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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Jamaican Times.com http://www.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/10/id/8fdef8065235cb7f/ en-us Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:22:10 -0500 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:22:10 -0500 30 New Zealand cricket officials apologise to West Indies for slogan Cricket officials in Dunedin have apologised for using the slogan 'It's all white here' to promote a Test match between New Zealand and the visiting West Indies side in the city next month. http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/432801/cs/1/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:00:29 -0500 Jamaican Times.com http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/432801/cs/1/ Prince Wills heads to the Caribbean for secret Navy training mission London, Nov 21 : British royal Prince Williams is heading to the Caribbean region for a secret training mission with the Special Boat Service (SBS). http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/432873/cs/1/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:01:13 -0500 Jamaican Times.com http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/432873/cs/1/ Aris returns as JAAA president HOWARD ARIS, a member of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Youth committee, will serve at least another four years as president of the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746554/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:23:16 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746554/ CTL concerned with project delays at track The Board of directors of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL) says it is very concerned about the delays that CTL has been experiencing with implementing projects at Caymanas Park and across its broader oper... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746558/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:23:18 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746558/ Pastors claim duppy tape is real ❒ Say clip appears genuine Marlon Vickerman, Star Writer The 'ghost' seen in the video was real.This is the sentiment being expressed by at least two pastors following the publication of the front-page story in The Star on Mon... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745545/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:14:16 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745545/ Bolt to train in Ireland KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC):USAIN BOLT plans to do some training in Ireland during the coming year, and will make a stopover in Germany for specialised driving classes before heading to Monaco for the IAA... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746516/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:23:16 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746516/ T&T advance to final round NEW YORK (CMC):TRINIDAD AND Tobago are the lone side from the Caribbean to progress to the final round of CONCACAF qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.The 'Soca Warriors' trample... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746555/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:23:16 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746555/ Victim says...RAPE ORDEAL WAS FINE - Only took case to court because she was chopped Victim says... For many, being raped is a lot to bear. However, one victim told the court recently that her experience would have been fine if her alleged attacker had not chopped her several times.Du... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745548/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:14:12 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745548/ Marshall to call it quits Gordon William, Gleaner WriterJAMAICA'S ELIMINATION from World Cup 2010 has left several senior players willing to press on with their international careers, but at least one is ready to call it quits... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746559/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:23:15 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746559/ Man pleads guilty to fraud A 45-year-old subcontractor of Tradewinds Citrus Limited, was remanded when he appeared in the Linstead Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday to answer to fraud charges. http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745549/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:14:11 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745549/ Cambridge slips back in Bermuda Open round HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC):JAMAICAN DELROY Cambridge slipped to eight shots off the lead after firing a nine-over 79 as the second round of the Bermuda Open was hit by gale-force winds and showers at Tuc... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745542/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:23:18 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745542/ Thieves target audit office The Region 3 offices of the Taxpayers Audit and Assessment Department (formerly the GCT department) at Caledonia Mall Plaza in Mandeville, Manchester, was broken into on the weekend.The thieves broke ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745544/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:14:21 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745544/ Jamaica warns of KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica's unemployment rate is about to get worse.The country already has had nearly 12 percent unemployment. Now the Labor Minister says companies have warned the government of ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745233/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:17:11 -0500 The Miami Herald http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745233/ Barnes, Whitmore saga points to bigger problem THE MEDIA, as usual, visited the Reggae Boyz during training before their big match against Canada.However, what they saw was not usual, as John Barnes - the man slated to take over after the completi... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746556/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:23:17 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19746556/ Medvedev to go deal-hunting in Cuba, Venezuela Moscow - President Dmitry Medvedev is due to visit Venezuela and Cuba as part of a week-long tour through South America that underscores Russia's revival of Soviet-era ties in the region along old lin... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745551/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:08:30 -0500 Earth Times http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745551/ Petition seeks peso reform HAVANABOGOTASANTIAGOLIMA - A women's group presented thousands of signatures Thursday petitioning Cuba's parliament to close the gap in the communist country's dual economy, which pays state workers i... