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Jamaica more corrupt - Falls 23 places on International Perception Index 
Jamaica has become a more corrupt country, according to the latest Transparency International Corruption Perception Index, which was released yesterday. Jamaica, which had a ranking of 61 out of 163 countries in the 2006 report, fell some 23 places to 84 on the 2007 list....
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 Student killed for cellphone
Senators, Members of Parliament to be sworn in
Community grieves in St Catherine - Four residents killed in crash, three injured
Shaw denies NAJ charge
Sex trafficking rampant in Jamaica - study
US donates $35m to boost war on drugs
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River fishing and bird shooting in Clarendon 
Sitting on a sun-browned patch of knee-high grass beside Salt River in Clarendon recently, I developed a new appreciation for fishermen and the work that they do. I was there with a talkative fellow called Jacob, who may not be the world's greatest fisherman, and may have questionable...
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Bertram Fraser-Reid to receive Gold Musgrave Medal
Hanover recount goes to Court of Appeal
Judge to rule on SE St Mary injunction issue
The hottest topics on the cocktail circuit
The nose: House guest creates stir
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The virtual tutor 
Enhancing skill sets is a pertinent exercise for professionals and employers alike. Faced with a competitive environment, the need for keeping abreast with volatile technological changes has necessitated companies to impart training for their employees. The paucity of time....
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GM settles with union - Deal staves off new blow to economy
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Cornwall and St James show class 
WESTERN BUREAU: THE BATTLE for honours in Zone A of the ISSA/Pepsi/ Digicel daCosta Cup continues to be a ding-dong affair as joint leaders Cornwall College and St. James High School emerged victorious yesterday to advance to nine points after three games. ...
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Is the Premier League too long?
Germany through to the final
Walker closes in on Simpson
Tiger Woods set to pounce on another Cup
India T20 champions get grand welcome
'WICB could clear US$15m debt'
Inside the BPL - Mourinho banished
SportsMax gets exclusive rights to South American Cup qualifiers
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EDITORIAL - Senate appointments: More thoughtfulness needed
It has long been recognised that checks and balances are necessary in a system of government to ensure that individual power is not abused. A Parliament to which the executive government is responsible for its actions is one such check. Parliament is the law-making assembly...
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Cabinet and Local Government
Mysterious Israeli air strike
NOTE-WORTHY: Police intimidation
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Inclusiveness and moral retrieval
The Editor, Sir:In pursuit of Prime Minister Bruce Golding's laudable concept of inclusive engagement inviting the Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller to dialogue concerning the matter, it is hoped that the objective will become a reality focusing on a retrieval process ...
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What's wrong with dual citizenship?
The Church and corruption
Buff Bay dump menace
Agriculture needs focus
Misguided hero worship
A constable is never off duty
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'Tribute To The Greats' - honours our talented artistes 
THE TRIBUTE To The Greats show, originally scheduled for August 11, will be held on Saturday at the Curphey Place in Swallowfield, St.Andrew. Organiser, Kingsley 'King Omar' Goodison said the event was postponed due to unstable weather.
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Jessica Alba takes comedic turn in 'Good Luck Chuck'
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Florida Jerk! Fantastic 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida: The cuisine was entirely jerk at Florida's Jamaican Jerk Festival last Sunday, at Markham Park, Sunrise in Florida. Everything you could think of was jerked; yam, chicken, pork, lobster, fish, banana, even ice cream. There were about 100 booths ...
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The elusive Cocktail
Dining with Emma - I'm lovin' my oven
Ocean Spray debuts juice combos - Pomegranate for a uniquely refreshing beverage
In the mix at Hard Rock Café
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Bomb plot accused challenge extradition
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC):A High Court has agreed to hear in December a challenge to the extradition to the United States of three men wanted in that country on charges of plotting to blow up the John F.Kennedy International Airport earlier this year.
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Police identify persons killed during shoot-out
Opposition steps up removal of Minister
US funds early-warning Tsunami system for Caribbean
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