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published: Friday | June 20, 2008

Lead Stories


DPP backs video link - Llewellyn supports move to encourage witnesses to come forward
PROPOSED PLANS by the Government to use technology, through video link, to encourage witnesses to come forward, has received the full backing of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn. The DPP argued yesterday that the fear of giving evidence ...

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PEOPLE POWER - District puts aside politics to build a post office
Cop cries injustice - Rank reverted after being freed of abduction charge
Theatre stalwart found dead
More concern over extended detentions
Holding your breathalyser - New devices still not being used

News


The secret to black women's success - Study reveals why some sisters triumph against all odds
IF YOU asked the average person to name successful black British women, high-profile names from the world of politics and sports, such as athlete Denise Lewis, or MP Diane Diane Abbott, would probably come to mind. But it's unlikely that you'll hear names like Jean Tomlin...

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ZERO INTOLERANCE
Poll finds continuing intolerance for gays
Citizens urged to stick to best food practices
Teachers warned against selling in classrooms

Business


Pan Caribbean now a commercial bank - Starts offering services June 23
Pan Caribbean, the Jamaican merchant banking subsidiary of the Sagicor Group, has completed its transformation to a commercial bank and will begin offering the requisite services to client as of Monday. In fact, the company announced yesterday that it has dropped the 'merchant'...

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Jockey Int'l 56,000-sq ft plant for sale - Sandy Bay factory also on the market - Samuda fights to save jobs
Another NHT amnesty
Pan Caribbean sells 25% stake in MCIS - JN now in full control
BOJ back in the market as dollar slides again
JIO outsources highway job to Minott subsidiary
Ex-Bear Stearns managers arrested at their homes - First subprime executive indictments after year-long FBI probe
JPS underperforming, says Marubeni - But Japanese company mum on possible sale
Landmark tax case - Ruling will clarify scopeof Hotels Incentive Act
Lawyer to Air Jamaica pensioners ... 'Come for your money'
Jamaica 2020: A vision of indebtedness

Sport


Windies, Aussies to clash in 20/20
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): THE WEST Indies and Australia will usher in the first Twenty20 International in the Caribbean when they meet at the Kensington Oval today.After the three-match Test series, the two teams will play a one-off match in the...

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FROM THE BOUNDARY - Well played, West Indies, thank you, Chanderpaul
Germans move on to semi-finals
MoBay Classic tees off today
A green parade in Boston
Venus and Serena back in grass arena
Big victory, no story: Reggae Boyz in need of sound defenders
Jamaicans face Bahamas in friendlies
Top players seek Davis Cup spots
Injuries catch up with Tiger
Gleaner wins CTL awards
Big plans for Caymanas Park - Chairman Rousseau looking at night racing

Commentary


EDITORIAL - Where does the PNP stand?
Prime Minister Bruce Golding must stand his ground and the People's National Party (PNP) must be clear on where it stands. The latter point first: When Dr Peter Phillips, the shadow security minister, spoke on his portfolio subject in Parliament on June 10, this newspaper assumed that his speech...

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Doing something good in Jamaica
Life lessons from Russert
NOTE-WORTHY: Hail Supermom!

Letters


LETTER OF THE DAY - Guns untouchable a grave concern
The Editor Sir: In your recent publications, your headlines have given the nation more than cause to worry. The editorial of Wednesday, June 18, has added to the current wave of fear bordering on panic. I refer to the recent truce brokered between warring factions...

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Patois Bible a waste of money
All for Bible and other books
Standard patois version needed
Truth will always rise
Penance for gay indulgence

Entertainment


Japanese world tour stops in Montego Bay
WESTERN BUREAU: More than 400 Japanese tourists were treated to the pulsating rhythm of the drums thumped by Montego Bay's Children of the Drums, who enriched the ballroom of the Wexford Hotel, Gloustershire Avenue, on Monday afternoon...

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Something extra
'Kung Fu Panda' a bright summer surprise

Social


Diaspora 'drop legs'
Delegates at the recent diaspora conference had a grand time at Tuesday's closing dinner at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Apart from a few reserved tables, guests could sit anywhere, and that provided the perfect opportunity for delegates from different...

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Caribbean Fashionweek sizzles - 'CFW was the hottest show in town! And honeychiles, when we say hot, we do mean HOT!'
Happy birthday, dear Liz


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