Thousands pray for Spanish Town
RESIDENTS AND business operators in war-torn Spanish Town, St. Catherine, can expect to see an increased police presence to help stem renewed fighting in the Old Capital. Acting Commissioner of Police Charles Scarlet made the pledge yesterday...

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Teachers wounded - Students to answer to charges
Constable on murder charge granted bail
Montego Bay will not suffer from cruise tragedy
New telecoms services for Jamaica
Parliamentarians to get salary increase
Amnesty programme for illegal connections

EDITORS' FORUM - Students tackle the issues - From Condoms In Schools To Teacher Performance
Yesterday The Gleaner invited several bright young minds to its Editors' Forum held at its North Street, downtown Kingston headquarters. The students touched on a variety of current issues, including violence in schools...

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Hollywood talent in Wakefield
Saving energy with solar water heaters
The 'Order' of official titles
Hurry, hurry to the curry festival
Promoting family planning, safe sex

No mystery in Aguas Frescas Jamaica drink
THE USE of the name 'Jamaica' in the Mexican drink mix Aguas Frescas Jamaica is actually quite appropriate and a compliment to this country, several callers to The Gleaner said yesterday. In the story, 'Jamaica's brand drain' in the Wednesday Business...

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Scotiabank defends decision to close ambassador's account
Digicel hits Trinidad today

Eltham High retain the Grace Shield
ELTHAM HIGH retained their Grace Shield Premier League cricket title with first innings honours against Jamaica College (JC) at Mel-bourne Oval yesterday. Resuming on 75 for one and chasing 403 for first innings points and their first hold...

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Holmwood on top, STETHS struggle
Tivoli hand Seba a proper thrashing
Reno hold Arnett to crucial draw
Portmore, Boys' Town in stalemate
Village United defeat strugglers Rivoli
Jamaica tackle Dominican Republic tomorrow
JFF headquarters gets a facelift
St Catherine seal semi-final spot

Barbarous bloodlust at UWI
AS REPUGNANT as aggressive and unwelcomed sexual approaches might be, whether homosexual or heterosexual, the response of the students at the University of the West Indies to an alleged homosexual proposition was barbarous. We are at a loss to understand.

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A matter of standards
Jamaica and the world economy
GKF lecture: Children in the crossfire

LETTER OF THE DAY - In defence of the divine appointment
THE EDITOR, Sir: PERMIT ME to rise in defence of Madam Prime Minister when she recently told the Christian community that she was appointed by God, and that Christians have a duty to support her.

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Reaping the whirlwind
Ban adult TV channel
Fascination with prophets
Employment creation

Delightful singing in 'HARMONIE'
THERE WAS much delightful singing in harmony at the Alhambra Inn on Sunday afternoon. The occasion was the fourth in the Jamaica Musical Theatre Company's (JMTC) five-concert season titled Harmonie.

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Couric leaves 'Today'
Eminem splits from Kim Mathers ... again
Latin Grammy nominees announced

Cabbage price falls in Manchester, Clarendon
SPALDINGS, Clarendon: CONSUMERS OF cabbage in sections of Manchester and Clarendon are enjoying reduced prices as the supply on the market remains buoyant. Checks with a few farmers and vendors in parts of Manchester..

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Hurricane preparedness project launched
The Bureau of Standards creating ackee colour chart

BARRACUDA - DANGEROUSLY TASTY
Early last week there were reports of 19 persons from Enfield, St. Mary being poisoned and subsequently hospitalised at the Annotto Bay Hospital in the parish, allegedly from eating barracuda fish.

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This mockingbird is going to sing!
G-FORCE IS HERE!
GARLIC GARDEN OF GOODNESS - Know your Herbs and Spices
King of Buns: WHICH BAKERY WILL WEAR THE CROWN?

TRINIDAD : Government laments high murder toll
TRINIDAD (CMC): National Security Minister Martin Joseph says the first three months of 2006 have been the 'bloodiest' in the history of Trinidad and Tobago. Speaking in the Senate Tuesday on a motion on crime...

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DOMINICA: OECS Chief Justice supports jury system

IRAQ: Shi'ite-run ministry kills thousands, says Saddam Hussein
BAGHDAD (Reuters): SADDAM HUSSEIN, on trial for crimes against humanity, accused Iraq's new Shi'ite-run Interior Ministry of killing and torturing thousands of Iraqis when he returned to court yesterday.

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VENEZUELA: Venezuelans outraged after schoolboys ' death

Breaking down BIOHAZARD
DISPOSING OF OUR MEDICAL WASTE - MEDICAL WASTE is defined by the National Medical Waste Policy for Jamaica as solid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment or immunisation of human beings or animals. It also includes such items generated...

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Gramoxone, Gramoxil pesticides are highly poisonous
Pesticide Control Authority responds ...
OUR SERVICES - Analysing chemical residue on plants