'Bomber' on board - Jamaican arrested in Florida with explosive materials
WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Bruce Golding last night announced that he had directed the commissioner of police to carry out thorough investigations into the activities, in Jamaica, of a suspicious Air Jamaica passenger who was allegedly held with bomb-making materials...

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Government claims success in free health-care debut in Jamaica
New Health Regime - High turnout but few woes in Montego Bay
Golding pleads with Amnesty
The Firearm Licensing Authority has reported that it will be renewing firearm licences this month.
Vox pop

Editors' forum - Squatting problem persists - Mayors say fear and manpower shortage are to be blamed
FEAR AND a lack of human resources are some of the reasons cited by some mayors as to why squatting has not been tackled in a serious way by the local authorities, which have power to curtail the problem. Mayor of May Pen and chairman of the Association of Local Government Authorities...

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Editors' forum - More officers needed to monitor developments
The Abortion Debate - Oil for Joy to host two-week seminars on abortion
Spate of murders rocks St James
Legal challenge to controversial cemetery on hold
No growth on the mountain top

Food-price cap a failure - But market stabilised, CAC survey finds
The government's $500 million subsidy programme that was meant to cap prices on basic food items for three months was ignored by most retailers, a survey by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has found. But the agency says the programme was somewhat effective, having served...

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Business confidence steady - But consumers more cautious ahead of Budget Debate
Pepsi marketing switch
Ownership move approved by Capital and Credit Merchant Bank (CCMB) shareholders - To exchange five shares for six in CCFG
O'Brien, media company in stand-off - Digicel not affected, says Rabbitt
Fuel dampens airline profit prospects
New 28-unit apartment complex for Norbrook - Lexington branches out with $1b investment
Infinity BioEnergy, Government of Jamaica commence sugar negotiations - June sale still targeted
Heart over mind - Charting emotional intelligence

Harbour View, Waterhouse battle to stay in hunt
HAVING SEEN their chances of lifting the title rapidly fading away, defending champions Harbour View and rivals Waterhouse will focus on keeping their places in the league's elite six when they meet in a rescheduled fixture at 7:00 at the Harbour View Mini Stadium tonight....

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Mega clashes on the way in Guineas
Portmore edge Seba 1-0
Meet Village United's star on the rise
Local players falling into void
Man U, Barcelona in charge of quarters
Four Jamaicans in Windies U-15 line-up
KO cricket semi finals postponed
Five-year ban for Akhtar
Bahamas, Bermuda move on
Serena deflates Henin in Florida
Clarke replaces retired Gilchrist as vice-captain

EDITORIAL - Folly at the Broadcasting Commission
We have had reasons in recent times to comment on the overreaching bureaucrats at the Broadcasting Commission and their insidious attempts at inserting themselves in what ought to be commercial transactions. Unfortunately, as the current spat between the commission and the radio station...

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Whither CARICOM?
NOTE-WORTHY: Conservation

LETTER OF THE DAY - A turn around model for Air Jamaica
The Editor, Sir: Your editorial 'Time to make the call on Air Jamaica' coincides with an interview I saw with Idris Jala, the managing director of Malaysia Airlines on CNBC.A a concerned taxpayer, I need Air Jamaica to be a viable entity....

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Bikers needed safety helmets!
The real health dilemma
Single-tax system the ideal
Facing a time for survival
Singing with responsibility

Geejam studios and boutique resort unveiled
WESTERN BUREAU: At a time when the new school pioneers are coming back to Port Antonio, Jon Baker and Steve Beaver have taken the lead by delivering vintage, analogue and digital on the doorsteps of San San Estates in Port Antonio, Portland....

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Something extra

The temperature is RISING - Global warming, climate change and your health
Jamaica's policy statement to the 62nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, last October, at the very least indicates an ongoing governmental awareness of global warming and climate change. Dr Kenneth Baugh, deputy prime minister and foreign trade minister...

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Help the environment - Use kitchen waste to make a compost
Develop your own fitness plan
'No woman, no cry' - Married but living alone
Facing erectile dysfunction (part 1)
Healing with bees and honey
Letters

Boats with GPS to counter pirate attack
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP): Authorities in Guyana are installing submersible radios and GPS systems on fishing boats to fight an increase in pirate attacks off the country's southeastern coast.Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud has urged fishermen...

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No increase in electricity rates
Overseas minister says free media is important
Carib urged to focus on health tourism