Cop kidnap probe - Mother relieved, case into abducted son reopened
The mother of 20-year-old Kemar Walters, one of two men who were allegedly kidnapped by policemen at a shopping plaza more than three years ago, says she is guardedly optimistic about the new investigation which was launched into the controversial case yesterday....

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We are not to blame - Principals
Exploited Energy - Weighing the Cost of Fuel Consumption
'Cayman still secure' - Absence of top cops has not undermined force
Shunning small change
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UK to write off £5m debt
National security appointment will not conflict with MOU3 - Nelson
Another NSWMA probe - Christie initiates fourth investigation in three years

Go fishing!Searching for a first-class abattoir? Not 'Meating' Standards
After getting a douse of the horrific realities under which some of Jamaica's slaughterhouses operate, this reporter journeyed to St Elizabeth to get a first-hand view of the processing procedures at Aquaculture Jamaica Limited. This facility, which is home to Best Dressed Fish...

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Floating bookshop sets sail for Montego Bay
Port Antonio's revival - Tourism minister unveils plans to revitalise Portland's capital
Golding: PNP can run, but can't hide
Kites send JPS repair bills flying
Kidney-disease patients to pay millions for care
Conference centre closed
The true measure of a man
JPS expo to come alive in Montego Bay

Guyanese cagey on rice contracts - Won't agree to long-term deals
Already hit by steep increases in basic food prices, it appears that consumers could be further burdened by a spike in the price of rice - a popular staple in the diets of Jamaicans. The imminence of the price spike has emerged as Guyanese suppliers, who provide over 40 per cent ...

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UFOs hit JPS credit union, but co-op enjoys robust return
National Commercial Bank backs 'Buy Jamaica' campaign
IFC has skills for Air Jamaica divestment, says Wehby... and they are cheaper
Government draws down IDB funds
Government of Jamaica must improve tax compliance - tax expert
Digicel to stick to core - Has no intention to own media, says Delves
Dyoll delisted from Jamaica Stock Exchange
PC Bank lost on Western Union, Bill Express operation - GM
India pledges development projects for Africa at summit
Intel Capital plans new US$500 million China tech fund
Venezuelan Gov't to take over cement businesses - but companies may keep minority shares
Alcoa 1st-quarter profit plunges 54 per cent on higher costs, weaker dollar
Efforts to boost oil supply plagued by insufficient investment
Carlyle Group raises $1.35 billion to bail out distressed companies
Nissan to build and sell commercial vehicles in US starting in 2010
New York lawmakers nix plan for congestion pricing in Manhattan
Working flexi hours out of a virtual office

Bolt vs Spearmon again at Jamaica international invitational - Powell, Simpson and most MVP teammates won't run
Track and field fans will get an opportunity to witness the biggest clash yet of the year on local soil when Usain Bolt faces American Wallace Spearmon in the men's 100m at the May 3rd Jamaica International Invitational, which will be run at the National Stadium....

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Interaction key to West Indies success - G a y l e
Sarwan says Gayle should remain captain
Gayle makes it easy for West Indies selectors
Jamaica crush hosts
Waterhouse, August Town keen to keep title hopes alive
Eltham in driver's seat
Liverpool, Chelsea to meet in semi-finals
Ewing elected to Hall of Fame
Western teams mauled in Montego Bay in kfc/issa play-offs
Juniors to seek qualifying spots at Caribbean champs

EDITORIAL - Teachers, principals should be accountable
We assume that Jamaican teachers, like other human beings, possess the capacity for embarrassment and shame.These are emotions that should be patently evident among teachers, assuming that they read newspapers or, with any interest, seriously contemplate issues surrounding their profession...

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Table scraps
Radio diffused
NOTE-WORTHY: Call to artistes

LETTER OF THE DAY - Diaspora 'war chest' call against crime in Jamaica
The Editor, Sir:I recently read an article by Robert M.W. Kempner on the German national registration system, in which the Government uses the registration system as a means of police control of the population. Can we achieve this in Jamaica? I believe we can....

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Slackness out of control
From a friend of Kevin Brown
Beware 'holy oil'
Solar energy the way to go
No talks with criminals
Get back to basics

Good chuckles at 'Laugh Till Yu Belly Bus'
Sunday evening's 'Laugh Till Yu Belly Buss' at Scotialink, Liguanea, St.Andrew, did not live up to the promise in its abdominal wall splitting title. Instead, at an event preceded by an extensive (though not exhaustive for the little energy balls) children's fun day, an audience ...

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'A Winter Tale' tells of manly chill
Putumayo eyes Caribbean
Something extra

THE BIG C - Advances but more research needed
The big 'C', cancer, still triggers fear and dread. Maybe, it is because we have so little control over this disease. We can follow all the healthy lifestyle recommendations for weight management, diet, exercise and other risk-reducing behaviours and still have a cancer growing somewhere...

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Life goes on after GENITAL HERPES
Men should be concerned about climate change
Living and coping with cancer
Fat is good for you... but in small doses
Letters - Married but living alone