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745557/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:48:18 -0500 Sun-Sentinel http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745557/ Burton district fed up after 40 years without water Rasbert Turner, STAR Writer Disgruntled residents of Burton district, St Catherine, on Wednesday, protested the lack of piped water and bad road conditions in their community.Almost 100 residents too... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745550/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:14:10 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745550/ Cabbie pulled over in court A St James mechanic, who is accused of committing several traffic offences while operating taxi, will go on trial in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court on November 24. http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745547/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:14:14 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745547/ 1st Caribbean Art Auction will raise funds for needy Santo Domingo.- The most unique and valuable Caribbean art that comes from private collections and donations will be auctioned to the highest bidders to benefit non-profit organizations and humanitari... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745552/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:08:19 -0500 Dominican Today http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745552/ Man to get stripes for prison party A 20-year-old man who stole a suit of clothes he said he wanted to wear to a Dutty Fridaze dance in St Elizabeth last month was sentenced to 30 days' hard labour when he appeared in the Santa Cruz Res... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745546/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:14:20 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745546/ Second-ranked Huskies take on Explorers in Caribbean St. Thomas, VI (Sports Network) - The second-ranked Connecticut Huskies will try to make it three wins in a row this evening, as they clash with the La Salle Explorers in the opening round of the Para... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745540/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:23:36 -0500 Sports Network http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745540/ Russian truck maker Kamaz considering production in Cuba MOSCOW, November 21 (RIA Novosti) - Kamaz is considering setting up an assembly line to produce 500 trucks annually in Cuba, Russia's largest truck maker said Friday. "To further develop t... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745558/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:39:29 -0500 RIA Novosti http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19745558/ Children dying in Haiti, victims of food crisis Children suffering from malnutrition lie in the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Port-au-Prince, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. Aid workers fear hunger is worsening in rural Haiti after at least 26 chil... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19743960/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:15:31 -0500 Daily Herald http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19743960/ King, queen state visit still on - Silva King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia will likely travel to Jamaica in February next year.They were initially expected to visit between December 2 and 4 but, according to the diplomat, this was postpone... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740047/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:32:24 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740047/ Killancholly murder suspect confesses The mother of the three children who were murdered at Killancholly, St Mary, in January 2005 wept uncontrollably in court yesterday as she heard the confession statement of 34-year-old security guard ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740046/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:32:23 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740046/ Jamaican parenting in crisis According to them, parenting is facing a national dilemma that is being fuelled by watered down values and a continued failure to plan for children.Psychologist Dr Leahcim Semaj told the forum, held a... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740051/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:32:21 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740051/ Jamaica boldly facing challenges Today, The Gleaner presents the views of Earl Moore, president and CEO of Guardian Life Limited, on the positive traits of Jamaica as a nation. http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740048/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:32:22 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740048/ Three suspects held in Norwood killing Three men have been taken into custody in connection with a gun attack in which four persons, including a 13-year-old boy, were killed in the volatile community of Hendon/Norwood, early yesterday morn... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740050/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:32:20 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740050/ Jamaica may suffer greatly from economic woes - Seaga Seaga, who was yesterday addressing a National Council on Youth Leadership at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, said the current global economic crisis would hit Jamaica much harder than... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740049/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:32:18 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19740049/ Children Starving to Death in Haiti Crisis PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti | The 5-year-old teetered on broomstick legs - he weighed less than 20 pounds, even after days of drinking enriched milk. Nearby, a 4-year-old girl hung from a strap attached to ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19735567/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:13:32 -0500 The Ledger http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19735567/ if you lose your job ...Don Management consultant Dr Leahcim Semaj is urging persons who might lose their jobs in the next few months not to immediately cash their redundancy payments. http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19735904/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:02:31 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19735904/ Storm clouds over Caribbean financial services By Sir Ronald Sanders Ominous clouds are gathering around financial services in the Caribbean both offshore and onshore. The clouds are approaching from two directions – the new US government th... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19731774/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:59:49 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19731774/ One dead, 26 wounded in school panic in Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE -- A noisy rumble sparked panic at a school outside the Haitian capital Wednesday, killing one student and wounding dozens as jitters remained nearly two weeks after a deadly school col... