Shape up or else ... US warns Jamaica against sexual exploitation of children
SIGNIFICANT LEVELS of sexual exploitation of children is the main reason given for Jamaica's inclusion in a United States Department of State list of countries involved in human trafficking.

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Adams saga takes new turn
Security forces, Election Day workers to vote Monday
Britain's shift to Supreme Court 'wake-up call', says Nicholson
Joint four-point agreement issued to quell political tension in St James
Cops get useful tips at PSOJ's phone-in session

Another baby mix-up?
ANOTHER PUBLIC hospital is in the hot seat, following claims by a 32-year-old woman that she was given the wrong baby by the Victoria Jubilee Hospital. The baby mix-up, brought to public attention, is reportedly being resolved by a DNA test.

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RPD cracks down on 'bidi' cigarettes
Lionel Town here I come, says a pregnant Pansy
Hospital sets new rules to prevent mix-up recurring
Bogue Industrial Estate regularisation stopped
Assamba bats for Mustard Seed charities

Hardware & Lumber and Rapid & Sheffield to merge
THE CHAIRMAN and Chief Executive Officer of Grace, Kennedy & Company Limited Douglas Orane and the Chairman of Pan Jamaican Investment Trust, Maurice Facey, on Thursday reached an agreement on the merger of Hardware & Lumber with...

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Convention adopts draft EU constitution

Rear Admiral for Derby
ALL ROADS lead to Caymanas Park today for the 83rd running of the $3 million Red Stripe Jamaica Derby for native bred three-year-olds over 2400 metres. Sponsored by Red Stripe under its flagship product, the 'Level The Vibes' Derby promises...

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Lawson ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests
Red Stripe announces new position on 'Brazil' match
Super League action gets into high gear
Simpson in top form at the Park

The Hugh Shearer Foundation
WE COMMEND the setting up of the Hugh Shearer Foundation and congratulate the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) for pledging $6.5 million as seed money to fund on-going trade union research and to provide scholarships for children at the basic school level.

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Some clarifications for Dawn Ritch

LETTER OF THE DAY - Educate public on new GCT list
THE EDITOR, Sir: THE MINISTRY of Finance needs to put in place an immediate and an aggressive campaign to educate the citizens of Jamaica about the items that attract general consumption tax (G.C.T).

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Remember election promises
Examine foreign workers employment policy
Displeased with the RGD
A time for change
Clearing the air on the CCJ
Re: Desmond Henry and the UWI
Respect our children and elders
Silver lining for the disabled
Hats off to the Commissioner
Re: Abuse of work permit

Heineken Startime says 'thank you'
IT WAS the perfect way to say 'thank you'. Last Wednesday the promoters of the Heineken Startime series, which is celebrating its 15th year of existence, staged a 'Thank You' session at the Asylum Nightclub, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston, to show...

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Out & About

Omer Thomas seeks JAS presidency
DR. OMER Thomas, executive director of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards, launched his challenge for the leadership of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) at the Hilton Kingston Hotel, New Kingston, yesterday. He presented his team ­ which...

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Call for more local food consumption
Agricultural Chemicals Plant is JEA's 2002 Champion Exporter

Cloaked in orange, covered in a life of peace Ananda Marga
THEY HAVE crazy sounding names and head an organisation that sounds equally odd. Garbed in flowing orange monk and nun-like outfits they appear like religious fanatics in search of converts.

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Grill It