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'This one's for you' - Veronica dedicates World Champs 100 metres gold to all Jamaicans 
Osaka, Japan: Veronica Campbell reigns again.The 2004 Olympic 200 metres champion stormed forward late to get the verdict from the photo-finish camera in a thrilling end to the women's 100 metres final at the 11th IAAF World Athletics Championships here, yesterday....
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 A family's pride and joy
It's all in the Blood - Sonya Binns: Top donor of life-saving fluid
'This is cool'
Manifestos on education lack substance - Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA)
National Housing Trust (NHT) mortgage moratorium
Security forces, election workers vote today
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Tyrone's Watch - The EssexHall of Shame 
What's not working? - There is a double dilemma in Essex Hall, situated in the rural hills of St. Andrew. Residents bemoan inadequate potable water as well as unsuitable roads to travel on for more than six years. Some fear this will never change.
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Douglas in tough fight to retain seat
Residents say South East St Mary is heading in wrong direction
American Friends of Jamaica creates 'AThousand Roofs of Love'
Damage by 'Dean' hurting poultry farmers
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US stocks fall following drop in home sales, spike in inventories
NEW YORK (AP): Wall Street retreated Monday, losing momentum from last week's gains after news that sales of existing homes slipped in July for a fifth straight month stirred concerns about the strength of the economy. Sales of existing homes slowed to their most...
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Energy futures fall on concerns about the American economy
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It was oh, so close! - 'It was one of my longest moments' 
OSAKA, Japan (Reuters): Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele motored away to a third straight 10,000 metres title while only a freeze-frame could separate Veronica Campbell from her 100m rivals on a dramatic night at the world championships yesterday. The Japanese crowd roared Bekele...
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Novlene Williams sounds ominous warning
Sarwan, Gayle retain top spots
Nominations 'extremely good', but ...
Darby Sr riding crest of a wave
FROM THE BOUNDARY - So close, so sweet
Rematch may come next month
Quick start for top seeds
England take lead
Portmore win
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EDITORIAL - Veronica's victory a welcome boost
LIKE a Marvel Comics super hero who appears in the hour of greatest need, Veronica Campbell pulled off a marvellous rescue act for Jamaica with her 100 metres victory in the women's finals at the World Athlete Championships in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday....
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Who is eligible to be in Parliament?
Stumbling in the dark?
Did Portia flip or flop?
NOTE-WORTHY: Transport rates
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LETTER OF THE DAY - School project good example of giving back to community
The Editor, Sir: The unveiling and handing over of a new two-story building at the Eliot Infant and Primary School in Eliot, St.Mary, was held on Saturday evening, July 28. This handsome building that will house classrooms, a library, a computer lab along...
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St Thomas fighting back
Those debates
Thanks, JP
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'My focus was I want this' 
The Gleaner had the opportunity to speak with Yendi Phillipps after she was crowned Ms. Jamaica World 2007. This is what she had to say: Was there any point in the competition when you thought you would not have won? I'm not a negative thinker. I'm all about positivity.
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Jamaica Young People Symphony tunes up for 'Unity Through Music'
Malawian official to assess Madonna over adoption
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Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) starts new term of Spanish language classes 
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is currently registering persons from the industry who are interested in Spanish language classes. The next 12-week programme being run by the SAJ will commence on September 3 to mid November and will be offered to both beginners..
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US orders port inspections
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Bernal optimistic about new EPA agreement
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC):The head of the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM), Dr.Richard Bernal, says while he is optimistic that a new trade accord will be signed with Europe by December, regional countries still have an option available...
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Voters electnew MP in Nevis
OECS: Get central spot for medical donations
'We still have concerns about gov't actions'
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