Lead Stories
Government spends big on idle property - $50m for annual security bill
The Government-funded National Investment Bank of Jamaica (NIBJ) is paying a massive bill annually to secure several commercial buildings islandwide, some of which are equipped with nothing but outdated and corroded machines.

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Boyz out of U-20 World Cup
Judge 'hindering freedom of expression' - attorney - Legal experts blast Supreme Court decision to bar article
School decides on accused students' fate tomorrow
Environment under probe

News
New rules to combat tourist harassment

WESTERN BUREAU - The Government is instituting new rules, and enforcing existing ones, in its bid to crush the harassment of cruise ship passengers at the Ocho Rios pier

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Soldiers nabbed with cocaine, gun and ammo
Companies battle dangerous cooking gas thieves
Official funeral for Theodore Sealy

Business
Private sector gets help in negotiating int'l trade

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the New Economy Project (NEP) have wasted no time in putting events in train to fulfil their promised assistance to the local private sector promoting its participation in the trade...

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Opportunities available in free trade...
Pan-Jam chalksup $293m in profits
Competitors poised to dominate cruise shipping

Sport
Ennis-London rules

DELLOREEN Ennis-London dismissed a strong challenge from local-based Brigitte Foster to retain the women's 100 metres hurdles crown on the final day of the National Junior and Senior Athletics Championships at the National Stadium last night.

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Windies draw first blood
Lucas brush aside Kingston
Argentina knock out Young Boyz
Cricket fraternity waiting on answers

Commentary
When justice failed to deliver
Neither commission of enquiry nor court trial has brought closure to the Montego Bay Street People scandal. The enquiry levelled some blame, particularly on a police officer, but conceded that the original conspirators had not been identified. The trial.

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A question of integrity
The Editor, the man
The limitations of our leaders

Letters
Lack of leadership
THE EDITOR, Sir: he current discussion on events in western Kingston leaves me, as I am sure most Jamaicans, with the distinct impression that our political leaders have been left behind on the road to a new Jamaica. The charges and counter-charges of..

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What about the litter?
You're wrong, Mr Boyne
Take it easy, gentlemen

Entertainment
Tivoli High DanceTroupe on new high in dance
Jennifer Morgan-Garwood, dance teacher and choreographer of the Tivoli Gardens High School and her students are never satisfied with mediocrity and show signs of possessing rare gifts, which could be described as "restless creativity". Mrs....

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Admission free! - Complimentary tickets... the pleasure, the pain
Staging gospel events a difficult task ­ promoters
George Carter ­ the man behind the scenes

Arts &Leisure
Art is hot this summer - Programmes offer joy for idle hands
Across the country this summer, art (in a variety of forms and media) is being woven into packages of leisure activities to keep youngsters constructively occupied, excited and happy during the holidays.

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Festival boosts young artists

Outlook
Saving your marriage
MARRIAGE, AS an institution, is supposed to provide a delightful sense of unity with your partner. Have you been married for a long time and now worried about the state of your marriage?

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Meet me at Golden Grove
Ah! A little appreciation!
Battle lines drawn

Lifestyle
It's tough turning 18 ...at a children's home
For many young Jamaican adults, leaving home is a choice they make. But for wards of the state, there are few options, nearly all of them must leave 'home' at 18 and go on their own.

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Colour coding is latest approach to healthful diet
Grilled chicken is perfect summer fare

Generation Today
Summer promises fun for teens
Roller skates on the concrete pavement, lemonade, sun, sand, beach volleyball, mid-day basketball games, the smell of popcorn and butter, Disney movies and hot dogs. These are the images of summer, which became official last Thursday. With it comes the..

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Holiday temptations warrants caution