ELECTION FEVER! PNP holds campaign meeting tomorrow; Electoral Commission works on reform
The Electoral Commission is close to preparing a report for submission to Parliament on proposals for legislation addressing the long-debated issues related to the funding of political parties and election campaigns.

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'Don't leave children alone at home'
Nicholson to meet Press Association of Jamaica
No bail for Beckles - Court orders UWI student on murder charge remanded until trial
Spanish boost for Jamaica Red Cross ambulance fleet
New group against judge retirement proposal
Mind and Spirit - Yasus' gift to Jamaica (Pt 2)

1989 'declaration of friendship' in jeopardy
A 1989 declaration of friendship between the 'sister cities' of Inglewood in the United States and Port Antonio in Jamaica is in danger of becoming extinct. Mayor of Port Antonio, Benny White, has admitted that communication has been deteriorating between the two parties for some time now.

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Across the Nation
Soldier freed of carnal abuse rap
Selassie's grandson to visit
Traffic changes for Molynes Rd
Cop caught with ganja has his bail extended

Flat financials force First Global into aggressive loan stance
FIRST GLOBAL Bank, which posted flat results for its 2006 financial year, has seen a surge in loans booked during its first quarter, Managing Director Wayne Wray, told Financial Gleaner this week.

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Commentary: In Leslie Robinson's honour: commitment to better schooling

Lara's farewell - WI batting genius plays final innings against England in World Cup today
When the Cricket World Cup fixture was first unveiled some-time ago, today's match at the historic Kensington Oval was eagerly anticipated. It was the West Indies - the popular home team, against England - the mother of the game; it was a contest between arch-rivals; it was the last match of the second round Super Eights....

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Performer of the week - Powell power
Wolmer's, Immaculate High sweep tennis titles
John Mills win 12th
Brian looks to new role
VOX POP - Do you think Brian Larashould have retired from international cricket?
Rio Infinito, Lady T for Oaks battle
Record win for Aussies
Digicel gives backing to Penn Relays teams
In Your Neighbourhood
Final Word - The best of the worst at CWC 2007

EDITORIAL - A flawed genius moves on
As with most partings and farewells, there is more than a tinge of sadness in the announcement by Brian Lara that he will end his cricket career at the end of today's match between the West Indies and England in th Super Eight stage of the Cricket World Cup.

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Luncheons, dinners, teas and parties
Tell us how many seats, Dr. Phinn
Issue: Nuisance of windscreen wipers

LETTER OF THE DAY - Lara is the greatest ever!
The Editor, Sir: Brian Charles Lara is the greatest batsman that has ever graced the face of the cricketing arena, comparable to none. The negative comments that have been made recently are very unjust as the game of cricket is a gentleman's and a team game.

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Lewd front-page carnival photo
'Brainless' comparison
Touristsfearful of Jamaica
The plague of gun violence
Timely articleon gay tolerance

'A Life Interrupted' captures the lasting agony of rape
Of all of the horrors of rape, the loss of freedom lingers longest. Women who had long been independent and fearless inevitably change after a rape. Everything changes. If they know the assailant, the women no longer trust their judgment.

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Soap Scene
Deadly dangers of drag racing told in compelling CBS film

Let's talk life
Dear Counsellor: I am an elderly Jamaican and find myself with plenty of time on my hands. I would like to get more involved in my community.

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Lotto vibes - Lara's Cup runneth 'over'

Vote-rigging claims rife ahead of election
Nigeria's opposition charged yesterday that rigging had already begun on the eve of a keenly-watched presidential election, but the authorities denied reports of doctored ballots.

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California towns lock schools after threat
French candidates make final campaign push
Caribbean briefs

Ireland look to future
IRELAND'S CARIBBEAN sojourn has finally come to an end a month later than expected and after a World Cup of unprecedented highs the hard work now begins.The tournament debutants, whose 15-man squad contained 12 amateurs, qualified for the second round after a stunning win in the group stage against 1992 champions Pakistan

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Commentary - Another good move, this time by the ECB
Sri Lanka ready to roll at Sabina
The high price of Cup failure