Swimmers ready
BEIJING, China: TWO-TIME Olympian swimmer Alia Atkinson will be aiming to chop a massive four seconds off her personal best, as she makes her bid to reach the semi-finals of the women's 200 metres breaststroke at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Wednesday evening...

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Inland Revenue Department upgrades driver's licence system
'Strong, united PNP needed'
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Governor General's achievement awards
They had no fear - Badge of honour recipients proud of gallantry
Chairman of NEM Insurance laid to rest

'Spell for sex'
A young man, whom I taught years ago, sent me a job-application letter for review. In these hard times, he wants a better-paying job, for he needs money to go back to school. So, it was with great pleasure I embarked upon the task. I had an idea it wasn't going to be a good letter.

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Henry conducts tour of Palisadoes
Course for parenting facilitators on stream

Back-to-school shoppers get career advice at Sangster's
The flurry of back-to-school shoppers at Sangster's, Mall Plaza in St Andrew were given an opportunity to hear career advice and career assessments on Saturday. The one-day event, which was well received, offered the shoppers free career advice and information during CHOICES Career Day...

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Rollins, government to provide housing for tourism workers

'Bolt thinks this Olympics is his to shine' - Agent Peart backs sprinter's decision to double
BEIJING, China (CMC): Norman Peart, agent for Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, has backed the decision made by his coach Glen Mills to allow the sprinter to chase the sprint double at the 29th Olympiad. Peart, a mentor to Bolt since his high school career, said the 100 metres...

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Gay says he's pain-free
Urban Knights reign
Reggae Boyz warm up against Waterhouse
Jamaica College (JC) triumph in Montego Bay
Jamaica fifth in Hoerman Cup tourney
Golden start for history-seeking Phelps
Thanou barred from Beijing
Region's boxers Johnson, Jackson make winning start

EDITORIAL - South Ossetia conflict no remote matter
THE DEEPENING conflict between Russia and Georgia over South Ossetia may seem far removed from, and of little immediate consequence to, Jamaica.Such a view, though, is a misreading of events, and for more than the fact that instability anywhere is bad for stability everywhere....

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Don't dis' human rights
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Too much focus on examination curricula
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WRITE in reference to the standard of the secondary education system in Jamaica. As a university lecturer, and former Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations law teacher, I observe that the system is dysfunctional in part ...

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Support good boys
Recognising male achievers
Use of US$ locally
School appointment questioned
Concerned about boot camp
Defective marine patrol boats
Pastor pleads for road repairs
Imperatives for peace
Looking at the PNP race

'Justice League' catches PM's eye
When Natalie Barnes created 'Justice League', she knew the oil painting carried strong messages, but she was genuinely surprised by public reaction to the piece. She never expected it to lead to a meeting with Prime Minister Bruce Golding...

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Gospel show closes Denbigh
Bernie Mac dies at 50
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Gear up for Beijing
Jamaicans beamed with pride on Friday as we watched our athletes hold our national flag and walk into the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) in China. On August 14, our first set of athletes take to the track in the 100m heats and hurdles...

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Our Olympian women
KELLY'S WORLD - Jamaicans all over
SINGULAR SUBJECTS - Those violent words of 'endearment'?
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LAWS OF EVE - Unable to sell the family home ... although I am the sole owner
Fe-mail ties - Real-life queens
The detox diet
Coping with breast cancer
'Summerproof' your hair
Flair couple
Speed dating

Russia says it is ready to negotiate with Georgia
UNITED NATIONS (AP) RUSSIA DECLARED itself ready to make peace with Georgia and United Nations (UN) officials confirmed yesterday that Georgia was prepared to negotiate with Russia by withdrawing troops from the breakaway province of South Ossetia and creating a safe travel zone...

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