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Stabroek News

published: Thursday | February 8, 2007

Lead Stories


Samuels in hot water - Batsman on tape talking to bookie
JAMAICA AND West Indies middle-order batsman, Marlon Samuels, could be forced out of the West Indies World Cup squad after allegations came yesterday that he provided information to an Indian bookmaker.

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Regina Bish is spelling champ
OAS to assist with Jamaican campaign financing law
Jamaicans need to care about crime - Wolfe
Cops hunt new stash of guns
March 16 for Andem trial
Lighting up in courthouse!
Thelma Manley found dead at home
MAJ lends voice to 'Stabroek' plight

News


Karl Samuda to explain motives to committee
It is now down to the question of whether he did or did not deliberately mislead the House. That's the issue that Karl Samuda, MP for North Central St. Andrew, will be asked to settle when he appears before the Privileges Committee...

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St Ann's Bay Mayor gets new court date
The very quiet Penlyne Castle
Accused men want diplomat cross-examined
We need funding for climate change projects, say Caribbean nations
PALS kicks off Peace Month activities
'Chat room' murder accused remanded
'Death penalty was not valid' - Privy Council orders resentence for 'Grenada 13'
Grants Pen ministers head to Trinidad

Business


Mexico's top oilfield declining fast - Pemex
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Reuters): Mexican state-run oil monopoly Pemex acknowledged yesterday that output from its main oilfield Cantarell is declining faster than previously thought. Chief Executive Jesus Reyes Heroles said the company's official...

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The aggressive interviewee

Sport


Jamaica gunning for victory
MANDEVILLE: THE CARIB Beer Series cricket match between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago comes to an end at Alpart today and, with a place in the final of the Challenge Trophy at stake, it promises to be an exciting finish.

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Apprentice mourns death of sister
Downswell bounces back into action
Poor on the part of Harbour View
KC, Waterford in crucial clash
Barbados claim Carib Beer title
Strugglers Seba, Naggo Head advance
Tivoli Gardens' semi hopes alive
Bell out on bail
Enquiry leaves football league up in the air

Commentary


EDITORIAL - New chapter in local gov't reform
Dean Peart, the Local Government Minister, aware of the long-promised reform of local government, appears to have found an answer in a directly-elected mayor for Kingston and St. Andrew. Whatever his thinking, Mr. Peart needs to give the citizens...

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Restorative justice
Why do they hate us? (White rage)
Hot air and global warming

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Analysing the spate of needless killings
The Editor, Sir: The death of a citizen is to be regretted by all. For too long many in our society have turned a blind eye to the needless killings of our countrymen without considering the effects of each death.

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Disease control and the CWC
Unnecessary
Hostility to Caricom
What coincidence?

Entertainment


Saint unveils new models, designers
On Monday night, Saint International unveiled their latest models and designers for '07 at Up On The Roof, New Kingston. The model finalists will be taking part in the Fashion Face of the Caribbean while the designers will enter...

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The many voices of l ve
JK Rowling mourns end of Potter series
Prince's half-time imagery questioned
Frankie Laine dies from heart attack

Farmer's Weekly


Coffee fears fallout
Jamaica's Blue Mountain coffee attracts premium price on the world market, however, there are fears that recent changes to international exporting quality standards, primarily in the Japanese market where most of the coffee is sold...

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New food safety facility to be built in Newport West
Grant urges national crop insurance scheme
ON THE FARM - Dedicated to local farming

What's Cooking


Valentine heaven - Surf your way to lover's turf
Valentine's Day for me usually consists of getting together with friends in the evening and cooking a deliciously-decadent meal. I love restaurants, but this is the one night when I would rather not be slotted into a table for two next to every....

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Guilt-free Guylian
Tobago nature food tour
A taste of St Vincent & The Grenadines and Zimbabwe
Coconut oil - one of the best!
Brushing up on common courtesies

Caribbean


St Vincent bans poultry from Britain
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (CMC): St. Vincent and the Grenadines has become the second Caribbean Community (CARICOM) state to impose a temporary ban on the importation of all poultry and products from the United Kingdom following the discovery...

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BARBADOS - Ministry steps up ban on cellphones
ST LUCIA: Ex-diplomat worried over airline deal

International


AUSTRIA - Cops break up global child porn operation
VIENNA, (Reuters): Austria has smashed a global child pornography ring involving 2,361 suspects in 77 states who paid for Internet videos showing children subjected to "the worst kind of sexual abuse", officials said yesterday.

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IRAQ - Helicopter crash claims seven US soldiers
UNITED STATERS - Citizens want regular relations with Cuba, says poll

Countdown to ICC Cricket World Cup


Jamaica Cricket Association outlines its plans to 'cash in'
THE JAMAICA Cricket Association (JCA) on the weekend outlined its objectives to 'cash in' on the benefits created by Cricket World Cup 2007. In a six-plan move, the JCA announced its 'legacy plan' which includes 'Growing the Passion'....

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Pakistan can replace players who test positive
Fleming wants Kiwis to address frailties


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