'Let's talk issues' - Youths say politicians exploiting'dunce' electors
As the general election campaigning heightens, young Jamaicans are accusing some politicians of skirting the real issues because they know significant sections of the electorate are uneducated.

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Jamaican clergyman heads Baptist World Alliance
People's National Party, Jamaica Labour Party casino shy - Parties sidestep hot-button issue
Consultants' bill high, but on the decrease
Government guilty - Unnecessarily hiring consultants
Political battle for the airwaves
They wish they were women
Put more women in power, says Jamaican lobby group

45 MILESTONES (1962-2007): 45 years of nationhood
Starting July 6 and every day until August 6, The Gleaner will look back at significant milestones that have helped to shape the nation.

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Police ready for PNP mass meeting
Former Montego Bay mayoris dead
Antiretroviral drugs reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission possibility
Northern Caribbean University receives accreditation for doctoral programme

Caribbean stock exchange 'ready'
The new Caribbean Exchange Network (CXN) that will, initially, harmonise three of the largest stock markets via a common trading platform is now about two to three months to implementation. "It's the first we have reached this stage," said Marlene Street-Forrest, general manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange and spokeswoman for CXN.

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Alcoa bid 'lacking' says Alcan Inc
The average clause ain't so bad, after all
C&WJ now offering broadband telephone services for businesses
The Myners Report and its applicability to Jamaica
Signs of political maturity in Europe

Windies restore pride
THE WEST Indies restored pride and regained credibility as a one-day cricket team by beating England by 93 runs yesterday to win the series 2-1.

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Jamaican Busta Fighters lift crown
Jamaica Under-19 team off to defend Caribbean title
Rum Talk dominates St Leger
Wilkins mines Pan Am gold for Jamaica
Venus shows class on grass
Another Federer, Nadal final at Wimbledon
Sunday Chat - In defence of the realm
Julian Hunte could be the man for the WICB
Swiss wins Tour prologue in London
In Your Neighbourhood

EDITORIAL - Why this fuss over health-insurance scheme?
Our curiosity is naturally aroused when people wage major battles in protection or defence of particular programmes or policies, such as is currently the case with the scrap by trade unions to maintain Blue Cross' management of the health-insurance scheme for public sector employees.

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Building without a plan
'Babsy' for Governor-General ?
Election predilection
Charisma vs sour grapes

Letter of the day - An abuse of State funds
The Editor, Sir: I write in response to an article in The Gleaner of July 6, 'Access Fund Pay Out'. I have been a civil servant for the past 11 years. I work with one of the regional health authorities.

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Reconsider contraceptive policy
Long live Borobridge!
Time to end this charade
Prophetic ministry misrepresented

No sign of politics from entertainers
Entertainers have their say while they are on stage performing, but the prognosis is not pretty when it comes to whether they will have their say on election day.

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'Telephone Love' connects from England
Music is MIMS' saviour
Wayne a 'Wonder' at juggling music, family
NDTC celebrates 45 years of excellence

Cave art!
A MUSEUM is for some a state of mind, much more than a piece of real estate property. Just before you exit the Fern Gully strip, there is a shallow, dingy cave fenced by a makeshift wooden gate under a pile of dirty, ill-coloured tarpaulin.

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Literary Arts - My Mother
Literary Arts- Staccato
Book review - Historic tale of love, romance

Lucille Palmer a 'blessed mother'
The period of motherhood can be very daunting for some women, but for Lucille Palmer, this is a combined task where she and her offspring share experiences as life unfolds. She, therefore, describes herself as a 'blessed mother'.

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Single in the City - The 'Mile High Club'
Doctor's advice - Is pregnancy 'an option'?
Shin Nishida - Grooming young gym stars

When Portia speaks tonight ...
It will be her most-anticipated speech. Wherever people are tonight, they will be taking time out to see whether 'she announce the date yet'. She will have a captive audience for free, unlike Bruce Golding last Sunday night. How she uses the time could have a major bearing on the outcome of the election. (Boyne)

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Any shift in voting behaviour in Jamaica?
Voting behaviour and bribery in Jamaica
Perils of ethanol
Rape, gender and chastity belts
Jamaica's foreign policy: Making the economic development link
Culture is big business
The 'politicisation' of sexuality

It's Brazil turn!
One of the hard-working diplomats around town, Brazilian Ambassador Cezar Amaral, hosted a dinner for the visiting CEO of one of his country's biggest companies. We have photos from the event.

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GSB Credit Union is no spring chicken
Welcome Group 78!
Celebrating their independence
Grand Lido - Smirnoff exclusive hotel
A swanky affair