Chavez money hits the road - Jamaica gets highway funds - US$290 million for Petrojam expansion
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica and Venezuela yesterday signed off on a host of development loans, including a deal which will see the nation receive US$130 million upfront to construct a new leg of Highway 2000. The multi-lane tolled motorway project...

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Cable and Wireless Jamaica (CWJ) slashes staff

TYRONE'S WATCH: Water woes in Willowdene
WHAT'S NOT WORKING? For some residents of the Willowdene Estate community, which is situated off the Old Harbour main road in St. Catherine, the necessity of piped water is a seasonal delight. The low water pressure experienced in certain sections...

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PATH beneficiaries to get aid with school fees
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Jamaica electronic show a success
JCC's programme helps beat inner-city blues
Full backing for women doing a 'man's job' - poll

New CEO for PepsiCo
NEW YORK, United States (AP): PepsiCo Inc said Monday that Chief Financial Officer Indra K. Nooyi would replace Steven Reinemund as chief executive officer of the soft-drink and snacks company, making her the No. 2 female CEO in the Fortune 500.

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FirstCaribbean to roll out first remote ABM at Ironshore
Gasolene retailers iron out agreement with Shell

World at their feet - Jamaicans hunt glory at Junior Champs
BEIJING, China: Jamaica's hunt for medals is under way at the 11th IAAF World Junior Championships, at the Chaoyang Sports Centre in Beijing, China. The Jamaicans are down to face a record number of countries - 182 - 11 more nations...

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Olympic golden girl helping Beijing hopefuls to relax
Police querying Cordite case
Pick-9 heading for $6m mark
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Guyana pocket Stanford million - Deonarine hits precious six to snatch thrilling win from T&T
FROM THE BOUNDARY - Well done Allen Stanford
Five locals among 20/20 Super Stars
Harbour View hunt second win

Portia facing life as national leader
In the less than half a year as Jamaica's first female Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller has evoked a range of reactions to her tenure. Most of the popular feedback is predictably grounded on her gender in terms of whether a woman can cope...

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More security measures needed
Israel vs Hezbollah: Round two

LETTER OF THE DAY - Should parliamentarians be treated as professionals?
THE EDITOR, Sir: Your columnist, Heather Robinson, has presented a table comparing the salaries of parliamentarians with those of senior executives in the private sector. However, having worked in both sectors herself....

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Gospel in the Garden - Scintillating time of praise and worship
First there was Jazz in the Garden and now there is Gospel in the Garden. Patrons gathered in the garden of the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston on Sunday for a scintillating time of praise and worship.

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