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Prime Minister of Jamaica keeps promise - Opposition invited to chair six House committees 
The framework for good governance advanced by the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was put in motion yesterday with Prime Minister Bruce Golding inviting the Opposition to name Members of Parliament to chair at least six select committees of Parliament....
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 No love lost - Ministers cross swords after Parliament
Children in the House
'I was disappointed' - But Speaker Chuck now embraces new role
Recounts good to go
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Anglican Diocese prepares to welcome Archbishop of York 
The Anglican Diocese is putting arrangements in place to welcome and host the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, on his visit to Jamaica. The archbishop will be on an official visit to the island from October 5-12, in commemoration of the Bicentenary of the Abolition ...
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MINISTER OF THE DAY - New direction for water, housing
Aspirin with dengue could kill - Ministry
Accident Bad spots - Llandovery main road among the deadliest
It's official!
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$5b tax error - Computer glitch blamed 
The new integrated computerised tax administration system has developed a glitch in its coding system, resulting in the withdrawal of 28,818 income tax payment reminders sent out in error. The reminders to taxpayers, when totalled, demanded payment of some $5 billion.
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Alpart looks to expansion - But project awaits feasibility study
Jamaica tax system ranked 9th worst worldwide - Drops 13 places in business friendliness survey
MiPhone mum on sale price - Says US$70m figure is Wall Street assessment
Norman Manley Airport to double boarding bridges - ThyssenKrupp to get $149m contract
ANALYSIS - A near perfect fiscal storm: challenges await JLP
Marubeni reviews staffing of Caribbean businesses
Carbon credit trading debuts on Brazil stock exchange
Byron Kerr to invest $400m in 'Argyle'
Blythe awaits 'good offer' for CVM stake
Guardian exploring regional acquisitions in Spanish territories
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Friendlies for Reggae Boyz on the cards
THE REGGAE Boyz' proposed games against African nations Nigeria and Ghana look to be on the cards as negotiations for the friendlies are said to be at an "advanced stage"."We are basically waiting on them to get back to us now. We will make an announcement as soon as...
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Garvey upstage Glenmuir 1-0
Campion, Wolmer's to battle
Road to Olympics near end for Jamaica basketball
Brazil end US streak in women's world cup semi-final
No Powell, Gay grand showdown this season
FROM THE BOUNDARY - Spinners among the best in World Twenty20
Whatmore shows interest in West Indies
Bank on Getawayboy in 1600-metre race
Harmonics claimed again
Ponting warns India
Bonds bids bye-bye
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EDITORIAL - Corruption: real and perceived
Jamaica's fall in ranking in Transparency International's (TI) Corruption Perception Index for 2007 may not be of any real significance in the general scheme of things. Except that TI's global network among civic organisations would help in cementing the perception in disparate...
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A 'Daddy' at 35
The case for casinos
NOTE-WORTHY: Patience, NAJ!
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Call for parish-run county councils
The Editor, Sir: The Thursday, September 27 edition of your paper carried an article written by Martin Henry on the ongoing cloudy situation surrounding the island's local government reform thrust. While I realise that there is much ongoing ignorance...
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Constituency plan must involve 'locals'
Of police and eliminating garrisons
I am watching, too, Mr golding
The meaning of 'fulsome'
Stiffer penalties are needed
Education decline
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Yendi Phillipps organises 'Dean' fund-raiser 
Embodying grace, beauty and social consciousness, Miss Jamaica World 2007 Yendi Phillipps is making good on her coronation night promise to assist victims of Hurricane Dean. Yendi is working hard to raise funds by putting on a Celebrity Charity Fashion Show at the Jamaica Pegasus....
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Not enough song for good singer
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Chinese celebrate 
It was a grand reception as guests celebrated the 58th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. This was the first national day celebration for Ambassador Chen Jinghua since he assumed the post last year...
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Manchester ready to take off
Parties aplenty
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Iran strengthens ties with South America 
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP)::Vilified by world leaders wary of his nuclear ambitions, Iran's president arrived in Bolivia yesterday to strengthen ties with South American leftists who are embracing him as an energy and trade partner and counterweight to United...
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Nine killed in Myanmar crackdown
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