CVM Television

News: Government seeking to change date for nurses salary increase.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:26:57 -0700

The health sector could be affected by more unease as the government is seeking to change the implementation date for a salary increase for nurses in the pipeline since 2006. This is in the midst of an injunction forcing nurses to return to work, following protests about the delayed implementation of their reclassification exercise.

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News: JALPA representatives press forward with plans to start a local airline.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:23:13 -0700

Could there be a new airline in the making for Jamaica by Jamaicans?

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News: Parliament moves closer to establishing independent commission to investigate police shootings.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:48:36 -0700

After a passage in parliament with 33 amendments the Independent Commission of Investigations moved one step closer to reality. A primary concern was: who will have ultimate responsibility for evidence at controversial shootings, and it was widely accepted that this should be the purview of personnel from the commission.

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News: Court hearing on Finsac commission chairman set for late May.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:47:45 -0700

The Finsac enquiry is set for further delays after Tuesday morning's decision for a full hearing to be held on May 25 into whether justice Boyd Carey is suitable to sit as its chairman. Chief justice Zaila McCalla presided over the hearing prompted by claims brought by four persons seeking to oust the retired court of appeal judge from sitting on the commission.

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Sports: Jamaica Internal Invitational seeking to invite Berlin stars to participate at meet.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:46:24 -0700

Negotiations are currently underway to include world 100 and 200m champion Usain Bolt, American speedster Tyson Gay, world 400m champion Sanya Richards and Britain’s 400m star Christine Ohuruogu for the fifth staging of the Jamaica International Invitational. The meet is scheduled for Saturday May 1 at the national stadium and will get underway with the high school relay events at 7:00 pm.

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News: Jamaica House confirms transfer of Major Reese from ministry of national security.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:41:19 -0700

The state minister responsible for local government has been speaking to CVM about the new role that major Richard Reese will play in that division when he is transferred there next Monday. Jamaica House announced the transfer of the permanent secretary in the national security ministry as part of a shuffle in the top ranks of the public service.

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News: Government faces pressure to revamp job description for new CDA head.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:40:28 -0700

The government's attempts to find a new head for the Child Development Agency, CDA, have come in for sharp criticism from two local human rights lobby groups. The way has been paved for a new CDA head after Allison Anderson-McLean threw in the towel in February.

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News: Concerns local government elections could be postponed due to financial woes.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:39:33 -0700

Local government elections are constitutionally due this year, but there are growing concerns they may be pushed back. Some fear that in this time of financial strictures, the government will not be eager to fork out millions to hold the poll.

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Sports: Windies selectors drop put of form Fletcher and Smith from squad for third ODI.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:38:29 -0700

The West Indies squad for final three one day internationals against Zimbabwe has been boosted by the return of key all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. Bravo and his younger brother Daren have replaced the out of form pair of Andre Fletcher and Dwayne Smith in the 14 - man squad.

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News: Government to officially respond to press reports major Richard Reese has been transferred.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:52:09 -0700

CVM news understands that the government is to issue a statement by Monday to outline the reasons for the transfer of permanent secretary in the national security ministry, major Richard Reese. Highly placed sources told us Major Reese who has been in the position since 2008, is a casualty of the fall-out from the damning Armadale report.

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News: Major drug seizure in Manchester.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:50:35 -0700

The transnational crime and narcotics division is conducting further investigations after ganja valued at more than 2-million dollars was seized in Manchester. The police say at about 10:30 Saturday night they were conducting a spot check along the Kingsland main road when they saw a Toyota motorcar which they signalled to stop. They driver disobeyed and the police gave chase.

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News: The latest on a case of incest which has shocked a St Ann community.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:49:29 -0700

The centre for the investigation of sexual offense and child abuse in St Ann is investigating a case of incest involving a man in his fifties and his teenage daughter. While collecting statements on the incident scheduled to go before the courts on Thursday, it was discovered that another daughter who was also molested had sought help.

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Sports: DPL leading Harbour View upset by Rivoli.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:48:32 -0700

The race for the 2009/2010 Digicel Premier League crown intensified on Sunday following the latest series of matches. Harbour View who began the day three points ahead of title holders Tivoli, were upset 3 - 2 by Rivoli at the Prison oval.

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News: John Lynch fires back at Greg Christie over his report on A A deal while Greg Christie fires back at Ed Bartlett.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:58:23 -0700

The contractor general's report uncovering of breaches in the American Airlines revenue guarantee deal is setting off even more controversy. A day after Greg Christie slammed tourism minister Edmund Bartlett, tourism director John Lynch and Jamaica Vacations head Lionel Reid, the contractor general himself is being taken to task.

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News: Justice minister says new anti-crime bills are being drafted.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:56:31 -0700

New anti-crime bills are to be presented to legislators for debate, following a firestorm of controversy over elements of the current proposals. Justice minister and attorney general Dorothy Lightbourne made the announcement at a project launch of the dispute resolution foundation yesterday.

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News: Dark clouds could loom over the health sector as more groups reject reclassification report.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:54:40 -0700

Six groups of health care workers including doctors, dentists, pharmacists and veterinarians have all rejected the health sector reclassification report conducted by the finance ministry. It's another blow to the government, which has been scrambling to avert major fallout from protests by nurses over the same issue.

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News: Was politics behind mass police transfers from Old Harbour? Police federation wants answers.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:53:40 -0700

There is grave unease among some members of the police federation as a row over the transfer of several police officers in Old Harbour is heating up. The reason for the transfer according to the police federation is that the operations of some of the officers have angered politicians.

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Sports: Zimbabwe scores historic victory over West Indies in Guyana.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:52:29 -0700

Zimbabwe's tour of the Caribbean got even better on Thursday when they pulled off an exciting two run win over the West Indies in the opening one day international at the providence stadium in Guyana. The game came down to the very last over with the West Indies needing four runs off the last ball for victory.

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News: Tentative date set for Air Jamaica workers to be sent home; union leaders are livid.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:23:36 -0700

Air Jamaica workers have been notified of a tentative date when they will all be made redundant as Trinidad’s Caribbean Airlines moves closer to acquiring the beleaguered carrier. April 12, that's the date set at this point for all employee positions at the airline to be made redundant.

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News: Contractor general slams tourism minister and his top technocrats for breaches in American Airlines deal.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:21:33 -0700

Tourism minister Edmund Bartlett will return from Spain into a firestorm of controversy over the revenue guarantee deal his ministry signed with American Airlines in 2008. Contractor general Greg Christie has raised serious questions after uncovering irregularities in the deal.

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News: PNP stops just short of calling for Ed Bartlett's resignation.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:20:23 -0700

The opposition spokesman on tourism has joined the contractor general in calling for action against the tourism officials, stopping just short of calling for Ed Bartlett’s resignation. The minister has defended his actions though, stating that the deal was above board.

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News: Labour ministry secures court injunction to force nurses back to work.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:18:19 -0700

The government has sought to stop protesting nurses in their tracks, securing a two-week injunction in the courts even as some nurses stayed off the job for a third straight day. The Supreme Court granted the fourteen-day injunction Wednesday, and the labour ministry urged nurses to return to work immediately in order to comply with the court order.

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News: Sunset Jamaica Grande dragged before the courts over illegal dumping.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:16:22 -0700

The management team of the Sunset Jamaica Grande resort and spa in Ocho Rios and its waste management contractor are to appear in court for breaches of the National Solid Waste Management act. The hotel's management was served with a summons and is to appear in court next week to answer to the offence of illegal dumping of solid waste- an offence it says was the fault of the contractor.

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Sports: West Indies meet Zimbabwe on Thursday, in first one day international.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:14:54 -0700

Members of the West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams staged their last training sessions on Wednesday as they get ready for the first of five one day internationals at the Providence stadium in Guyana on Thursday. The tourists are beaming with confidence following victory in the one-off twenty20 on Sunday in Trinidad but the home team will still start favourites.

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News: Prime Minister declares unwillingness to extradite Christopher “Dudus” Coke.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:49:33 -0700

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has declared that unless the Americans provide modified evidence, Christopher Coke will not be extradited. Speaking at yesterday's parliamentary sitting Mr. Golding said the wire tapping law or the interception of communications act was violated and based on this the extradition will not take place at the moment. Interestingly Mr.

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News: Human rights groups assess the Prime Minister's response to Armadale report.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:48:19 -0700

On the back of blistering criticisms that his government took too long to address the damning findings in the Armadale report, Prime Minister Bruce Golding made his long-awaited response in parliament Tuesday. Among the several measures he outlined was that the Child Development Agency CDA is to assume full responsibility for children in juvenile correctional and remand facilities.

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News: Some public hospitals scramble to prevent major fall-out as some nurses stay off the job.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:47:19 -0700

Some nurses have been wearing black in recent weeks as the association presses the government to implement a reclassification exercise. Tuesday, the association turned up the heat, with several of its members staying off the job at hospitals in the corporate area, in what is being called a public education agitation campaign.

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Sports: Jamaica’s senior cricketers back home with regional trophy

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:46:34 -0700

Jamaica's successful cricketers returned to the island on Tuesday, with the Headley / Weekes trophy safely aboard for the 3rd consecutive season. Two days after topping the region for a third straight season and lifting the WICB four day title, the Jamaican players returned home to a VIP welcome on Tuesday and were feted by the local cricket board and the government.

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News: PNP hierarchy promises to respond to blistering broadside against Peter Bunting by the PNPYO head.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:16:28 -0700

The opposition PNP should be trying feverishly to once again douse the flames of internal bickering as PNPYO president Damion Crawford and general secretary Peter Bunting seem to be at daggers drawn. This as Crawford has sent out e-mails alleging among other things Bunting's attempt to gain a foothold in the PNPYO.

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News: Government mum on talks with US officials over cancellation of Wayne Chen's visa.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:15:32 -0700

The government says it will no longer comment publicly on the issue of the cancellation of the US visa of Urban Development Corporation chairman Wayne Chen. Meanwhile, Mr. Chen re-applied for his visa yesterday morning. Despite the fact that it's now public knowledge that Mr.

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News: Tension and grief in Olympic gardens as gangsters firebomb a house killing two year old.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:14:03 -0700

A two-year-old boy perished in a fire yesterday morning, the victim of gang warfare in the Olympic Gardens area of St Andrew. The house he was in at number 8 White Wing Walk was firebombed at about 11:30. It was a tragedy beyond words for this young mother, who arrived at the home of her child's father to find only the four walls standing and her young son, Jordain Gordon, dead.

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News: Ruckus in a St Catherine community as residents accuse homosexuals of stoning them.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:12:32 -0700

Residents of New Harbour Village in Old Harbour, St Catherine have been left fuming after the tables were turned in a dramatic fashion Sunday evening when a group of self-proclaimed homosexuals stoned several persons in the area. Lawmen had to be called in as residents and the group of men faced off hurling stones and other missiles.

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Sports: Harbour View maintains lead atop DPL standings with win over Portmore United.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:11:23 -0700

It was another solid performance from the stars of the east, who maintained their lead atop the standings with victory over Portmore United at compound. Harbour View took the lead in the 51st minute when Kavin Bryan put the ball in the back of the net. Andre Fagan made the game safe when he scored late in the game, as the home side secured their 17th win of the season- a league best.

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News: Information ministry to be updated today on fate of Jamaicans in earthquake ravaged Chile.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:56:02 -0700

Local authorities are still unable to say whether any Jamaicans died during the devastating 8.8 earthquake which rocked Chile Saturday. It's the latest in a string of earthquakes in the region, setting off alarm bells about Jamaica’s preparedness. The death toll continues to rise in Chile, already passing the 700 mark a day after the 8.8 quake.

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News: New directives issued regarding the use of teargas canisters and projectiles by the police.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:54:48 -0700

New directives have been issued concerning the use of tear smoke canisters and projectiles by the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Acting police commissioner Owen Ellington who issued the new directives has also ordered a review of the present stock within the force.

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News: Escaped convict found murdered in Clarendon.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:53:38 -0700

The police have identified the body of a man who was found at Sutton District in Clarendon on Friday as that of an escaped convict. The man, 46-year-old Trevor East of Annotto Bay, St. Mary, was one of the two prisoners who escaped from the Oracabessa police lock-up last Wednesday morning.

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Sports: Jamaica retains hold on regional trophy after defeating T & T.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:52:06 -0700

Defending champions Jamaica completed a thumping innings and 73 run win over Trinidad and Tobago, at Progress Park in Grenada, on Sunday, to gain their third consecutive hold on the WICB. regional 4-day cricket title and 10th overall.

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News: Prime Minister breaks his silence on Armadale report.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:54:00 -0700

Weeks after the government received the report into the Armadale tragedy in May last year, the Prime Minister has broken his silence on the issue. Amidst blistering criticisms of his administration's handling of the matter, CVM asked the Prime Minister yesterday why it took so long for him to respond and whether heads will roll.

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News: Contractor general concludes probe into police arms deal with illegal trader.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:53:28 -0700

There are fresh calls for strong disciplinary action to be taken following another major investigation by the contractor general. Greg Christie’s office has completed a probe into the award of contracts by the Jamaica Constabulary Force, to an illegal arms dealer in the United States.

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News: St. Ann students learning in a termite-infested school with worms falling from the roof.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:52:42 -0700

There were grim pictures about the desperate situation being faced by students and teachers who have to carry out learning in a termite and worm-infested St Ann school. Frantic efforts are being made to secure funds to replace the structure which houses grade three students at the St. Ann's Bay primary.

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Sports: Harbour View regains lead of DPL while Portmore United plummets to bottom of standings.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:52:07 -0700

Harbour View returned to the summit after Wednesday’s rescheduled game in the Digicel Premier League while Portmore United was relegated to the foot of the standings. After easily brushing aside Sporting Central last Sunday, Tivoli will go for their first win against arch-rivals Boys Town this season with a home fixture at the Edward Seaga stadium beginning at 5.

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News: Still no word from June Spence-Jarrett despite mounting pressure on her to resign amidst Armadale report

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:59:20 -0700

Will June Spence-Jarrett resign or be booted from the post as commissioner of corrections?

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News: Air Jamaica pilots on the offensive again; they accuse the government of attempting to sabotage their quest for funding.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:58:39 -0700

Air Jamaica pilots are on the offensive again as the divestment controversy deepens. They are accusing the government of undermining their attempts to secure funding to acquire the carrier. And as the government continues negotiations with Caribbean Airlines, JALPA, is warning that the Trinidadians may not be able to service Air Jamaica’s routes in the United States.

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News: Nurses on the march again over reclassification exercise.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:57:48 -0700

The government is again facing pressure from the nurses association to immediately implement the reclassification exercise which has been the subject of a protracted dispute. They gathered outside the finance ministry in a peaceful protest yesterday afternoon, two weeks after executives stormed out of a meeting with the government on the issue.

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News: Gang violence forces premature end to classes in troubled Tredegar Park.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:56:45 -0700

The St. Catherine north police say they have regained control of strife-torn Tredegar Park in St. Catherine after the latest upsurge in gang violence. Classes were brought to a premature close at one school in the community as sporadic gunfire rang out in the area over the past forty eight hours between rival gangs.

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Sports: Jamaica College’s track coach tenders resignation.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:55:58 -0700

here is a major shake-up in the coaching situation at many time boys championship winners Jamaica College. John Mair who has been head coach at his alma mater for the past five years, tendered his resignation as head coach of the track and field team on Tuesday, 29 days from the start of the 2010 championships.

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News: Jamaica to receive 2 billion dollar grant from European Union.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:50:14 -0700

Jamaica has qualified for a grant of about 2-point-2 billion Jamaican dollars from the European Union. The money will come from the EU's Fluctuations in Export Earnings program, FLEX and will go into the consolidated fund. On the bad side there is the almost complete collapse of the bauxite and alumina industry.

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News: Embattled head of Child Development Agency to step down.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:49:40 -0700

Embattled head of the Child Development Agency Allison Anderson is to step down by the middle of next month. Health minister Rudyard Spencer confirmed that Miss Anderson tendered her resignation in early February giving the ministry a month's notice.

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News: Former Air Jamaica board member thinks Air Jamaica should go to Caribbean Airlines.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:49:01 -0700

Controversy, even uproar had been sparked by news that he had been receiving just under 2 million dollars a month to divest state-owned sugar factories. Now Aubyn Hill may be stoking more controversy as he is batting for a Caribbean Airlines takeover of Air Jamaica. Check the figures: 126 billion dollars in losses from Air Jamaica in its 40 year history.

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News: Four killed in reported shoot-out with police in St. James.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:46:44 -0700

There are more cases for the bureau of special investigations to pursue as sheer drama erupted in the volatile Norwood, St. James community yesterday afternoon. Four men were killed when they reportedly fired on police in two separate incidents. Two firearms were also seized. Acting on information, the police visited Homill and Canterbury Lane in Norwood St. James Tuesday afternoon.

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Sports: West Indies ends limited overs tour of Australia on winless note.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:45:01 -0700

The West Indies ended their limited overs tour of Australia on a winless note on Tuesday, going down to the home team by 8 wickets in the final 20/20 encounter in Sydney. Electing to bat, they were restricted to 138 for 7 with only Narsingh Deonarine 36, Travis Dowlin 31 and Darren Sammy an undefeated 26, getting among the runs.

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News: JFJ calls for commissioner of corrections to be booted in the wake of damning Armadale report.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:52:57 -0700

Jamaicans For Justice has stepped up its calls for the sacking of commissioner of corrections June Spence-Jarrett on the heels of the report into the fiery tragedy at the Armadale juvenile center in May last year. The report prepared by justice Paul Harrison was leaked to the media. Several human rights organisations are now expressing concern about whether anyone will be held accountable.

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News: Police man found killed execution style in Portmore, St. Catherine.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:52:17 -0700

Investigators are trying to find out who killed a police corporal execution style in Naggo Head, Portmore, St Catherine. Investigators arrived to find a gruesome scene as 29 year old corporal Miguel Cuff was slumped in his vehicle with three gunshot wounds near to the Naggo Head primary school.

