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In debut book, Sharon Gordon gives insight into post-Independence Jamaica
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In debut book, Sharon Gordon gives insight into post-Independence Jamaica
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL 
May 18 09:43 PM
Straight off the bat, Sharon Gordon tells you that Sheribaby , her first book, is not a memoir. It is, however, inspired by her childhood in Rollingto...
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42 Haitians accounted for after Portland arrival, say police
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42 Haitians accounted for after Portland arrival, say police
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PORTLAND, Jamaica – Forty-two Haitians who arrived in Jamaica illegally on a boat Sunday have all been accounted for, according to the police. The Hai...
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Newly formed duo Stashang aims for global sound
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Bunting, Tavares-Finson clash over SOE judgment
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Swaby says JLP mayors  avoiding holding of ALGA-J AGM to elect new chairman for political gain
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Swaby says JLP mayors avoiding holding of ALGA-J AGM to elect new chairman for political gain
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KINGSTON, Jamaica- Mayor of Kingston and St Andrew, Andrew Swaby has accused the chairman of the Association of Local Government Authorities of Jamaic...
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Seiveright, Tavares-Finson withdraw application to represent JLP in St Andrew North Central
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KINGSTON, Jamaica- Government senator Delano Seiveright and Christian Tavares-Finson have both withdrawn their application to be selected as the Jamai...
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