PJ backs Lisa - Portia severely criticised by constituents
The endorsement of Lisa Hanna by former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson as the People's National Party (PNP) candidate for South East St. Ann has not spared his successor, Portia Simpson Miller, from the harsh criticism being levelled against her by constituents.

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Kingfish probes firearm holders
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Sex laws report for Senate tomorrow

Rainy day in Sav
The sun was already high in the sky by the time Brother Henry arrived at his church. He was late today because his favourite pair of trousers got wet on the clothes line the night before. "Is pure rain a fall from last week. Mi tell di gyal a yard fi mek sure watch...

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Another Jamaican is mayor in UK
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ECB lifts key interest rate to 4%, but not hurrying into further increases
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its key interest rate to the highest level in nearly six years yesterday amid steady growth and left the door open to further increases - though it appeared in no hurry to move again. The widely expected increase will make everything...

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Google director sells US$30 million of stock
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Central, George'sjoin elite
SPORTING CENTRAL Academy and St. George's realised their dreams of playing in the top tier of local football as the Wray and Nephew National League play-offs came to close yesterday. For Sporting Central, a 0-0 draw against Granville was good enough to secure their spot...

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WICB stumps move to make Gayle skipper
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Beckham bends it for England in 3-0 victory
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Vaughan chasing history
Team NZ gains rematch with Alinghi
Cavaliers put faith in Gooden
Nadal closes on hat-trick

EDITORIAL - Crime study to get new focus at Mona
Few issues in Jamaica command as much attention as the problem of criminal violence, and the weaknesses in law enforcement and the justice delivery system. Indeed, the reform of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is ongoing and the Government has just launched ajustice reform project....

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Islamist upsurge in Lebanon
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NOTE-WORTHY: Goodbye, Air Jamaica

LETTER OF THE DAY - US rhetoric re Caribbean 'threat'
The Editor, Sir: New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly is not an official of Washington, but his recent declarations after men from the Caribbean were arrestedin connection with an alleged terrorist plot to bomb John F. Kennedy...

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UK claiming Bob Marley?
GG Portia?
The cost of ignorance

'Honour the Dragon' - Friends plan tribute to Byron Lee
After years of contributing to the local music scene, soca pioneer Byron Lee is being honoured with a concert held in his name. Dubbed 'Honour the Dragon - Tribute to Byron Lee', the show was conceptualised by the Friends of Byron Lee Committee.

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Nicole Richie expecting?
Strategies Caraibes leads French Caribbean delegation to CFW

Dining at the Crystal
One of the highlights of last Friday's 'Singular Event' was a fund-raising dinner to mark the opening of the Michael Lee Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, Canada. Some 500 special guests paid big bucks to mingle and feel proud of the magnificent structure...

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Fish all kinds of fish, get your sweet fish here
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ST LUCIA - Compton reshuffles Cabinet
CASTRIES, St.Lucia (CMC): Ailing Prime Minister Sir John Compton has fired his Foreign Affairs Minister Rufus Bousquet and re-shuffled his six-month old Cabinet, according to an official statement issued yesterday.

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GUYANA - PNC/R condemns alleged terrorist plot
ST VINCENT - Man charged with murder of two women

UNITED STATES - Hillary promises pro-gay admin
NEW YORK (LifeSiteNews.com): An era of aggressive homosexualist policies is the future for the United States, promises Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, brashly saying when, not if, she becomes President in 2009.

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'Women should run everything now'
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