New era in politics - MPs to officially disassociate themselves from known criminals
PRIME MINISTER P. J. Patterson and Leader of the Opposition, Bruce Golding, have agreed to have their elected Members of Parliament declare in writing their commitment not to knowingly associate with criminals, nor accept financial support from them.

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'Zekes' charged with murder
Golding names shadow cabinet
Policeman gets 12 years for manslaughter
Women's Leadership Initiative gives clinic much needed support
'Ja on positive growth path'
'Bogle's niece killed
Impeach Members of Parliament - Golding - Denounces link between politicians and criminals
Fire destroys 15 shops in MoBay

Long-awaited debate - Firearms legislation for House Wednesday
THE HOUSE of Representatives is scheduled to debate tomorrow the long-awaited legislation aimed at introducing a new independent firearms licensing regime.

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Haiti's political failure to take centrestage at CARICOM meeting
Obesity a big problem in Jamaica
Sp Town residents unite against war
Paraguay law could infringe press rights - Inter-American Press Association warns against implications of mandatory licensing of journalists

Assamba makes case for Kingston
TORONTO: JAMAICA'S MINISTER of Industry and Tourism, Aloun Assamba, issued an appeal to Canadian travel agents last Thursday to send their clients to Kingston because it is the capital of the Caribbean and the capital of Reggae.

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Northern Caribbean to expand its campus - Industrial park to be created on additional land

Boyz get Cup boost
COMMUNICATIONS GIANTS Digicel delivered a timely service to the Reggae Boyz, injecting $1.5 million dollars into their preparation for the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament that will be played next month in the United States.

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Lara tipped for prime awards
First Test star Edwards bowled over by injury
Badboybin ride lands Simpson before Stewards
Davis' Preston miss chance to qualify for EPL
Windies fans back on board
Harbour View have million-dollar feeling
Mason, Williams shine
Portland break away for lead

Dealing with unethical behaviour
SCANDALS, LIKE a subterranean fever, keep erupting, adding more blemishes to the face of the nation which should be blushing with embarrassment at the epidemic of corruption which almost daily comes to light.

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Don't wait!
Azan's wake-up call

LETTER OF THE DAY - Petition against crime in Ja
THE EDITOR, Sir: CRIME: 'VIOLATION of the law, wicked or forbidden act; something to be regretted'. That's the meaning given by Collins Canadian English Dictionary.

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On deportees and crime
Dealing with consumers
Expand on the vote ultimatum

Scorching 'Tongues' in Treasure Beach
WESTERN BUREAU: THE THEME of the fifth staging of the Calabash International Literary Festival, held in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, from Friday to Sunday, was 'the fire is Lit'.

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Beatitudes mentioned at Shearer book launch

Kingston's industrial council recommended for Carib Ports
"THE JOINT Industrial Council (JIC) is the mainstay of stability at the Port of Kingston and I recommend this system of industrial relations to other Caribbean ports," stated Alvin Sinclair, assistant island supervisor of the Bustamante Industrial...

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SAJ delegation for Executives Conference

The 'Old Man Bird' of Jamaica
THE CHESTNUT-BELLIED Cuckoo may be called the 'Old Man Bird' of Jamaica but there's nothing fragile and ancient about this large grey bird with the deep chestnut-coloured lower chest.

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Winners wear red

West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match June 3-7, 2005

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