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News: Man shot and killed while another chopped to death by businessman.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:50:38 -0700

The Westmoreland police say they are following strong leads into the gun-slaying of a man and the injuring of another. This incident occurred over the weekend in one of the parish's most volatile communities. 29 year-old Zur Green of Infirmary Lane in Dunbars River was sitting along the roadside in his community Friday night when two men approached and shot him.

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News: Defending champions Tivoli back atop DPL standings.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:49:09 -0700

Defending champions Tivoli Gardens are back on top of the Digicel premier league standings after a four star performance in Clarendon on match day 27. The chasing pack, including previous leaders Harbour View all dropped points on the road. Under rainy conditions, the defending champions produced a superb second half in outclassing the young Sporting Central aggregation at Brancourt in Clarendon.

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News: A pregnant woman is abducted in Manchester.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:58:40 -0700

What could have led to the abduction of a pregnant woman in the square of her home town in a Manchester community?

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News: Police and March Pen road residents clash again after a woman is shot and injured in the community.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:57:17 -0700

There was a stern warning from the head of the St Catherine north police to residents of strife-torn March Pen road in Spanish Town. Superintendent Assan Thompson says women who have been leading protests in the area against the police will be prosecuted.

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News: Harbour View FC upset by regulation bound August Town in DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:55:32 -0700

Front-runners Harbour View suffered an upset in the latest series of games in round 3 of the Digicel Premier league on Sunday, when they were beaten 2 - 1 by relegation - bound August Town at the UWI bowl. After a goalless first half, Kavin Bryan gave Harbour View the lead 3 minutes on the resumption.

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News: Chris Zacca a no-show at the public sector briefing.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:32:05 -0700

The Bruce Golding led-administration has moved a step closer to cutting the size of the public sector. An indication to that effect was given at a media briefing yesterday hosted by the public sector monitoring committee.

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News: Damning report about the state of children in lock-ups.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:31:03 -0700

There are damning details on the plight of children being held in penal facilities which are deemed highly inappropriate for them. The office of the children's advocate, submitted a special report to Parliament on the issue of children in lock-up. It comes on the heels of the recent riot at the Horizon adult remand center which re-ignited debate on the issue.

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News: Is the GSAT still on for late March? The education ministry responds to concerns from the opposition.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:27:08 -0700

No need to worry. That's the assurance from the education ministry to parents and guardians amidst concerns that a re-verification process could affect the Grade Six Achievement Test in late March. The ministry recently requested the birth certificates of students registered to sit the exam, causing some amount of panic, especially for those who anticipated delays in getting the document.

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News: Government to use cess from gas tax to pay back Chinese loan; Mike Henry defends the move.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:26:01 -0700

The cess on gas imposed last year is in the news again, with the government announcing that it will in short order begin a programme in which the cess will be used. It's a 465 million US dollar programme to tackle Jamaica’s deteriorating road infrastructure; 400 million to come through loans from the Chinese government at an interest rate of three percent per annum.

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Sports: Regional cricket title could be decided this weekend between Jamaica and Barbados.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:25:04 -0700

The regional four day cricket title could be decided this weekend in Trinidad and Tobago with defending champions and leaders Jamaica the hot favourites to make it three in a row.

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News: War of words over Air Jamaica divestment heats up further: JALPA responds to the contractor general.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:34:52 -0700

The Jamaica Airline Pilots Association JALPA has responded to the contractor general who has reinforced the need for the government to adhere to tendering guidelines to divest Air Jamaica. There is also an indication that the courts could be called in to settle an aspect of the controversial matter.

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News: Is there a dengue threat hanging over St Mary? The health department responds.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:34:15 -0700

The St. Mary public health department has denied reports in some sections of the media of a looming outbreak of dengue fever in the parish. Deputy chief public health inspector Rupert Stephens has informed CVM news that there is no threat of an outbreak of dengue fever in the parish.

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News: As the drought reigns, the water ministry assures country should be better prepared next year.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:33:37 -0700

The water minister is assuring that come next year the country should be in a better position to deal with the effects of a drought no matter how prolonged it may last. Addressing residents at the Mona Heights community centre in St Andrew, water minister, Dr.

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News: More locally produced rice; agriculture ministry moving to expand production.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:32:42 -0700

After months of experimentation, the ministry of agriculture is now in the process of expanding its rice production capacity. Its pilot project in Amity Hall St. Catherine has been hailed as a huge success and the ministry is now seeking to grow 10 varieties to determine which is best suited for the country.

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Sports: Jamaica’s volleyball programme set to get needed assistance.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:31:39 -0700

Jamaica's volleyball programme is apparently poised for some major development, following the visit of officials from the sports regional and international organisations. The failure of Jamaica’s volleyball administrators over the years to access financial and technical assistance at the regional and international level, has been blamed for the sports slow development locally.

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News: Prime minister speaks about his grave concerns about theft of guns and ammunition from the police armoury.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:17:41 -0700

Prime Minister Bruce Golding spoke of his grave concerns about the theft of weapons and ammunition from the police armoury, in which a police sergeant has been implicated.

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News: St Ann councillors are accusing the health department of double standard.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:17:01 -0700

There are stinging allegations of double standard being levelled against the St. Ann health department over what some officials believe is its failure to take stringent action against one hotel which failed to meet certification requirements. This comes just days after the department ordered the closure of the Brown's Town meat market over concerns of unsanitary conditions.

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News: JALPA considering legal action against the government over Air Jamaica divestment.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:16:27 -0700

There is a new twist to the on-going fight between the government and the Jamaican Airline Pilots Association – JALPA, regarding the divestment of Air Jamaica. Legal action could be in the offing as a consultancy firm contracted by JALPA does not believe the government's action was on sound legal footing.

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Sports: Tamar Lambert continues Jamaica’s impressive run in regional cricket competition.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:15:48 -0700

Captain Tamar Lambert inspired leaders and defending champions Jamaica to a 32 run win over the Combined Campuses team on the final day of their fourth round game at providence in Guyana.

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News: Opposition calls for bi-partisan committee to find new sources to fund education.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:09:17 -0700

With the present cash crunch facing the Golding administration, opposition spokesman on education, Basil Waite, is calling for a bi-partisan committee to address the funding of education. In his state of the nation address recently, Mr. Waite again urged the government to re-examine its "tuition free" education policy which he feels is jeopardizing the quality of education.

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News: Government senator says there is need for a commission of enquiry to examine the housing of children in adult penal facili

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:08:24 -0700

The controversial issue of housing minors in adult correctional facilities was recently raised in parliament as one senator called for a more detailed examination of the issue. On Friday government senator, Hyacinth Bennett signaled her intention to move a private members motion on the matter.

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News: Westmoreland business interests demand urgent repairs to main access route to Sav-la-mar.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:06:07 -0700

The Westmoreland chamber of commerce says there are three major obstacles affecting the main access route to Sav-la-mar. The chamber is lobbying for urgent repairs before commercial and residential activities are severely affected. If ever the saying looks are deceiving was true it's in this seemingly scenic picture.

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Sports: August Town snaps 2 game losing streak in DPL action.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:05:15 -0700

August Town snapped a 2-match losing streak, when they clipped St. Georges sports club 2-1, in Sunday’s round of matches in the Digicel premier league. Daniel Shaw gave August Town the lead, when he slotted home from the penalty spot in minute number 12. St. Georges found the equaliser some 62 minutes later, courtesy of substitute Delroy James.

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News: Could Jamaica face economic sanctions from the US over delay in extraditing Christopher Dudus Coke?

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:28:03 -0700

The Golding administration's economic policies have received strong endorsement from a top United States official in the island. However, even as the mission director of the USAID acclaims the government's policies, CVM asked whether the Jamaica –U.S. relations could be under threat, the longer both countries haggle over the extradition request for Christopher Dudus Coke.

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News: Air Jamaica workers to continue protests in coming days over proposed airline deal.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:27:28 -0700

There are to be more protests in coming days as Air Jamaica workers continue to oppose ongoing talks between the government and Trinidadian based Caribbean Airlines to acquire the carrier. But what do we know about Caribbean Airlines anyway, and what is its interest in Air Jamaica?

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News: BOJ governors warns not to expect lower interests to kick start economy.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:26:38 -0700

BOJ governor Brian Wynter is warning Jamaicans not to expect lower interest rates will by themselves kick start Jamaica’s sputtering economy. The governor's comments come on the heels of intensified calls for a reduction in rates, especially with the introduction of the Jamaica debt exchange programme.

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Sports: Village United scores surprising victory over Waterhouse.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:26:01 -0700

Village United were the toast of round 25 in the Digicel Premier League after pleasing their home fans with a stunning victory over high flyers Waterhouse at the Elleston Wakeland centre. With the victory the Villagers have moved a step further away from the trouble area.

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News: Police searching for man who escaped during ganja find while foreign national held with large amounts of gold.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:10:46 -0700

The Constant Spring police are on the look-out for a man who escaped during an operation in the Jackson Town community where several pounds of ganja and other items were found. Some time after three Tuesday afternoon, the police were on an operation when they made the discovery at 321 Molynes Road. DSP Campbell of St.

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News: Prosecution scores minor victory in Cuban light bulb case.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:10:02 -0700

State witness Rodney Chin is still being grilled by defense attorney Patrick Atkinson as the Cuban light bulb proceedings continue in the corporate area RM court. Yesterday the prosecution scored a victory as a hurdle was cleared for the court to hear 28 recordings on chin's cellular phone. They emerged from the court room battle weary or pumped up for the next round?

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News: Quality of road on St. Mary stretch of Highway 2000 questioned.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:09:25 -0700

Serious questions are being raised about whether adequate research was carried out for the construction of the north coast leg of highway 2000 in the vicinity of Castle Gardens in St. Mary. Sections of the roadway have begun to cave in and significant cracks measuring several feet are visible.

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News: Jurors accused of accepting bribe sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:08:46 -0700

Two Clarendon jurors have been found guilty of accepting a bribe to acquit a man on trial for murder in Clarendon. 44 year old domestic helper Natalie Sill and 23 year old Verona Samuels were each sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday in the May Pen resident magistrate's court.

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News: Security audit begins at Horizon remand centre amidst conflicting reports inmates were shot in Monday’s disturbance.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:49:15 -0700

Several inmates remain in hospital in the aftermath of Monday's disturbance at the Horizon remand centre sparked by opposition to stricter security measures at the facility. National security minister Dwight Nelson and acting police commissioner Owen Ellington were among officials on the scene yesterday to give details on the extent of the incident.

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News: Nurses storm out of reclassification talks.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:48:26 -0700

Executive members of the Nurses Association of Jamaica, NAJ, yesterday walked out of a meeting with junior public service minister senator Arthur Williams, after it emerged that the contentious reclassification exercise for health sector workers would be delayed yet again.

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News: Schizophrenic man shot dead by police in Trelawny.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:46:49 -0700

A mother in Trelawny is mourning the death of her firstborn whom she claims was murdered in cold blood by a policeman from the Ulster Spring station who was part of a team she had trusted to safely transport him for medical treatment. The incident reportedly took place in the full view of several persons Monday afternoon in a district called Joe Hut.

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Sports: Windies stumbles to another defeat in ODI against Australia.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:46:10 -0700

The West Indies were once again subjected to embarrassment, after being blown away by Australia, in the 2nd one day international in Adelaide. The Windies lost by 8 wickets and are now 2 nil down in the 5 match series. Taking first strike, the Windies were in early trouble, stumbling to 16 for 4, before being eventually dismissed for 171 in 39.4 overs.

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News: Security forces scramble to quell disturbance at the Horizon remand center.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:54:58 -0700

There were dramatic scenes yesterday afternoon at the Horizon Remand Centre as police and soldiers were called in to quell a disturbance mounted by inmates, who were reportedly upset about a water shortage. This as the reigning drought continues to affect the island forcing the National Water Commission to enforce water rationing in sections of the corporate area.

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News: Air Jamaica workers take up placards as they raise concerns with divestment process.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:54:23 -0700

As the race to finalize a deal for the divestment of Air Jamaica picks up, the workers Monday intensified their bid with a peaceful demonstration outside the airline's downtown Kingston offices. The union says it was well planned and peaceful. What's not satisfying for NWU vice president, Granville Valentine, though is the government's response to the workers' bid to acquire the lovebird.

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News: Tragic story of a 3 year old killed in a freak accident in Westmoreland.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:53:35 -0700

There was a tragic freak accident which claimed the life of a 3 year old girl on a playing field in Westmoreland on the weekend. The councillor for the Range Hill division now says the incident has renewed concerns about a growing social problem in the area.

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Sports: Reggae Girlz record victory in friendly match against squad from New York.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:52:12 -0700

Jamaica's the Reggae Girls, registered a 3-nil victory over a club team from New York on Sunday. The friendly game which was played against the New York Magics at Appleton sports club in St. Elizabeth, saw the Jamaicans taking a 2-nil half time lead, after outplaying their opponents. The goals were scored by Teashian Thomas and Nugene Nugent.

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News: Government to face more pressure to consider pilots' bid as it seeks to divest Air Jamaica.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:34:20 -0700

The government will be facing more pressure today to consider the bid of the Jamaica Airline Pilots Association as it seeks to divest the loss-making national carrier. The National Workers Union will be encouraging several categories of the airline's staff to join in a march at the Air Jamaica building on Harbour Street in a peaceful protest.

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News: Caricom to focus on recovery efforts in Haiti starting next month.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:32:00 -0700

Caricom has given itself a timeline of March 6 to switch from relief efforts and begin focusing on recovery efforts as Haiti slowly comes to grips with the devastation caused by a January 12 offshore earthquake. These and other plans were outlined at a press conference at the Norman Manley International Airport shortly after a Caricom mission returned from Haiti.

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News: Agriculture minister hails increased production despite reigning drought.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:29:54 -0700

The countdown is on for rainy days and the burst of rain in sections of the corporate area and a cold front now over the island strengthen the expectation. Just how much will any downpour address the prolonged drought conditions which have been affecting the country is anyone's guess. In the meantime farming continues to yield positive grades.

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Sports: Windies trails Australia 1 nil in 5 match ODI series.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:28:04 -0700

The West Indies are now trailing Australia 1 - nil in their five match one day international series after a paltry batting performance condemned them to a 113 run defeat in the opening encounter in Melbourne. The "Aussies" who were sent in to bat posted 256 for 8 in their 50 overs with Shane Watson getting 59, skipper Ricky Ponting 49 and Mike Hussey 28.

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News: Police officer implicated in major guns find.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:12:13 -0700

Serious questions are being asked within the Jamaica Constabulary Force after a policeman was held along with ten civilians including four women, in connection with a large weapons seizure in Kingston yesterday morning. The policeman is said to be a sergeant attached to the Elleston road station. The frightening discovery was made at Munster Road off Mountain View avenue.

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News: Names of Finsac debtors who received significant write-offs, revealed.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:11:17 -0700

The names of some Finsac debtors who received significant write-offs under window of opportunity, were released during yesterday's sitting of the inquiry. The 220 name long list includes notable politicians and businessmen. Its release wasn’t without delay and drama though, as the action became personal and at times a little heated.

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News: PNP calls for urgent review of no-user fee health policy.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:10:00 -0700

Opposition spokesman on health Dr. Fenton Ferguson says there's no time like the present for the government to review the policy for the abolition of user fees implemented on April 1, 2008. He feels failure to do so will negate the government's drive to be more fiscally responsible and would compromise a policy which has been benefiting thousands of Jamaicans.

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News: Government halts plans to withdraw aid workers from Haiti.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:08:16 -0700

Almost a day after announcing plans to start withdrawing troops and aid workers from Haiti, the Jamaican government has made an about-turn. Having incurred expenses in the region of 40 million dollars, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency- CDEMA, has stepped forward, offering to foot the bill.

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Sports: Windies records win in warm up match in Australia.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:06:50 -0700

Skipper Chris Gayle smashed a superb century to lead the West Indies to a 90 run victory under the Duckworth / Lewis method over a Prime Minister's XI. Gayle's 146 from 89 balls included 14 fours and 8 sixes as the Windies compiled 399 for 5 in their allotted 45 overs, after the game was reduced from 50 overs due to rain.

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News: Plans begin in earnest to pay final respects to the late Rex Nettleford as tributes pour in.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:25:31 -0700

Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean continue to reflect on the cultural icon professor Rex Nettleford who died in a Washington hospital Wednesday evening. CVM news has some of the early reactions on the life and times of the cultural luminary.

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News: Concerns expressed about access to information as Finsac inquiry continues.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:23:58 -0700

A gag order from the Jamaica Redevelopment Foundation, JRF, to Finsac has been preventing Finsac debtors from getting information about their loans. Meanwhile, at least one attorney and a group of Finsac'd individuals want a cease and desist order issued to the JRF, which continues to sell assets which were seized even from persons who owe nothing.

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News: Rising costs could force Jamaica to recall its aid contingent from Haiti.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:22:43 -0700

With little money to begin with and now dwindling funds the government has been forced to start recalling its contingent in Haiti. A devastating quake resulted in Jamaica lending a helping hand to its Caribbean neighbour Haiti. But now giving is now hurting the government which has been forced to withdraw teams sent there to assist in recovery efforts.

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News: Finance minister confident, on the eve of the IMF review of loan application.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:21:28 -0700

The Jamaican government is expressing confidence there will be positive news arising from the application to the International Monetary Fund which is to be examined by the IMF's executive today. This and related issues such as the divestment of Air Jamaica were high on the agenda of yesterday's post Cabinet press briefing.

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Sports: Wavell Hinds to replace Bravo in Windies squad.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:20:06 -0700

Veteran Jamaican middle order batsman Wavel Hinds has been called up by the West Indies selectors to replace injured vice captain and key all-rounder Dwayne Bravo in the squad for the imminent series of five one day internationals and two twenty20 games in Australia.

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News: The security ministry contradicts some claims by the police about fatal shooting investigations.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:37:04 -0700

Could the police themselves be guilty of dragging their feet in collecting reports in investigations into fatal police shootings?

