Air Jamaica seeks bailout - Wants gov't to write off $24.7 billion in losses
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN of Air Jamaica Dr. Vin Lawrence disclosed yesterday that the government is contemplating writing off US$398 million (J$24.7 billion) of the whopping US$847 million (J$52.5 billion) the airline accumulated in losses ...

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Junor wary of new health scheme recommendation
Accountants must play a pivotal role ­ -Senator Morrison
Guyana to boost crime fight
What will become of Shell employees?
Cop renews plea for repairs to Bull Bay lock-up

Verdict in Janice Allen case stays - Mother's bid to quash ruling thrown out
THE JUDICIAL Review Court yesterday threw out the application for leave to go to another court to apply for an order to quash the jury's verdict in the case of the policeman who was freed of manslaughter arising from the death of...

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...Court wants independent body to probe police cases
Grenada to appoint Wildman despite protest by lawyers
Man stabbed to death in St Ann
Welder succeeds in cutting prison term
Two more die by the gun in Spanish Town

JMMB launches insurance brokerage
WITH ITS stated intention to add to the "basket of goods for clients in Jamaica," Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited (JMMB) launched its insurance brokerage arm yesterday at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

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Is capital gains tax a bad idea?
Private placement at Mayberry closes early
Substance over form
'Centralise health financing policy'
The state of online advertising in Ja
Talking Tax (Part 6) - Tax relief for farmers

Boyz clinch Carib crown
THE PALL of doom and gloom which has hovered over the Jamaica football scene lifted slightly last night when the Reggae Boyz downed Cuba 1-0 at the National Stadium in Barbados to clinch the Digicel Caribbean Cup title and a cool US$100,000 ...

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Young Girls even the score
Ja within reach of title
Double triumphs for terrific trio
Take Explosive Flame
Sponsors and Sponsorship

Dangerous backdoor dealings
IT NOW appears that the Government, on the one hand, is defaulting on paying its bills while, on the other, it continues to take on financial obligations without the approval of Parliament as required by the Constitution.

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First impressions do last
Edward Seaga, Opposition leader for life
Still waiting for our ship to come in

LETTER OF THE DAY - Public education on CSME needed
THE EDITOR, Sir: WITH REFERENCE to your news item on page A2 of The Gleaner, dated 24 inst. titled 'Get ready for CSME' regarding the appeal by Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd, Executive Director of the Jamaica Employers' Federation (JEF).

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Unseemly medical practice
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No country is safe

'Sideways' was hilariously moving
SIDEWAYS IS a wonderful comedy about, friendship, the human condition and generally getting up off ones derriere and starting to live. It is smart and hilarious. Though it features a middle-aged cast the story, based on Rex Pickett's...

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Real! Positive! - Bridging the gap between entertainment and education
Broadcasting standards discussed at Cuddy'z

Topping it off
IT WAS all 'hats' on deck at the Liguanea Club on Sunday, February 20. The Annual "Hats on to Easter" is a fund-raising event by the Hearts and Ideas organisation and supports various children charities.

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The art of having a Valentine birthday
Canadians celebrate Black History Month through film
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