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published: Saturday | October 18, 2008


Lead Stories


COP MURDERED - Second policewoman to be killed since start of the year
District Constable Vinnette Guthrie was yesterday murdered in her Hanover home. The 39-year-old mother became the second policewoman to be slain since the start of the year.

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Pastor attacked, chopped by man in church
Holness promises educators books on safety, security
Minute's silence for veteran court clerk
Mind and Spirit - A new leader for students' Christian movement

News


Zinc fence removal project under way in Whitfield Town
A drive to replace zinc fences with concrete structures is under way in Whitfield Town, an inner-city community of southwest St Andrew. The effort has brought residents of this low-income area together in a rare show of unity and pride.

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'Preserve the integrity of your justice systems'
NAJ resubmits reclassification document
Across the Nation
Cuban eye-care team 'sees to' Clarendon

Business


Empowering Fairy Hill - Paper products project gains traction
Like many other communities in Jamaica, Fairy Hill in eastern Portland is affected by many social problems which prevent the area from realising its full potential for social and economic development. However, one area where people are being empowered is through the operation of an enterprise called Natures Handmade Paper Project.

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Minister regrets passing of Clarendon farmer
Workers awaiting divestment in dire straits, says Mayor

Sport


Jamaica College, Wolmer's game ends in chaos
It was chaos at Jamaica College (JC) yesterday as the much anticipated top-of-the-table Group C clash between the hosts and Wolmers Boys ended prematurely, with JC leading 3-2.

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Walters taking steps towards world title
Tendulkar breaks Lara's record
'Bigga' with a big heart - Broken-jawed Reggae Boy fights through pain in winning cause
Five to be honoured at Bell/Ziadie Memorial
Jamaica's key players to miss ODI start
Stewart disappointed Boyz never scored more goals
Bruceontheloose for Cash Pot Trophy
D-Day for inter-zone aspirants
Wizards, Bulls look to close out series
August Town, Santos in big Jackie Bell KO clash
Business pro vs cricket great
PERFORMER OF THE WEEK - Ryce is right for Boyz
IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Commentary


EDITORIAL - 'How come?' at Customs Department
In one of the catchier advertising campaigns to have hit Jamaica in recent years, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has given larger life and specific meaning to the popular phrase 'how come?' And, in an unusual move, yesterday The Gleaner made Commissioner of Customs Danville Walkers expressive and explosive declaration on the state of the operations he is in charge of ...

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Communicating: the early years
Issue: Adults leading the vulgarity
The little things that count

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Who will bail us out?
THE EDITOR, Sir: Every evening, a lot of people go straight home and detain themselves out of fear. They choose their routes carefully and they avoid certain places. The problem is that nowhere is safe these days.

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Postscript on Sarah's lead
Reorganise JP system
Another view of reaction to gays
Noteworthy

Entertainment


Tone down! EU warns MP3 owners
The European Union told music lovers Monday to turn down the volume of MP3 players, saying they risk permanent hearing loss from listening too long at maximum levels.

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5 Senses
Poll questions - Week 20
Tec Savvy - Upgrading your webcam

Let's Talk Life


Doctors advice - Give it up, or else
I am a 17-year-old girl from near Negril. My problem is my boyfriend! We have been seeing each other for two months now and I have managed to stay a virgin. He does not like this, and he keeps pressuring me to give in. In fact, he is now saying that if I dont give him my virginity in the next two weeks, he will leave me!

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Let's talk relationships
Childhood under threat - Sex predator crisis alarms nation

Feature


Tips on publishing a book
FINALLY, MORE Jamaicans with a tale to tell are penning their thoughts. With confidence that they have written something worth putting on bookshelves, they are now ready for the challenge of publishing those thoughts.

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Foods of our heritage
Dear Dad - Adult children long for fatherly comfort
Grenadine glory - A boat trip to paradisal isles

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