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4 hrs ago | Caribbean Net News

Athletes should pay their share of income tax, says Jamaican finance minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw, says that it is irresponsible to suggest that the Government has had nothing to do with the success of Jamaican athletes.

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Related Topix: Tax, Central America, World News

Fri Nov 20, 2009

kingstonchronicle.wordpress.com | Kingston Chronicle

This is by far one of the biggest load of Bull Sh*t to come out of Jamaica!

This is by far one of the biggest load of Bull Sh*t to come out of Jamaica! Posted on November 20, 2009 by jahboo.com - Jamaica's Micro-blogging Social Network, Search Engine & Video Portal Imagine media bodies complaining about political operatives seeking to censor and regulate the media.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Internet

Jamaica Gleaner

Scotia economist sees turnaround for Jamaicans next year

Dr Warren Jestin , Scotiabank International's chief economist, speaks with Joseph Matalon, president of the Private Sector Organsiation of Jamaica.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News,

www.csmebiz.com | Kingston Chronicle

GOV TAKING EVERY CARE IN SENSITIVE IMF NEGOTIATIONS | The Kingston Chronicle

Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Jamaica Observer

Mayday Air Jamaica takes stand against Spirit ...

A former president of the Jamaica Airline Pilots Association has sent an open letter to Spirit Airlines, asking the low-cost carrier to drop its bid to purchase Air Jamaica and disclose the purchase price to the current and former Air Jamaica employees who are determined to keep the country's only airline under Jamaican ownership - even if it means ...

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Related Topix: Central America, World News

Thu Nov 19, 2009

www.csmebiz.com | Kingston Chronicle

Venezuelan President stresses importance of Fidel's Reflection | The Kingston Chronicle

VENEZUELAN President Hugo Chavez stressed the importance of the "Reflections of Fidel's" published Thursday November 19 and titled The Bolivarian Revolution and Peace, at a preparatory workshop for the 1st Extraordinary Congress of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela to the 772 delegates participating in the upcoming event.

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Related Topix: World News, Venezuela,

Jamaica Observer

New laws can't protect Jamaica's children

NEW legislation will not make Jamaica's children safer if Government does not uphold its own laws and if citizens fail to hold leaders who do not fulfil their obligations accountable.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America,

www.csmebiz.com | Kingston Chronicle

Cuba continuing to develop innovative biotechnology products | The Kingston Chronicle

DESPITE the global economic-financial crisis and the cruel and unjust blockade imposed for more than 50 years by successive U.S. administrations, Cuba is continuing to develop innovative biotechnology products to improve the quality of life of its population and other nations.

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Jamaica Observer

Journeys Through Jamaica

The Culinary Federation of Jamaica and Devon House celebrated "Journeys Through Jamaica" on Sunday, November 15, 2009 on the south lawn of Devon House.

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Related Topix: World News, Central America, Jamaica Travel

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rare deals to Jamaica and Bermuda

Through next Tuesday , buy rare one-way sale rates from USAirways to a pair of island destinations.

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Related Topix: World News, Travel

Jamaica Observer

Jamaica slips on annual corruption index

JAMAICA has slipped three places to 99th on the 2009 corruption index, which ranked New Zealand as the world's least corrupt nation and riotous Somalia the most corrupt.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Caribbean Net News

Increased food production in Jamaica results in fewer imports of fresh produce

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting that the country imported at least 70 percent less fresh produce, compared to this time last year, as a result of increased food crop production.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, World News, Central America, Christopher Tufton, Life, Food, Vegetables

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Hawk Eye

Chiropractor treats body and soul in Jamaica

While most doctors venture to Jamaica to get away from the pressures of caring for patients, Tom Rexroth will be doing just the opposite as he visits the Caribbean island this week.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Chiropractic, Health, Travel, Jamaica Travel, World News, West Burlington, IA, Burlington, IA, Back Pain

Caribbean Net News

Jamaican defendants to face judge in Miami in million-dollar lawsuit

The civil trial of the case against Frank Cox and DYC Fishing Ltd of Kingston, Jamaica, brought by Miami, Florida-based Perla Del Caribe Inc will proceed to trial in Miami Civil Court, before Judge Marc Schumacher.

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Related Topix: Miami, FL, Miami Metro, World News

Mon Nov 16, 2009

www.csmebiz.com | Kingston Chronicle

Jordan impressive in Tulsaa s victory over FIU | The Kingston Chronicle

Miami, FL : Conference USAa s preseason player of the year Jerome Jordan shot 6-of-7 from the field for 12 points while also adding six blocks and seven rebounds as the University of Tulsa moved to 2-0 with an easy 81-49 victory of Florida International University last night in Tulsa.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Jerome Jordan, Tulsa Golden Hurricane NCAA Basketball, University of Tulsa NCAA

www.csmebiz.com | Kingston Chronicle

Cedarville splits a pair of weekend games in classic | The Kingston Chronicle

Miami, FL : NAIA #15 Cedarville University came back from 20 points down on Friday night but the rally fell short as they went down 86-83 to Saint Xavier University in the Trinity Christian Classic in Illinois.

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Caribbean Net News

Jamaica's Sangster International Airport operating despite strike

The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay remains open and operational, a release from the airport's managers and operators, MBJ Airports Limited, confirmed Friday evening .

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Related Topix: World News,

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Jane

Her Group Executive Chef Stefan Spath describes her as humble in her approach to design; her Vice-President of Operations Gary Stevens uses the word brilliant in his British lilt; as for me, I'm simply awed by the straightforward yet forceful impact of her style and talent.

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Related Topix: Central America, World News, Travel, Jamaica Travel

www.csmebiz.com | Kingston Chronicle

JORDU | The Kingston Chronicle

Jordu Shop 15store 7th Ave Plaza 920-9198 is a clothing store that caters for both male and female.We opened our doors December 5 2008 and since then we've been offering the best in fashion to our customers.

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Caribbean Net News

Collaboration not enough to achieve integration, Jamaican PM tells regional foreign ministers

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, said that collaboration between Caribbean and Latin American countries, or joint action in strategic areas, is not enough to achieve integration.

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Related Topix: Travel, Jamaica Travel, Bruce Golding, World News,

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