'$40m to cross floor' Hayles says JLP made offer to buy him, PM denies claim
Hanover Western People's National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament, Ian Hayles, is claiming the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) had offered him a position in Government and $40 million to cross the floor in Parliament, an assertion swiftly denied yesterday...

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'Pip Pip' Harry fades away
Manchester development plan, website launched
September 24 to 25 - deadliest period in Jamaica
PAJ invited to review libel laws
Opposition names Shadow Cabinet

Court of Appeal rules on wrong verdict case
The case in which jurors had complained in March that the foreman handed down the wrong verdict in a carnal abuse case, has been settled by the Court of Appeal.Last week the Court of Appeal sent back the case to the Home...

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Man gets year for escaping custody
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Two terms needed to upgrade Vernamfield

Micro-businesses - key to reducing unemployment
WESTERN BUREAU: Micro-businesses must become the key to reducing unemployment among young people, according to State Minister in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Michael Stern.The junior commerce minister was the guest...

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We need investments to generate jobs - PM

Powell, Campbell shine
SHANGHAI, China (CMC)World record holder, Jamaican Asafa Powell, was an unusual entry in the 200 metres, but the outcome was rather familiar as he breezed to victory at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix yesterday. After noting that his manager Paul Doyle...

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Jamaica women lose again
Best left out B'dos squad
Vere, CC in super showdown
Alpha Lupa for $1million feature - Musical Maestro to thrill in Reggae Trophy
NPL kicks off tomorrow - Harbour View the cream of the crop
Female sports hit winning note
Performer of the week Asafa - riding high as fastest man in the world
Venus limps into semis
Police look to upstage Melbourne
B'port crush 'Selassie' 13-love

EDITORIAL - A shameful development
The shocking news in the latest report of Transparency International about which we commented yesterday is that Jamaica fell 23 places in a single year from 61 to 84, coming second to last in the Caribbean, with only...

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Money matters
The mosquito menace

LETTER OF THE DAY - Nat'l debate should determine new site for Parliament expansion
The Editor, Sir: In a characteristically challenging and engaging address to Parliament on Sept. 27, Prime Minister Bruce Golding was a forceful advocate not only for the construction of new accommodation for the legislature - a matter which I believe has general public...

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Electoral system needs revamping
Birdshooting a travesty after Hurricane Dean

'Passions' - Pretty is still showing her ugly side to the town Harmony
Viewers of Passions had been teased about the coming of Pretty Crane for months. When she finally showed her scarred face in Harmony, she was ready for revenge. And her sister Fancy was in the crosshairs from the get-go. Now, Pretty is in an alliance with her grandfather, the evil Alistair, to bring Fancy down once and for all.

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Soap stars arrested for driving under the influence
Send a dozen roses to funny, whimsical 'Pushing Daisies'
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... life - Sleep problems
Dear Counsellor, I have a sleep problem. Sometimes I am unable to sleep and I feel stressed. I work many hours per week and sometimes go without sleep to complete assignments or projects.

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