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19732360/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:58 -0500 The China Post http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19732360/ St Lucia donates materials to hurricane-hit Cuba HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): The President of the St Lucia-Cuba Friendship Association Rawle Harvey presented a donation of materials sent from that country to Cuba, to help in the recovery from the damage cau... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19732365/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:59:45 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19732365/ Jamaica ousted in FIFA World Cup qualifying LOS ANGELES, USA (AFP): Honduras defeated Mexico 1-0 with the help of an own goal on a waterlogged field to advance in 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying at the expense of Jamaica. Jamaica defeate... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19731619/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:59:42 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19731619/ Caribbean Airlines grounded in Guyana by instrument malfunction oscar@caribbeannetnews.com GEORGETOWN, Guyana: One hundred and fifteen passengers travelling between Guyana and New York via Port of Spain on Wednesday were seriously inconvenienced when Caribbean Air... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19731732/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:59:37 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19731732/ Hunger Plagues Haiti After Storm Wipes Out Food Supply PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The 5-year-old teetered on broomstick legs — he weighed less than 20 pounds, even after days of drinking enriched milk. Nearby, a 4-year-old girl hung from a strap a... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19727767/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:09:50 -0500 Fox News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19727767/ Teens arrested after gun brought into Jamaica Plain school A gang member and his friends were arrested today after they walked into English High School in Jamaica Plain with a loaded gun looking for a student they had a beef with while an anti-gang seminar wa... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19722675/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:27:57 -0500 Boston Herald http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19722675/ Foreign Aid Helps Fund Cultural Activities HAVANA, Nov 20 (IPS) - In Cuba, international aid is promoting the advancement of cultural projects, adopting an approach that enriches the traditional perspective on development with a dimension clos... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716360/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:45:24 -0500 IPS http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716360/ Decomisan y queman 577 kilos de marihuana en Cuba LA HABANA -- Las autoridades cubanas decomisaron en agosto 577 kilos de marihuana que después fueron quemados, reportó el jueves el diario oficial Granma.El rotativo señal&oacute... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716846/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:48:11 -0500 Miami Herald http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716846/ * Honduras and Mexico advance as Jamaica tumble AFP, LOS ANGELES Friday, Nov 21, 2008, Page 20 Honduras defeated Mexico 1-0 with the help of an own goal on a waterlogged field on Wednesday to advance in 2010 World Cup qualifying at the expense ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716850/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:12:47 -0500 Taipei Times http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716850/ Student dies of heart attack in Haiti school panic PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Emergency officials say a 19-year-old Haitian schoolgirl died of a heart attack after students panicked that their school was collapsing. Civil protection official Jean Ed... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716884/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:38:17 -0500 Find Law http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716884/ Norilsk Nickel eyes metals plant project in Cuba MOSCOW, November 20 (RIA Novosti) - Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel is considering the possibility of becoming an operator in a metals plant construction project in Cuba, the company's CEO sai... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716078/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:35:45 -0500 Russian Information Agency http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19716078/ More technical co-operation between Jamaica and Brazil KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Jamaica stands to benefit from more technical expertise in the areas of education and agriculture from Brazil, according to Jamaica's prime minister. The Brazilian Embassy als... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19711419/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:42 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19711419/ Tourist Board directors join growing list of resignations in Jamaica oscar@caribbeannetnews.com KINGSTON, Jamaica: Directors of the Jamaica Tourist Board have joined a growing list of public sector executives appointed by the 13-month-old Jamaica Labour Party governmen... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19711418/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:42 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19711418/ Bolt not the greatest yet, says coach By Horace Helps KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters): The coach of triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is prepared to wait a while longer before declaring the Jamaican the world's greatest ever sprinter. ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19711420/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:41 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19711420/ Jamaica set to retain death penalty oscar@caribbeannetnews.com KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaica seems set to retain the death penalty, but the hangman could have his workload shared, as some parliamentarians have proposed the use of lethal in... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19710717/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:37 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19710717/ Dominican Republic expects 22% more cruise ship tourists SANTO DOMINGO.- The Boudicca Cruise’s arrival in Santo Domingo Port on Saturday marks the start of Dominican Republic’s 2008-09 cruise ship season, expected to draw through two terminals in the ca... