HOPING FOR BETTER ... But private sector still uneasy about crime
SOME OF Jamaica's most influential private sector leaders, while hopeful that 2006 will be more robust in terms of the economy, than was 2005, are concerned that the country will continue to be dogged by a crime problem that has seen a record...

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Policeman beaten by colleagues buried
Four killed in Hermitage
Cop, others charged with robbing returning residents
Roberts, George Phang released without charge
Let's talk relationships
Let's talk life

Cops secure Portland
THE VIGILANCE of the police in Portland has kept crime down to a minimum this festive season, prompting many local residents and business operators to laud the beefed-up crime-fighting initiative.

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ACROSS THE NATION
PHOTO FLASHBACK 2005: Andrew Smith
Mind & Spirit - Church year in review 2005

St Ann Bauxite workers continue sick-out
SUPERVISORY AND technical workers at the St. Ann Bauxite Company, formerly Kaiser, have remained off the job for a second day and are uncertain as to when they will resume work.

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DB&G Stock Market Review - Investors in 'wait-and-see' mood
US album sales sing the blues

Waterhouse to get $3m deal ... but players face salary cut
WATERHOUSE Football Club will officially announce a three-million dollar three-year sponsorship from its long-time sponsor Tru-Juice tomorrow.

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Commentary - 2005: Most significant in three decades of horseracing
Premier league transfer activity slow
... Mixed reactions out west
Powell dropped for Trinidad game
Busta Fighters aim to tame Asian tigers
Bethel Town get big boost
T&T kick off preparations for 2014 Cup
It'll be Tallawah in Sweet Ruckus
Drug agency to be launched in January

Editorial - Saluting Merlene Ottey
WITH THE possible exception of the legendary Bob Marley in the field of music, Jamaican athletes have done the most to spread the name of this small nation across the world.

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Houses of temporary pleasure
Prepare for uncharted waters
Last week's issues: The jury system and the police

Letter of the day - Let's debate the justice system
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE RECENT 'not guilty' verdicts in two separate trials involving policemen have caused persons from all walks of life not only to comment and give their views, but in some instances to launch an attack on the judicial system...

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A prayer for 2006
Address traffic congestion
Responses to the verdict

A fun-filled new year weekend for the family
ARGUABLY, THE best way to ring in the New Year is to spend it with the family. Treasure the hours and seconds being counted down with the children, parents and grandparents commemorating the gift of life to be with loved ones for another.

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Soap Scene
Ben Masters talks about Julian: it's all about Eve

Gov't in discussions to set up DEA office
THE GUYANA government says it is holding discussions with the United States regarding the possibility of the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) establishing a presence in the country.

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Slain UN peacekeeper receives military honours
Bishop criticises Christmas music
Castro welcomes Morales
Deadbeat parents run up millions of dollars in arrears

20 Sudanese killed in refugee camp melee - security officials
THOUSANDS OF riot police using water cannons and attacking with truncheons brutally cleared a ramshackle Sudanese refugee camp early yesterday, and security officials said at least 20 refugees, including three children, died...

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Pinochet stripped of immunity
Russia says no to gas price freeze
Justice Dept probes leak of Bush's domestic spying

Volunteer in the New Year
As the Christmas season ends and New Year approaches, one thing you need not give up is the seasonal spirit of giving, said the nation's voluntary organisations.

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Digicel brings Christmas cheer to Jamaicans
VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK: Children's Love - from party to philanthropy
More medical volunteers needed
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'HAIR' IS THE HAT

DARAIN HOUSEN HAS not taken off his hat for the last 20 years. He bathes, he sleeps and does everything possible in it. It is a perfect fit.