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Little girl, big heart

6-year-old gives up savings to help rebuild family home, assists classmates after storm

Mark Dennis

December 29 12:30 AM

Little girl, big heart

News

Inside the criminal mind

Psychiatrist outlines factors, some from birth, that set people on path to prison

BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com

December 29 12:28 AM

Inside the criminal mind

News

‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter

Senior cop points to complex investigation

December 29 12:26 AM

‘Avoid wild speculation,’ defence attorney advises in SSL matter

Entertainment, ...

Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm

BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com

December 29 12:26 AM

Itch Scratch

News

JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz

December 29 12:24 AM

JN Money covers grocery bills for shoppers in hurricane-hit Santa Cruz

Entertainment, ...

Skeng delivers Christmas Eve scorcher at UBT&R’s Livewire

Shereita Grizzle Online Coordinator grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com

December 29 12:24 AM

Skeng delivers Christmas Eve

News

Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities

BY HORACE HINES Observer writer

December 29 12:22 AM

Families urged to stop hiding children with disabilities

Football, ...

‘WE’RE GETTING THERE’

Midfielder Magee believes Reggae Boyz’s style of play a work-in-progress

BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com

December 29 12:22 AM

Midfielder Magee believes Reggae Boyz’s style of play a work in progress

Letters

Freedom of speech is gone

November 30, 2010

Dear Editor, I woke one morning to find that freedom of speech is no longer allowed in my country. What is most frightening is that it is being spearh...

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Lottery scam

November 30, 2010

Dear Editor, I should like to notify the Jamaican authorities of the following. My father is 92 years old and living in the United States. He often ge...

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Suggestions to help bring back cricket to the fore

November 30, 2010

Dear Editor, The appointment of Gus Logie as head coach of Jamaican cricket is a very positive move in the right direction. Logie is the only coach si...

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Herald again: hate to say I told you so

BY URIAH KING

November 29, 2010

Some time ago I suggested in this newspaper that the Sunday Herald had given up all pretence at being a credible newspaper and was a tool of the Peopl...

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Questions on Mona Road repairs

November 29, 2010

Dear Editor, On Saturday, November 27 the residents of Mona witnessed signs being erected along Mona Road giving notice that a section of Mona Road be...

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Politicians should not be caregivers

November 29, 2010

Dear Editor, The radio call-in programme Jamaica House Live with Prime Minister Bruce Golding has seemingly lost its way or has veered away from its i...

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Fix the roads and resurrect the railway

November 29, 2010

Dear Editor, I wish to address two issues. First, there is much squabbling over the selection of roads to be repaired. It is very tempting for any par...

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JFJ should focus on justice systems that will work for all

November 29, 2010

Dear Editor, While not disputing the number of people killed by the security forces, as presented by Jamaicans for Justice, I think their approach in ...

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Enact law against criminals plundering schools

November 28, 2010

Dear Editor, All well-thinking citizens should be outraged by the frequent reports about schools being burgled and vandalised by individuals who clear...

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Why move Up Park Camp?

November 28, 2010

Dear Editor, I'm concerned about the plans announced by the Bruce Golding administration to move the present army facilities at Up Park Camp to lands ...

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Crime still needs to be fought vigorously

November 28, 2010

Dear Editor, The police hierarchy recently released the crime statistics for the month of October where they reported a "continued significant fall" i...

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Train our people

November 28, 2010

Dear Editor, I am sure the army could utilise its own skills and resources to repair Newcastle. I cannot imagine any trained army force with an engine...

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Tribute to Lloyd Hall

November 28, 2010

Dear Editor, Another one of Jamaica's stalwart musicians and educators has gone to join the angelic choir in heaven. Lloyd Hall died on the evening of...

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Economics

November 28, 2010

Dear Editor, The social science, economics, is known as a dismal science, because unlike natural science, it deals with tendencies, not certainties. I...

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My sympathy goes out to Mr Horace Peterkin

November 27, 2010

Dear Editor, I was abroad recently when a colleague of mine referred me by e-mail to your website, suggesting I follow the discussion which started wi...

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Don’t forget Professor Chevannes’ ideas

November 27, 2010

Dear Editor, Having last spoken to Professor Barry Chevannes at a July 15, 2010 forum on crime, I am among those most saddened at his passing. Society...

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Tell Mickey Hill’s family who and why

November 27, 2010

Dear Editor, This is the time of year for me to enjoy my family and friends, for it is Thanksgiving in this fine country of the United States of Ameri...

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Haitians should be grateful for overseas help

November 26, 2010

Dear Editor, The recent protests against the foreign troops who were sent to Haiti to help maintain some order after the earthquake shows very clearly...

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Laughter from the pulpit – that was Rev G

November 25, 2010

Dear Editor, On hearing the news of the death of our beloved Canon Weeville McCurbin Gordon, former Custos of Kingston and former priest at St Matthew...

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Let’s help ourselves

November 25, 2010

Dear Editor, Tropical Storm Nicole, which passed by Jamaica on September 29, did much damage to the island's infrastructure. Many major and minor road...

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PM, here’s your chance for a referendum

November 25, 2010

Dear Editor, I refer to James Moss-Solomon's column, "Starting your engines - the reality", in the Sunday Observer of November 21. Here are my answers...