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19709999/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:09:27 -0500 Dominican Today http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19709999/ St Kitts-Nevis hosts Caribbean Financial Action Task Force meeting CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis is presently hosting the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force’s (CFATF) Heads of Plenary and Ministerial Meetings, which are taking plac... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19709545/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:45 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19709545/ Open travel, remittances best course for Cuba n Jan. 1, 2009, the Cuban Revolution marks its 50th anniversary. Three weeks later, Barack Obama will step into the Oval Office as the 11th U.S. president to face a Castro-led government in Havana.Sev... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19709728/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:16:20 -0500 Miami Herald http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19709728/ Caribbean region needs to work together to deal with challenges, says Guyana president GEORGETOWN, Guyana: President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo on Monday evening told representatives of participating countries at the Caribbean Development Bank/Inter American Development Bank (CDB/IDB), Ci... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19710714/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:44 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19710714/ Jamaican bauxite company losing millions in fuel thefts reported that at Tuesday's meeting of the Bauxite Alumina Industry Security Committee it was revealed that JA$660.9 million (US$8.6m) worth of diesel was stolen from the bauxite industry between 2005-... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19710721/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:34 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19710721/ Coast Guard suspends search for Dominican Republic migrants SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Coast Guard rescue crews suspended their search at 7 p.m. Wednesday for a missing yola (boat) with more than 90 Dominican Republic migrants aboard, that reportedly went missing ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19710718/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:32 -0500 Caribbean Net News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19710718/ Green, Martin win series Anthony Foster, Gleaner WriterKemoy Campbell and Natoya Goule, both national junior representatives, won Sunday's Burger King 10K in Portmore.However, Rupert Green and Arieta Martin did enough to take... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706736/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:17:06 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706736/ Walker to the fore with four Orville Clarke, Gleaner WriterRETURNING CHAMPION jockey Omar Walker stole the show at Caymanas Park yesterday, thanks to a fabulous four-timer on the nine-race programme.His winners were 7-5 favourite... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706737/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:17:05 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706737/ Accidents, congestion impacting productivity President of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA), Omar Azan, says while the impact they would have is clear, no analysis has been done on the situation so far."The more congestion you have is ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706106/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:09:10 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706106/ Carib Cement reap rewards Orville Clarke, Gleaner WriterCARIB CEMENT walked away with the most awards at the 70th annual KSAFA/Western Sports Business House Football Association (BHFA) ceremony at the Scotiabank Sports Club, O... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706738/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:17:04 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706738/ Mexican to headline Rally Jamaica Glenroy Sinclair, Assignment CoodinatorMEXICO'S TOP rally driver, Ricardo Trivinio, headlines a list of international drivers confirmed to compete in Jamaica's premier motorsport event, Rally Jamaica ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706105/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:17:05 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706105/ Killancholly accused took cop to weapon The trial of the man accused of the murder of three children at Killancholly, St Mary, in 2005 entered its third day yesterday with a policeman testifying that on February 8, 2005, the accused showed ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706107/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:09:09 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706107/ Jamaica beats Canada 3-0 in qualifier Jamaica defeated Canada 3-0 in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday but it wasn't enough to advance to the CONCACAF finals.Jamaica missed out because Honduras downed Mexico 1-0 to top Group 2 on 12 point... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706111/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:08:56 -0500 eTaiwan News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19706111/ Haiti School Building Collapse and Rescue on FireLine on www.radiosandysprings.com SANDY SPRINGS, GA, November 20, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- FireLine hosts Jim Daws and Jeff Hayes welcomed Chief Dave Rohr to FireLIne Saturday November 15, 2008 to discuss the rescue work done by Roh... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19701542/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:52:37 -0500 24 / 7 Press Release http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19701542/ T&T, Leewards, Barbados, Jamaica into WICB semis Leeward Islands beat the Windwards by 70 runs to join Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Jamaica in the semifinals of the WICB Cup one-day tournament on Wednesday.Trinidad and Leewards topped the nine-... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19698711/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:23:10 -0500 eTaiwan News http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19698711/ Nearly 20,000 evacuated in Cuba flooding Heavy rains caused a river in eastern Cuba to overflow its banks, flooding highways and more than 2,000 homes, and leading authorities to evacuate nearly 20,000 people, state media said.Severe floodin... