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TRAFFIC CAME to a halt in Kingston yesterday as thousands of jubilant fans turned out to celebrate the return of Jamaica's athletes who successfully competed in the Beijing Olympics in August.

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UWI settles in the west
Shaw defends gov't
Walker warns delinquents
Anti-crime forum Oct 10
Calls for more mentorship programmes
Boys 'clean up' Returning residents donate washing machine to home

Third time lucky for Loren
THE AUDIENCE was on the edge of its seat yesterday as Campion College's Loren Ashley and Feron Grandison from Jamaica College gave it their all to prove who was St Andrew's best speller in The Gleaner's Children's Own Spelling...

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National School Garden Programme launched
Tufton off to Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Tackling a 'man's world' - Young farmer sidesteps gender bias
Redeeming the male ego
Across the nation

Despite crisis, ECB holds rates steady
The European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged Thursday amid concerns over inflation but explored the option of lowering the rate as the financial crisis increasingly affects the continent.ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet said the...

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LatAm stocks fall on slowdown worries

Hale serves up $7m contribution to Tennis Jamaica
IT'S all about giving back. Former national tennis star, Karl Hale, served up a big ace for Tennis Jamaica, off-loading a huge donation of $7 million in cash and equipment to assist the island's ruling body in developing the sport.

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Wolmer's, JC still lead
Brancourt issue resolved ... for now
Ride gracefully with Marie
Rusea's seek bigger win over Green Island
Fighters' form leaves coach hoping for World Cup medal
Scotiabank looking to settle score
Jamaica's anti-doping 101
'It is long overdue'
Freestyle 'ballers' in Red Bull showdown
Having it all
In your neighbourhood
Performer of the week: Palmer sparks 'Stars'
Nelson's goal revives Joe Public
Maragh back in third spot
Titchfield now joint second
Slayers miss chance to beat Knights
Hussey steers Australia out of trouble

Gambling on a private army
Based on the firearms recovered by the police, it has long been obvious that the calibre of weaponry being toted around by criminals in Jamaica costs far more than what they are actually able to afford.After all, while...

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A prayer a day
Issue: Child abuser should suffer amputation

LETTER OF THE DAY - A reminder of fundamental children's rights
The Editor, Sir:I felt extremely compelled to pen this letter after the news broadcast aired on September 30 about yet another of our society's children dying senselessly at the cruel hands of...

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Deprived of my rights as a father
On truth inleadership
HWT vending scheme backfired
Falconer is a great example
More about corn syrup
The Obama tide

Etana inspires fans with music
Though it was off to a late start on Tuesday, the online and phone chats with September STAR of the Month Etana were successful.The singer spent time speaking with fans all over the world via the Internet, and locally, via telephone.

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Cooke launches collection of poems

LET'S talk ... Life
Dear Counsellor: I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I sometimes forget to take my medication and lose my self-control. I am worried about my health.

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He wants the best of both worlds

30, 35, 4- ... is time running out?
Marriage is the fairy-tale climax of every little girl's dream. Even though time and experience dull the shine and shimmer from expectations, some women say they would die if they fail to make it down the aisle before they reached the big 40.

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Hair-ing the truth on grooming
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Go wacko for taco - Mexican fare serves up healthy, tasty alternatives
Style SATURDAY: Getting under your dress - What outfits say about you
How to ... Burnish your boots