In the print edition of the Gleaner, published: Saturday | December 26, 2009
Lead Stories

Tourism stands strong: Minister says winter season should see improvement: Cruise-shipping industry needs a lift
WESTERN BUREAU: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is projecting a five per cent increase over last year's figures in stopover visitors this winter tourist season.

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News

Riding into hearts: A team of cyclists mentor children at the National Children's Home in Papine
Members of 'Fun and Thrills Adventure Club' have committed themselves to taking some children from the National Children's Home in Papine for rides in Hope Gardens on specific Saturdays.

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Sport

Expect a Classy victory
The curtain comes down on the 2009 racing season at Caymanas Park today with a well-supported 12-race programme featuring the $4.25-million Supreme Ventures Jamaica 2-Y-O Stakes over 1600 metres for native-bred juveniles. Post time is 11:30 a.m.

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Commentary

EDITORIAL: A risk that cannot be ignored
A Supreme Court judge has reportedly given the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC) the green light to demolish two unauthorised buildings in Elletson Flat, St Andrew.

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Letters

LETTER OF THE DAY: A feckless government
The Editor, Sir:During difficult times, we are all asked to pull our belts a little tighter.

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Entertainment

Shaggy and Friends brings good cheer; Children at Bustamante Hospital receive treat
It was all smiles on Tuesday at the Bustamante Hospital for Children as the Shaggy and Friends Foundation gave out gifts and held a concert for the children.

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Lifestyle

Take flight with white
December has brought some holiday cheer with showers of blessing, and the weather has finally begun to cool down.

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Social

Social scene
Dennis Cohen, deputy group managing director at NCB Jamaica Limited, played Santa recently at the NCB Early Childhood Development Centre.

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International

US consumers spend more: Experts take trend as sign that recession moves closer to ending
AP:Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months while spending posted a second straight increase, raising hopes that the recovery from the United State's deep...

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