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News: Some nurses wear black as they turn up the pressure on the government.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:36:29 -0700

Some nurses wore black yesterday as they intensify pressure on the government to implement a reclassification exercise which has been a sore point for years. Some nurses at the Kingston Public Hospital took the action Tuesday and this is set to continue today with their colleagues at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

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News: Still some unanswered questions Finsac general manager faces the hot seat again.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:35:50 -0700

Finsac's general manager Errol Campbell says debtors had a chance to settle under a window of opportunity created in 2001 but some made a mess of it. He was however unable to explain how some huge sums of debt were written off under the programme, as he made yet another appearance before the commission.

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News: Two women killed and another injured as alleged drug traffickers flee the police.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:34:59 -0700

Police have seized over thirteen hundred pounds of ganja and arrested two men in connection with the seizure. The arrests and seizure resulted from a high speed chase Monday evening which began in Clarendon and ended in St. Catherine. It all began in the Newlands community of Toll Gate Clarendon when two vehicles reportedly disobeyed a police order to stop to facilitate a spot check.

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Sports: Jamaica Hockey Federation teams up with G.C. Foster to expand game in Jamaica.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:33:52 -0700

The Jamaica Hockey Federation (JHF) has joined forces with the G.C. Foster college of physical education as part of its plan to expand the game and improve player skills. The objective of the partnership is to attract talented and quality hockey players to G.C. Foster college, who in turn would take the game into the high schools.

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News: Police intensify operations on south coast amidst warning about heightened guns for drugs threat.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:45:10 -0700

The police high command says it has intensified its efforts to combat what is feared will be a surge in the guns for drugs trade between Jamaica and Haiti. Opportunities amidst a tragedy, Jamaican professionals have already been told to consider travelling to Haiti to share in the reconstruction effort.

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News: Teenager pleads guilty to killing eleven year old boy in St. Mary two years ago.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:44:19 -0700

The teenager, who was charged with the brutal murder of a young boy in St. Mary almost two years ago, is to be sentenced on February eleven. The accused, seventeen year old Prince Levy, yesterday pleaded guilty to the murder of eleven year Amair Scott in Sandside St. Mary in September 2008. Levy admitted to strangling and then dismembering Amair and placing the remains in a bag.

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News: PNP backs pilots' bid for Air Jamaica.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:43:39 -0700

With government tying the IMF deal to the sale of Air Jamaica, many are looking to see just when the deal will be inked. The state minister in the ministry of finance Arthur Williams stayed away from a specific time-line when he appeared on CVM at Sunrise.

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Sports: Justification given for increase in Champs tickets.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:42:11 -0700

Competitions director at the Inter Secondary Schools Sports Association, ISSA, George Forbes has justified the organizations decision to increase the price of tickets for the 2010 staging of Boys and Girls champs.

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News: Joy abounds as 15 year old Haitian girl re-unites with relatives in Portland.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:52:43 -0700

A Haitian girl who is of Jamaican parentage has been re-united with her grandmother in Portland. While happy to see her elder relative, the pain and sorrow left behind in Haiti still lingers in her young mind. Words could not express the joy when grandmother and granddaughter were re-united. 15 year old Paule Sabrina Brown is of Jamaican parentage but left for Haiti when she was a child.

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News: Reward offered for return of missing cannons from heritage site.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:52:03 -0700

There are many questions regarding the disappearance of two cannons from the famous Columbus Park, in Discovery Bay St ann. The police have been unable to locate the cannons after they went missing last week Wednesday. A reward has since been offered for information leading to the return of the historical artifacts. The notice of the reward was published in the daily papers Sunday.

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News: Windalco increases dust control measures in Manchester.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:49:16 -0700

Windalco has increased dust control measures at its Kirkvine residue disposal area better known as Mudlake in Manchester, in an effort to minimize problems for persons living in surrounding communities. The company says recently, the water capacity and distribution system to the site have been increased and additional sprinkling systems are currently being installed.

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Sports: Jamaica Rugby League launches 4th season.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:48:01 -0700

The Jamaica Rugby League launched their 2010 season with a nine-a-side invitational rally at the G.C. Foster college on Saturday. The aim of the Jamaica Rugby League is to spread the game to other areas across the island. The league which was established in 2004, has built a reputation of being a dynamic and progressive event and the organisers want to continue their progress.

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News: Haitian refugees begin arriving in Jamaica.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:34:16 -0700

A man who was suspected to have fled the devastation in Port au Prince Haiti was taken in by the authorities in St. Mary Thursday. The man was seen in the Rio Nuevo fishing village, Stewart Town St. Mary. Up to last evening the man was under police guard at the Port Maria hospital, however a call to our newsroom clarified what has turned out to be a wrong call.

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News: BOJ governor mum on whether more advances have been made to the government; but hails debt exchange programme.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:33:45 -0700

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica Brian Wynter, has hailed the government's debt exchange programme a success, but is cautioning that the market has not yet returned to normal. Meanwhile, the governor is tightlipped on whether the government has received more advances from the BOJ. 2010 - a year the BOJ governor says will be remembered for the bold steps Jamaica took to correct an anemic economy.

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News: Education minister seeks to reassure university students regarding freeze on subsidy.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:33:02 -0700

University students have stepped up their protest to plans to drastically slash the government's university subsidy. Just Wednesday the UWI guild of students protested against the freeze; Thursday they were at it again, this time to get a response from the education minister Andrew Holness.

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News: St. James police make more headway in tackling gangs.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:32:18 -0700

The police continue to make headway in crushing the top levels of some of Montego Bay’s most notorious gangs. Its now three members that have been killed during confrontations with lawmen in the parish within a 24 hour period and again the infamous Stone Crusher gang suffered a casualty.

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Sports: Squad for Canadian friendly announced.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:31:26 -0700

As the countdown continues to Sunday’s international friendly against Canada at the national stadium, the JFF used the occasion of a press conference on Thursday to launch what they term the official launch of preparation for World Cup 2014. It was described as the official launch of the country's preparation for the 2014 world cup.

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News: More concerns raised about debt exchange programme.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:55:01 -0700

There are added concerns about the much touted debt exchange programme. One private entrepreneur Lorna Green is expressing disappointment at what she feels is the failure of the government to provide protection for private bond holders, given that institutions can secure assistance through the financial sector support fund. However financial analyst Dr.

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News: Guilty verdict for 89 year old UWI botanist and his co-accused.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:53:35 -0700

A seven member jury Wednesday found 89 year old UWI botanist Dr. George Proctor and Glenmore Fillington guilty on four counts of conspiracy to murder. Proctor and his co-accused were on trial for the murder of four women including proctor's wife, Leila Campbell-Proctor, between February and April of 2006. The murders reportedly took place at Proctor's house on Stanton Terrace in St. Andrew.

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News: Police kill alleged mastermind of Stone Crusher gang.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:51:55 -0700

A man touted as the alleged mastermind behind the operations of the Stone Crusher gang in St. James has been killed. He is the sixth person aligned to a gang in St. James to be killed by members of the police force who are on a serious drive to reduce criminal acts, many of which are being committed by various gang members.

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News: Three policemen involved in gun salute, interdicted.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:50:43 -0700

The three policemen who were allegedly involved in a gun salute at a recent funeral of a slain One Order gang member in Trelawny have been interdicted. According to the constabulary force, after the gun salute, the policemen were taken into custody where their hands were swabbed and their weapons sent to the government forensic laboratory where they were processed.

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Sports: JFF president expects football academy to rival those of other countries.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:48:16 -0700

JFF president captain Horace Burrell says when completed the national football training centre at the University of the West Indies, will be comparable to any in the Concacaf region and perhaps the world.

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News: Opposition calls on government to recalibrate projections, one day ahead of expected IMF sign-off.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:11:12 -0700

The witty jabs and a contentious exchange over the hike in bread and sugar were a part of the proceedings. It was all happening at Tuesday’s sitting however the robust charges were levelled against the government's economic programme and this was the point man for the opposition Dr. Omar Davies.

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News: Nurses association lashes government over date for retroactive monies.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:08:43 -0700

The Nurses Association of Jamaica is firing more criticisms at the Golding administration for not setting a date by which nurses can expect to receive their overdue reclassification package. It was another thrashing by the NAJ president Edith Allwood-Anderson for the government as she addressed nurses at their headquarters.

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News: Lawmen charge a man for stealing scrap metal valued at three million dollars.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:08:12 -0700

A man is in police custody for breaches of the customs regulation act and for unlawful possession of property. The accused who is from a Duhaney Park address was found to be in possession of some three million dollars of scrap metal which he could not give account for.

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News: Coffee farmers are set to receive crop insurance coverage.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:06:46 -0700

The agriculture ministry and the World Bank yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct a feasibility study for weather risk insurance for the sector. With this, local coffee farmers seem set to receive well needed crop insurance coverage in the aftermath of several major hurricanes which have crippled the industry.

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Sports: Jamaica senior cricket team sits atop standings in regional competition.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:05:45 -0700

Members of Jamaica’s national senior cricket team returned to the island on Tuesday, a day after beating Guyana to remain perfect from three starts in the regional four day competition. The team has drawn a bye for the fourth round and will be back in action against the CCC team next month.

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News: Medics, firemen and other Jamaicans return from Haiti.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:32:24 -0700

After being delayed because of the unavailability of flights, another batch of Jamaican volunteers returned from earthquake-ravaged Haiti yesterday on a coast-guard vessel. The group included members of the media who had been embedded with the Jamaica defense force for over a week as part of operation restore comfort.

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News: Opposition accuses government of preventing them from giving proper response to IMF letter of intent.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:31:25 -0700

The stage is set for today’s encounter in Parliament as the opposition PNP will make its contribution to a motion that was tabled by finance minister Audley Shaw on the economy. At centre stage will be the issues in the letter of intent that was prepared by the government to send to the IMF.

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News: Kingston eastern police ramp up efforts to capture ten most wanted.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:28:05 -0700

The Kingston eastern division has released the names of ten of its most wanted men implicated in serious crimes spanning 2004 through to this year. The division's commander says this year there will be a heavy dependence on the general intelligence unit to facilitate targeted operations to reduce criminality.

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News: Controversy over mega prize at a St. Ann casino.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:27:01 -0700

The police in Ocho Rios St. Ann were called in to quell a potentially chaotic scene outside a popular gaming lounge where one man came to claim his winnings of over 1 hundred thousand U.S. dollars, only to find out there was an error. Patrick Edwards says his luck changed when he hit the jackpot at a slot machine Saturday night.

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Sports: West Indies under 19 crashes out of ICC World Cup tournament in semi final.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:25:22 -0700

The West Indies on Monday crashed out of contention for the ICC under 19 world title, when they suffered a 4 wicket defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the first semi-final in Lincoln, New Zealand.

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News: Government receives a downgrade for local bond instrument from international ratings agency.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:10:45 -0700

Government's local currency bond rating has received a downgrade from one international ratings agency. Moody's International has downgraded the instrument from a CAA one to a CAA two status. The reason given by the agency is that the estimated losses to investors on the bonds that are a part of the debt exchange programme, will amount to approximately 20-percent.

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News: Foreign ministers to meet in Canada today to discuss plans for Haiti’s reconstruction.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:09:43 -0700

Come today foreign ministers are expected to meet in Montreal, Canada at an international donor conference to discuss plans for Haiti’s reconstruction. Meanwhile in Haiti, the communications minister says the confirmed death toll from the devastating earthquake January 12 has risen above 150-thousand in the capital Port-au-Prince alone.

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News: 15 gang members in the western city arrested.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:08:09 -0700

On the heels of senator Dwight Nelson's announcement of a gang reduction initiative, police in Montego Bay are claiming success. 15 gang members have been arrested for serious crimes since the start of the year, while at least 8 weapons have been seized. The latest is an M16 rifle which was dug from the ground at premises in Glendevon St. James.

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Sports: Tivoli makes winning start in 3rd round of DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:06:58 -0700

Title holders Tivoli gardens made a winning start, beating Humble Lion 2 - nil at the Edward Seaga sports complex as the third round of the Digicel premier league got underway on Sunday. The champions got both goals from one of their national representatives.

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News: Finsac commissioner reprimands newspaper; citing editorial as erroneous.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:23:08 -0700

The controversy over the eligibility of Finsac chairman justice Boyd Carey to head that commission, is not yet over. The drama continued during yesterday's sitting of the enquiry when Justice Carey reprimanded the Daily Gleaner about publishing an editorial which he declared erroneous.

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News: Security guard arrested in connection with murder of honorary British consul John Terry.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:22:29 -0700

The police have arrested a twenty-three year old security guard on reasonable suspicion of murdering former honorary British consul to Jamaica, John Terry. The security guard was arrested yesterday morning at his workplace in Montego Bay, St. James. Sixty five year old John Terry was found murdered on September 10, 2009 at his house in Mount Carey also in St. James.

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News: PNP pours cold water on IMF letter of intent.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:21:41 -0700

Days after receiving the much talked about letter of intent, the economic minds in the opposition have already begun their deconstruction of it. They have asserted that the gains the Golding government will make under the IMF programme will be bringing the economy back to where it was when the PNP left office in 2007.

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News: Health ministry unveils plan to open free eye centre.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:21:02 -0700

Patients will no longer have to travel abroad to receive surgical eye care as the country opens an ophthalmology centre at the St Joseph hospital in Kingston next week. Patients previously traveled to Cuba to receive free medical eye care but the initiative has now evolved into the Jamaica /Cuba eye care project right here at home.

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Sports: Tickets prices for Boys and Girls championships to be increased.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:20:09 -0700

Patrons will have to pay more to enjoy the 100th edition of the boys segment of champs when the Issa's boys and girls championships get under on March 24. CVM sports has been reliably informed that there will be a massive increase in ticket prices for the March 24 to 27, boys and girls championships at the national stadium.

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News: Security forces on high alert as government prepares to facilitate scores of Haitian refugees.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:15:34 -0700

More details are emerging about government's plans to facilitate scores of Haitian refugees expected to flee to Jamaica from the earthquake ravaged country. Information minister Daryl Vaz yesterday refuted reports that the Haitians have already begun arriving in Jamaica but says the security forces are on high alert.

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News: Jamaican officials prepare for deportation of Jamaican-born Muslim cleric.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:13:57 -0700

Jamaican-born Muslim cleric Abdullah al-Faisal notorious for preaching racial hatred is yet to be deported to the island. Kenya has been eager to expel him citing his "terrorist history". Media reports indicated that he should have arrived in Jamaica yesterday on a flight from Kenya with a connection through Gatwick in Britain.

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News: Men convicted of murder of Richard and Julia Lyn get death sentences.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:12:29 -0700

Death...that's the fate awaiting two men convicted of the 2006 murder of Manchester couple, Richard and Julia Lyn. The sentence was handed down in the home circuit court yesterday. The two had been found guilty by an eleven member jury in November last year.

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Sports: West Indies advances to super league stage of ICC World Cup.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:10:11 -0700

The West Indies are through to the super league stage of the ICC under 19 world cup in New Zealand, after Pakistan recovered brilliantly to beat Bangladesh in the final group game on Wednesday. Pakistan's four wicket victory confirmed them as group winners with maximum six points, two more than the West Indies with Bangladesh third on two points.

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News: House erupts into chaos even as finance minister outlines new tax reform strategy.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:36:48 -0700

No sooner had the nation's parliamentarians put aside their differences to stand united to support aid for Haiti they were at it again with the usual political bickering. The issue centered on the much touted debate on Jamaica’s short term economic policy which was crafted against the back-drop of the pending IMF agreement.

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News: Chairman of Finsac commission downplays concerns about size of his salary.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:36:11 -0700

Chairman of the Finsac commission of enquiry justice Boyd Carey is downplaying howls of concern about the salary he is being paid to head the commission. Of the estimated 80 million dollars that it's costing taxpayers to finance the enquiry, Justice Carey is earning some 15 million dollars.

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News: Cayman Islands rocked by earthquake.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:35:32 -0700

Hours after an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on the ritcher scale, residents in Grand Cayman are breathing a sigh of relief as there was no loss of lives or serious damage to infrastructure.

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Sports: West Indies under 19 cricket team improves chances of advancing to next round of ICC World Cup.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:34:33 -0700

The West Indies chalked up win number two on Tuesday when they defeated Papua New Guinea by 5 wickets in their final group "D" game to improve their chances of making the next round at the ICC under - 19 world cup in New Zealand. Papa New Guinea were bowled out for a modest 187 after being sent in to bat.

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News: Jamaica set to receive Haitian refugees.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:06:30 -0700

Jamaica is set to accommodate the massive influx of Haitian refugees expected to storm the island in search of safe haven. But even as the country prepares to carry out this humanitarian function, one minister has sought to allay the fears of citizens, as questions are raised about likely implications.

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News: PNP YO calls for national support for debt exchange programme.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:05:37 -0700

The PNP Youth Organization, PNP YO, is calling for national support for the just implemented debt exchange programme, even as it expresses concerns about the implementation of the policy. Members believe the benefits of the programme are being exaggerated, while the threat of the mass transfer of savings to US dollars remains a real one.

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News: There's a call to halt the spending of millions on Finsac enquiry.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:04:56 -0700

Information obtained by CVM news regarding how much is being earned by persons involved in the Finsac enquiry has not gone down well with the pnpyo. The sourced data paint a picture of millions being earned by the commissioners even as the proceedings suggest it may continue a while yet.

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News: Clarendon police reveal identity of suspect following the murder of their colleague Sunday.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:04:23 -0700

The Clarendon police are still searching for a man who murdered one of their colleagues on Sunday. The man has been identified as Milton Wilson of a Rose Hall address in the parish. He is of slim build, approximately 5 ft 10 inches tall; dark complexion and sports locks.

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Sports: West Indies names squad to face Australia in 1 day and 20/20 matches.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:03:06 -0700

Barbadian all rounder Dwayne Smith is back in the West Indies cricket fold as he was selected in a 15 man squad for the five match limited overs international series against world champions Australia which will also take in two twenty20 internationals. Smith had fallen out of favour with the regional team after less than impressive performances during his previous stints.

