Parties red-flagged - Ombudsman says orange and green graffiti must go
The Political Ombudsman yesterday demanded that all political candidates remove their party flags, posters, graffiti and paraphernalia within the various constituencies by this weekend.The Ombudsman, Bishop Herro Blair, told The Gleaner yesterday...

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Gunmen ambush cop
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to extend student loan repayment period
Woolmer commission delays report submission
Advocates hail discretion for minor offences
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) pledges to enforce Political Code of Conduct
Principal to take dismissal to Appeal Court
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) embraces change to reduce court backlog
Principals in the classroom
People's National Party (PNP) caretaker granted bail

Paulwell cleared on Solutrea - Cabinet review team finds nothing "untoward"
A Cabinet review team, set up to investigate the awarding of a telecoms license to Solutrea Jamaica Limited, on Monday absolved Technology Minister Phillip Paulwell of any wrong doing in the matter. Information Minister Donald Buchanan said the team had found...

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CENTRAL WESTMORELAND - Residents demand jobs of new Central Westmoreland Member of Parliament
People's National Party (PNP) maintains 'no talks' stance
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) condemns Clarke's controversial statement
Jamaica to benefit from San José Accord
Gearing up for Denbigh
High-tech dream team lauded for Imagine Cup success
Cop wins case against commission

Airline ticket scam
Airlines flying out of Jamaica have detected a number of cases of passengers tendering tickets fraudulently purchased online with unsuspecting cardholders' credit. National carrier Air Jamaica seems to have been the greatest casualty...

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NCB Capital Markets extends rights issue - Reports $1.2b nine-month profit
BS&T board to pronounce on ANSA McAL takeover bid
Corporate sponsors court Denbigh - Fair attracts big bucks
Mark Thompson new boss of Advantage General
Tough decisions put GraceKennedy back on track, says Orane
Tax credits brighten JP's bottom line
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Jamaica aim to topple Barbados
JAMAICA will take on Barbados in the TCL West Indies Under-19 Challenge competition at Molineaux Sports Ground in St.Kitts today. The Jamaicans started well, despite lacking some fortune, as they were denied outright victory by the last-wicket pair in their opening game ....

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'Admiral' takes over reins at Tivoli
'Major' to rule over BG&LC Trophy Race
Ramnarine expresses 'pride and humility'
India defeat England in bad-tempered Test

EDITORIAL - JLP manifesto: Impressive first step but ...
Election manifestos are, perforce, statements of intent, which are useful in providing voters with the deliverables for which they can hold political parties accountable once they accede to government. But because they are promises, undertakings for the future...

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A new promise every day
'The Gleaner' and Deacon Thwaites
NOTE-WORTHY: Russian ships

LETTER OF THE DAY - Political agendas ignore a deteriorating culture
The Editor, Sir:I am distressed and dissatisfied with the issues that are placed as most important on the agenda of the campaigning political parties. Admittedly, I have only found the patience just recently to endure an entire campaign speech but I know that crime...

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Emancipation: Jubilation or thoughtful reflection?
Governance moving forward
Promises galore
Moved to tears by manifesto

Rhone third on Black Screen Icons list
Kingston, Jamaica: In an online poll to identify the top 100 Black Screen Icons of the past century, internationally acclaimed Jamaican playwright, screenwriter, actor, director and lecturer Trevor Rhone, has been voted among the top three all-time icons...

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'Simpsons Movie' A caricature of itself
Star Jones dishes the details on her massive weight loss
Usher's wedding cancelled

I AM WHAT I THINK - Have fun & relax - on Emancipation Day
Today is Emancipation Day and many of us will shift into a holiday mode for the rest of the week. Thinking of something to do, places to go? Well, let me remind you of some of my favourite getaways ( I have shared some of them with you in the past). Try some of them for fun....

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HER HEALTH - Dealing with fibroids
HIS HEALTH - The excruciating pain of kidney stones
Jamaica's folklore and traditions
DIETITIAN'S DESK - The sweet smell of pineapples

House votes for tougher ethics rules
WASHINGTON, (Reuters):The Democratic-led United States House of Representatives, which took power last year amid a spate of mostly Republican scandals, overwhelmingly approved legislation yesterday to toughen congressional ethics and lobbying laws. ..

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Yar'Adua reshuffles top brass
Senator under corruption probe
Father treks across country to free son