Sugar crisis - Protest locks down Frome factory
WESTERN BUREAU: THE CRISIS in the local sugar industry has worsened following yesterday's decision by the Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) to close the Frome sugar factory in Westmoreland indefinitely.The SCJ's move comes in the wake of ongoing worker unres

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CAMPUS BEAT - Students caught in Spanish Town's crossfire
THERE ARE only a couple of weeks to go before the CXC (Caribbean Examinations Council) exams for this year begin and students across Jamaica are making last-minute preparations for the potentially life-changing event.

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C&WJ is ready for Flow - Davis
CABLE AND WIRELESS Jamaica (C&WJ) has had several months to prepare for the new competition from telecommunications service provider Flow, said C&WJ president Rodney Davis. The president made it clear that the situation was not the same...

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AIC reinvesting in Jamaica - Lee Chin

Reggae Boyz face US test - Hunt historic win against the Americans
JAMAICA'S REGGAE Boyz will tackle the United States of America (USA) in an international friendly, hoping to defeat their host for the first time in history at the SAS Soccer Park, North Carolina, this evening at 7:00 p.m.

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U-21 ballers qualify for CAC Games
Grooms press for more pay
FROM THE BOUNDARY - Super Cup heading for a tight finish
Jamaica Open could return this year
Rain foils victory bid by Manchester
Arnett and Wadadah bang in plenty goals
Morrison's late goal spares Portmore blushes
Reno fumble but escape relegation

Addressing juvenile delinquency
IN LIGHT of the wounding of two teachers in deep rural schools at opposite ends of the island, the Jamaica Teachers Association has renewed calls for the removal of violent and uncontrollable students from the mainstream school system and their placement.

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Perilous re-licensing procedures
Church, corruption and crucifixion
Nuclear realities

LETTER OF THE DAY - Teachers facing horrors in the classroom
THE EDITOR, Sir: AS A teacher I have found it too difficult to sit back and not express myself publicly on some of the horrors that exist in the Jamaican classrooms. With over 15 years of service to this industry I have seen the Government tie the hands..

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Banana Ground a wonderful village
Crying ' wolf ' again?
Portia's lack of reality
A cry for women

Montego Bay became soca city
WESTERN BUREAU: MONTEGO BAY was transformed into a dancing city for just over five and a half hours on Sunday night, when thousands of revellers made the western city's leg of the Supreme Ventures of Jamaica Carnival a memorable soca blast.

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May Pen 'Madness'
Colourful characters at Rising Stars Montego Bay auditions
'Ice Age' continues warming
'Evening with Reggae Crooners' called off
Cobra trods less travelled path

Great prizes for Shipping Industry Golf Tournament
FABULOUS TROPHIES and numerous attractive prizes are being offered to amateur golfers who will be top performers at the first renewal of the Shipping Industry Benefit Golf Tournament to take place at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club on Saturday...

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Jamaica Maritime 2006 - Pursuing the vision

Easter traditions
Easter is a time for reflection, recognition of Jesus' sacrifice and the renewed celebration of His resurrection. At this time of year, many people get more religious and regard certain unhealthy practices.

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Pun on bun

INDIA: 45 persons killed and injured in fire
LUCKNOW, India (AP): A FIRE swept through a trade fair in north India yesterday, leaving at least 45 people dead and 160 injured as terrified crowds stampeded to the exits to escape the flames, authorities said.

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UNITED STATES: Protests draw thousands for immigrant rights
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