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News: Top level Caricom team to meet in Jamaica to plan regional response to the Haitian earthquake crisis.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:49:13 -0700

Jamaica has been designated the hub for co-ordinating Caricom's response to the Haitian earthquake crisis. It involves providing relief assistance and long term rehabilitation. Meanwhile, a Caricom team arrived in the island to work out the response mechanisms with Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

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News: Omar Davies questions whether lower rates will benefit the private sector and individuals.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:47:50 -0700

Opposition spokesman on finance Dr Omar Davies has placed focus on the importance of a strategy on analysis based decision. According to Dr Davies while the liability management programme is integral to the standby agreement with the IMF, other crucial issues must be taken into consideration when framing the country's future.

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News: Violence in St. James: 4 fatally shot and policeman injured.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:46:09 -0700

There was more violence in St. James as four persons are dead while two others including a policeman are being treated in hospital for injuries during separate incidents in troubled Flankers community and Cornwall courts. A strong detachment of police officers in the communities after cars as well as homes were sprayed with bullets and fire bombed.

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Sports: Haitian football also affected by earthquake

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:43:46 -0700

The effects of the massive earthquake which devastated a lot of the infrastructure in Haiti have reached the sporting fraternity. CVM sports has learnt that the Haitian football federation building in Port au Prince has collapsed with individuals trapped inside.

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News: Haiti's capital in ruins, tens of thousands feared dead after massive earthquake.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:55:23 -0700

Tens of thousands are feared dead in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while unknown numbers are trapped in schools, hospitals, the presidential palace and key buildings more than 24 hours after an earthquake measuring 7-point zero devastated the third world country.

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News: Dr Peter Phillips warns of another wave of Haitian refugees.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:54:23 -0700

With Jamaica like much of the world giving its focus to developments in Haiti and relief efforts, there are concerns about implications of an influx of Haitians to our shores. With Jamaica’s fight against crime and violence under strain resulting a great deal from the guns for drugs trade between Haiti and Jamaica there is a call for greater vigilance of our borders.

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News: Nation awaits prime minister's address detailing debt exchange programme.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:53:53 -0700

Prime Minister Bruce Golding will provide details about a critical debt management programme, which the government must execute if it is to secure a loan deal with the IMF. The Golding administration has been meeting with key stakeholders since the start of the week to shore up support for its debt exchange programme with domestic bondholders.

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Sports: Work set to commence on the National Stadium swimming pool.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:53:08 -0700

Over six months after the premier swimming facility in the country the national stadium was closed for repairs it seems that work will final get underway next week. These are pictures of the stadium pool days after it was closed in May 2009; just 3 months before Jamaica were scheduled to host the 1st UANA Pan American water polo youth championship.

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News: ODPEM urges Jamaicans on the coastline to be careful as a tsunami watch is issued after a massive earthquake hits Haiti.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:44:40 -0700

Jamaicans not only felt the tremors from a powerful earthquake in Haiti yesterday, but listened whether the island would be placed under a tsunami watch like other Caribbean nations. In the end the nation was not on the watch list but it has heightened awareness of the region's readiness for these natural disasters.

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News: Government talks with ratings agencies ahead of debt exchange programme.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:41:34 -0700

Is the government expecting further downgrades shortly after it launches its debt exchange programme?

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News: Contractor general provides more details in contract fraud case.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:38:10 -0700

There are strong indications that Rodney Chin, the former co-accused now turned government witness in the Cuban light bulb scandal could be embroiled in yet another controversial investigation now being conducted by the fraud squad.

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Sports: 19 year old Arnett Gardens football player dies after training.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:35:21 -0700

Embattled Digicel premier league club Arnett Gardens has further cause to grieve, as they have lost one of their players. Central defender Nico Collins, passed away yesterday morning. 'Bones', as he was affectionately called, was training in St. Thomas, where he developed breathing complications.

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News: Government meets with bankers and other stakeholders to fine-tune debt-management strategy.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:29:25 -0700

The government yesterday met with bankers and other stakeholders in the financial sector, as it seeks to fine-tune its debt-management strategy coming out of its Cabinet retreat. Meanwhile, Jamaicans are to be addressed in yet another national broadcast by the Prime Minister this week; government officials have already given the assurance it will not include another tax package.

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News: Docking of cruise vessels delayed in Montego Bay.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:28:19 -0700

The severe weather conditions affecting the island have hurt tourism in the second city. A ship over troubled waters was unable to dock; a troubling sight for Montego Bay’s tourism stakeholders. Bad weather means bad business here.

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News: New development in case of cop and ex-cop on most wanted list.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:26:54 -0700

A policeman and an ex-cop who were on the most wanted list for St. James may still be in big trouble with the law despite their pleas of innocence. That's because a leading cop who has responsibility for the investigation, has responded to the men's protestations.

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Sports: Jamaica makes winning start in regional cricket competition.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:25:59 -0700

Jamaica got off to a winning start in the regional first class 4 day tournament after beating the Windward Islands by 6 wickets. The Jamaicans were chasing 98 to win at Chedwin Park. Jamaica resuming the day on 20 - 2 were 50 - 4 at one stage as Xavier Marshall and Tamar Lambert fell. However the capable duo of Wavell Hinds and Brendan Nash provided the stability to see Jamaica home in the end.

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News: Church drama heightens in St Elizabeth after demonstration last Sunday.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:20:43 -0700

The drama at the Cotterwood New Testament church in St Elizabeth over the relocation of their pastor has heightened. But the question uppermost in the minds of many is when will the head of the New Testament Association of Jamaica who has remained silent on the matter intervene.

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News: Another shooting incident in Manchester as residents crying foul.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:19:09 -0700

A shooting incident in Congo Town, Royal Flat Manchester involving a policeman in plain clothes, has left some persons crying injustice, especially since the victim had just buried his mother. Although early in the investigations, information available suggests it's far from being a clear cut case.

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News: 32 yr old mother shot dead in robbery while decomposing body of 25 yr old man found.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:18:04 -0700

32 year old Keiliah Morrison of Ducketts, Cambridge, St james was shot and killed by gunmen Saturday night. Reports are Ms Morrison was walking with a man in the community in the vicinity of a school when they were pounced upon by three men armed with guns. The gunmen reportedly robbed the man of approximately three hundred US dollars and then opened fire, which caught Ms Morrison.

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Sports: Jamaica in driver’s seat in regional match against Windward Islands.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:17:18 -0700

Jamaica's cricketers chasing a victory target of 98 were 20 for 2 at the close of play on the 3rd day of their regional 4-day encounter against the Windward Islands at Chedwin Park. The Windwards who trailed by 154 runs on first innings, were dismissed for 251 the 2nd time round.

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News: First lawsuit filed in aftermath of American Airlines plane crash.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:22:39 -0700

The beginning of what could be a multimillion dollar lawsuit in the case of the crash of American Airlines flight 331 has commenced. Attorneys from Hylton-Brown of Jamaica and Ribbeck law chartered of Chicago USA have teamed up to represent victims of the crash. The number of persons being represented thus far is twelve however the lawyers are expecting that the numbers will increase.

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News: PNP remains concerned over NHF purchase of tickets for Shaggy concert.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:21:29 -0700

750 thousand dollars was spent from the National Health Fund to purchase tickets for the Shaggy and friends benefit concert. The PNPs raised red flags over the issue, while the health minister, himself a beneficiary of one of the tickets, has moved to allay fears of reckless spending and impropriety.

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News: Attorney calls for Betting, Gaming and Lotteries commission to be scrapped.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:20:31 -0700

An attorney is recommending that the Betting Gaming and Lotteries commission be scrapped, as Parliament considers changes to the rules in that area. It was food for thought for committee members looking into the Betting Gaming and Lotteries act and the Casino Gaming act of 2009, ahead of their closed deliberations next week.

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News: High drama at Jamalco as militant residents demand payments.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:09:04 -0700

There is another twist to developments in the Broadleaf community of Manchester where Jamalco's hard line stance not to be victims of extortion is reportedly resulting in legitimate residents not being compensated for relocating from lands being mined.

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News: Another mass redundancy; hundreds to lose jobs at Windalco.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:31:13 -0700

With the bauxite sector still reeling from the global economic crisis, over 750 permanent Windalco workers are set to join the unemployment line as the company has revealed its intention to make additional workers redundant. The move follows the recent suspension of production at the Kirkvine and Ewarton refineries due to a dramatic falloff in demand for aluminum.

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News: Contractor general's office fires a director, while another reports getting death threats.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:30:15 -0700

For the second time in recent months death threats have reached the Office of the Contractor General. This time it involves an official probing the awarding of government contracts by the National Housing Trust, over which an OCG director has been sacked.

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News: Government says the opposition made a mockery of Parliament Tuesday.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:28:35 -0700

Finance minister Audley Shaw has promised there will be no new taxes when the 2010-2011 budget is outlined in April. Meanwhile, the government has fired back at the opposition PNP following their protest inside Gordon House Tuesday. It will clearly be welcome news to Jamaicans who are already chafing under the burden of a 22-billion dollar tax package.

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News: Investigators mum on whether pilot error resulted in the crash of American Airlines flight 331.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:27:19 -0700

Investigators have ruled out a number of factors chief among which is mechanical failure- but there's still no definitive word as to what caused the crash of American Airlines flight 331. A preliminary update yesterday from civil aviation officials looking into the crash, has given a bit more clarity though, as to what happened on the night of December 22.

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Sports: Waterhouse advances to DPL second round despite loss.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:26:33 -0700

Former champions Waterhouse are into the Digicel premier league end-of-second-round final despite suffering their first loss in 10 games on Wednesday. At the UWI bowl, August Town pulled off a massive upset to surprise Waterhouse 1 - nil courtesy of a 43rd minute goal by Kemar Coburn.

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News: IMF talks to dominate four-day Cabinet retreat starting Thursday.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:44:26 -0700

As the government moves to finalize the long awaited IMF deal, the Cabinet has scheduled a 4-day retreat to run from this Thursday-Sunday to discuss pressing issues affecting the economy. The decision to hold the four day retreat follows discussions in Monday's Cabinet sitting.

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News: PNP intensifies calls for resumption of parliamentary sittings.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:43:29 -0700

The opposition People's National Party yesterday descended on Gordon House calling for a resumption of Parliament to discuss the critical issues impacting the country.

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News: Sos call from Caymanas track for more protection to avert shutdown of horse racing.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:42:09 -0700

Swift action by the chairman of Parliament's committee on the casino gaming act prevented a verbal showdown between one gaming operator and horse racing officials yesterday. The casino gaming act proposes to give gaming operators a share of the horse racing market but companies such as Caymanas Track Limited, says there is no share to be had, in a market already crippled by declines.

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Sports: Regional cricketers bemoan reduction of tournament matches.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:41:13 -0700

The 5 regional teams which will participate in the opening round of matches in the West Indies cricket board's four day tournament arrived confident of starting well, but bemoaned the reduction in the number of games. The revised version will see the number of first class matches being reduced from 14 to 7, with each territory hosting one round of games.

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News: Tax officials announce new timeline for collection of GCT on electricity.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:32:16 -0700

The Cabinet was hunkered down in discussions on the newly-implemented tax measures yesterday as it seeks to collect desperately needed revenues to plug a hole in the budget. Even as the Cabinet met, the opposition Peoples National Party warned the government not to apply the GCT on electricity consumption retroactively.

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News: Foreign affairs ministry seeks more information from Kenya on deportation of Muslim cleric Abdullah al-faisal.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:31:37 -0700

Local authorities say they should receive information by today from the Kenyan government who has signed a deportation order for Jamaican Muslim cleric sheikh Abdullah al-faisal. Kenyan anti-terrorism investigators arrested al-Faisal last week for allegedly violating the conditions of his tourist visa by preaching in mosques.

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News: Jamalco faces more problems from extortionists in Manchester.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:31:00 -0700

Mining operations at Broadleaf in Manchester continue to be threatened despite the intervention of the police and military. Employees at the mines are now said to be operating under an air of caution as residents have stepped up their demands for exorbitant monies for relocating.

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Sports: Waterhouse continues rise up in DPL standings.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:30:09 -0700

Two time former champions Waterhouse are now on the verge a spot in the second end of round final in the Digicel premier league after another impressive show at their home base on match day 20. Geoffrey Maxwell’s team was the only one in the top four to secure a win on another crucial day in the league.

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News: First Sunday service at a St. Elizabeth church turns into a brawl.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:55:56 -0700

It was pandemonium instead of praises at the New Testament Church of God in Cotterswood, St. Elizabeth early Sunday. As demonstrations take place island wide for various reasons, this church did not escape its share of protest action as members vented their anger for what they have deemed an act of injustice.

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News: Tax officials to meet today to devise plan to collect GCT on electricity.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:54:43 -0700

As Jamaicans gear up to face the first working week of the New Year government officials are feverishly putting measures in place to ensure collection of revenues from one of the new tax measures. A senior official from the tax administration department informed our news centre yesterday that discussions will be held today with technical teams and the director general of tax collection.

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News: A flight is delayed after an Islamic dvd is found on a plane.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:53:27 -0700

Security personnel at the Norman Manley international airport are trying to allay fears that the island's gateways are the target of Islamic extremism. This following the recent seizure of Islamic material contained on a dvd which forced airport officials to be even more vigilant in the screening of passengers.

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Sports: Humble Lions eke out narrow win over Harbour View.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:52:09 -0700

Humble Lion moved to joint 7th in the 2009 / 2010 Digicel premier league following a narrow 1-nil win over league leaders Harbour View, at the Effortville community centre in May Pen. The all important goal came in the 11th minute when Omar Walters out-muscled his markers before slotting home from just inside the area, much to the delight of the large crowd.

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News: Gunmen unleash reign of terror in Salt spring, St James.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:03:27 -0700

Two persons were shot dead, six homes set ablaze and 29 persons including 9 children reported homeless; it's the grim result of a reign of terror unleashed by gunmen in Salt Spring St James. A strong contingent of police and military personnel now blanket the Salt Spring community in St.

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News: Taxi associations press for a reversal of the two year freeze on fare increases.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:02:46 -0700

A day after the government announced a 20 percent bus and taxi fare increase to take effect on January 16, various taxi associations are fuming over the transport ministry's decision not to grant any further increase for the next two years. The transport minister insists this is in keeping with the government's public sector wage freeze over that period.

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News: Police vendor stalls in St. Ann.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:02:09 -0700

There is another stand-off between vendors and the police in another resort town. Ahead of the New Year holiday vendors in Ocho Rios are fuming over the destruction of their stalls by officers from the Island Special Constabulary Force- ISCF. But the police are standing firm behind the operation arguing that the structures were illegal.

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Sports: JCA names 13 man squad for regional championship.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:01:30 -0700

The Jamaican cricket selectors named a balanced 13 man squad for their opening game against the Windward Islands in the 2010 regional four day championship starting January 8. The squad was named at the end of play on the final day of the JCA practice game at Chedwin Park.

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News: PNP to intensify pressure on government over latest tax package.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:15:53 -0700

The government and the opposition are on a collision course as the PNP is set to implement its next move to voice dissatisfaction with the new tax package. There's no time line as to when the actual showdown could take effect but PNP president Portia Simpson-Miller will be in the forefront of activities.

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News: Police nab wanted man who fled after alleged shootout in St Elizabeth.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:15:17 -0700

The wanted man, who eluded police after a shootout in St. Elizabeth Monday, is now in custody. Conroy Peru also known as 'Sassa' was picked up at a house in Black River in the parish yesterday afternoon. He could by now be undergoing interrogation by detectives from operation kingfish.

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News: Is American Airlines preparing for a string of lawsuits from passengers on flight 331?

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:14:36 -0700

CVM went searching for answers as to how deep into their pockets American Airlines may have to dig to settle costs relating to the crash of flight 331.

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Sports: Bernard eleven hold comfortable lead in JCA practice match.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:09:39 -0700

Three half centuries and a brief cameo from pacer Darren Powell highlighted the second day of the JCA practice match at Chedwin Park. At close the David Bernard eleven were in total command after batting the entire day.

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News: PNP to unveil new plan of action against latest tax package.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:22:47 -0700

The opposition People's National Party, PNP, will return to the drawing board today to devise yet another strategy to highlight its dissatisfaction with the revised tax package announced by Prime Minister Bruce Golding last week Wednesday. However after the government accepted its proposal to tax luxury items, the PNPYO seems unwilling to go down a traditional route to press for other calls.

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News: Search on for wanted man after police kill 4 men in alleged shootout.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:21:04 -0700

A manhunt is now on for a wanted man who eluded the police during a reported raging gun battle which left four men dead in St Elizabeth yesterday morning. The Bureau of Special Investigations is investigating the incident and is expected to file a preliminary report to acting commissioner Owen Ellington by this Thursday.

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News: Shocking development in case of seven year old girl feared drowned in St. Mary.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:18:01 -0700

There's a new twist to last week's incident in St. Mary where the body a seven year old who was believed drowned in flood waters, was found. However, the post mortem on Teemarie Barrett has revealed a shocking twist. Who would have thought that the post mortem could have revealed such a twist to a story most thought had been clear-cut.

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News: Jamaican airports beef up security in the wake of bombing attempt on US plane.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:16:10 -0700

Security efforts at the island's two international airports have been ramped up following a failed plot to bomb a plane in the United States on Christmas Day. CVM news understands that the United States based Transport Security Administration, TSA, has requested that Jamaica implement additional security measures. A 100 per cent screening of all passengers at boarding gates is now in effect.

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Sports: Fabian Davis sacked as coach of Arnett Gardens.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:14:06 -0700

Fabian Davis was sacked as coach of Digicel premier league outfit Arnett Gardens and is replaced by Richard Bennett, known in entertainment circles as Charlie Chaplin. According to a top ranking Arnett official, Bennett will act in the position, until clearance is received for a Jamaican born England coach, to take over coaching duties.

