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Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:29 AM

The 2008 Berger Paints-sponsored Jamaica Netball Association’s Super League has attracted an 18 percent increase, which moves the sponsorship figure to $2 million.

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:28 AM

The crucial third round of the Cash Plus Premier football league continues this afternoon with teams going after valuable points.

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:26 AM

25 national footballers are scheduled to depart the island this afternoon for a two-week training camp in Brazil.

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:25 AM

Pakistan’s opposition leader, Nawaz Sharif who was banned from taking part in last week’s election because of criminal convictions is planning to contest the by-election.

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:24 AM

Britain announced that it would be closing its High Commission office in Grenada.

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:23 AM

The Clarendon police said they are still to locate any of the survivors of a small aeroplane that crashed in the parish on Sunday.

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:21 AM

The police have identified the man who was killed after his car plunged into the Rio Cobre yesterday evening.

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:20 AM

A University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor is warning that Jamaica could see an increase in storm activities and hurricanes as global climate affects the country.

Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2008 | 11:19 AM

The Office of the Contractor General wants former Speaker of the House, Michael Peart to issue a public apology for alleging that members of his staff leaked the report into the Cuban light bulb project to the media.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 11:46 PM

Former PNP Junior Minister for Energy, Kern Spencer was charged with fraud by the police this evening.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 3:33 PM

Worcestershire have signed West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards as its overseas player for the second half of the 2008 English County season.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 3:32 PM

India is through to the finals of the Commonwealth Banks series after a seven-wicket victory against Sri Lanka earlier today in Hobart.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 3:00 PM

The Brazilian government has unveiled a multi-billion dollar anti-poverty plan to provide jobs and infrastructure in the poorest parts of the country.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 2:59 PM

Former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra is reportedly scheduled to return from exile on February 28.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 2:58 PM

Barbados Education Minister, Anthony Wood is calling for a review of the law on school attire in that country.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 2:57 PM

The St. Kitts and Nevis government approved a new plan aimed at addressing the major healthcare challenges facing the twin-island Federation.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 2:56 PM

Transport and Works Minister, Mike Henry asked the police to intensify their investigation into the fire which destroyed four buses at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) Portmore depot in St. Catherine on Saturday night.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 2:55 PM

Chairperson of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), Dr. Elizabeth Ward is calling for greater emphasis to be placed on addressing violent behaviour among youths.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 2:53 PM

Global expert on violence and political science, Professor Paulo Pinheiro is to address Parliament today on the issue of violence and youth.

Published:Tuesday | February 26, 2008 | 2:50 PM

The National Works Agency (NWA) will be implementing temporary traffic changes between the Sangster’s International Airport round-a-bout and Flankers, St. James starting tomorrow through to Sunday.

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