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published: Thursday | January 25, 2007

Lead Stories


Cricket hurting business - Businesses near Sabina Park to lose millions
Business operators within the vicinity of Sabina Park, downtown Kingston, say they will be losing millions of dollars during the staging of the ICC Cricket World Cup as several roads will, for at least seven days, be restricted to vehicular traffic.

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Proceeds of Crime Act passed
Local phone rates may be lowered
Big ganja busts in Corporate Area
St James new murder capital
No free parking at US embassy
NSWMA to get claims for Riverton damages
BSI to probe Gutters shooting
Relatives mourn slain Montego Bay cop

News


Something fishy in Old Harbour
Honk Honk! A giant truck powered down the narrow roadway and a little boy wearing a khaki shirt and a wrinkled pair of pants had to almost dive out of its way. A wiry man carrying a bag filled with bottled water was standing nearby and yelled...

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Electricity theft could pinch JPS's pocket
GLEANER EDITORS' FORUM - 'More power for Contractor General'
Jamaica gets new EC ambassador
'New security system at KPH, VJH flawed'
St Martin moves on immigration problem
Talks of air conditioning overcapacity at Sandals
Ganja find in Ewarton

Business


Work hours increase for Jamaicans in the US
Workers who participate in the Ministry of Labour's Overseas Employment Programme in the United States will have their minimum hours increased from 30 to 35 hours per week. Alvin McIntosh, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

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'Bosses in no hurry to promote telecommuters'
Nicaragua to resolve US oil exploration dispute
Wrigley adds chocolate to business mix

Sport


Windies foiled again
CUTTACK, India (AP): INDIA RECOVERED from a torrid start to clinch a 20-run victory yesterday in a low-scoring second limited-overs international against the West Indies. Defending a modest score of 189, Indian spinners struck back...

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Jamaica on prowl for another win
Hot Arnett beat August Town
'Selfish' Tivoli held by Village
Haiti win Digicel Caribbean Cup
Reno stay in touch with league leaders
All-rounder Williams lifts Manley to victory over JC
St Catherine keen to stay on a roll
Manchester to heat up this weekend
Give the JAAA a break
Dutch courage pays off
Gonzalez blasts Nadal out of Aussie Open

Commentary


EDITORIAL - The hypocrisy which stymies casino gaming
It is perhaps still too much to hope that the approval by Guyana's parliament of legislation to allow casino gaming will inspire Jamaica's lawmakers to end their hypocrisy on the subject. So, we won't hold our breath.

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Threats and opportunities of the Asian age
Casualties of war
Oliver Cromwell, Jamaica and religious liberty

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - National Housing Trust should be revamped
The Editor, Sir: Why would anyone should be befuddled by the National Housing Trust (NHT) inefficiency -producing a mere 150,000 houses after 30 years - befuddles me. The NHT was created by Michael Manley to help him achieve his socialist....

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Death penalty against Christ's teaching
Gov't needs to keep Air Jamaica afloat
Homage to the water cracker

Entertainment


Excitement as Air Jamaica Jazz Fest unfolds - Chuck Mangione was dazzling
WESTERN BUREAU: In a performance that earned him a standing ovation, two-time Grammy winner and trumpeter extraordinaire Chuck Mangione lifted patrons into a state of musical euphoria in the spacious theatre at the Half Moon Shopping Village...

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Count Prince Miller takes Black Film Makers' 'Best Male Actor' award
'Playboy' refuses Kelly Osbourne

Farmer's Weekly


JLP against sale of JAS property
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is insisting that the Government should absorb the debt of the 112-year-old Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and forego plans to sell a section of the organisation's property in downtown Kingston to offset...

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RADA launches citizens' charter
Disaster risk control strategy for region's agricultural sector
Farmers in southern St Elizabeth aim to boost production for 2007

What's Cooking


Boosted menu for Cocoro
After only six months in operation, Restaurant Cocoro, located at Mayfair Hotel, West King's House Close, has already boosted its original menu and added a selection of sushi rolls and vegetarian dishes for your dining pleasure.

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Miss Harriet and her cou-cou dishes.
Knowing when to shake hands
South Beach, Jamaica coming!

UWI/Eye on Science


Backpack pesticide sprayer modification
Location: Christiana, Manchester - Alvin Murray is an ardent agriculturist who has spent most of his life in this field and continues to chart paths towards furthering the development of the sector. He has been recognised...

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Technology development support from RADA


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