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News: Port Royal road to be closed a second night in a row to facilitate the removal of ill-fated aircraft.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:29:50 -0700

The Port Royal road was closed for a second night from 10 last night until four this morning to facilitate removal of another section of the American Airlines aircraft, which overshot the runway at the Norman Manley International Airport on December 22. The aircraft, carrying 148 persons, plus a crew of six, from Miami, Florida, ended up on the beach across the road from the airport.

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News: Two men killed in motor vehicle accident in Spanish Town.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:28:27 -0700

Another deadly accident along the nation's roadways this festive season awoke several persons living near the Crescent main road in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The road fatalities continue to rise as the dawn of New Year fast approaches. Around six thirty Sunday morning, a Suzuki Swift with three men aboard, was travelling along the Crescent main road in Spanish Town St.

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News: 168 police officers promoted.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:27:14 -0700

One hundred and sixty eight members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force JCF were promoted Saturday following publication in the weekly force orders. Of that number 54 were promoted from the rank of corporal to sergeant while, 114 were promoted from the rank of constable to corporal.

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Sports: Harbour View increases points lead in DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:25:40 -0700

Harbour View are now sitting 4 points clear at the top of the Digicel Premier League after a 16th minute strike by André Steel guided them to a 1 - nil win over title holders Tivoli in their-top-of-the-table clash at the Edward Seaga sports complex on Sunday.

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News: Prime Minister announces alternative tax package.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:51:37 -0700

Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced a roll-back of the plan to apply the General Consumption Tax , GCT, to a widened list of basic food items. In a national address the Prime Minister made the announcement after days of strong resistance from numerous Jamaicans.

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News: A crash that could have been a catastrophe.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:49:30 -0700

Over the last 24 hours, the crash of American airlines flight 331 while landing at the Norman Manley International Airport has cast Jamaica into the international media spotlight. A team from American Airlines was in the island about now as a major local and international probe continues into Tuesday night's crash.

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News: PNP spearheads anti-tax protests across the country.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:47:42 -0700

Members of the opposition Peoples National Party heaped more criticism on the government as they kept their promise to mount protests in their six regions yesterday morning. From the Caymanas crossing along Mandela highway, to Crossroads, ordinary Jamaicans joined PNP supporters in calling for a total withdrawal of the tax package.

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Sports: Windies youngsters happy for experience gained in Australia series.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:46:37 -0700

Two of the West Indies standouts in the recent three test series against Australia, pacer Kemar Roach and spinner Sulieman Benn are confident that the experience gained in their first tour "Down Under" will serve them well in the future. Roach and Benn returned with other members of the team to the Caribbean on Tuesday after losing the series 2-nil.

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News: Bruce Golding to announce changes to tax measures in a national address today.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:04:56 -0700

After bowing to public pressure and reviewing the proposed new taxes announced by his finance minister, Prime Minister will announce changes to the proposed package today. As the hubbub continues, the Prime Minister has said every effort has been made in the revised measures to minimize the impact on the majority of the Jamaican people. What taxes will be reversed though?

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News: Seven year old washed away and seven others marooned by rampaging floodwaters in St. Mary.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:03:43 -0700

Rampaging floodwaters have caused misery and mayhem in St Mary, as a seven year old was washed away earlier today. Several sections of the parish were flooded and one woman narrowly escaped death when her roof caved in on her. Tears flowed in Days Mountain for seven year old Teemarie Barret who was washed away in flood waters. Her grandmother had sent her shopping and then tragedy.

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News: Despite the rains, the water minister says restrictions won't be lifted just yet.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:02:00 -0700

Even as the rains continue to batter sections of the island the water minister says there are no immediate plans to lift current water restrictions. Days of continued rainfall with even reported cases of flooding in some areas; signs that the drought might be coming to its end but the water minister says no immediate plans to discontinue the present water restrictions.

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News: Police mourn death of a colleague in car crash in St Elizabeth.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00:39 -0700

The police force is again in mourning after a constable was killed and a sergeant injured in a motor vehicle crash in St Elizabeth yesterday morning. In the wake of the incident, there are more calls for motorists to exercise caution on the roads. The horrific two-vehicle collision along the Goshen main road 6:15 Tuesday morning claimed the life of 45 year old police constable David Benloss.

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Sports: West Indies cricketers return to Caribbean following defeat to Australia.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:59:40 -0700

Members of the West Indies cricket team returned to the Caribbean on Tuesday, after a three test series against Australia which they lost 2-nil. The players flew into the Grantley Adam international airport in Bridgetown Barbados from where they will connect to their respective islands.

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News: Mum is the word from Jamaica House on whether a revised GCT list is coming.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:20:44 -0700

There's still no word out of the Bruce Golding led administration as to if and when a new-look tax package will be presented to the nation. Prime Minister Bruce Golding conceded Sunday; he has heard the cries of the people and will review the tax package. Did the Prime Minister simply cave under public pressure?

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News: PNP president announces plans for mass street protests starting Wednesday.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:18:46 -0700

As the hubbub over the tax package intensifies, the opposition leader says the party will lead mass street protests starting Wednesday. The announcement from Portia Simpson-Miller followed meetings with various interest groups as part of a coordinated response to the new taxes.

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News: PNP YO president marches on Jamaica House with alternative tax package.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:17:08 -0700

The Peoples National Party Youth Organization followed through on its planned march against the tax measures. Three representatives were allowed to deliver a document, outlining the YO's proposals to the government. And on the heels of the march by the PNP YO, CVM can confirm that it was carried out in breach of the law.

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Sports: Under 20 Reggae Girls continue preparation for World Cup qualifiers.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:15:42 -0700

Jamaica's under-20 Reggae Girlz were back in training at the UWI bowl on Monday, as they continue to prepare for the Concacaf stage of the world cup qualifiers in Guatemala in January. The Girlz were taken through their paces by coach Vin Blaine. Blaine says he's encouraged by their technical and tactical work, but would like to see an increase in awareness on the field.

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News: Bowing to mounting pressure, Prime Minister is to review the 22-billion dollar tax package.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:59:13 -0700

After days of harsh criticism and mounting political pressure over its recently announced tax package, Prime Minister Bruce Golding yesterday signaled his intention to re-examine the proposal.

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News: Farmers in St Elizabeth face increasing pressure.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:56:30 -0700

Some farmers in the bread basket parish of St Elizabeth are on the retreat, some have even surrendered in the face of another onslaught of the beat army worm. The farmers are complaining that the continuing drought is partly to blame for the return of the pest.

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News: Pain lingers in the Rio Grande valley a year after truck accident killed 14.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:53:29 -0700

Painful memories still linger a year and a day after the deadly accident which occurred in the Rio Grande valley of Portland. Fourteen persons died and seven others were injured after a market truck laden with produce plunged over a precipice. A look back at the place which bore the last breath of several passengers and saw the tears and horror of many; it seems quite ordinary.

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Sports: Harbour View maintains lead of DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:51:08 -0700

Former champions Harbour View remain atop the standing by a mere point in the Digicel premier league following Sunday’s series of matches in round 2. The "stars of the east" beat Rivoli united 1 - nil in their late kickoff at the compound with André Fagan scoring the all important goal in the 15th minute. Title holders Tivoli Gardens also recorded victory but stayed second.

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News: Government announces additional taxes for New Year.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:03:16 -0700

It will be raining taxes in the coming weeks as consumers will be paying more for items of various sorts. New tax measures were announced yesterday in Parliament by finance minister Audley Shaw as part of the requirements of an IMF agreement to help plug a growing revenue shortfall.

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News: Opposition mounts strong objects to new taxes

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:01:32 -0700

The tax measures were greeted with swift criticism from the opposition. Opposition spokesman on finance Dr. Omar Davies described them as cruel and unjust. Dr. Davies intimated that the government refused to accept suggestions by the opposition to rake in revenues besides taxing the middle class and the poor.

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News: IMF confirms the government is seeking to borrow more money, but no deal before next year.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:00:28 -0700

The IMF has confirmed there will be no deal with Jamaica this year. Chief of the IMF mission to Jamaica, Trevor Alleyne, yesterday confirmed that with the current timetable, Jamaica’s application will not be considered until "early in the new year." An agreement has however been reached between Jamaica and the IMF for a loan.

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News: Accident along Highway 2000 claims life of 3 persons.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:59:04 -0700

A tragic motor vehicle accident along Highway 2000 yesterday afternoon claimed the lives of three men while one woman is in serous condition in hospital. The mangled vehicle lodged along the verge of the highway told the horrific tale of what happened on highway 2000 about 2:35 Thursday afternoon.

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Sports: Chris Gayle records 12 test century and 5th fastest ever.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:56:30 -0700

Chris Gayle’s 12th test ton and the 5th fastest ever, ensured the West Indies made a spirited start in pursuit of Australia’s 520 for 7 declared, entering day-3 of the third and final test, at the Waca. Gayle's savage hundred off just 70 balls was laced with 6 sixes and 9 fours. Gayle 102 shared 136 for the first wickets with Travis Dowlin 55.

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News: Harry “Bungles” Daley found guilty in corruption trial.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:26:19 -0700

There was no early Christmas present for superintendent Harry "Bungles" Daley Wednesday as months of a hotly contested corruption trial ended with a guilty verdict. He is the most senior cop to be convicted after being held during a sting operation on Arnold Road in Kingston on July 31 last year.

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News: Alarm at the OCG as senior officers report being threatened.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:24:09 -0700

Two senior officers at the Office of the Contractor General, OCG, have allegedly been threatened following investigations into irregularities and corruption in public contracting. While the office says it will not be deterred, the contractor general is confident the anti-corruption process will be successful if he gets the support of the government.

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News: Opposition leader responds to major leadership shake-up at the NHT.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:22:27 -0700

The search is now on for a new managing director for the National Housing Trust, NHT, following the announcement Wednesday by the trust's chairman that the contract for Earl Samuels will not be renewed. It's a decision which the opposition People's National Party is causing concern for party president Portia Simpson-Miller who says the government has questions to answer.

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Sports: Seba continues steady progress back to top flight competition.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:20:47 -0700

Seba continues to make steady progress after a slow start to the season. Their biggest win came against old rivals Wadadah at Jarrett Park in the latest round of matches. The two former national heavyweights met in what was expected to be a close game, but when the dust settled, defending champions Wadadah came up well short.

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News: Payments to consultants on the rise, JLP government paying some 10 million more this year.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:41:14 -0700

Taxpayers are paying a higher wage bill to consultants and advisors under the Bruce Golding-led administration when compared to the previous PNP regime. The Prime Minister sought to explain why more money is being paid to fewer consultants under his watch. Now what was tabled is not what was asked for by Ronald Thwaites.

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News: Extortionists disrupt mining operations at Jamalco.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:39:51 -0700

It's a situation which Jamalco officials describe as a national crisis. The police and military are now maintaining a strong presence in sections of Manchester where Jamalco's mining operations are under threat from squatting. For the past few weeks Jamalco's mining operations in the Broadleaf area of Manchester have been hampered or brought to a halt and Tuesday was no different.

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News: More details about price reductions on some chicken products this Christmas.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:37:53 -0700

A call is being made for the five percent cut in prices of chicken at the wholesale level to be passed on to consumers. It will certainly be welcome news for consumers of chicken meat this Christmas. For the one week period December 18-24 10 containers or 250,000 kilograms of chicken will be sold at the wholesale level to assist poorer Jamaicans.

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News: Tension in Thompson Pen following controversial shooting incident.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:35:36 -0700

Three persons were allegedly shot by the police in the Spanish Town community of Thompson Pen early yesterday morning. Residents told us three persons have been hospitalized in critical condition, including a woman who had been confined and a man said to be mentally disturbed.

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Sports: Windies and Australia facing injury woes ahead of final test match.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:33:45 -0700

The West Indies and Australia are facing injury worries ahead of the start of the third and final cricket test at the Wacca in Perth. Top middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul and opener Adrian Barath are facing game time decisions on their availability. Chanderpaul picked up a finger injury in Adelaide while Barath hurt his hamstring.

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News: A leading financial analyst pours cold water on pending tax package.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:52:02 -0700

Jamaicans are still coming to terms with the reality of paying more taxes next year.

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News: St Ann police promise zero tolerance approach following latest fatal crash in the parish.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:51:24 -0700

A motor vehicle crash in Priory, St Ann Sunday has further pushed road fatalities pass the 300 mark since the start of the year. Dire situations call for austere measures and this seems to be the route to be taken by the St Ann police after a motor vehicle accident claimed the life of Donovan Wright and injured 7 Sunday afternoon in Priory.

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News: Pending strike at British Airways leaves the tourism minister worried.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:49:14 -0700

Clarendon's murder tally continues to soar after gunmen snuffed out the lives of two persons in two separate incidents in the community of Hayes in the parish. Two separate incidents but with chilling similarities, both victims were brutally gunned down by men with deadly intentions who invaded two homes in the Hayes community only hours apart.

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Sports: Harbour View regains lead of DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:47:07 -0700

Former champions Harbour View are back at the summit in the Digicel premier league as match day 17 threw up a surprised result in the old capital. Harbour View returned to the top of the standings for the second time in three weeks after a hard fought win over Portmore United at Ferdie Neita Park. Dicoy Williams headed home a Jermaine Hue freekick in the 31st minute for the win.

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News: Jamaicans warned to brace for more taxes as government prepares to ink the IMF deal before year end.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:46:03 -0700

The recent speculation has been put to rest: the government will shortly raise taxes. Just days ago the youth arm of the Peoples National Party cautioned the government not to add general consumption tax to basic food items or increase the gas tax. While not specifying the exact form of the new tax package, Prime Minister Bruce Golding yesterday confirmed the pending increase.

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News: Buju Banton remains in a federal lock-up on cocaine charges amidst silence from the reggae star's team.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:44:10 -0700

The management team of reggae artiste Buju Banton is yet to respond to cocaine charges facing the singer in Florida. Banton, born Mark Myrie, has been on tour for several months and was arrested just before the weekend on a charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms or 11 pounds of cocaine in Miami.

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News: Acting commissioner urges cops to break the back of corruption in 2010.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:42:28 -0700

Acting Police commissioner, Owen Ellington, is urging members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, the Island Special Constabulary Force and the rural police to designate the New Year, 2010, as the year of change.

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News: Running the light ends in a deadly crash in St Ann.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:41:25 -0700

The St Ann's Bay traffic department has commenced investigations into yet another road fatality in the parish. The crash which claimed the life of one person is said to have happened about two hundred metres from where seven persons lost their lives in a minibus less than two weeks.

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Sports: Usain Bolt cops another award.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:39:40 -0700

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt won the overseas award for the second consecutive year at the 2009 bbc sports personality of the year show. Bolt's sensational time of 9.58 seconds in the 100m in Berlin and majestic 19.19 in the 200m gave him the nod over tennis superstar Roger Federer, who was the other contender for this year's award.

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News: Tempers flare at an NTCS meeting.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:06:15 -0700

There is news that controversy is brewing among some members of the National Transport Co-operative Society, NTCS, over the recent Privy Council award to the entity. Some members voiced strong objection over the selection of some board members to administer the close to two billion dollars the government will have to pay the NTCS.

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News: Female police constable interdicted in aftermath of alleged assault of a commanding officer.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:03:40 -0700

A woman constable and an attorney at law were Sunday morning arrested and charged by the Montego Bay police. Both were held after an attempt by lawmen to enforce the noise abatement act, allegedly resulted in the assault of the commanding officer for the St. James division superintendent Maurice Robinson.

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News: Relatives of a St. Ann taxi driver in shock after he dies behind the wheels.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:01:07 -0700

The relatives of a taxi-driver who plied the Ocho Rios to St. Ann’s Bay route are still in shock after he mysteriously died around the steering wheel while transporting passengers yesterday morning. The driver who was also called "Porky" was on his way from St. Ann’s Bay toward Ocho Rios with three passengers aboard when he died.

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Sports: West Indies putting up fight in 2nd test against Australia.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:59:17 -0700

The West Indies, resuming on 23 without loss, an overall lead of 35, reached on day for of the 2nd test against Australia at Adelaide. Adrian Barath, was given run out, 17, Ramnaresh Sarwan 7. On yesterday's 3rd day, Sullieman Benn picked up his first 5 wicket haul, 5 for 155, in handing the West Indies a slim, 12 run first innings lead.

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News: More details on the brazen attack on a police constable at the gate of Jamaica house.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:52:22 -0700

The man who slashed the throat of a police constable on duty at Jamaica House Wednesday is yet to be charged and up to newstime; he was still being questioned by police. Meanwhile the injured police constable has been released from hospital. In the wake of that incident CVM has been taking a closer look at security arrangements at the OPM.

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News: National security minister speaks out about controversial boat search by US coast guards.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:50:30 -0700

Some 24 hours before attorney-at-law Bert Samuels is expected to file an action to recover damages from an alleged trespass on his client's vessel by US coast guards the minister of national security Dwight Nelson has rebuffed claims that the search was illegal. Mr.

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News: Committee to deliberate on the sale of Air Jamaica’s Heathrow slots hits a snag on its first day.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:49:25 -0700

Deliberations by a special joint select committee of parliament into the sale of Air Jamaica’s London Heathrow slots to Virgin Atlantic did not get off the ground as planned yesterday. The meeting got underway 23 minutes after its scheduled 2 o clock start and it would take even less time for it to be adjourned. The chairman was in position but only 4 members were in the chambers.

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Sports: JMMC rally launched at Hilton hotel.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:46:57 -0700

All 33 drivers attended Wednesday evening's cocktail and drivers' meeting at the Hilton hotel ahead of Friday’s start of the 2009 JMMC/ Petcom/ Hilton rally. It's probably the last evening of leisure and feasting, before 2 grueling days of driving over various terrains.

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News: Policeman's throat slashed at the gate of the Prime Minister's office.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:45:08 -0700

There was high drama at the gate of the office of the Prime Minister in St Andrew afternoon, after a man slashed the throat of a police constable on duty however quick action by the lawmen has resulted in the attacker now being apprehended. Meanwhile, the injured police constable is being treated at the Andrews memorial hospital.

