'Progress in malaria control' - Minister expects non-endemic declaration soon; pushes for improved systems on World Health Day
Government is expecting Jamaica to, in short order, be once again declared a non-endemic country for malaria, according to Health Minister Horace Dalley. Minister Dalley told Parliament's Standing Finance Committee this week that a team from the United States-based Centres for Disease Control would be arriving in Jamaica within two weeks to assess the country's response to the recent malaria outbreak.

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Special educators to target illiteracy in schools
'Little interest in Coroner's Court'
RM reverses decision, completes case
Leslie Robinson lauded by UWI
United Kingdom/Jamaica Diaspora establishing youth arm
Convicted drug dealer killed, Pimp Juice franchise owner shot

Mandeville chapter of environmental group launched
The Jamaica Institute of Environmental Professionals (JIEP) has extended its islandwide reach with the establishment of its first 'Regional Focal Point' in Mandeville. The JIEP, a professional association formed in 2002 for qualified persons working in the environmental field, includes among its membership natural scientists, engineers, consultants, social scientists, lawyers, educators and economists.

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Across the Nation
Armed Jamaican robbers sentenced in Britain
Accused husband killer denied bail
Decision soon on PNP candidate for Central Manchester

Reparations - they won't go away
Why am I not at all surprised? Jamaicans are tremendously animated by injustice and un-freedom - recall their responses to 1960s U.K. racial discrimination and 'skinhead' aggression. (Persaud)

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Public Defender seeks compensation for victims

Powerful Blake targets 100m record
After their team got a hero's welcome upon its arrival in Turks and Caicos Islands, World Junior bronze medal-lists Yohan Blake and Schillonie Calvert are set to lead Jamaica's charge on today's opening day of the XXXVI Carifta Games at the National Stadium.

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KC's second half pace too hot for Pembroke Hall
Final word - How Windies are losing by the numbers
PERFORMER OF THE WEEK - Spectacular display by St Jago's Blake
St. Jago's relay team stole the show
West Indies picking up gradually after short break
Swimmers hopeful despite Alia's absence
Mucho Gusto, 'Princess' for Guineas
Jamaica face the drop
Commentary - Paul Francis appeal handled strangely
'It's going to be a tight race to the line'
Former Jamaican star dies
Police set for crown, NPL play-off spot

EDITORIAL - Campaign funding hypocrisy
Earlier this week, we lamented in these columns the missed opportunities and opportunism that have attended the Trafigura debate. But it is not yet too late, we believe, to salvage something of real value from this unfortunate episode.

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The first Easter
Do MPs have to pay for funerals?
Issue: Easter celebration challenged

LETTER OF THE DAY - Five-point plan to tackle violence in schools
THE EDITOR, Sir: Having worked as a social worker/counsellor outside of Jamaica, I have witnessed numerous cases of indiscipline and violence in schools and communities from students and parents. A multidisciplinary approach was adopted to manage various situations.

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Zahra can do it!
Don't blame parents only
Foolish response

So much to do this Easter
A scene from the Mountain Dew Stunt Festival at Jamalco Sports Club in Clarendon last April.So much to do this EasterEaster, the Spring holiday, is here again.

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Soap Scene
It's a mob scene over lunch as 'The Sopranos' gets whacked

Let's talk life
Dear Counsellor: I am afraid of sending my children to school because of the incidence of violence.

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Let's talk relationships
Lotto Vibes - Glad the $120m was split

On a mission for Judaism
Meet Alon Gildoni, a 23-year-old son of Israel, who is in Jamaica to work as a volunteer with the local Jewish community and other sections of the wider society. He is here courtesy of The The Jewish Agency, an outreach of Government of Israel, which is somewhat akin to the United States Peace Corps.

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137th Anglican Synod starts Tuesday

Region welcomes EU shift on quotas
The European Union's (EU) decision to remove all remaining quota and tariff limitations on access to its market for all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states has been welcomed by the region's chief trade negotiator.

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UN nabs gangster
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