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published: Friday | May 16, 2008

Lead Stories


Vaz appeals - New turn in West Portland battle
The Court battle for the West Portland seat has intensified with Member of Parliament (MP) Daryl Vaz filing a surprise appeal yesterday, seeking to overturn the April 11 court ruling, which ousted him from Parliament. Vaz filed the appeal in the Court of Appeal yesterday...

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Kern returns to court
CHILD MONTH TIPS
VoxPOP
Agriculture ministry has report on rice viability
Rampage out west - Gunmen shoot six, three fatally

News


'Close Old Harbour beach to all' - Raymoth Notice says insanitary conditions a threat to public health
Former chairman of the St Catherine Parish Council's public health committee, Dr Raymoth Notice, is supporting calls to close the Old Harbour Bay fishing complex to all, should the insanitary conditions persist. Notice is adamant that more needs to be done to protect...

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Caymanas Free Zone plan to be ready in three months
Drug boost for Health Ministry
Longer wait for Cash Plus investors
FACTS & ARGUMENTS - Jail walk

Business


Flow blocked - Land deal puts US$20m operations centre on hold; 500-acre free zone at risk
Columbus Communications, trading in Jamaica as Flow, is to transfer its operational base to Caymanas in St Catherine, a plan the company said would cost US$20 million ($1.4 billion). But now the cable company is complaining that its plans to buy the property are being blocked...

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Port Authority to float int'l bond
Gleaner takes steps to improve ownership transparency
Pepsi Jamaica dives into flavoured-water market
Economy grew 0.2% in March quarter - But PIOJ maintaining 3% annual forecast
Cut the budget, hike interest rates, IMF tells Jamaica
Scotia launches $586m banking centre project
Mullings to seek legislative approval for E10 fuel plan
A blinkered view of forex traders, financial innovators

Sport


Kingston takes early lead at Champs
KINGSTON HOLD the lead heading into today's final day of the two-day Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA)/Blue Cross National Primary and Junior High Athletics Championships at the National Stadium. After seven finals, Kingston leads the standings with 71 points followed by St Andrew 55...

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Champions to battle Jamaica XI
McKay takes it all for St Jago
Celtics regain their lead over Cavaliers
McCullum's batting rescues NZ
ON THE BOUNDARY - The 'baggy greens' are back

Commentary


EDITORIAL: Take Air Jamaica out of its misery
Most of us love Air Jamaica - very much. For nearly four decades it has been an iconic symbol of Jamaica, a source of swelling pride. We have had reason to be proud. Air Jamaica's safety record and brand recognition are exemplary. But there comes a time when you accept...

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Governing by leaks
No time to waste
NOTE-WORTHY: Team effort

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY: Crime and violence 'a long, hot summer'
The Editor, Sir: Crime and violence, like health and disease, is multifaceted, multidimensional, and result from a complex interaction of many factors. Factors such as overpopulated ghettos, unemployed youths, some of whom are wooed by gangs and eventually succumb...

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On lyrics, Guyana shows the way
In defence of Marlon Samuels
Vying for visas
Jamaica needs divine intervention
MacMillan for the job!
Curbing crime in Jamaica

Entertainment


Sts Peter and Paul presents 'Starlights'
The Sts Peter and Paul Preparatory School and its Home School Association (HSA) will stage their third annual Starlights showcase this weekend. Starlights, according to Bertina Macaulay, president of the HSA, is a variety concert which showcases the...

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Guadeloupe's newest CMS star for CFW
SOMETHING EXTRA

Social


CELEBRATING Indian culture
It's no doubt that the arrival of the Indians in Jamaica has certainly enriched our culture. The National Council for Indian Culture in Jamaica celebrated this fact at its annual awards and cultural presentation last Friday.This year, the landmarks were...

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Honouring their arrival
Montego Bay shows her moms love
Honouring mothers
Wine With Me got it right!


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