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News: Jamaica Used car dealers association requesting lower duties for car importation.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:43:41 -0700

Fearing that some of their members are on a collision course with certain collapse, the Jamaica Used Car Dealers Association is asking the government for further help in the form of lower duties overall on cars. The onset of the recession stifling a once lucrative automobile industry has been pushing thriving firms out of business.

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News: Dr Omar Davies refutes claims from the operators of two collapsed entities as Finsac inquiry heats up.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:41:38 -0700

Former finance minister Dr Omar Davies went on the offensive Wednesday in the Finsac inquiry, refuting claims made last week by the operators of two collapsed entities. However, one of the Finsac'd operators shot back at Dr Davies on a day when revelations of various kinds were made.

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Sports: Tivoli Gardens regains lead of DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:39:03 -0700

Champions Tivoli Gardens are back at the top of the Digicel premier league standings after beating Humble Lion 2-nil in their rescheduled meeting at Effortville on Wednesday. Harbour View have joined St. Georges sports club in second following their goaless draw with Sporting Central academy in another rescheduled game at brandcourt.

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News: Policeman killed and his friend injured in Clarendon.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:05:41 -0700

Did a friendly gesture by an off-duty police constable cost him his life in Clarendon Monday morning?

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News: Security forces beef up presence in Canterbury to quell rising tensions.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:02:16 -0700

An attack on an eyewitness to a murder days ago has disturbed the quiet that existed in the sometimes volatile community of Canterbury in St. James. A strong contingent of police and soldiers has been patrolling the community of Canterbury in Montego Bay following shootings and a shoot-out over the past few days which have left several uneasy.

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News: Tax authorities swoop down on corporate area doctor in early morning raid.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:00:08 -0700

Yet another businessman has been forcefully dragged under the tax net. A prominent corporate area doctor accused of being delinquent in his tax payments woke up to find the Inland Revenue department literally at his doorsteps. Dr. William Le woke up at his Montclair Drive, Beverley Hills address to quite an early morning surprise.

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Sports: Jamaica college coach banned for one year.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:57:38 -0700

Jamaica College’s coach Alfred Henry has been banned for a year, following a disciplinary meeting at ISSA's office, on Monday. Comments made on Saturday October 14 by Mr. Henry which were deemed abusive and disorderly by a 4 man disciplinary hearing on Monday; as a result Henry has been banned for one year from November 30, 2009 to November 29, 2010.

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News: Man arrested as police investigating suspected case of abduction and rape comes upon large quantity of ATM cards.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:02:15 -0700

A man who is set to face an identification parade in connection with allegations of abduction and rape will also have to explain why over fifty ATM cards were found inside his house. The police paid the man an unexpected visited Sunday following a mind boggling report.

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News: Two gunmen cut down in alleged shoot out with police in Montego Bay.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:01:00 -0700

The Montego Bay police are maintaining a strong presence in the second city following a series of shootouts with gunmen on King Street in the parish yesterday afternoon. It all started around midday when gun men travelling in two motor vehicles turned up at the King Street Montego Bay home of 24 year old construction worker Baltimore Fletcher otherwise known as Junior.

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News: Controversy over cause of flooding in Mammee Bay.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:12 -0700

Is politics being played out in a longstanding problem which is affecting a community in the garden parish?

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Sports: Hundreds come out in support of first ever Sunday race day.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:57:23 -0700

It’s come, it’s gone, it was a success, as history was created at Caymanas Park Sunday afternoon, the first Sunday race card, at the track. Many wanted just to be part of history. It was strange yet a blessing to the promoters as long meandering queues were formed, to get into Caymanas Park, as history beckoned.

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News: Embattled NTCS boss scores major victory against the government at the Privy Council.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:18:47 -0700

The National Transport Cooperative Society, NTCS, has secured a major victory in its 11-year legal battle with the government over a franchise agreement. That victory for Ezroy Millwood's bus company came in the form of a ruling from the United Kingdom Privy Council.

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News: Former finance minister Dr. Omar Davies continues to defend the establishment of Finsac.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:17:47 -0700

Former finance minister Dr. Omar Davies gave as much as he got Thursday as he defended his and the PNP administration's decision at the time to implement the Financial Sector Adjustment Company, Finsac. While staunchly standing by the decision, Dr Davies said Finsac took its decisions based on the information available at the time.

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News: Agriculture minister promises appointment of praedial larceny coordinator.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:16:10 -0700

A praedial larceny coordinator is to be appointed as the government ramps up efforts to tackle a problem which has robbed the sector of billions of dollars. Agriculture minister Dr Christopher Tufton provided assurances to farmers at the 6th anniversary of the Eat Jamaica day at Denbigh in Clarendon.

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Sports: Reigning champions Tivoli finding victories hard to come by in DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:13:39 -0700

Harbour view football club on Thursday spent their first full day as leaders of the Digicel Premier League following another round of mid-week matches on Wednesday. The stars of the east inflicted the first defeat on previous leaders St. Georges sports at Lynch Park this season while champions Tivoli continues to find victory hard to come by.

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Sports: Former Finance minister questioning continued at Finsac inquiry.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:15:30 -0700

Former finance minister Dr Omar Davies was in the line of fire for a second day running at the enquiry into the financial sector adjustment company, Finsac. The enquiry was charged with intrigue and emotion as several entrepreneurs recounted painful experiences with spiraling interest rates. However, it was a resolute Dr Davies who said the Finsac intervention helped many.

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News: Overseas employment agencies squeal over new regulations governing fees.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:14:23 -0700

Widespread fraud which has fleeced thousands of Jamaicans seeking employment overseas has prompted strong action from the Labour ministry. The ministry says it’s serious about new regulations governing the operations of these agencies. So, is it a case of the good now suffering for the bad?

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News: NWC considers tougher restrictions as water levels continue to decline.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:13:15 -0700

The National Water Commission may be forced to reintroduce its prohibition notice on water usage if current water levels continue to decline at the corporate area's main storage facilities. A few months ago persons in some areas were banned from using hoses to wash cars, driveways and water their lawns as part of stringent conservation measures. Water minister Dr.

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Sports: Harbour View F.C. leads DPL for first time this season.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:11:45 -0700

Former champions Harbour View are leaders of the Digicel Premier League for the first time this season after beating St. Georges at Lynch Park in the latest series of games on Wednesday. Harbour View are now on 28 points, two more than Tivoli and St. Georges who were losing at home for the first time this season.

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News: Dr Omar Davies makes concessions as he is grilled at the Finsac inquiry.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:40:46 -0700

The inquiry into the financial sector meltdown of the mid-1990's resumed Tuesday with former finance minister Dr. Omar Davies taking the stand. He staunchly defended the decision to establish the financial sector adjustment company Finsac, pointing out to the commission as well that he made a grave error. There was a total of 45 questions that Dr.

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News: Jamaica slapped with another rating downgrade, the third in weeks.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:38:32 -0700

Another ratings agency has slapped Jamaica with a downgrade. Fitch ratings Tuesday became the third entity to issue a bleak outlook on the economy, hot on the heels of Standard and Poors and Moody's. Citing the unsustainable debt and heightened the risk of some form of debt restructuring, Fitch cut the rating by three notches to CCC.

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News: New BoJ governor signals he will not be bullied by the IMF on interest rate policy.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:35:53 -0700

The new governor of the central bank Brian Wynter is measured in his comments about the mounting concerns facing the Jamaican economy. Mr. Wynter is however sending a strong signal that it will be the central bank that will be in charge of the country's monetary policy and not the IMF or the government for that matter.

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News: Portmore residents incensed over distribution of work in Edgewater.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:34:29 -0700

Residents from Edgewater in Portmore are up in arms over the distribution of work at the forum hotel site in the municipality. The Urban Development Corporation, UDC, contracted the services of the NSWMA to bush the area following complaints from mayor Keith Hinds.

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Sports: Chris Gayle vows to score test century in Australia series.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:32:52 -0700

West Indies captain Chris Gayle has vowed to score a test century for his ailing mother when the West Indies meets Australia in the first test at the Gabba in Brisbane starting Wednesday evening Jamaica time. Gayle arrived in Brisbane early Tuesday morning after clocking up some 44,517 kilometers in 11 days.

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News: Analysts give Prime Minister a failing grade for his address to his party's conference.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:20:30 -0700

The verdict is in on Sunday’s presentation by Prime Minister and JLP leader Bruce Golding to the public session of his party's 66th annual conference. The country's leading political pundits are not impressed as from all accounts a whole lot more was expected.

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News: A junior minister responds to speculations he could be axed in a down-sizing of the executive.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:19:58 -0700

The reappointment of Michael Stern to the Bruce Golding executive caused howls of criticisms late last week ahead of the JLP's 66th conference Sunday. The renewed calls from the PNP to cut the Bruce Golding executive, was a matter the Prime Minister didn't address on Sunday as some would have expected.

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News: Three killed in horrific car crash in Clarendon.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:18:49 -0700

The latest motor vehicle crash along the Bustamante highway in Clarendon about 3 yesterday afternoon claimed the lives of two security guards and a woman. Even as investigations commence into the crash there is uncertainty as to who was behind the wheel of one of the motor cars.

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News: Bus driver who clashed with a police team threatens legal action.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:18:04 -0700

There are further details emerging regarding a story our news center broke at the end of last week. The bus driver who many say was the victim of blatant abuse at the hands of a police officer in Cross Roads on Friday has indicated that he intends to take legal action against the lawman.

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Sports: Chris Gayle returns to Australia for test matches.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:16:27 -0700

West Indies opener and captain Chris Gayle is expected to arrive in Australia on Tuesday evening after he left the island on Monday. Gayle will rejoin the team in time for the first cricket test in Brisbane, starting Thursday. The hard hitting left hander returned home last week to be with his ailing mother who was hospitalized.

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News: Prime Minister delivers somber speech at JLP’s 66th annual conference.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:31:41 -0700

The country's return to the IMF dominated the highly anticipated address by Prime Minister Bruce Golding at the JLP's 66th annual conference Sunday. While not providing details, the Prime Minister says a new medium term economic programme is coming on stream, to navigate the country out of its worsening economic situation.

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News: Dr. Omar Davies blasts the government's plan to cut the public sector.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:49 -0700

Too many blunders and an uncertainty of which direction the country is headed is how spokesman on finance Dr Omar Davies described the JLP leadership so far. At a PNP National Executive Council meeting in Trelawny Sunday, Dr Davies says it's uncertain how much is allotted to ministries because the government continues to revise the budget.

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News: Agriculture minister urged to refuse permits to import chicken this Christmas.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:29:55 -0700

As local producers move to meet the expected increase in local demand for chicken meat this holiday season former JAS president Norman Grant is urging the agriculture ministry to refuse permits to import chicken to protect local producers. This as he amplified his call for an end to the widescale importation of agricultural produce and for Jamaicans to eat what we grow.

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Sports: Usain Bolt retains IAAF athlete of the year award.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:28:56 -0700

The hottest property in world athletics at the moment, Usain Bolt, has been named IAAF world athlete of the year for the second consecutive time. The 23 year old Bolt retained the honour at the world athletics gala in Monaco on Sunday, thanks to his record breaking victories in the 100 and 200 metres at the world championships in Berlin, Germany earlier this year.

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News: JLP announces strict no-weapons policy for its annual conference on Sunday.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:41:57 -0700

The Jamaica Labour Party has announced stringent security measures for the public session of its 66th annual conference on Sunday. The party is seeking to prevent a recurrence of the horrific shooting which marred last year's conference while deputy leader Audley Shaw was addressing Labourites.

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News: Ruling party continues to raise questions about threats on media houses.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:40:53 -0700

Eyebrows are now being raised about whether a standoff is looming between the media and the ruling Jamaica Labour Party. The party continues to question threats on media houses for reporting on the extradition case involving West Kingston strong man Christopher Dudus Coke. A clear cut case of abusing the messenger for disseminating information seems on the path of taking a turn for the worse.

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News: Clarendon jurors accused of corruption remanded in custody.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:40:00 -0700

Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn is making an urgent call to the parliament of the land. She wants urgent action to give the crown the right of appeal in cases where an appeal was secured through fraud of corruption. Her call comes as the two Clarendon jurors accused of corruption were remanded in custody yesterday.

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News: Road repairs coming for sections of St. Catherine? Residents receive promises following a tour.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:38:50 -0700

The deputy prime minister was in sections of St Catherine Thursday assessing major concerns of road infrastructure and breakaways which have been the contention of residents for many years. The aims we were told was to detail solutions and bring closure.

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Sports: Upheaval in St. Ann football association’s executive.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:36:23 -0700

There is yet another upheaval in the St. Ann football association, this time around it’s between the F.A's president and his general secretary. President of the eastern confederation Waynell Alexander has labelled the current turmoil in the St. Ann football association as "unfortunate ". But having only learnt of the information via the JFF he will not intervene.

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News: Jamaica suffers another ratings downgrade.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:16:09 -0700

Jamaica has suffered yet another ratings downgrade, this time it’s from ratings agency Moody's. The entity in issuing the downgrade indicated that it's because they see no option for the government but to restructure the debt in the current situation. The downgrade moves Jamaica from a B2 to a CAA1 rating on the county's local and foreign currency government bond.

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News: More bleak prospects as planning institute reveals latest GDP figures.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:15:34 -0700

The Planning Institute of Jamaica says it has estimated that Jamaica’s economic decline extended into the third quarter of this year, chiefly on the fallout in the mining and quarrying sector. But even as the PIOJ gave that review, the pace of decline indicates that things are beginning to stabilize but that doesn't mean a turnaround for the economy any time soon.

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News: Health minister undertaking tour to identify equipment needed in the sector.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:14:57 -0700

Health minister Rudyard Spencer is putting his talk into action and is carrying out a tour of all health departments and hospitals as his ministry tries to achieve the best use of limited resources while safeguarding the health of Jamaicans.

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News: Another corpse left at a funeral home for years.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:14:10 -0700

Another funeral home was forced to bury the body of a man left unattended by relatives for years. There seems to be a bigger problem as operators of funeral homes are now trying to put a stop to the trend whereby relatives are delinquent in paying for the funeral expenses of their loved ones. January 2010 would make it three years since 80 year old Alfred Buckle had passed on.

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Sports: Jamaica’s under 20 women football team makes winning start to CFU world cup campaign.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:13:22 -0700

Jamaica's national under-20 women’s football team made a winning start to their campaign in the CFU world cup qualifiers in Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday beating Cuba 1-nil on the artificial turf at the Marvin Lee stadium. Sashana Campbell got the lone goal for Jamaica on 11 minutes in the day's other game host Trinidad and Tobago beat St. Kitts and Nevis.

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News: Parliament wraps up debate on charter of rights.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:31:56 -0700

The government is one step closer to having its proposed charter of fundamental rights and freedoms realized. After weeks of intense debates the proposed change to section 13 of the constitution passed the committee stage of parliament with 5 amendments. But how likely is it the Prime Minister will get his wish for the charter to be passed this parliamentary year?

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News: Jamaica rated as second most corrupt country in English speaking Caribbean.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:30:55 -0700

Jamaica has been deemed the second most corrupt country in the English speaking Caribbean behind Guyana according to latest findings of Transparency International.

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News: Long-awaited transcripts are served on the defense in Cuban light bulb case.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:29:06 -0700

After weeks of heated wranglings, the defense Tuesday received the transcripts of the twenty-seven recordings of conversations between the accused Kern Spencer and the prosecution's main witness Rodney Chin. Mr. Spencer is facing charges of money laundering as well as breaching anti-corruption laws.

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News: Member of JLP opposed to the bid of SSP Adams as police commissioner.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:27:12 -0700

The bid for the post of police commissioner has taken a political twist with strong opposition from some members of the Jamaica Labour Party against the intended entry of retired Senior Superintendent Reneto Adams for the job.

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News: KSAC enlists help of chamber of commerce in clamping down on illegal advertising.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:25:47 -0700

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation is moving to join forces with the Jamaica chamber of commerce to clamp down on illegal advertising in the municipality. While addressing chamber members Tuesday, Kingston’s mayor, Desmond McKenzie fingered several culprits and outlined plans to ramp up the drive to tackle this problem.

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Sports: Jamaica captain Chris Gayle leaves Australia to return home to be with mother.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:23:43 -0700

The West Indies have lost two early wickets on the opening day of their tour game against Australian side Queensland at the Allan Border field in Brisbane. Both openers are back in the pavilion, Adrian Barath for naught after facing 20 balls and Travis Dowlin went for 2 after facing nine deliveries.

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News: Prime Minister says IMF deal will be concluded by Christmas.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:05:22 -0700

Is the government again changing its timeline for signing a deal with the International Monetary Fund?

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News: Third consecutive quarter of growth for agriculture sector.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:04:43 -0700

Despite the ravaging effects of a lengthy drought, the agriculture sector has recorded a third consecutive quarter of growth amid the global economic crisis. As agriculture minister Dr. Christopher Tufton unveiled the latest figures yesterday morning, it was projected that the upswing should continue.

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News: Police hunt four suspects in fiery death of ninety year old woman.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:03:59 -0700

The St. Catherine south police are continuing their investigations into the death of a visually impaired senior citizen in Newlands Portmore over the weekend. It's a gang feud spanning a number of years, which has virtually crippled the community of Newlands. Police say two rival groups are creating havoc in the community, the Umbrella gang and the Uprising gang.

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News: Attendant at hospital morgue charged with several breaches.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:02:55 -0700

There's more disturbing news coming out of the Mandeville hospital. Fifty year old morgue attendant at the hospital Leonard Grayson has been charged with several counts of breaches of the cremation act, forgery, uttering forged documents and obtaining money under false pretence. Lab results confirmed that Mr. Grayson had forged the signature of a worker at a funeral home. Mr.

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Sports: Reggae Boyz finalizing preparations for friendly match against South Africa.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:01:21 -0700

When the Reggae Boyz take the field on Tuesday, against hosts South Africa's, it will be no ordinary match for the Boyz. Goalkeeper Dwayne Miller appeared to be in discomfort during and after Sunday's first full training session for much-anticipated match-up at the Free State stadium at Vodacom Park.

