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TRAFFIC CAME to a halt in Kingston yesterday as thousands of jubilant fans turned out to celebrate the return of Jamaica's athletes who successfully competed in the Beijing Olympics in August.
UWI settles in the west
For most ambitious persons, tertiary education is a stepping stone to fulfilling dreams. But for students like Shanique Brown, who lives in western Jamaica, it would take years of sacrifice and smart saving to attend the University of West Indies (UWI), Mona.
Shaw defends gov't
FINANCE MINISTER Audley Shaw has defended the Government in the wake of stinging criticism over the awarding of contracts by Contractor General Greg Christie.On Thursday, Christie slammed the Bruce Golding administration for its decision to exempt four...
Walker warns delinquents
COMMISSIONER OF Customs Danville Walker warns that his office will launch an all-out attack on persons who try to evade taxes and will have them prosecuted.Walker was speaking on Thursday at the Customs Tariff and Port Users Committee's annual seminar...
Anti-crime forum Oct 10
THE Jamaican Government's anti-crime initiative 'Human Rights and Security Considerations' is the theme of a forum to be staged by the Norman Manley Law School, on October 10, at the University of the West Indies.Panellists include Senator Arthur...
Calls for more mentorship programmes
PARTICIPANTS IN the University of the West Indies' (UWI) mentorship programme believe Jamaican youth would benefit from similar initiatives across the island.The 15th year of the mentorship programme was launched yesterday at the Rex Nettleford Hall...
Boys 'clean up' Returning residents donate washing machine to home
MAY PEN, Clarendon:The lives of the boys and their support staff at the Summerfield Boys' Home were made much easier on Thursday after they received a brand- new washing machine valued at over $50,000...
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