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Stabroek News

published: Friday | December 8, 2006

Lead Stories


Montego Bay cops nabbed - Four gunmen charged for Retirement killings, policemen held in lottery scam
WESTERN BUREAU: Six persons including two police constables have been jailed for their alleged involvement in the escalating crime wave in St. James, which has left at least 31 people dead over the past four weeks.

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'Grant tax-free status to private high schools'
Calls for BNS to review PSOJ withdrawal
Christie extends deadline for public body reports
Proceeds of Crime Act decision 2007
Private labs to assist with malaria testing
EU to fund floating natural gas platform
Disadvantaged youths sail the world
Students lauded for CXC success

News


Jamaica tops in access to basic school
With 98 per cent of Jamaican children having access to basic schools, the nation has topped the Caribbean in the provision of early childhood education, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation...

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Planned Government 'secret investigations' alarm docs
Government of Jamaica considers airline merger
Air Jamaica sanctions new fleet
Hylton wants party funding policy
EDITORs' FORUM - Fennell cites good fortunes for Kingston from 2007 Cricket World Cup
New JUTC buses in January
Port Antonio Marina now a white elephant?

Business


Bill Clarke withdraws... Zacca now unopposed for PSOJ presidency... Banker likely to remain on executive
William 'Bill' Clarke has withdrawn his candidacy for Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) president, saying the vote Tuesday at the trade association's annual general meeting rejecting his reform proposals was tantamount...

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Courts Jamaica buyer secures more than 90% of shares
Unit trusts regain value as stock market revives
New PIOJ property boosts its... Agency paying rent of $21m
Developers investing US$100m in hotels to be operated by Issa
Deposit insurance fund grows by 33% - 96 per cent of accounts fully covered
Applying 'services science' to doing business in Jamaica

Sport


Gallant West Indies lose thriller
FAISALABAD, Pakistan (CMC): West Indies bowlers fought back gallantly after earlier being let down by their batsmen, but Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq struck an unbeaten 42 to guide his team to a tense two-wicket victory...

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FROM THE BOUNDARY - That's the way to play, WI!
Miracle Man ready for big run
HORSE SENSE: So much to learn from others
Dunoon, Queen's win urban titles
Ardenne surprise St Catherine
Bad day for Carib golf teams
Lady Avalanche capture title
Salt Spring KO Granville

Commentary


EDITORIAL - Those who live among us
The response from readers to the poignancy and simplicity of the 'Christmas wishes' of some inner-city young people whose interviews were published by The Gleaner earlier this week has been overwhelming.

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Evidence washed away in St Mary
Take care of your own backyard
Iraq and reality

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Blacks, not whites, should apologise for slavery
The Editor, Sir: I recently read that Prime Minister Tony Blair had apologised for Britain's role in the slave trade. Personally, I do not think he has anything to apologise for. In fact, I don't think any European has anything to apologise...

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Too many complaints
Which dollar is legal tender?

Entertainment


Soul Inspirers - One in the Lord
Terry and Lenford 'Glen' Young became one in December, 2002; one in mind, one in spirit, and now, one in ministry. The husband and wife team of gospel music ministers, Soul Inspirers, seeks to use their songs and lives to change hearts.

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Purple Love goes back to Stone Love's roots
Mary J Blige, Chili Peppers lead Grammy nominees
From Rappin' to prime time
Mel B dumped in mid-flight

Social


Christmas comes to Jamaica Pegasus
The warmth and cheer of the Christmas season spread as wild fire through the lobby of Jamaica Pegasus, last Sunday, as the hotel celebrated the start of the yuletide season with their annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.

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Matalon, wife off to Paris
A smashing party
Top bookers fêted
Stan Lathan, Benjamin Chavis Jr for Upliftment Jamaica gala tomorrow


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