National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) probe - Solid waste agency again rocked by money scandal
Once again the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has been thrown into a hotbed of controversy, as the executive agency is rocked by allegations of mismanagement, wanton spending and corruption.

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Prepare properly for an auction
Three of four highway patrol cars out of service
Alvin Day on 'Persuasion Power' promotional tour
Deacon finally gets bail
Jury to determine mental state of Killancholly accused
Political tensions flare anew in Mountain View
Some teachers de-registered - No loans yet under plan announced by PJ, Portia
Arrests in couple's murder

TYRONE'S WATCH - Still waiting for water in Skibo!
What's not working? Last week, the residents of Clarendon Gardens in Clarendon complained bitterly about being constantly overwhelmed by flood waters. This week, the people of Skibo in Portland tell an equally sad tale about water.

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Anthony Hylton makes debut address to UN today
Colin Powell threatened Pakistan - Musharraf
Savings for NWC from hospital energy project
Land Agency unsure of clear-up date
Transport authority moves to rid Spaldings of traffic congestion
Newsmaker: Tanya Stephens - Dancehall evolution sparks 'Rebelution'
JPS disruption to affect St Thomas and St Catherine's water supply

Dobson determined to ease NWU labour pains
THIS weekend when Clive Dobson addresses the National Workers Union's (NWU) annual conference it will be his final as president and the most important since he was elected to lead it 15 years ago.

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Buffett auctions car for charity at 700% its value
Oil prices rebound on concerns that OPEC may cut production
Brazil's development bank to triple steel industry lending

August Town stun Village
Newly-promoted August Town FC won their first match of the 2006-07 Wray and Nephew National Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Village United at Elliston Wakeland Complex on Sunday.

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Anderson's strike gives Wadadah derby victory
Campion's Justin Vaz riding high
FROM THE BOUNDARY - One more pathetic WI batting display
Daley sees red
Twelve hunt victory in daCosta Cup
Waterhouse, Portmore excite in goalless tie
Naggo Head miss out on advantage
Waterford drub Tarrant
Coaches brace for tough clashes

EDITORIAL - Portia's new crash programme
Sunday's 68th well-choreographed annual conference of the People's National Party served to reconfirm Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller's personal popularity among her party faithful.

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Politicians knowing when to go
The two talons

LETTER OF THE DAY - Policies that could boost growth rate
The Editor, Sir: It was very interesting to note that the Minister of Finance was not impressed with Jamaica's economic report published by the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA). The report implied that Jamaica's strategy of consistently...

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Jihad and Islam
A deepening of poverty
PM losing points
Who will protect consumers?

Low turnout for high quality concert
The MC for the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring's annual fund-raising concert held on Sunday made the point a number of times; the hundreds who stayed away missed an excellent show. Staged in the Saxthorpe Methodist Church Hall...

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Polish Revival - Jamaican music takes centrestage in Ostroda
Strong 'Wurdz' at Jonkanoo Lounge

Contributing to vision of Jamaica as shipping centre
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is pleased that this year the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has chosen to focus on the theme of cooperation. The MAJ is cognisant of the necessity..

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World Maritime Week
Caribbean in pole position for benefits
Developing ports to world-class standards
Maritime industry key to global trade

ITALY: Pope meets with Muslim envoys
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP): Pope Benedict XVI told Muslim diplomats yesterday that "our future" depends on good relations between Christians and Muslims and urged both sides to guard against intolerance and violence as he sought to put to rest...

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IRAQ: Judge removes Saddam from court
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