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19698712/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:22:54 -0500 NDTV http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19698712/ BLEEDING SPEED - Crashes burden health sector Residents of Chancellor Hall, the University of the West Indies, at a vigil held in October, in honour of three students who were killed in a car accident in St Mary a week earlier. - Contributed http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19698214/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:19:37 -0500 Jamaica Gleaner http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19698214/ Communist allies China, Cuba wrap up landmark summit HAVANA -- China’s President Hu Jintao on Wednesday was to wrap up a landmark visit to Cuba where he brought millions of dollars in aid and promises of closer trade ties. http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19698668/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:14:35 -0500 The China Post http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19698668/ Trinidad beats Cuba in World Cup qualifier By JAMES FULLERASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad -- A pair of goals by Kenwyne Jones and Dwight Yorke in a two-minute span in the second half helped Trinidad to a 3-0 win over Cuba on... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19697981/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:07:21 -0500 Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19697981/ Jamaica knock Guyana out at Providence . Set 180 to win, Guyana were bowled out for 143 in 45 overs, with the Jamaican spin duo of Lorenzo Ingram and Bevon Brown taking three wickets apiece. Ingram, a left-arm spinner, was th... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19689939/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:06:16 -0500 Cricinfo http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19689939/ Economy crisis leaves Caribbean ghost resorts The financial crisis has forced a stall on the multimillion dollar construction project of the Punta Palmera Condominium at the Cap Cana Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19683328/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:13:11 -0500 MSNBC http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19683328/ Haiti chopper crash kills 2; Florida IDs found PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- (AP) -- At least two people died in a helicopter crash between the Haitian coastal cities of St. Marc and Gonaives, police said Tuesday.Authorities found two Florida driver's... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684659/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:13:07 -0500 The Miami Herald http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684659/ Cabbie conned by fake cop Rasbert Turner, Star Writer Spanish Town An ex-cop is $3,000 poorer after he was tricked by a fake policeman. The incident occurred on Monday in Spanish Town, St Catherine. Reports are that the ex-... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684889/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:10:34 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684889/ illegal Bahamians in country Two Bahamians held without proper documentation or permission, were ordered to leave the country when they appeared in the Corporate Area Resi-dent Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. The men, Ian Porter ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684888/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:10:33 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684888/ Bajan accepts prison stint WESTERN BUREAU A Bajan, who was caught trying to smuggle ganja out of Jamaica, was sentenced to nine months in prison in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.Roosevelt Turton, 53, pl... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684887/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:10:38 -0500 Jamaica Star http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684887/ Hu, Castro celebrate China-Cuba ties HAVANA: China’s President Hu Jintao met Cuban leader Fidel Castro — who is also the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba — in Havana on Tuesday. M... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684609/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:09:07 -0500 The Hindu http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684609/ The U.S. again probes status of Haitians in Dominican Republic SANTO DOMINGO.- Two U.S. State Department officials investigate the situation of undocumented Haitians in the country and the Dominican Government’s migratory policy. David Robinson, temporary unde... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684891/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:05:46 -0500 Dominican Today http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684891/ “El loco is loose” in Dominican Republic’ ruling party SANTO DOMINGO. – What can be described in the local jargon as “el loco is loose” is wreaking havoc in Dominican Republic’ ruling party, where despite its General Secretary’s calls to addr... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684890/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:05:45 -0500 Dominican Today http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19684890/ Relatives claim passenger in 1958 plane crash off Cuba was a hijacker For the Ponce de Leons, the deadly hijacking of a Cubana Airlines plane is more than unresolved history - it's a family secret that has been buried for a half-century.Until now.After decades of silenc... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19677170/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:50:20 -0500 The Guardian http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19677170/ Dominican Republic airfares plunge as much as 20% SANTO DOMINGO.- Airfares to Miami, New York and Spain have become 10 and 20 percent cheaper in the last few days due to the start of the high tourist season and lower fuel prices. For Miami there are... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19679035/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:47:30 -0500 Dominican Today http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19679035/ Royal Caribbean discontinues stock dividend said it will discontinue its common stock dividend. "We recognize our dividend is important to many of our shareholders," Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain said. "However, the best way ... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19679036/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:44:20 -0500 Business Journal http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19679036/ Hu extends credit, donations to Cuba (1 hr 6 mins ago) President Hu Jintao has promised Cuba at least US$78 million (HK$608.4 million) in donations, credit and hurricane relief to one of the few communist allies China has left. Hu al... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19679037/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:32:17 -0500 The Standard http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19679037/ Family reveals secret in Cuba hijacking For the Ponce de Leons, the deadly hijacking of a Cubana Airlines plane is more than unresolved history -- it's a family secret that has been buried for a half century.Until now.After decades of silen... http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19673604/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:39:25 -0500 Miami Herald http://story.jamaicantimes.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/8fdef8065235cb7f/id/19673604/