D-Day for USA - Obama eyes closing deal, McCain vows election upsetter
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Democrat Barack Obama, sensing victory in his reach, urged supporters to keep up the fight yesterday in the final hours of his historic quest to become the first black United States (US) president. Republican John McCain pushed for a last-minute upset...

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'Your name will live on' - Immaculate pays tribute to slain head girl
Sex offenders could have their names on registry for 10 years
Students fearful
'Mr Rocksteady' goes out on high note

Gina Tomlinson: Driven to succeed - 'It's so amazing to be behind the wheel!'
If you'll pardon the pun, 'driven to succeed' is probably the phrase that best describes Gina Tomlinson. The young driving sensation has taken the motor racing world by storm blazing a blistering trail in a traditionally male-dominated sport. And, while her racing career...

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Sade Dunbar: Doing it one letter at a time
MoBay journalist dies at 64
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The big heart that pumps Jamaica's small businesses
Of all the noteworthy stories to hit headlines this year, reports of the unconventional entrepreneurs in Harbour View stand out. After the bridge linking St Thomas to the capital was washed away by Tropical Storm Gustav's raging waters in August, quick-thinking...

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Boeing workers return after eight-week strike
EU debates new financial order

Barnes looking to instill Jamaican philosophy
Newly-appointed national senior football team head coach, John Barnes, said he expects nothing but victories in the two-match series against the Cayman Islands national team and a Cayman Invitational, on the Reggae Boyz short tour...

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Knights, Bulls launch title shoot-out
Wolmer's, KC make second round debut
Mixed reactions to yellow-card carryover
Breese brings form to Jamaica
Jamaica's Taylor, Barbados' Dottin pulverise Sri Lanka bowlers
Neita nets double as Meadhaven find success
Anderson looking to do 'great things' at World Champs
Broughton demolish New Roads for title

EDITORIAL - Nonsense about the Senate
What is the big deal that the Senate has not met for about a month or so, except, perhaps, that opposition members long to hear themselves and see their images reflected in the media?Maybe Mr A. J. Nicholson, QC, the leader of opposition business in the chamber...

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LETTER OF THE DAY - Merge security units in new crime strategy
The Editor, Sir: The Gleaner of October 30 somehow hints at a critical part of Jamaica's crime solution in the article 'Crime: the strategy', but, somehow, did not take the point to its logical conclusion. The composition of the Jamaica Constabulary Force ...

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Let us pray for that father
Time to move on solar energy
Drastic times call for drastic actions
The reaction to religion
Background to Steffens music project bid
Why can't Jamaica progress?
Hear mom's cry!

Another court date for 'Family Man'?
AN AMERICAN show promoter has sued legendary reggae band The Wailers to recover US$2 million in concert fees he claims it owes him.The promoter, Bill Reid, told the Virginian-Pilot newspaper last week that the funds represent eight years of unpaid...

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Cold reception to 'Made in Jamaica' up north
Boxing champ to get int'l achievement award

SAJ, PTHA sign Equipment Interchange Agreement
The leadership of the Port Trailer Haulage Association (PTHA) and the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) have been the first to affix signatures to the long-awaited Standard Equipment Interchange Agreement, a contract between individual trucking...

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Johnston honoured

What's at stake in the election
(AP):Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are on the ballot in 50 states and Washington DC, Independent Ralph Nader is on 44 ballots, while Libertarian Bob Barr is on 43.SENATEVoters in 33 states will choose 35 senators, 33 for six-year terms.

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US election electrifies Kenyans