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News: Prime Minister still sticks by the November timeline for an IMF agreement.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:06:18 -0700

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has outlined just why Jamaica’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund is taking so long to be completed. Speaking Sunday at the JLP area council 2 meeting in Portmore, the Prime minister said despite what critics are saying, there are no changes in the timeline given for the deal to be completed.

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News: Desmond McKenzie officially elected as JLP Area 1 and deputy leader.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:04:46 -0700

Desmond McKenzie was officially elected as area council one leader and deputy leader of the Jamaica Labour party. Mr. McKenzie was unopposed, as another early contender Andrew Holness, had withdrawn his challenge for the area council post. Mr. McKenzie called for a united JLP even as his predecessor settled lingering doubts about the future of his political career.

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News: Prominent Mandeville businessman murdered while 90 year old killed in arson attack.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:03:34 -0700

Another of Mandeville’s top businessmen has fallen prey to the gun. 65 year old Vincent Young, owner and operator of Young's supermarket and wholesale on Manchester Road was killed Saturday night during a robbery. Mr. Young and his wife were closing the supermarket, when they were held up by four men, three armed with guns. The men demanded money while snatching Mrs. Young's handbag from her.

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News: Government entity takes steps to significantly reduce energy bill.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:59:36 -0700

State minister with responsibility for local government, Robert Montague, is lamenting that energy consumption is taking a huge bite out of his budget. He was speaking recently at a St. Mary parish council meeting. After looking at the budget for local government, Mr.

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Sports: St. Georges sports club regains lead of DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:57:27 -0700

St. Georges sports club are back at the top of the Digicel premier league standing after playing out a 1 - all draw with Arnett Gardens at Lynch Park in Sunday’s opening series of games in the second round. St. Georges are now on 25 points, one ahead of champions Tivoli who were not in action.

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News: Heads could roll as health minister commissions audit into blood bag shortage.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:08:15 -0700

Will heads roll for a major foul-up at the blood bank which left the organization short on items to test and store blood?

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News: CDA head summoned to a meeting with the health minister amidst pressure on her to resign.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:07:03 -0700

Minister Spencer is to meet with the embattled head of the Child Development Agency Allison Anderson, on the heels of calls for her resignation. Ms Anderson faced a volley of criticisms this week from human rights group Jamaicans For Justice, who claimed a government report to the Inter-American commission on human rights was filled with half-truths.

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News: Long lines seen at passport office as rush to beat rates increase.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:06:18 -0700

There were long lines at the passport immigration and citizenship agency on Constant Spring road for the second day running as hundreds scramble to avoid paying higher fees which take effect on Monday. The situation became a bit intense Thursday morning, as the police had to be called in to manage the large crowd. The flow of traffic slowed and police had to move quickly to prevent chaos.

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News: Shockwaves reverberate through community over gruesome killing of 10 year old.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:05:21 -0700

Over 24 hours after the body of 10 year old Anthony Durant was found tied to a tree in a gully at cemetery lane in Portland, the police are saying very little about the investigations. The residents of prospect in Portland, a quiet rural community, remain in shock and disbelief over the gruesome killing. Ten year old Anthony Durant affectionately called Papa or Shebada went missing Sunday night.

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News: Controversy over the operations of a doctor's office; a St. Ann community wants answers.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:04:07 -0700

Protests are by no means uncommon in Jamaica, but one that is mounted over the presence of a medical facility in a community doesn't happen everyday. Well, it has happened in a residential community in St Ann, stirring a controversy. “Paging Dr Rampa.

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News: Ruckus in the St James parish council.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:59:30 -0700

Tempers flared in Thursday's meeting of the St. James parish council as members were at odds with the regional operations manager of the western parks and markets. The verbal feud climaxed when the manager walked out of the meeting, much to the disgust of members.

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Sports: Usain Bolt receives instrument of appointment.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:57:48 -0700

Jamaica's youngest ambassador-at-large, the honourable Usain Bolt, received his instrument of appointment and diplomatic passport, during a brief ceremony at Jamaica House, on Thursday.

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News: Health minister admits he was misinformed about arrival of medical items.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:43:01 -0700

The shortage of items to test and store blood at the blood bank has caused quite a stir. However there are other issues facing the health sector: the minister told CVM that 76 per-cent of the budget of regional health authorities is spent on compensation and according to him this is un-sustainable.

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News: Alarming statistics revealed about missing children.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:41:25 -0700

Despite several efforts to curb instances of missing children, there are worrying findings that the number of children going missing has raised significantly during 2009. The executive director of the “Hear the children's cry” committee revealed its finding Wednesday on this very worrisome trend.

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News: Petrojam responds to reports e-10 gasoline is causing engine damage.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:37:42 -0700

Most motorists have given e-10 87 and e-10 90 a passing grade despite some complaints about the product causing engine failure. CVM news has been doing checks on what has been fuelling the concerns and got a response from the state-owned refinery Petrojam. General manager of Petrojam Winston Watson says the pilot project did not reveal any complaints about performance or damaged engines.

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Sports: Asafa Powell launches foundation to assist emerging track and field stars.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:36:26 -0700

Former world 100m record holder Asafa Powell now has his own foundation with its main objectives being to assist emerging track and field stars and academia alike. Once the world's fastest human being, Powell is now sharing his time between trying to get back to the top of world sprinting and actually helping others to achieve the lofty heights, he and other Jamaican stars have touched.

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News: Local human rights group demands the resignation of child development agency head.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:51:00 -0700

Did the government present a false picture of the conditions of children in state care to the Inter American Commission on human rights during a recent hearing?

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News: Government to pay millions to a contractor despite premature end to works.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:50:02 -0700

It's end of the road for an agreement between construction company Ashtrom building systems and the government. The firm had the responsibility for building a police station in Falmouth however there have been numerous delays. Speaking at Tuesday's parliamentary sitting Prime Minister Bruce Golding however highlighted that the company will still have to be paid millions.

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News: Health minister responds to PNP claims that public facilities are in critical condition.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:48:32 -0700

There is a dire warning from the opposition Peoples National Party that the public health system is in critical condition and the prognosis is dismal unless the government acts quickly. Amidst press reports Tuesday highlighting the undesirable conditions at public hospitals, the party says the government must make health care delivery a priority.

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News: The Gaza-Gully debate intensifies.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:47:54 -0700

There is more debate about the Gully/Gaza conflict which has long burst the seams of the dancehall and is now having ripple effects across the society. Tuesday, Prime Minister Bruce Golding weighed in on the issue, as did one of the artistes involved in the lyrical combat. The Prime Minister accused media houses of being preoccupied with the Gully Gaza rivalry.

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Sports: Windies female cricket team defeats England to win 3 match 20/20 series.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:45:25 -0700

The West Indies women’s team beat England by five wickets at Warner Park in St. Kitts on Tuesday to capture their three match twenty/20 series with one game still to play. The visitors batted first and posted 99 all out with only two players getting into double figures, Charlotte Edwards 41 and Beth Morgan 14. PamelaLlavine starred with the ball bagging 4 for 21 and Stefanie Taylor 2 for 13.

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News: Tensions increase in an East Kingston community as marauding gunmen launch chilling attack.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:58:36 -0700

Some 24 hours after gunmen went on a shooting spree in the Bower Bank community off Windward Road in east Kingston residents remain on edge. Five persons were shot; two fatally. It was almost eight Sunday evening, 7:55 to be precise, when a group of people were standing at the entrance to Bower Bank, when a silver motor vehicle drove up.

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News: Scotiabank/ Bill Clarke impasse heading to the Privy Council.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:57:13 -0700

The Bank of Nova Scotia has received the green light to take its dispute with former president and CEO, William "Bill" Clarke to the Privy Council. The court of appeal on Monday gave leave to Scotiabank to take the matter to the UK based Privy Council to appeal an October 2 ruling in favour of Clarke over his dispute with the bank.

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News: Standoff intensifies between school vendors and Portmore municipal council.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:55:53 -0700

Vendors and representatives of the Portmore municipal council remain at odds over a decision to remove persons operating outside schools in Portmore. Following demonstrations last week, the parties met to discuss the matter yesterday. More than one hundred vendors have been affected by this decision however according to officials from the council tough measures had to be taken.

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News: Another tragedy on the Winston Jones highway.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:54:02 -0700

A collision along the Winston Jones highway in Manchester claimed another life Monday morning. Around eleven, the driver of a Toyota corolla motor car was exiting the Kendal main road, when he reportedly proceeded onto the busy thoroughfare, where the vehicle collided with a Toyota Matrix.

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Sports: David Summerbell once again crowned Caribbean drivers champion.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:52:55 -0700

David Summerbell was once again crowned Caribbean drivers champion, following his outstanding performance in the final leg of the regional championship series at the South Dakota race track in Guyana on Sunday.

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News: Yet another unit being established to guide public sector rationalization.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:29:03 -0700

The team to undertake the restructuring of the public sector will soon have added personnel. The initiative which is being coordinated by the office of the prime minister will be directed to a great extent by Onieka Williams, the permanent secretary in the office of the prime minister. She will be the CEO of an aspect of the eight persons which will on the staff. The unit, headed by Ms.

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News: Policeman in trouble with the law; he was allegedly held with 300 pounds of ganja.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:28:17 -0700

A police constable has found himself in deep trouble with the law. The constable, whose identity is being withheld pending further investigations, was nabbed in Clarendon Sunday morning after he was reportedly found with three hundred pounds of compressed ganja. It's probably a request that key members in the police federation are now regretting: evidence to justify claims of police corruption.

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News: Allan Rickards raises cane over what he says are broken promises to sugar industry.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:27:27 -0700

Critical questions continue to be raised about funding, future representation and equipment in the ailing local sugar industry. According to chairman of the all island Jamaica cane farmers association, Allan Rickards, a change or crisis looms for the industry at this time. He's of the view that too many announcements have been made, several of which are yet to materialize.

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Sports: Tivoli defeats St. Georges in end of round final of DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:17:46 -0700

Defending champions Tivoli defeated St. Georges 2 - nil at the first end -of-round final in the Digicel premier league at the national stadium. Captain Navion Boyd gave Tivoli the lead when he converted from the penalty spot in the 28th minute while Kemar Daley doubled the score late in the encounter.

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Sports: Tivoli defeats St. Georges in end of round final of DPL.

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News: Prosecution describes Harry Daley as the quintessential corrupt cop

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:49:41 -0700

A verdict is to be handed down in two weeks by senior magistrate Judith Pusey in the Harry “Bungles” Daley corruption trial. The court yesterday heard testimony from a defence witness who had been recalled and closing arguments from both sides in what prosecutors have dubbed a "trial of the quintessential corrupt cop".

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News: Police release aliases of two suspects in Wednesday night's murder of a businesswoman.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:48:32 -0700

Detectives in the corporate area are investigating whether the gruesome murder of a business operator Thursday evening was a contract killing. 42 year old Sandra Supersad who operated the popular boutique chain - Xtras was slain by gunmen at her Waterloo Avenue home shortly before 8. Sandra Supersad had just driven home and was exiting her vehicle when her attackers pounced.

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News: Dispute leaves two dead along Red Hills road.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:47:46 -0700

Two men are dead and another in hospital nursing stab wounds after a robbery incident along Red Hills road in St. Andrew Thursday. CVM news understands that the incident unfolded shortly before noon at the entrance to the Park Lane community, after two men robbed a 47 year old man and stabbed him.

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Sports: Parent who attacked player expected to be severely disciplined.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:46:58 -0700

At least two major changes are expected to unfold within the next 48 hours, following Thursday’s meeting between ISSA and the JFF. Meanwhile, the parent who attacked a player earlier this week, could be severely disciplined.

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News: Defense scores victory in Harry “Bungles” Daley trial.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:09:35 -0700

It was another court day for Harry "Bungles" Daley. The former head of the St. Catherine north division is charged with extortion and breaches of the corruption prevention act. Wednesday his defense team scored a victory as they were given the green light to re-call a witness.

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News: Ruckus at a bauxite plant as workers demand redundancy payments.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:08:27 -0700

There were heated words and tense moments at the Windalco Kirkvine bauxite plant in Manchester Wednesday as around 100 workers intensified their call for redundancy payments. Workers usually cringe at the thought of being made redundant, but these workers see it as the way to mine themselves out the current predicament.

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News: Hardley Lewin says he holds no grudge against the government or police.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:06:51 -0700

Days after throwing in the towel as police commissioner, rear admiral Hardley Lewin has told CVM that he holds no grudges against the government or members of the police force. After days of declining interview with us, the outgoing commissioner yesterday told us he will not become embroiled in any quarrels with the Prime Minister on the heels of Bruce Golding's statement to Parliament Tuesday.

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News: New twist in bizarre story about a two-year old corpse returned to a house in Linstead.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:04:58 -0700

Charges could be laid against the funeral home and members of a family after the body of a relative was returned to the relatives in Linstead St Catherine Tuesday, after two years. The body of Garth Wilson which was at a St Thomas funeral home for almost two years was left at his grandmother's house in Lakes Meadow, with the funeral home complaining it hadn't received payments.

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Sports: St. Georges sports club secures last ticket to end of round final in DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:02:11 -0700

St. Georges sports club out of Portland secured the last ticket to the end of round final in the Digicel premier league after beating Village United 1-nil at Lynch Park on Wednesday. With the victory St. Georges moved to 24 points, the same as early qualifiers and champions Tivoli Gardens who played out a goaless draw with Portmore United.

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News: Prime Minister tells parliament why the BOJ governor was dismissed.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:55:27 -0700

Four days after the governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Derrick Latibeaudiere was dismissed, Prime Minister Bruce Golding confirmed it was due to what he said was the governor's strange contract. The prime minister said this saw the governor being paid over 38 million dollars which is more money than even the United States federal reserves chairman receives as salary.

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News: Owen Ellington to act as police commissioner even as Prime Minister addresses Lewin’s resignation.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:53:05 -0700

Assistant Commissioner of Police Owen Ellington is to act as commissioner starting this Saturday, a day after the resignation of rear admiral Hardley Lewin becomes effective. In its first official statement on the matter yesterday, the Police Service Commission, PSC, indicated it had accepted Rear Admiral Lewin's resignation.

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News: Dramatic scenes as relatives clash over two-year delay in the burial of a relative.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:51:23 -0700

Our news team captured dramatic scenes in St Catherine yesterday as relatives of a man dead for over two years clashed as a St Thomas-based funeral home took his body back to the house where he lived. The embarrassing situation in Lane Meadows fueled an already turbulent family relationship.

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Sports: JFF to issue severe reprimand to former treasurer.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:50:06 -0700

The top brass of the Jamaica Football Federation decided on Tuesday to issue a severe reprimand to former treasurer, Rudolph Speid. The board says Speid is to be blamed for the current impasse between english-based event management firm, NVA Management.

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News: Prime Minister to address Parliament resignations of police chief and BOJ governor.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:22:16 -0700

Some 24 hours after the resignation of police commissioner, rear admiral Hardley Lewin, there's still no official word from the police service commission on the resignation or who will act as police chief. Prime Minister Bruce Golding is to make a statement on the issue in Parliament Tuesday, but in the meantime, the questions and speculation continue.

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News: Jamaica suffers another rating downgrade from S&P.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:21:02 -0700

Ratings agency Standard and Poors yesterday downgraded Jamaica’s credit ratings to triple c, citing as one of the reasons, the BOJ governor's separation from central bank. Derick Latibeaudiere was the lead negotiator for Jamaica with the IMF.

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News: Contractor general questions DPP's ruling on sale of Air Jamaica’s Heathrow slots.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:19:04 -0700

Are the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, Paula Llewelyn and the contractor general Greg Christie on a major collision course?

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Sports: West Indies selectors recall senior players for tour of Australia.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:17:27 -0700

The West Indies selectors have named the team for the upcoming three-test match series against Australia. While Gayle has been reappointed captain, there are no real surprises in the squad. The naming of the squad appears to have tempered the long standing dispute between the senior players and the West Indies cricket board.

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News: Police commissioner Hardley Lewin is calling it quits.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:31:07 -0700

Police commissioner, rear admiral Hardley Lewin has resigned yet again. Information Minister, Daryl Vaz confirmed the news Sunday afternoon that the commissioner, who had been in that position since December 2007, is definitely in exit mode. This is the second time in less than two years that the commissioner has resigned.

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News: Anthony Blake, brother of Vivian Blake, cut down in a hail of bullets.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:29:48 -0700

CVM news has learnt that the brother of the former shower posse leader Vivian Blake has been killed. 50 year old Paul Anthony Bruce otherwise known as Blacks was found dead in his house at Smokyvale in St. Andrew. A lead investigator told our newscentre that around 10 Sunday morning three gunmen entered the premises.

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News: Prisoner frees himself while under police guard at KPH.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:28:30 -0700

A prisoner is on the loose after escaping from police custody while a patient at the Kingston Public Hospital. He is 22 year-old Romaine Davis of a Torrington Park address in Kingston five for whom the lawmen have now launched a manhunt. Davis has fair complexion, is medium built, about 175 centimeters or 5 feet nine inches tall and wears his hair in braids.

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News: Labour minister promises radical changes to industrial relations.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:27:44 -0700

Labour minister Pearnel Charles is promising new approaches to industrial relations, built on partnership and cooperation as the way to a more productive Jamaica. He hinted at the drastic changes during a function hosted by bauxite company Jamalco in recognition of its human resources and administration manager Sharon Brown. Mr. Charles used the Jamalco experience as a cue.

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Sports: Chris Gayle re appointed captain of West Indies for Australia tour.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:25:36 -0700

Chris Gayle has been re-appointed to captain the West Indies cricket team for the tour of Australia. Gayle was recommended for the post by the selectors and the WICB ratified the decision on Saturday. In the meantime, while the official squad has not been released to the public, CVM Sports understand there is discontent among some players across the region.

