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published: Monday | January 9, 2006
Lead Stories


'Portia's time now' - PNP presidential candidate likens campaign to Paul Bogle's struggle
IT WAS an afternoon of cries of "woman time now" as People's National Party (PNP) presidential candidate, Portia Simpson Miller, launched her islandwide campaign to head the governing party and the nation in Morant Bay, St. Thomas...

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Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) says stronger, more united
Strong support claimed for Phillips in Region 5
Clarendon cops nab gunman trio
Woman's body found
Davies explains 'hands-off' crime policy
TVJ camera man to press charges
UN urged to control arms trade

News


Cops shoot, kill Montego Bay singer
WESTERN BUREAU: THIRTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD reggae singer Gregory Brissett, popularly known as 'Easy Cool', who hails from Mt. Salem in Montego Bay, St. James, was shot and killed by a police patrol in his home community on Friday night...

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Hellshire Glades project concerns enviro groups in Jamaica
Maroons challenged to document their history
Labourer dies in car accident
Police, residents capture gunmen
Plans to reform justice system bring relief to G2K
Police patrol Lakes Pen
Party stalwart's death leaves Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) in mourning
Slipe community major player in regional gun trade - police
Two Haitians to be deported from Jamaica
My top health tips for 2006
Mail on fast track

Business


High-yield savings account from Jamaica National Building Society ( JNBS )
HOW DOES IT WORK? - THE JAMAICA National (JN) High-Yield Savings Account is a special high interest contractual savings account for select JN group members. These accounts must be opened by January 31, 2006 and will mature 12 months later.

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IPod rivals vie for piece of Apple's pie
Yahoo expanding Web on TV, phones with Go service

Sport


Jamaica's Bell floors Frenchman to monopolise cruiserweight belts
NEW YORK: JAMAICA'S O'NEIL Bell landed a vicious flurry of punches late in the 10th round to send Jean-Marc Mormeck crumpling to the canvas and in the process crowned himself the undisputed Cruiserweight champion of the world...

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T&T remain in full control
Boxhill fires back at Tomlinson
JFF seeks to forge ties with Real Madrid
Mighty Man U held by minor league Burton
Waterhouse close gap on Harbour View
Seba extend impressive streak
Arnett demolish Reno 5-1
Coaches thankful after Prison Oval tie
Sterling's double rescues Village

Commentary


Reforming the justice system
A COMPREHENSIVE reform of the justice system is long overdue. The announcement out of a Cabinet retreat last week that such reform will now be undertaken is obviously prompted by the welter of criticisms in the wake of the Kraal murder trial.

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Thinking about learning
Ackees and the golden egg
Facing the monster

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Testing the justice system
THE EDITOR, Sir: OVER THE past two or so years, some celebrated cases such as Agana Barrett, Jason Smith, the Braeton Seven, and most recently, the Kraal trial, have tested the justice system.

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Jamaica must heal from within
Get cops from Africa, Caribbean
Address the health services
We need selfless leaders

Entertainment


Dennis Brown tribute for JAVAA's new home
THE JAMAICA Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA) officially opened its new home at the Oakton Park Entertainment Complex, Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Friday evening.

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'Hostel' takeover at US box office

Flair


Kimanee, Ralph Lauren, again!
PULSE SUPERMODEL and Trace cover girl, Kimanee Wilson has once more secured a major campaign for international designer Ralph Lauren. Kimanee, who flew in to Jamaica for the holidays after completing the shoot in Miami, Florida...

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Dealing with acne after Christmas
THE LAWS OF EVE - Chin vs Chin
AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN
HANG UP THE OLD, BRING OUT THE NEW
Unpack the holiday pounds
A stitch of patriotism
FLAIR COUPLE OF THE WEEK - Bloom of love
Resolutions? To hell with them!

Caribbean


Energy Minister on corruption charges
PORT-OF-SPAIN (Trinidad Express): A WARRANT was on Saturday issued for the arrest of Energy Minister Eric Williams in connection with bribery allegations made by People's National Movement (PNM) Councillor Dansam Dhansook nearly two years ago.

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Tsunami warning system for Caribbean

International


TURKEY: John Paul's would-be assassin to be freed
ANKARA (AP): The Turkish man who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981 is expected to be released from prison Thursday after completing his sentence, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported yesterday.

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ISRAEL: DOCS AWAKEN SHARON FROM COMA TODAY - Moment of truth
BRITAIN: UK's Prince William begins army career
IRAQ: Bloody weekend for US soldiers

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