People's National Party (PNP) probes allegiance - Seeks irrefutable evidence to disqualify Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates
Chairman of the People's National Party (PNP), Robert Pickersgill, says his party is still conducting investigations to unearth "conclusive evidence" of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates who have allegedly sworn allegiance to a foreign power, a move...

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'There is only an issue if the person is elected'
Gas tanker overturns, catches fire
Truck shortage slows garbage collection
Three-month break for NHT mortgagors
'We have suffered enough' - Caribbean Terrace residents demand privacy and dignity
Ministry reports 107 schools damaged
Hospitals recover from 'Dean'
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) restoration hope dims
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) confirms 'Dean' claimed four

USAID relief supplies arrive
A cargo plane with relief supplies valuing US$398,000 (J$27.86 million) arrived in the island yesterday from the United States to assist persons affected by Hurricane Dean. The relief supplies, which were donated by the United States Agency for International Development...

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Blocked drainage system leaves Brooks Pen under murky water
Cops threaten to pull plug on campaigning in WC St James
Be grateful, Portland Cottage - Walker - Residents of Relocation Boulevard complain about substandard houses
Registration centres open for 'Dean' victims
Life dims for Redlight residents
HIV/AIDS interventions with commercial sex workers on track
HIV, AIDS cases down in western Jamaica - Persons living with HIV are being more cautious.
Montegonians still underestimating HIV
Murder on the increase in St Bess
The Jamaica Red Cross (JRC) responds to 'Dean'

Drastic job cuts aheadfor UK financial industry
LONDON (AP): THOUSANDS OF jobs are likely to be slashed and annual bonuses severely crimped in Britain's financial sector because of the turbulence in equity and credit markets in recent weeks, economists said yesterday. Up to 5,000 positions could be cut...

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ECB plans €40B for cash-hungry markets
Brazilians sign off on airplane deal

Manning, daCosta Cup start delayed
Western Bureau: The Inter-Secondary Schools' Sports Association (ISSA) 2007 schoolboy football season, which was set to start on Saturday, September 8, will be delayed by at least one week due to the impending general election....

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Sunshine Girlz, England to square off next month
'It was splendid' - Paralympic team excited over performance
King eagerly awaits end of JFF ban - Player says he just can't wait to come back to the 'Office'
Diack returned as IAAF president - Bubka, Coe among vice-presidents
Racing at Caymanas to resume Wednesday
Fraser scores, but misses penalty
Gay is a real threat to Powell
Davenport loses doubles match
Jamaica ranked 95 Now rated fifth in CFU
Aanensen decision deferred to Saturday

EDITORIAL - A devastating blow to the agriculture sector
Early assessment from the damage caused by Hurricane Dean indicates that the country's agriculture sector was particularly hard hit. According to Minister of Agriculture Roger Clarke, even though only a preliminary assessment has been done so far....

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Hurricane Dean: damage and blessings
The test of silence
Oil and farming
NOTE-WORTHY: Hand of God

LETTER OF THE DAY: Negative impact of the underground economy
The Editor, Sir: The underground economy is certainly a means by which our people earn money and is not reflected in the GDP.That is the reason the IMF argued that the GDP per capita for Jamaica is understated, thus not giving a true reflection of our standard of living.

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Confusion about role of PM
National loyalty
Who is running Jamaica?

GREAT BASH at Renaissance 18th anniversary
The approach of Hurricane Dean did not deter the organisers of Renaissance 18th Anniversary Party dubbed Legal, from staging the event at the Temple Hall Estate last Friday.The Renaissance Disco team gave a blast of a party there were a few 'flat' segments throughout the proceedings....

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Lawsuit against Michael Jackson, hospital halted
Rapper jailed for violating probation
DNA testing confirms another child for James Brown

Making the best out of 'Dean'
Well Jamaica, 'Mr. Dean' was indeed a Jimmy. For those of you who may not know what I am talking about, in the '60s, James 'Jimmy' Dean was one good-looking Hollywood star, but a rebel in every way. He died in a car accident before his time and has become an icon today...

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Dining with 'Dean'
Papaya and apple chutney
Canned food recipes

PM tours areas devastated by hurricane in Belize
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC): The Belize Government has declared the Corozal District a disaster area following the devastation caused by Hurricane Dean that swept past the country on Tuesday. A government statement said that Prime Minister Said Musa made...

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Obama expresses sentiments of Americans
Terror suspects challenge extradition

Religious groups sign historic declaration
OSLO, Norway (AP): Two important Christian and Muslim groups signed a joint declaration yesterday supporting the right to convert between religions as a basic religious freedom.The Church of Norway Council on Ecumenical and International Relation...

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President refuses to approve media law