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News: Reports of unease at the UDC after an entire department is made redundant.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:19:28 -0600

Just over a year after the controversial sacking of the board of the Urban Development Corporation, UDC, another uproar seems to be brewing. The Civil Service Association is raising concern that the MOU has been breached after an entire department there was made redundant.

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News: Fresh reports surface that the government is resisting the extradition request for Christopher Dudus Coke.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:18:13 -0600

There are reports that U.S. authorities are growing frustrated over what they see as a resistance to extradite Christopher "Dudus" Coke to face criminal charges. An Associated Press report quoted the spokeswoman for the U.S. embassy here in Kingston, Patricia Atkinson, as saying the U.S.

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News: Smoke causes a scare at Norman Manley airport.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:17:03 -0600

Some persons leaving the island Thursday at the Norman Manley international airport received somewhat of a scare and had to evacuate the departure lounge in haste. It turned out it was almost much-a-do about nothing but enough for the management to exercise full caution. No one was injured in the incident which took place around eleven.

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News: PNPYO takes on Audley Shaw for his comments about the police.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:15:16 -0600

Our newsroom understands that police commissioner rear admiral Hardley Lewin yesterday met with the executive of the police federation to discuss the recent statements by ACP Les Green that some of the officers killed by gunmen were criminals involved in criminal activities. But even as those discussions took place, the ACP's statements have triggered even more discussions in the public sphere.

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Sports: National striker sentenced to 18 month prison term.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:13:31 -0600

National striker, Marlon King, barring a successful appeal, will spend 18 months in prison, after being found guilty of sexual assault and actual bodily harm, following an altercation with a female at a London nightclub last December. The 29-year-old Wigan forward, who was on loan to Hull City at the time of the incident, has filed an appeal.

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News: Police high command wants plea bargain legislation fast-tracked to help in dismantling gangs.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:30:42 -0600

The police high command wants to see the plea bargain mechanism fast-tracked as one of the effective tools to dismantle criminal gangs. Deputy police commissioner in charge of operations Owen Ellington made a strong case for the quick implementation of this measure as he addressed journalists.

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News: Finance minister joins the debate over Les Green's controversial comment.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:29:30 -0600

A day after the police commissioner slapped a gag order on his officers in a deepening controversy over comments from ACP Les Green, the finance minister has weighed in. The addition of each comment stirs the controversy. Police commissioner Hardley Lewin has since requested officers involved to not discuss the matter in the public domain any further.

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News: Mayhem in Clarendon: three persons meet fiery death at the hands of gunmen.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:27:28 -0600

The Clarendon police are still trying to ascertain the circumstances which led to three men perishing in a fire Tuesday night. The house was set ablaze after explosions were heard in the area. It all unfolded sometime after 11 Tuesday night and what alerted residents that horror would be unleashed was a barrage of gunfire.

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News: Some health workers restive over non-payment of allowances.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:25:38 -0600

The government seems to be on a collision course with another group of health workers over the non-payment of increases on allowances. The Jamaica Workers Union which represents technical support and ancillary staff in public hospitals and clinics is restive and has threatened public protests.

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Sports: Jamaica makes losing start in regional cricket competition.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:23:49 -0600

Jamaica made a losing start in their effort to win the West Indies president's cup limited overs competition after going down by 89 runs to champions Trinidad and Tobago at Providence on Wednesday.

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News: Police commissioner intervenes in controversy over Les Green's comments.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:33:49 -0600

Police commissioner Hardley Lewin has intervened in the growing controversy over the comment from ACP Les Green that some cops have been killed because they were criminals. The British cop has been in the line of fire from the police federation since CVM carried the story on Saturday, but the commissioner wants his officers to keep quiet for now.

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News: Dr Peter Phillips blames partisan politics for snag in constitutional reform measures.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:31:47 -0600

A parliamentarian has declared that political bickering and partisan division has prevented the carrying out of well needed constitutional reform. The views were expressed at Tuesday's parliamentary sitting as the debate on the charter of rights continued. The heated charter of rights debate has so far fueled diametrically opposed sentiments.

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News: Manufacturers association lashes government for sidestepping local printers.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:29:48 -0600

The government is being taken to task by the head of the manufacturer's association, who says local printeries are being left out of contracts to supply textbooks. Omar Azan is again complaining that the decades-long practice is blighting the growth of local printeries and even keeping away much-needed jobs.

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Sports: Rivoli FC manager faces possible disciplinary action from JFF.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:28:22 -0600

Champions Tivoli Gardens could become the first team into the first end of round final of the Digicel premier league when they face third place Harbour View in a rescheduled game at the compound on Wednesday starting at 7. The stars of the east are on a roll at the minute and could actually join the champions at the top of the standings if they manage to pull off a victory.

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News: Andrew Holness bows out of the race to become JLP deputy leader for area council one.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:24:11 -0600

Education minister and Member of Parliament for west central St. Andrew, Andrew Holness, has dropped out of the race to be the party's deputy leader for area council one. Barring another contender going up for the position, Kingston’s mayor Desmond McKenzie will be ratified by the JLP delegates for the post. Mr.

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News: Kern Spencer’s defense complains of length of time taken to transcribe tapes.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:23:15 -0600

Defence attorneys for the accused Kern Spencer in the Cuban light-bulb trial are not impressed with the pace of the work of state agents to transcribe conversations between Spencer and the prosecution's main witness Rodney Chin. Mr. Spencer and co-accused Coleen Wright are charged for breaching anti-corruption and money laundering related laws.

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News: Police Federation calls on ACP to provide proof regarding statements made.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:22:22 -0600

"Put up or shut up". That has been the response from the police federation following comments from assistant commissioner of police Les Green that some police officers have been murdered because they were involved in criminal activities. Monday executives of the federation intensified their pressure on the senior cop, saying he should provide proof or tender his resignation.

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Sports: West Indies female cricketers take 2 nil lead over South Africa.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:21:37 -0600

The West Indies women have taken an unassailable 2 - nil lead over their South African counterparts after winning game two of their three match twenty20 series by 13 runs with 4 balls remaining. The Caribbean women behind a top score of 41 off 43 balls from Cordel Jack, posted 114 for 9 in their allotted overs. South Africa were then bowled out for 101 in 19.2 overs.

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News: Anger mounts in the police force about Les Green's comments.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:31:37 -0600

There have been howls of angry responses to the statement from the senior officers that some police have been killed because they are criminals. The statement from Les Green about some of the cops killed since he has been in the island has elicited angry reactions within the police force over the past 24 hours.

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News: Agriculture minister promises tough action against praedial larcenists.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:30:32 -0600

Agriculture minister Christopher Tufton is hitting out praedial larcenists who he says are deterrents to agricultural development. The tough-talking minister has also warned farmers that he will not be sympathetic to farmers who do not cooperate with efforts to stem the activity.

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News: Increasing concern about the number of males in correctional facilities as new figures are released.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:29:14 -0600

New figures on the number of males in the correctional system are of increasing concern to prison officials. The department head commented on the statistics at a thanksgiving service Sunday morning to mark the start of correctional services week. It's the start of correctional services week under the theme "Rehabilitation an integrated approach".

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Sports: Tivoli fottball club regains lead of DPL after defeating St. Georges.

spurs4eva05 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:27:10 -0600

Title holders Tivoli are back at the summit of the 2009/2010 Digicel premier league after clipping St. Georges 1 - nil in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash at the Edward Seaga sports complex. Horace Sharpe converted the all-important goal in the 13th minute, to enable the reigning champions to regain pole position on 19 points with a game in hand. They are now one point ahead of St.

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News: Finance minister says no more public discussions on IMF negotiations.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:44:37 -0600

The finance minister is telling Jamaicans he will no longer engage in the debate about the International Monetary Fund negotiations in the public domain. He has accused sections of the media of creating hysteria that a November schedule to secure IMF funds will be missed. The finance minister dismissed those claims and said the negotiations are very much on track.

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News: Education minister proposes tough response to school violence as he visits Ferncourt high.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:43:10 -0600

The education minister is proposing tough measures to tackle horrific incidents of school violence, including holding parents more responsible for the behaviour of their children. The minister recommended the approach yesterday during a visit to Ferncourt high in St. Ann where a student was fatally stabbed Wednesday.

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News: More shock over another murder suicide.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:42:00 -0600

On the heels of a shocking incident in St Mary last week where a man killed three members of one family including his ex-girlfriend and then himself, another domestic dispute has led to another murder suicide, this time in St Elizabeth. The community of Nain was left in disbelief Wednesday after a man killed his former lover then himself.

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Sports: 2009 Prep school netball competition launched.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:41:17 -0600

The 2009 Bigga/JISA prep school netball competition was launched on Thursday, at the Leila Robinson court in Kingston. This represents the fourth year that Bigga has sponsored the competition. The defending champion is Hydel prep school, they dethroned Quest prep in the final last year and will be back to defend their title come December 3 at the final to be played at the launch venue.

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News: Student stabbed to death at high school.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:21:03 -0600

Detectives from the Claremont police in St. Ann are searching for two teenaged boys for questioning in connection with the fatal stabbing of another male student of Ferncourt high Wednesday morning. The alleged boy killer is a student from Marcus Garvey high, a 17 year old from Runaway Bay, St. Ann. CVM news understands that the police also want to question another student.

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News: Education minister reacts to another high school fatal stabbing.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:18:38 -0600

Education minister Andrew Holness has pointed to a new strategy to address violence in schools. CVM spoke with the minister hours after the grizzly attack at Ferncourt High school. The minister was obviously perturbed by the news of the student's death said while he was not fully briefed of the situation he was disappointed to hear of another stabbing incident involving students.

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News: American Airlines set to claim millions from the government as revenues fall under airlift guarantee deal.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:17:48 -0600

The government could be forced to find tens of millions of dollars to pay American Airlines under the revenue guarantee deal signed with the airline last year. CVM has learnt heavy discounting has resulted in losses on the two routes covered by the deal. And the opposition PNP believes it wont turn around. Losses amounting to more than 1.6 million U.S.

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Sports: St. Georges sports club plays to a draw to maintain lead atop DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:15:40 -0600

Front runners St. Georges sports club stretched their lead atop the Digicel premier league standings on Wednesday after playing out a 1-all draw with Boys’ Town in a rescheduled game at Collie Smith drive. Nigel Reid shot the leaders ahead on five minutes but substitute Dean Thompson saved Boys’ Town's blushes with his second goal of the season on 71 minutes. St.

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News: Portia Simpson-Miller blames JLP for delay in the passage of charter of rights bill.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:34:01 -0600

Debate on a new charter of rights to replace the fundamental rights and freedoms contained in chapter three of the constitution continued Tuesday. Leader of the opposition Portia Simpson-Miller made her contribution.

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News: Brazen Monday morning attacks leave three dead, including a father and son.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:32:52 -0600

There were two brazen early morning attacks; three persons dead. The incidents took place in St. Andrew and St. James pushing up an already spiraling murder figure. A father and son were Tuesday morning killed in a brazen daylight attack after a group of gunmen invaded their home in Stony Hill St. Andrew. They have been identified as 43 year old George Smelly and 17 year old Winston Smelly.

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News: More unease over decision to remove heavy tints and audiovisual equipment from public passenger vehicles.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:31:54 -0600

The continued drive to remove tints, audio and video equipment from public transport vehicles is fuelling more disquiet among bus and taxi operators. Some demonstrated in Half Way Tree Tuesday even as the transport minister seeks to soothe growing fears. There were signs Monday the operators and transport officials were on a collision course.

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Sports: Jamaica opening batsman cleared to play with team in regional matches.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:30:18 -0600

Opening batsman Brenton Parchment received positive news on Tuesday as he was cleared to take his place in the Jamaica squad which will be traveling on Wednesday to Guyana for the start of the regional limited overs cricket tournament. Parchment was struck in the face during a training session on Saturday he was fielding under the bat without a helmet.

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News: Usain Bolt among 105 Jamaicans awarded national honours.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:09 -0600

Professor Mervyn Morris headed the list of recipients at this year's national honours and awards ceremony. A total of 105 awards were given out in the various categories. He is no stranger to medals having won numerous on the world stage for his dominance in track and field both at the juniour and senior level.

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News: Works minister wants NWA to speed up road repairs.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:58:02 -0600

Transport and Works minister Mike Henry is calling on the National Works Agency – NWA, to speed up road repairs across the island. Minister Henry made the plea during the recent official opening of the bourbon bridge in West Portland. According to him, work on various projects needs to be expedited as it would be unfortunate to have several road infrastructure destroyed by a hurricane.

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News: Concern about constituency changes.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:56:33 -0600

The Jamaica Labour Party carte taker for south east St Catherine, senator Arthur Williams, has signalled his intention to resign as the party's standard bearer there if the Westchester division is cut from the constituency.

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Sports: St. Georges continues run at the top of DPL.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:53:37 -0600

After Sunday’s 8th round of matches in the Digicel premier league, St. Georges continue to sit at the top at the standings while August Town grabbed their first win of the season. At the Tony Spaulding sports complex, nine-man Arnett gardens pulled off an amazing win over Boys Town trench town derby.

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News: Duhaney Park student found alive; police question her parents and the woman who found her.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:49 -0600

The police are questioning a woman as well as the parents of ten year old Annaleise Davis whose disappearance set the nation on edge Wednesday. While the young girl has been reunited she will not be heading home just yet. It's a case we can all breathe a sigh of relief about; thankful that Annaleise Davis has been found alive.

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News: Ezroy Millwood launches blistering accusations against the government.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:56:40 -0600

National Transport Cooperative Society president Ezroy Millwood is on a collision course with the government; he is charging they want to virtually run over his bus service. The government had given the NTCS a November 2 timeline to wind up. Mr. Milwood made strong claims concerning reports about the possible replacement of the NTCS. He said he had conducted his own investigation on the matter.

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Sports: Bridgitte Foster-Hylton cops Courtney Walsh award for excellence.

spurs4eva05 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:53:57 -0600

World 100-metres hurdles champion Brigitte Foster- Hylton on Wednesday night walked away with the Courtney Walsh award for excellence at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Along with her citation, the national record holder was presented with a trophy and 500 thousand dollars by Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

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News: Shockwaves sent through a St. Mary community rocked by apparent triple murder and suicide.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:43:59 -0600

Police are still investigating the circumstances that led to a gruesome triple killing in Tower Isle St. Mary Tuesday night. The man who is alleged to have done the act has killed himself.

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News: Health minister warns nurses who stayed off the job will face consequences.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:42:42 -0600

The health minister has warned there will be dire consequences for nurses who have stayed off the job as a dispute between the nurses association and the government intensifies. Meanwhile, as the nurses await the reclassification exercise, Rudyard Spencer insists a salary increase is not guaranteed for the nurses.

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News: An alleged house-breaker is mobbed in Westmoreland.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:40:12 -0600

An alleged house-breaker was caught and beaten by residents of the Causeway community in Grange Hill, Westmoreland Wednesday morning. The alleged thief 20 year-old Steve Johnson, was also tied to a utility pole while the residents awaited the arrival of the police.

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Sports: Jamaica under 17 Reggae Girls continues winning streak at World Cup qualifiers.

spurs4eva05 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:38:49 -0600

Jamaica's under-17 reggae girls continued their winning streak at the world cup qualifiers in Curacao on Wednesday following a 6-1 drumming of the Dominican Republic. Sh'nell Briscoe top scored with two goals with support from Trudi Carter, Davia Morrison, Shenika Williams and Teola Caine. The Jamaicans will complete their fixtures against the Netherland Antilles on Friday, October 16.

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News: Labour ministry refers nurses' dispute to IDT.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:30:51 -0600

The Labour ministry has turned over the dispute involving the nurses association of jamaica to the Industrial Disputes Tribunal- IDT. This step was taken after nurses ignored a request by Labour minister Pearnel Charles to resume work on the two pm shift yesterday. It's expected that the IDT will call a meeting with the relevant parties.

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News: Prime minister insists no loophole for homosexuality in new charter of rights.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:29:38 -0600

Prime Minister Bruce Golding is seeking to have Jamaicans guaranteed their fundamental rights in the constitution but one minority group has been left out. Bruce Golding insists that there will be no loophole for homosexuality in the new charter of rights. He made the announcement while opening the debate on the charter in parliament Tuesday afternoon.

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News: KSAC say it's taking too long to get a licence for a city lottery.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:27:18 -0600

Anxiety among officials of the Kingston and St Andrew corporation as they're concerned it's taking too long to secure a licence to operate a city lottery to help fund their operations. Deputy mayor Lee Clarke told the KSAC monthly meeting Tuesday morning that the application was made to the betting gaming and lotteries commission almost a year ago.

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Sports: WIPA and WICB announces amicable resolution of dispute.

spurs4eva05 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:25:57 -0600

The West Indies Players Association and the West Indies Cricket Board have announced that all outstanding matters in the bitter dispute between the two bodies have been amicably settled. The WICB and WIPA had been at loggerheads over players' contracts, payments and image rights.

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News: PNP raises red flag over length of time prime minister could be in charge of national security ministry.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:21:45 -0600

It's not clear when national security minister Dwight Nelson will undergo surgery to deal with a stomach illness. The minister was scheduled to undergo surgery yesterday but according to information minister Daryl Vaz who spoke with our newscentre the surgery has been pushed back as the doctors want to ensure Mr. Nelson is in the best condition to undergo the operation. Mr. Vaz says although Mr.

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News: Some Cashplus investors cast doubt on claims of Carlos Hill's Dubai bank accounts.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:20:54 -0600

The embattled former head of Cashplus limited, Carlos Hill, continues to remain below the media radar but there's now a buzz about statements he's reported to have made in recent days. One investor tells CVM Hill has strongly denied having Dubai bank accounts, but does that investor believe Hill?

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News: Health teams begin school inspections amidst hand, foot and mouth outbreak.

spurs4eva05 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:19:12 -0600

The battle against another viral illness took on a new phase yesterday: health teams began inspecting basic and primary schools amidst the recent outbreak of hand foot and mouth disease.

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