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Massive job losses - Cement shortage takes huge toll - Likely delays in burials 
THE INCORPORATED Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) has reported that up to 30,000 construction workers have already been temporarily laid off as a result of a chronic cement shortage that has stalled several major and minor projects islandwide.
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 Plans to increase toll charges
One love in Shirley Castle
Stabbed over school flags
JGRA gets injunction against Esso Standard Oils
Committee wants Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Carib Cement under Information Act
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News
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Jamaica's future at risk 
DR. MAUREEN Samms-Vaughan, chairman of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), on Tuesday painted a dismal picture of the status of children in Jamaica, during her presentation at the GraceKennedy Foundation's annual lecture.
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Public servants earn leave while on interdiction
Jamaica among top 10 wedding destinations
Local entrepreneurs in South Florida to be recognised
'Moral decline is hurting our nation'
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Business
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Commerce chamber calls for withdrawal of customs user fee 
FINANCE & Planning Minister, Dr. Omar Davies, needs to terminate the customs user fee (CUF), says Jamaica Chamber of Commerce president Noel daCosta. The 2 per cent CUF on all imports was introduced ...
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Cyclone ruins Aussie banana farmers' crops
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Sport
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Campbell's gold makes it record haul 
MELBOURNE: PARALYMPIAN TANTO Campbell won a predictable gold while Jermaine Gon-zales pocketed a surprising bronze in the men's 400 metres as Jamaica climbed to a record five gold medals at the XVIII Commonwealth Games here yesterday.
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Jamaica play to nail-biting 54-54 draw with Australia
Eltham, Jamaica College in charge of Shield battles
Portmore, Constant Spring in stalemate
Ole King Cole obliges in feature
Expect major innings from Lara - Parore
R&A chief to check out Jamaica's golf facilities
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Commentary
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Cement crisis deepens
WITH THE island's construction industry grinding to a virtual standstill and an estimated 30,000 plus workers temporarily laid off, the sector and by extension the country is sinking deeper into a scandalous crisis.
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Waiting for Lomu
Miss Rita and Mas Thom (Girvan)
Savouring the gifts from Melbourne
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Letters
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LETTER OF THE DAY - An open letter to Hon Portia Simpson Miller
THE EDITOR, Sir: This is an open letter to Mrs. Simpson Miller. DEAR PRIME Minister-designate: You have achieved the improbable, and are now on the threshold of attempting the near impossible, namely, to achieve the reform and radical change..
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Fasting and prayer
Charter of Rights
Proud of our ancestors
Savouring the gifts from Melbourne
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Entertainment
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Western Consciousness turns 18 with 'Scratch' Perry 
WORRELL KING of Kings of Kings Promotions noted the landmark year for the Western Consciousness concert at the Talk of the Town Restaurant, Jamaica Pegasus, New Kingston, on Monday evening.
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MISS JAMAICA UNIVERSE 2006
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Farmer's Weekly
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Banana industry faces big challenges - Stakeholders say new EU tariff, natural disasters greatest obstacles 
WESTERN BUREAU: STAKEHOLDERS SAY the implementation of a new tariff-only system for bananas entering the European Union, natural disasters and controlling diseases that affect bananas are the greatest challenges that they must overcome...
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Revolving goat programme to up employment rate
US professor finds new organic plant supplement
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What's Cooking
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Vive la France! - Get the 'Taste of France' 
RECIPES FOR Potato Blini, Chilli Marinated Salmon with Light Herb Cream; and Ganache -filled Poached Pear with a Sabayon Gratin, were handed out to the audience at 'A Taste of France' held during the 'A Touch of France' expo.
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MEN WHO COOK - AGAIN!
FRUITY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!
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Caribbean
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BAHAMAS: CARICOM, US meet to strengthen relations
NASSAU, Bahamas: CARICOM AND the United States (U.S.) agreed yesterday to strengthen cooperation. This came out of a meeting in The Bahamas between CARICOM Foreign Ministers and U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Police officer to hang for murder
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Officer tells of visit to Panday
SURINAME: Brazil cops to assist police
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International
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BELGIUM: 90 airlines banned from European skies
BRUSSELS, (Reuters): THE EUROPEAN Union banned yesterday more than 90 airlines from operating in the 25-nation bloc, targeting mostly African carriers as it seeks to boost air security and reassure travellers that European skies are safe.
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THE NETHERLANDS: Party wants refund from women who do not work
UNITED STATES: Cat survives 80-foot fall
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Eye on Science
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PESTICIDES: Indispensable for food production but menace to the environment 
PESTICIDES ARE used in agriculture to control weeds, insects, weevils, fungi, ticks and many other pests that pose a threat to crop and animal production. The use of modern pesticides first started in 1867 when an arsenic based compound...
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... food production
... the environment
OUR SERVICES - Biological agents a major concern
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