Portia concedes
The People's National Party (PNP) last night conceded defeat in Monday's general election, but maintained it would reserve its right to challenge the results of some seats once the final counts are made public. At the same time, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) said yesterday...

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Business leaders and Church congratulate Jamaica Labour Party
'I've made my mark, now how do I remove the ink?'
Dad wanted me to be Prime Minister of Jamaica
Newcomers to Parliament
Mayors move into House
Jamaica Public Service (JPS) returns power to most customers
Observers see eye to eye - No widespread incidents - CAFFE
What's an election petition?
Post-election violence continues
What's a magisterial recount?

'We must never betray trust'
As it exits at the moment, the Jamaica labour Party commands the majority of the seats in the House of Parliament. But I want to make it clear that the narrowness of this result poses significant challenges not just for me and not just for the team that I lead...

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Their body language said it all
Jamaica Diaspora in UK congratulates Bruce on victory
Respect the strength of democracy
'I will vote till I die'
Bittersweet celebration in 'St Bess'
Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) ready to work with new government
Changing course - Breaking the shackles of traditionalism
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers give royal performance at London palaces
Palisadoes roadway cleared after 'Felix'
Jamaica puts Iraq war experience to poetry - Female soldier in US army releases third book
Quality standards for NWC, JPS suspended

Brian Wynter quits FSC - Heading to new job in Barbados
Brian Wynter, who has been executive director of the Financial Services Commission since its inception in 2001, has quit the position, a surprise announcement that came after market close yesterday. He remains in the job to December 3. Jamaica Securities Dealers Association ...

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Mitchell departs Pan Caribbean - It's a loss, says Perkins
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Cruise vacations up, spending climbs to US$17.6b - But business slows in Caribbean
Airlines hike fares as fuel prices climb
Unauthorised iPhones on sale in China at double the price
The e factor

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) to clear the air on Burrell
THE JAMAICA Football Federation (JFF) is expected today to confirm or dispel widely accepted rumours that former president of the association Captain Horace Burrell will be the only nominated presidential candidate for the November election. According to Article 7 (f)...

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CTL to examine the Pick-9, Super-6 rules
Maverley challenge Harbour View
Well done, Jamaica but ...
Veteran Moya through to quarter-finals
Bernucci fired after positive dope test
UEFA upholds ban on Domenech
Lampard may miss qualifiers
FROM THE BOUNDARY - One more sign of cricket faltering in the clubs
Mickelson set to skip BMW champs
Jury out on the FedEx Cup
All Blacks face French challenge

EDITORIAL - A job well done
The election result has been extremely close but the people's verdict is clear. The Jamaica Labour Party has won our 15th general election. Despite the tragic acts of violence in certain constituencies, the general verdict has been that the elections were free and fair.

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The Portia factor
Ugly wins, ugly losers
Good, better, best
NOTE-WORTHY: Embarrassing

LETTER OF THE DAY: Responsible leadership needed at this time
The Editor, Sir: The general election is now over and while the results are considered preliminary at this time, we must all agree that the people of Jamaica have spoken. They have spoken in a manner not heard of since the first election under universal adult suffrage in 1944.

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Wrong speech, Mama P!
The change has come!
A 'profit' indeed!

West Indian Day Parade
The 40th West Indian Day Parade in New York on Monday marked the culmination of festivities in Brooklyn, New York. Staged by the West Indian-American Day Carnival Association, it is one of the largest parades in the city. The Gleaner brings you the highlights.

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'Balls of Fury' a copy of sport comedies

I AM WHAT I THINK - Picking up the Pieces
THE ELECTION is over and done.It was all about convincing people to vote. The messages targeted our emotions, hearts, brain and guts as the mudslinging and the sand-bagging intensified. This is the essence of campaigning and electioneering, which is much about political psychology....

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FITNESS CLUB -Balance your workout

Citizens immune to Castro rumour mill
HAVANA (Reuters): Cuban leader Fidel Castro's long absence from public view has fueled wild rumours among his exiled opponents in Miami in recent weeks that he is dead, even one that Russian embalmers were at work preserving his body. In Cuba, confident...

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Opposition denies convicted fraudster is party financier

Hurricanes double-team US, Central America
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP): Felix walloped Central America's remote Miskito coastline and Henriette slammed into resorts on the tip of Baja California yesterday as a record-setting hurricane season got even wilder with twin storms making landfall on the same day...

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Hackers breach Pentagon email
Ethiopia to kill stray dogs