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Stabroek News

published: Saturday | April 29, 2006

Lead Stories


GUN RUSH - Race on to renew permits before April 30 deadline
THERE WAS a mad rush at police stations across the island yesterday, as scores of residents flocked the facilities to have their firearm licences renewed. The last-minute efforts of the gun-owning residents came in just under the wire...

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Toll hike takes effect May 1
Treasure Beach residents want Government to protect properties
Mexico set to decriminalise pot and cocaine
Tighter scrutiny for Jamaican airport workers
Jamaican Government to sell JPS shares to public
Trade unions yet to submit counter wage proposal

News


Diaspora group urges more investments outside tourism
A JAMAICAN diaspora group based in Houston, Texas, in the United States, says Jamaica should push for more investments in sectors outside the tourist industry.

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New Infirmary
News briefs
What's On
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Business


Lee Chin outlines vision and future direction for UGI
DECLARING THAT his 'purpose is to create wealth for this country', chairman of the National Commercial Bank (NCB), Michael Lee Chin, has pledged his commitment to investing in Jamaica.

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D&G battles shrinking sales on domestic front
Caymanas in the balance

Sport


Commentary - Go with St Catherine, Melbourne and Westmoreland
THE SUPREME Ventures Super Cup competition enters its ninth round today and with three teams still in the hunt for the Michael Holding Trophy and the $500,000 first prize, with two teams battling for a place in the semi-finals...

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LEAD - Windies seek fresh start
Raising the bar with some help from our foreign friends
Longville Park netballers seek help
Holmwood make clean sweep
Opening spot up for grabs
New alcohol regulation
Stay with Royal Command today
Super Cup beckons St Catherine
Australia complete whitewash
Passagefort take championship
Sports in your neighbourhood
Football title on the line
Racing commentary - New investment in the breeding industry required
Monster clash in Division 'C' netball

Commentary


Editorial - Abuse of emergency sirens
THE WARNING from the police Traffic Division as reported in yesterday's Gleaner, that members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) should desist from abusing the use of sirens, is a timely one that should be heeded by policemen and other drivers...

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For a little more oil in the lamp
Come fill the Cup
ISSUE: Religion and politics

Letters


Letter of the day - Some church teachings promote racism
THE EDITOR, Sir: I WOULD like to take this opportunity to commend our Prime Minister, the Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, for reaching out to the churches and all other religious groups to play an integral role on our political boards.

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The PM's agenda
Teaching in the UK

Entertainment


MIND & SPIRIT - When Crissy D met Christ
HER HIGH-RANGING and melodic voice made her a chart topper. Her career was poised to soar to new orbits. But Crissy D gave it all up to become a servant of God, who in turn has given her a new song.

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Soap Scene
Marcy Rylan jumps into role of Lizzie Spaulding feet-first

Let's Talk Life


Let's talk life
Dear Counsellor: I HAVE been married for the past 20 years. I would like to rejuvenate my marriage. To bring romance I am thinking that we should go on dates and give each other love notes.

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Let's talk relationships

International


Caribbean briefs
The United States Government has requested the extradition of five persons, including two soldiers, now before a court in Trinidad on charges of kidnapping and murdering a former United States soldier.

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Tamil rebels, Gov't in peace talks

Volunteer Today


The tent that God built
TAMARK DOUGLAS will be getting married this weekend. A machine operator of Salada food processing plant in Kingston, he will begin an online Associate Degree in Business Administration at the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) in October.

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Calvin Butts confirmed for University of the West Indies Philanthropy Conference
Spring Village hopes for HEART accreditation
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