Caymanas crisis - Escalating prices, regulations hurting horse racing
Horse racing at Caymanas Park is facing a crisis, says Jamaica Racehorse Trainers' Association (JRTA) President Vin Edwards, who is calling on State Minister of Finance Don Wehby to meet with trainers to address the issues. Wehby, a prominent owner, has portfolio responsibility for racing....

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Sade is Jamaica's queen bee
Memories of Marley
Making a hero of a legend
Scarce benefits in question - Education payouts concerns auditor general
Divided loyalty has no part in Parliament - Dabdoub's lawyer
Why celebrate Ash Wednesday?

Golding appeal put off
The appeal brought by Prime Minister Bruce Golding, arising from two Supreme Court orders in relation to a motion brought by leader of the Opposition Portia Simpson Miller on behalf of former members of the Public Service Service Commission (PSC), was put off on Monday for another date....

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People's National Party (PNP) deputy general secretary resigns
Burnt Ground cemetery got burial go-ahead
Lee Chin donates $105m more to nursing school
Results define who you are
Falmouth faces smelly situation
ACROSS THE NATION

Dyoll surrenders - Board opts for voluntary liquidation
Dyoll Group Limited, whose business was grounded in 2004 by insurance claims it could not afford to pay, has opted for voluntary liquidation, but needs the approval of shareholders in order to follow through on the board decision. The directors of the company, whose insurance business...

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Inflation worry sends interest rates higher - But BOJ says prices will soon improve
C&W replaces Hetherington - Two top executives depart in three months
Flynn estate up for sale for US$50m
NCB posts 24% growth in Q1 profit - Declares 15 cents dividend
RBTT shareholders yet to vote on sale - Group reports flat 9-month profit, but strong growth in retail banking
US service sector contracts
Career success - celebrating our legacy of greatness

A new era dawns for the Reggae Boyz
WITH MANY goals to achieve, Jamaica's Reggae Boyz aim to take apart Costa Rica in a friendly international bearing real trial proportions at 'The Office', tonight. Two persons who have served the country's football well over contrasting periods in the past - technical director...

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Medford to assess talent
Oberlin High retain crown
Wealth of talent for selection
King feels good back in Office
Tobago for Ash Wednesday Trophy
Jamaica open their 20/20 campaign tonight
Tivoli confident despite loss
Croatia tackle Netherlands in international friendly
All-rounder Mascarenhas steers England ahead of Kiwis
Showers drench second match

EDITORIAL - Let the chips fall where they may
We believe solemnly in the principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, having been afforded a fair opportunity to confront his accusers.So, notwithstanding the seeming prima facie case of corruption against Parliamentarian Kern Spencer...

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The balance of power (Part 2)
NOTE-WORTHY: Aussie friend

LETTER OF THE DAY - Black pride under threat from bleaching
The Editor, Sir: With February here, the time of year when we celebrate Black History, I consider it an opportune time to express my displeasure in how we have come to embrace the act of bleaching as a norm in Jamaica. It is ironic in a country where even a mere...

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How to manage cell phones in school
Gov't should control fertility
US culture of race under scrutiny
The genesis of community tourism
Diaspora queries on citizenship

No Footloose at the Pantry
If you were looking for a place to get a proper fix of '90s retro dancehall and roots reggae music on the weekend, then The Pantry in New Kingston would have been the best place to be last Saturday night. The lawn setting was perfect for an all-night party, but the crowd did very little...

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Playboy Hefner trying for a baby

DIETITIAN'S DESK - Eat fewer calories as you grow old
Persons over 50 but younger than 60 are not really considered elderly; the elderly can be categorised as 65 to 74 and the older elderly as 75 years and older. As we age, however, our physiology changes and, with it, our nutritional requirements.

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FITNESS CLUB - Exercises for elderly persons
HER HEALTH - The IUD: contraceptive or abortifacient
Men just won't visit the doctor
The business of wellness (Part 2)
Facing the New Year with acne