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published: Thursday | October 9, 2008


Lead Stories


Land snatched - World Wise head claims property stolen by investor
The National Lands Agency (NLA) is refusing to accept blame for what appears to be a growing problem in which properties are being transferred without the knowledge of the owners. The searchlight has been placed on this phenomenon following recent reports ...

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Shaw hospitalised
Grade-four students' literacy improves
Gov't rapped for stance on global financial crisis
Medley axed
Preparation pays for Renica
Thursdaytalk - HOTTEST TOPICS ON THE COCKTAIL CIRCUIT

News


The making of the book
Later this month, The Gleaner's Robert Lalah will have his first book published, based on his popular weekly series Roving with Lalah. This is a singular honour for the 25-year-old journalist who cherished dreams of being a writer for as long as he can remember.

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Missing child alert system mooted
November 7 deadline for Manley essays
GOVERNOR GENERAL'S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Students warm to Oberlin's big brother
A life anchored to community service
How To ...Avoid hairy headaches

Business


Central banks unify on rate cuts to contain crisis - Britain announces £50b rescue
European governments sought to contain the deepening world financial crisis on Wednesday, with Britain stepping in to help its hard-pressed banks and Russia shutting down its biggest stock market for two days. But the greatest relief to markets...

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Caribbean Week of Agriculture - Region was not prepared for EPA talks - official
Pension benefits to increase November
Panic hits Latam markets for third day
AIG execs treat themselves to posh retreat

Sport


Waterhouse beat Meadhaven 3-1
STRIKERS DEVRON Clarke and Jermaine Anderson led the charge for Waterhouse as they humbled new boys Meadhaven 3-1 in the lone Digicel Premier League game at the Waterhouse Stadium yesterday. Anderson shocked the visitors with a goal in the first minute...

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WICB facing a legal quagmire
If we beat them, why join them?
Rusea's nail spot in inter-zone
Rawlinson anticipates keen rivalry with Walker
Smoothability takes feature
Five in bid for Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence
Thomas is keen to hurdle
IOC to retest doping samples from Beijing
JCA to launch 20/20 league next week
National Twenty20 competition returns
Solitary marlin reaches scales in Port Antonio
No new jerseys for fans

Commentary


EDITORIAL - Strike one for Greg Christie
Prime Minister Golding's statement to Parliament on Tuesday did not meet the threshold for our imprimatur on his government's decision to exempt 'the favoured five' from some public-sector procurement guidelines. Mr Golding, however, appears to have made important concessions...

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'That one' heads to victory
Saluting valuable postal workers
Serious situations, simplistic Shields
Still waiting for cancer cure

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - New Parliament building
THE EDITOR, Sir: I see our government is proceeding with plans to acquire land in the Duke Street area for the proposed new Parliament building. Over the years, a number of architects and planners examined various locations ...

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PM's argument 'just nonsense'
Soil health key to crop yields

Entertainment


Lights, camera, anthem!anthem! - 'Patriotism' soothes movie patrons
It can't be bought - the goose pimples on your skin or the mushy feeling you get in the stomach when the National Anthem is played. That feel-good effect has had a positive impact on patrons at the Carib cinema since owners Palace Amusement Company (PAC) started...

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Gospel artistes aid crime fight
Jazzing it up at The Deck
Something extra

What's Cooking


Restaurant at the Waterfalls
For new kid on the block in the The Gleaner-sponsored Kingston Restaurant Week (KRW), the Restaurant at Waterfalls located at 160 Old Hope Road, the week of November 8-15, promises to be a very exciting one. Opened in April, for the fairly new eatery...

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DINING WITH EMMA - How to select a restaurant that will suit your taste
Cooking with Julio Carby
Customer convenience at East Japanese Restaurant
Every day is Friday
Mouth-watering dishes await you
Red Jack has it all
Norma's on the Terrace - As good as ever
Shang Hai Restaurant flaming hot
Out to lunch with eggs

International


Debate fails to alter polls
WASHINGTON (AP): Republican John McCain, lagging in the polls, was unable to gain ground in the US presidential campaign in his second debate with Democrat Barack Obama.With time running out - only four weeks remain until the November 4 election - and US...

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McCain rally speaker refers to Obama's middle name
Obama wooing long-time Republican state
US candidates increase health coverage

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