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ECJ chairman issues caution on new provisions to screen candidates
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CHAIRMAN of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) Professor Errol Miller says there are already provisions in the law that sets out the eligibility of persons seeking political office.
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Nurses' sick out crippling hospitals
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MINISTER of Health Rudyard Spencer says the high levels of absenteeism by nurses has caused a severe strain on the nation's health sector.
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Diary of a killer — Gangster longed to go out with woman
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LONELINESS, love for his children and his woman, introspection, and a deep hatred for the police and politicians are the major highlights of the diary of slain Stone Crusher Gang leader Cedric Murray.
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Nurses stay away from work for second day
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SCORES of nurses yesterday stayed off the job for the second day, forcing public hospitals to scale down operations to offer emergency services only.
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G2K dodges Manatt issue, wants answers on DB&G deal
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GENERATION 2000 (G2K), the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), yesterday deflected questions about the party's role in the Manatt, Phelps & Phillips affair, and instead called on the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) to answer questions about a deal over which the Office of Contractor General (OCG) has raised eyebrows.
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Bill Clinton to speak in Ja next month
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FORMER United States President Bill Clinton will deliver a public lecture at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on October 25, according to a news release from the organisers, Whisky Productions.
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Cop falls into Rio Cobre, drowns while chasing gunmen
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THE body of Corporal Vincent Bent was yesterday pulled from the Rio Cobre in the vicinity of the Gordon Pen community in St Catherine, hours after the policeman fell into the water while chasing a group of gunmen along the slippery bank.
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PAST AND PRESENT
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New Custos of St Andrew Marigold Harding (right) poses with her predecessor Bishop Dr Carmen Stewart following her installation at a ceremony at King's House yesterday. Harding was appointed as custos in August, following the retirement of Stewart, who had been serving in the post since 1992. As custos, Harding will represent the governor general within the parish and receive local and international dignitaries in his absence. She will also be the chief magistrate for the parish and ensure that enough justices of the peace are present at each meeting of the petty sessions court. Harding was presented with her instrument of office by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen at yesterday's ceremony, which was addressed by Prime MInister Bruce Golding. (Photo: Karl McLarty)
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Danny Roberts resigns from NWU
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VETERAN trade unionist Danny Roberts has resigned from the National Workers Union (NWU), saying that he wishes to explore a number of options in the broader field of labour relations.
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Justice Carey disqualified; Finsac enquiry to continue
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THE probe into the financial sector meltdown of the mid-1990s and Finsac's subsequent intervention was yesterday allowed to continue. But the hearings will have to proceed without Justice Boyd Carey, who was disqualified as chairman by the Judicial Review Court.
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