Heat on BOJ - Audit unearths several concerns at central bank - Question raised about $51.5 million loan to Latibeaudiere
THE BANK of Jamaica (BoJ) is preparing to answer questions about fiscal prudence that have been levelled against it in a damning document penned by the auditor general after a review was conducted into its affairs. Among the issues highlighted by the auditor general... ...

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'No need to panic' - Shaw says local funds safe from US banking crisis
Portia's shadow Cabinet finally sees light of day
List of council of spokespersons
Police: Body of child to be identified today
Carnage on Rose Hall main road pains hospital
'Bad education policies will not be tolerated'
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Sowing the seed of peace
Sometimes it's the little things that count - like a teaspoon of seeds, a skinny patch of land, 10 bundles of fat callaloo and a two-burner stove.That's all it took to plant the seeds of peace and harmony and feed the self-esteem of some little boys and girls...

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Alvin Day gives back to alma mater
NCU assists storm recovery effortsin Turks & Caicos
A visit to the $100 'doc'
Why we should be careful not to deplete the ozone layer

Jamaica aims to train more seafarers
Jamaica is positioning itself to fill the demand for junior officers in the seafaring trade, a spin-off from the increase in world fleet, Claudia Grant, deputy director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) has said...

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Fed makes billions available to battle crisis - Dow plunges record 777 points, after US$700b bailout vote falters

St George's, XLCR in exciting draw
Title hopefuls St George's College and Excelsior High yesterday played to an exciting 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Group E Manning Cup match at Winchester Park. The duo, who are both hoping to win the group and as such secure an automatic berth to the Walker Cup Knockout play-offs...

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Powell's failure lifted MVP athletes in Beijing
Rift over Brancourt
Wasteful Portmore peeved at draw
Fair Prospect, Port Antonio hunt victory
Wong maintains slim hopes with double
St James blank Green Pond 4-0
Flames burn Majesty
Raiders, JDF draw
General Accident win

EDITORIAL - Hang tough, Mayor McKenzie
Inasmuch as we understand his dilemma, Desmond McKenzie, the chairman of the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation, must hang tough. For, as head of the capital's local government, he has been there before, if not in Half-Way Tree, then elsewhere in the city. ...

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LETTER OF THE DAY - Spend money to prevent recruitment of corruption
The Editor, Sir: This is in response to the Dennie Quill column 'Awful truth about the police', published on September 26:Hi Dennie: Regarding your column on September 26, I do concur that the police have no pride in their work....

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Our future in the hands of teachers
From a new lexicon
Jamaica must watch
It's the masses who win elections
No business without ID
How to economise
Some anti-crime measures
Foreign language policy good idea
Fuss over dress code at ministry

Myaz makes a stand for music
SINCE BREAKING through in 1995 with Love You Higher, most local fans have identified Benjy Myaz with the lovers rock genre. But, he is quick to point out that being a musician is more important to him than singing. Myaz, a bass player, gets an opportunity to show...

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Skatalites take on the world
ICON: Delroy Wilson
Jammys goes digital
Something extra