Testing times - Asafa says anti-doping body drawing too much blood - Team doctor acknowledges Jamaica among most targeted Olympic teams
BEIJING, China: JAMAICA IS among the top countries being subjected to numerous drug tests by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) at the Beijing Olympics currently under way in China, team doctor Herb Elliott says. However, despite concerns raised by former 100-metre...

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Spring Villagers come home
Digicel's apprenticeship, mentorship programme endorsed by Holness
Gov't to tap into Beijing attention
Woman on fraud charge denied bail
NCU alumnus calls for tax reform to induce individual giving

Davies urges Comrades to tone down
People's National Party (PNP) heavyweight and former finance minister Dr Omar Davies is urging Comrades to tone down the rhetoric in the lead up to the September 20 presidential election. Davies, a well-respected member of the PNP's intellectual wing, gave Team PNP...

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Phillips remains confident
'Life's been a drama, but I've kept on smiling' - Eddie Nestor tells of his shocking cancer diagnosis and harrowing last 12 months
Empty seats at Olympic venues

Johnson hires Trini firm as Jamaican distributor
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices and Diagnostics Group, a business segment of the New York-based conglomerate, has signed a Trinidadian company as sole distributor for its products in Jamaica, saying it was intent on growing its market here. J&J has had a 12-year relationship...

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Domino Pizza expands to airports
RBTT disappoints Guardian - Says profits curtailed by returns from RBC offer
C&W to invest US$400m in pan-Caribbean structure
Riu sets August 29 opening date
Lawmaker sees new hope for FTAA
Border dispute heads to referendum, ICJ
In the forecast: better weather, bigger corn crops, lower grain prices
Never say die

Bolt ready for challenge
BEIJING: WORLD RECORD holder Usain Bolt is ready to face all challenges when the heats of the 100 metres begin at the Beijing Olympic Stadium on Friday. Bolt, who is bidding to become the first man since American Carl Lewis to win the Olympic Games sprint double...

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A week later, Francis now wants his accreditation
'Junglists' hold Harbour View to draw
The real 'test' for Jamaica's sprinters comes on Saturday
Albert eliminated on last day of event
Chinese gymnasts, Phelps dominate
Williamses, Nadal stay
T&T Bovell improves time, but misses semis
'Different' tune sung in Beijing
High spirits in Toronto for Jamaica Olympic team

EDITORIAL - FSC should emulate US regulators
In the United States this week, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission announced the establishment of a special task force to investigate and prosecute foreign exchange trading scams at the retail end of the market. They were forced into action, the regulators said...

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NOTE-WORTHY

LETTER OF THE DAY' - The most irresponsible Opposition in our history'
The Editor, Sir: Several weeks ago, the Government announced plans to divest the ailing, failing sugar industry, which had placed a $20 billion debt on our backs. Almost immediately, the former minister of agriculture, now shadow minister, poured cold water on the plan.

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Another Blue Mountain search
Be consistent, Mr Mayor
High cost of tertiary education in Jamaica
Ruminations from Lambeth
Why not demolish the old Forum Hotel?
Tribute to Insp Gardner
Educate public on ethanol
Portland road plea supported
Message for youth
Recognising 'good boys'
NHT loan query

Oh, baby! - Zein Bell Willis: A runway child
It seemed like something ordained by the gods, gracing the cover of SHE Caribbean magazine, while still in the womb, baby Zein Bell Willis effortlessly entered the fashion world, grabbing the attention of many from the bulge of her supermodel mother Nadine...

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MEET THE BEAUTIES
Something extra
Isaac Hayes is dead

HEALTH - The mind of an athlete
The Olympics has begun. Athletes (and spectators) will have a nerve-racking, heart-wrenching, blood-boiling, stomach-cramping and nail-biting experience. Physical preparation is important but emotional conditioning and psychological preparation are critical...

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Wade in the water this summer
Dive in and get in shape
The joys and pains of pregnancy
Should men be circumcised?
My child is too fat - Response to reader's question

Medvedev outlines demands for peace with Georgia
TBILISI, Georgia ( LA Times): Russia's president yesterday outlined his nation's demands for an end to hostilities in its five-day war against Georgia as Moscow appeared to slow an offensive meant to punish its much smaller pro-Western rival...

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Tough new anti-crime measures coming
New strategies to deal with rising crime