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Stabroek News

published: Tuesday | May 16, 2006

Lead Stories


Mayors admit breaches
THE KINGSTON and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) and the Portmore Municipal Council admitted to and apologised yesterday for breaching procurement procedures associated with the awarding of contracts. The apologies come on the heels of findings...

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Cement crisis spreads - Shortage triggers massive shockwaves in economy
Residents toughing it out in Portland Cottage
'Chen Chen' shot to death
Thugs kill 12-y-o boy in crossfire
Time running out for voters
Lifestyle diseases Jamaica's No 1 killer

News


TYRONE'S WATCH - No piped water for over 50 years!
WHAT'S NOT WORKING: Residents from Queensbury in St. Elizabeth have been living on tank and trucked water for more than half of a century. The frustrated residents have now reached boiling point and are screaming 'enough is enough'

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NEWSMAKER - DK Duncan: the political chameleon
CAMPUS BEAT - University of the West Indies (UWI) students feel pinch of 8.2% hike
College roll call
ICON - The mystique of Lee 'Scratch' Perry
Jamaican-born smuggler still faces execution

Business


Economy creeps ahead
THE JAMAICAN economy recorded modest growth for the first quarter of this year, according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), with real gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimated at just over one per cent.

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New T&T gas policy
Oil prices decline

Sport


West Indies well oiled and gelling
AFTER ROTATING the West Indies team during the Zimbabwe seven-match one-day series, captain Brian Lara believes they have found the right combination to tackle India. "We have this situation where we tried different players.

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India open up against Jamaica
Montego Bay ready for showdown
If Gatlin withdraws he's a coward - Powell
Stewart makes fast start
FROM THE BOUNDARY - Gupte's magic
Under-15s get major backing
Avalanche too swift for Hawks
Tivoli, Wizards look to close out series
Pick-6 players hit the jackpot

Commentary


Recognising credit unions
THE RECENT praise by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank of the operations of Jamaica's credit unions should provide a fillip to these institutions and place them in a favourable position as the Government contemplates...

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Portia's 100% grade
Ethanol not the only answer

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Deployment of police 'specials' needs review
THE EDITOR, Sir: I THINK it is about time the powers that be review the relevance of the existence of Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF). This is the auxiliary force to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and as such should be answerable...

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How mothers can help channel in a more positive direction
Beware bill payment fee
Celebrations in May
Rallying around the PM
The election budget

Entertainment


Manhattans move Mother's Day crowd
WHEN THE Manhattans closed 100 minutes of timeless music and seamless co-ordinated movement just past midnight yesterday, a standing ovation merged with the mass movement to the exits at the Cable and Wireless Golf Academy...

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Kingston start, end for 'Ochi' Jazz Festival


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