Government walks fine line - Cabinet throws support behind FSC - Leaves room for legal operation of investment schemes in Jamaica
Cabinet has thrown its support behind the Financial Services Commission (FSC) after examining the controversial treatment o investment schemes. However, Don Wehby, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, yesterday left room for amendments ....

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Cash Plus clients feel the pinch
Higgins Warner flouts court order to repay investor
Embrace unity, mayor tells KSAC councillors
Dutch team to interview PM on Trafigura today
Yes to solar power in Jamaica - Schools embrace minister's suggestion on energy source
New Public Service Commission (PSC) board announced

I am an American - Vaz
Member of Parliament for West Portland, Daryl Vaz, testified yesterday that he was an American citizen and had travelled to several countries on his American passport.He said, however, that he had never pledged allegiance to the United States of America....

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Manley steps on to int'l walk of fame
Monday nomination deadline for PNP general secretary
Better eyes for St Thomas
Ministry allows renewed application for Bahía Phase Two
Jamaica's men urged to attend Covenant
Old Harbour student killed

Business confidence tumbles - Firms await policy signals from Gov't
Business confidence fell in the fourth quarter of 2007, dragged down by expectations of slower economic growth, and weaker financial and investments conditions, according to Professor Richard Curtin, as he announced the latest survey results Tuesday....

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Duprey promises greater value to Lascelles investors - McConnell to remain in charge for now
High demand swells rice prices - Scarcity leads to 46 per cent hike on grocery shelves
Geon developing morehouses at Old Stony Hill Road
Communication is key

Bucknor steps down
MELBOURNE (CMC):THE INTERNATIONAL Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday replaced top-rated West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor for next week's third Test between Australia and India. ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed told a news conference that New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden...

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Lloyd praises Gayle's leadership
Copperwood start with 3-0 victory in Zone A
A 'Barney' moment at Waterhouse
Major clash looms at Drewsland
We must maintain 'spirit' of the game
Henin strolls into quarters
Gunners take in at Spurs once more
Good news for India
Hogg charged over remarks

EDITORIAL - Bartlett as the stalking horse for casinos
We hope that Edmund Bartlett, the Tourism Minister, is playing the role of the stalking horse and has the support of Prime Minister Bruce Golding for his recent remarks about interest groups and their stance on casinos....

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Full freedom?
Reflections in this sudden new year
NOTE-WORTHY: Grave national crime

LETTER OF THE DAY - On regulating those investment schemes
THE EDITOR, Sir: Every civilised society needs social and economic regulation which allows Government to enact rules and laws t or control the operations of economic enterprises. Without this there would be anarchy. The Americans started this about 127 years ago...

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Lynching must be condemned
No to crime untouchables
Would Jamaicans buy shares in Air Jamaica?
Opposition role essential

Makeda Solomon - Awakening creativity in children through drama
Since stepping off the corporate ladder in June, last year, Makeda Solomon, under the Lights Movement Banner, declared her mission to "touch the lives of as many children as possible through the creative and transformational medium of drama"....

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NDTC for New York performances
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BE WELL - Health makeover 2008
Take out your skipping ropes and dust off your walking shoes because adding physical activity and exercise to your daily routine is the single most important change that you can make to create a healthier you.

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I AM WHAT I THINK - A New Year wish - A more hopeful, safer and prosperous Jamaica
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FITNESS CLUB - It's all about strength & endurance
The business of wellness
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