Dean strikes back - Accuses Finance Minister of capturing Government of Jamaica land - I offered to buy - Shaw
A former minister in the previous People's National Party (PNP) administration has claimed that Finance Minister Audley Shaw captured government land in the past and shunned attempts by the state to negotiate its divestment. Dean Peart, the Minister of Land and Environment...

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No condoms in school, says Holness
Vaz to face court for abusive language
Christie dares People's National Party (PNP) to prove leak
Hospitals fail kidney patients
St James cops under probe
I acquired my land fairly - Roper
Mitchell's notice defective, says court
Thursday talk - Hottest topics on the cocktail circuit

A chat with Mama Marley
At the head chair of the dinner table in the small kitchen of her home in Nine Miles, St Ann, Cedella Booker leans her head to one side as she looks through a window at the people moving about outside. "Somebody out there to tell these nice people where the bathroom is if they need it?"

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University of the West Indies (UWI) looks to alumni for aid
Hoteliers out west warned against illegal dumping
The dangers of lead poisoning
Move commish office downtown, says G2K

PDVSA halts oil sales to Exxon Mobil
Venezuela's state oil company said Tuesday that it has stopped selling crude to Exxon Mobil Corp in response to the US oil company's court bid to freeze billions of dollars in Venezuelan assets.Exxon Mobil is locked in a dispute over the nationalisation...

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Ministry targets youth for agri productivity

Harbour View through to final
DEFENDING CHAMPIONS Harbour View booked their place in the final of the Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) Western Union Jackie Bell KO competition following a 2-0 win over Super League team Duhaney Park at the Harbour View Mini Stadium last night....

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Reggae Boyz climb eight spots in FIFA world rankings
Granville improve on their perfect record
Mega trade could land Kidd in Dallas
Contador pushed out of Tour
West Indies U-19s gear up for World Cup
McKenley UWI Run set to go on Saturday
UWI invitational gets healthy boost
Annual awards needs shake-up

EDITORIAL - Random polygraph tests should be mandatory
Justin Felice is right about the need for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to utilise a broad range of methods, including polygraph tests, to root out corruption from the force. And we like the fact that the process is becoming more rigorous at the entry point....

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Elementary, Mr Shields, elementary
Barack surges
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NOTE-WORTHY: Cemetery fuss

LETTER OF THE DAY - The News Desk could give a helping hand
The Editor, Sir: On reading the front page of your newspaper on Wednesday, I am uncertain whether I should laugh or cry.Your story states that deputy commissioner of police in charge of crime, Mark Shields, has requested information from journalists associated...

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Taking stock
Hospital fee, wrong move
Doctor's view on abortion
Rebuilding family life
Rights, morality issues

Chinese Year of the Rat celebration
It was definitely a variety-filled evening, as the Jamaican Chinese community celebrated their New Year at the Chinese Benevolent Association Centre (CBA) on Sunday. The garden party kicked off with patrons, including Governor General Kenneth Hall being treated to dinner....

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Theatre Spotlight - 'River Bottom' starts rural tour this weekend
Nora Jean Bruso headlines 'Blues on The Green'
I am not ready for babies - Janet
Something extra!
Smile fact

Love potion for my Valentine
Love was in the mix when contestants, for Food's Wray and Nephew Rum Cream Love Potion for my Valentine contest, blended an elixir they believe is sure to get a lover in the mood. Participants were required to submit recipes with Wray & Nephew Rum Cream as the main ingredient....

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Scholars and good food!
It's roti time again!
Non-alcoholic Malta Refresh
Comfort food to warm your skin
Smirnoff Ice, canned for Bacchanal Carnival!
Seafood for Lent: 40 ways in 40 days