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Zero tolerance to mismanaged state funds, says Duncan 
WESTERN BUREAU: PUBLIC OFFICIALS who squander state funds should be either fired or held criminally responsible for their actions, according to one of the top players in Jamaica's financial sector.
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 Mothers slain - Missing bodies found in Bull Bay pit
No condoms for prisons to fight HIV/AIDS
Female at helm of St Andrew Rotary
FLANKERS MURDER TRIAL - 'We did not drive into shootout'
Alleged 'kidnap victim' on conspiracy charge
Security at May Pen Hospital on red alert
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Should a female run St George's College? 
THE EDITOR, Sir: I FEEL these women's groups take every opportunity in which gender is a consideration to jump into advocacy mode. St. George's College, except for their sixth form programme, is an all boys school.
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Joint proposal signed for UWI risk reduction centre
Jamaica Broilers to donate computers to 20 schools
Chief ophthalmologist at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) stays - Dalley
24 students to participate in Colombian academic exchange programme
Government of Jamaica launches public awareness campaign on mental illness
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C&W opens new data back-up centre
CABLE & WIRELESS Jamaica (C&WJ) is now offering local businesses a means of 'insuring' their information technology with the launch of its new Hosting Services Centre. The new facility is at the centre of the company's thrust...
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Frankson calls for Fair Trading Commission (FTC) to be abolished
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New faces for West Indies in the fourth Test? 
THE WEST Indies team for the fourth and decisive match of the Digicel Test series against India could feature some new faces, coach Bennett King said yesterday. King, a member of the selection panel with a casting vote...
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Jamaica move up to fifth in Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships
Top ranked players for badminton tournament
Federer thumps Henman
Germany to kick off heavyweight quarter-finals
Giants of game stay on top
Blatter fires another salvo at referees
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Bungling on the Portmore highway
IT IS not an easy matter doing business in Jamaica. But to foreign investors it must be particularly exasperating. By now the French, and especially their construction firm, Bouygues, which has the concession for the construction and operation....
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Balancing ecology and economy
Watching men watch sports
Israel invades Gaza
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LETTER OF THE DAY - The business world needs to mind its own business
THE EDITOR, Sir: I FOUND it difficult not to respond to Ms. Orane's article, 'The business of education', in The Sunday Gleaner of June 26. Ms. Orane, in her article, points out that one way to address autonomy and authority in Jamaican schools...
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Foreign police officers' salary
Good service at goverment agencies
Respect gay rights
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King Arthur challenges faithful 
ON THE spoken introduction to Jesus, the opening song on his Preparation Time CD, King Arthur sounds remarkably like Papa San. It is a similarity which continues as he gets past a repetitive (and close to annoying) 'Jesus' and deejays...
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Entry to literature contest closes Friday
DYNAMIC POSTCARD from England
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Poultry under pressure - Chicken consumption drops as production peaks 
THE ISLAND'S poultry industry is now experiencing a slump as chicken consumption has dropped at a time when poultry meat production is at its highest levels. Poultry stakeholders have blamed the fall-off in consumption...
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Coconut Industry Board pushes to increase production in Hanover
Colin Wellington - St 'Bess' farmer fears the hurricane season
How to detect bird flu in poultry
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June plum 
June plum is a relatively new item in the expanding list of exotics. The oblong or ovate-shaped fruit has been gaining popularity across the world. It is considered to be a good source of vitamin C and rich in iron.
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A comedy of errors turns to gold
ALL-AMERICAN FOODS - The almighty hamburger
Champagne galore!
Cooking with RED STRIPE
Which has the 'plummy' taste?
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ST KITTS: Douglas stresses need for planning 
BASSETERRE, ST KITTS, (CMC): The St Kitts-Nevis government says it is taking all aspects of public sector improvement seriously and called on senior public servants to devise a plan for a realistic and workable framework for efficient strategic planning..
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ST VINCENT: St. Vincent writes CARICOM on land issue
ANTIGUA: Opposition snubs efforts to debate new tax measure
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Our ackee should be safe! 
LAST YEAR, the controversial ackee situation which we faced left many concerns about the consumption of the fruit. It just seems that our nation's produce, (our sports, our music, now food) is always under the selective eye of the world.
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Water and weight loss
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