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published: Monday | February 20, 2006
Lead Stories


Woman power strong at rally for Portia
A WOMEN'S rally in support of People's National Party (PNP) presidential hopeful Portia Simpson Miller, yesterday turned into a cross between a church service and a dancehall jamboree.

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'Major brain drain' - IMF says Caribbean has lost 70 per cent of workforce
Bouygues begins pull-out - Highway 2000 equipment being sold
Prime Minister P.J. Patterson looks forward to writing in retirement
Fans to be bussed to cricket events - officials
Seven murdered on weekend
Three held for Sandy Bay robbery spree

News


A legacy of benefits...
AS THE curtains are slowly coming down on the P.J. Patterson-led administration, the legacy of Jamaica's longest serving Prime Minister has become the debated topic in various fora, including this newspaper.

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... And a legacy of scandals
Charter versus Constitution
More res', less stress
'Hotline' heats up Morant Bay PO

Business


Business people urged to prepare for economic opportunities
REGIONAL MANUFACTURERS have received a thorough outline of the business opportunities available via ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 and urged to avail themselves of "this unique moment in Caribbean history".

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Customs broker held in fraud scheme not charged

Sport


Waterhouse cut NPL lead to two points
WATERHOUSE FOOTBALL Club yesterday continued to make the 2005-06 Wray and Nephew National Premier League into a contest when they defeated Village United 2-1 at Elleston Wakeland Centre in Falmouth.

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Thompson wins Down Under
Brown mines bobsled silver for Canada
Fuller looks to emulate Ipswich's Lee
Granville cop end-of-round title
Hamilton blasts Tornadoes to championship honours
Tivoli, Arnett in exciting 1-1 finish
Boys' Town accomplish task easily
Wadadah top Montego Bay derby
Richards brace rallies Spring to victory

Commentary


Snags in overseas employment
THE LATEST threat to the programme of overseas employment of Jamaican workers in North America has surfaced from links to criminal activity, a study by the Canadian authorities has revealed.

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The delegates have the power
The Charter of Rights

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - The Church must avoid hypocrisy
THE EDITOR, Sir: As a Christian, I have great concerns about the way that the Church seeks to represent God in Jamaica. I am absolutely and diametrically opposed to homosexuality.

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Restoring Jamaica to prosperity
We need more information
Agricultural concerns

Entertainment


CARNIVAL time again
SUPREME VENTURES' Jamaica Carnival has landed a new sponsor, Digicel. This announcement was made at the launch of 'Supreme Ventures Jamaica Carnival 2006'. The launch was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Knutsford Boulevard last Friday.

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Musique rocks Rib Kage
'Pink Panther' leaps to the top
Indian Catholic film opens
Mardi Gras in the Big Easy

Flair


Flair played Cupid...And she said yes!
THOUGH HE was late when he arrived for his date with his Valentine, it was obvious that he was nervous. Christopher Clarke coordinated perfectly in a burgundy shirt with matching burgundy and white stripe tie.

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Perspectives on emerging sexual activities in Jamaica
A crown and a baby
Mobile love
Child's Samaritan
Intestacy
Run rings round them
Women's sexual appetite: More than we Know

International


UNITED STATES: 'Cartoons challenge taboos'
WASHINGTON (Reuters): A DANISH newspaper editor said yesterday he had sought to defend free expression against self-censorship and "challenge a Muslim taboo" by commissioning cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad which outraged many Muslims.

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MIDEAST: NEW MONEY WOES FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY - Israel freezes funds transfers

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