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January 12 12:28 AM
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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
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January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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MoBay deputy mayor wants June 8 named Police Day in St James
January 12 12:20 AM
Respect due
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Seven of nine Portland police stations still below health standards
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:18 AM
Progress, but more to do
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TOKYO, Japan - Toyota knew two years ago about the engine problem behind its latest Lexus recall, even changing the spring part to correct it, but did...
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RJR Group executives objected to a proposal that would see the radio and TV conglomerate to pay five per cent of its revenue as a licence fee equivale...
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PAMPLONA, Spain - THOUSANDS of thrillseekers will race ahead of pounding hooves at the famed running of the bulls which began yesterday in Pamplona, b...
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July 6, 2010
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July 3, 2010
Continental Baking (National) has listed 11 companies who will be showcased in their sponsored programme 'Bold Ones' to recognize outstanding new Jama...
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July 3, 2010
URUGUAYAN Luis Suarez’s goal-saving hand ball, the last-second penalty miss by Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan and the Black Star’s ensuing loss on Friday not on...
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By Kedon Willis 
July 3, 2010
GUARDSMAN Group has taken its business a step further by entering the pest control industry. The security firm has acquired the franchise rights to th...
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By Bob Russell 
July 3, 2010
In order for a fixed income investor to get any decent returns in most fixed income markets, an investor will have to invest long term, typically for ...
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July 3, 2010
There has been much talk of improving productivity within the workplace, within industry and within the overall economy. However, the drivers of produ...
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July 3, 2010
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July 3, 2010
Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) is agressively expanding its automated teller machines (ATMs) network. JNBS general manager for community ban...
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July 3, 2010
OVER 100 entrepreneurs operating small and medium enterprises across the island will be participating in a business diagnostic and technical assistanc...
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July 3, 2010
VICTORIA Mutual Building Society (VMBS) recently hosted its first in a series of personalised financial workshops under the theme "Paving the Road to ...
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July 3, 2010
GASOLINE prices have changed very little this week and, by some analyst estimates, may even fall a bit over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. T...
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By Patrique Goodall 
July 3, 2010
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July 3, 2010
MINISTER of Transport and Works Mike Henry says that Jamaica is ready to sign new deals, which will bring more flights into the island. He cited impro...
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July 3, 2010
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