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Christian lawyers take charter to task on same-sex marriages 
THE LAWYERS Christian Fellowship (LCF) yesterday scored a victory when the Joint Select Committee of Parliament, considering the proposed Charter of Rights Bill, agreed to accept a proposal from the group's president specifically banning..
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 Visas revoked - US, Canada bar policemen charged with Kraal murders
US passport regime may cripple tourism
Diaspora conference to boost brand Jamaica
Jamaica, UK to share confiscated crime assets
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The Sandy Bay 'horror house' 
THERE'S A spooky old house on a lonely corner in Sandy Bay, Clarendon, where mystery and tales of horror are the order of the day. Stories of ritual sacrifices and animal beheadings leave many with sweaty palms and sleepless nights.
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Jamaica to host Caribbean Media Conference
New baggage policy for British Airways
Blood donors honoured
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Digicel surpasses 2,000-employee mark
MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS operator Digicel is now an employer of more than 2,000 staff throughout its 20 markets of operation. In the past year, Digicel has expanded from seven to 20 markets and doubled the number of its employees.
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Wehby appointed to C&WJ board
US stocks bounce after inflation data
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Lara's century saves West Indies 
GROS ISLET, St. Lucia (CMC): CAPTAIN BRIAN Lara hit his 32nd Test century to help West Indies achieve a tense, battling draw against India on the fifth day of the second Digicel Test at Beausejour Stadium yesterday.
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'Warriors' provided inspiration
T&T not afraid of England - says Beenhakker
Harding bags another triple
Grace net easy win in Business House Open League
Sheffield deal for Claude Davis
STETHS win rural U-14 title
Yahama charts riding course
Impressive start for Jamaica
Barbados rebound
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Blythe's retreat could trigger PNP renewal
MAYBE THE decision of Dr. Karl Blythe to leave representational politics will have some impact on the governing People's National Party and its fortunes at the next general election, especially if the vote is held within the next few months...
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From the bulletin board
The death of donship
Central Bankers get serious
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LETTER OF THE DAY - SLB operations need an overhaul
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE GOVERNMENT'S recent decision to cut the interest rate of the Students' Loan Bureau (SLB) loans from 16 per cent to 12 per cent is not good enough. An interest rate of 12 per cent on loans to largely young people...
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Dr Gomes needs to keep quiet
Noise pollution
Is the Hope Gardens project necessary?
In defence of Reneto
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University Singers still vibrant, strong 
AT 49 years old, the University Singers remain a young spry choir with a 2006 repertoire that cavorts between classical, spirituals, gospel and reggae. The choir is currently playing at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts...
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A great sing along
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Farming a new found love 
MALVERN, St. Elizabeth: ROGER EDWARDS is a young farmer who cultivates crops in Nain, near the ALPART plant in St. Elizabeth. He has been tilling the soil for the past six years, planting crops like cucumber, cabbage, tomato, sweet pepper and thyme.
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Sugar Company of Jamaica financial bind
Training programme for goat and sheep farmers launched
Agro-forestry shows great potential to raise revenue
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Cooking up a storm 
"TIN MACKEREL and rice? I wish I didn't have to. Bully beef and bread? Can't wait for times to get back to normal." These are oft-repeated sentiments during a hurricane season. June to November is a difficult time but we have to adapt and eat...
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Foods that keep you 'full' for longer
Jamaican posse hits Barbados' Almond Resort!
Food addict: A nutty affair
HIGHLIGHTS OF CULINARY FESTIVAL
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OAS worried about security in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (CMC): The Organisation of American States (OAS) says it is concerned about Guyana's security environment. OAS Assistant Secretary General, Albert Ramdin, told reporters Tuesday night...
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UN mission may visit Puerto Rico
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What is fuel ethanol? 
Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable sources. At its most basic, ethanol is grain alcohol, produced from crops such as wheat, barley, potatoes, corn or sugarcane. If domestically produced, ethanol will help reduce.
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Making rum
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