IT IS absolutely unacceptable and totally disgraceful for the government to so mismanage its affairs that the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) should feel obliged to disconnect electricity from the Supreme Court, the Family Court and several police...

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The crisis in masculinity (Part II)
A wonderful conference

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Challenge to males on education crisis
THE EDITOR, Sir: AS A young Jamaican, I am compelled to become more vocal because of the poor state of our education system and the ramifications both for my peers and the nation as a whole.

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A steady voice of reason
Equal rights for everyone
Contraband clarification

Entertainment


The ultimate jazz experience
IF THE annual Jazz on the Green concert at Melwood Avenue, Cherry Gardens, was not in the past the premier jazz event in the Corporate Area it certainly became so on Sunday. That evening's line-up included some if the best jazz performers in...

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Oscar week at the 'Palace'

Profiles in Medicine


The fountain of YOUTH
THE FOUNTAIN of youth is not merely a pill you can take twice a day or a 'power punch' to be had once a week to hold back ageing cells ­ at least, medical science has not yet formulated that kind of quick-fix anti-ageing potion. Instead, Dr. David...

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Exercises for special health issues (Part II)
Live long, stay young and be happy
Younger, more beautiful skin





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