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?Not the noose? - Parliamentarians propose lethal injection, electric chair as alternative to hangin
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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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 injection and the electric chair in carrying out the punishment. Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller… more ShareThis
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Do or die! Jamaica must win to advance
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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JAMAICA’S REGGAE Boyz face a do-or-die challenge in tonight’s CONCACAF Group Two World Cup qualifier against Canada at the National Stadium, having to beat the North Americans to enhance their hopes of advancing to the final round of qualifiers. Kick-off is scheduled… more ShareThis
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TD Jakes conference a rallying cry for Jamaica
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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“Enough is enough!” That was the consensus among those present at yesterday’s official launch of a two-day conference, scheduled for the National Stadium in St Andrew, at which world-renowned preacher, Bishop T.D. Jakes, will make his first official appearance… more ShareThis
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Rains batter St James - Tucker residents marooned for hours
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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Western Bureau: Residents of some sections of Tucker, St James, were marooned in their homes for hours yesterday, as flood waters associated with heavy rains, which have been lashing the parish since late Monday night left them trapped…. more ShareThis
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More wet weather for the west
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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The Met Service yesterday said Jamaica would today continue to experience heavy rainfall, especially in northern parishes, as a result of a stationary front affecting the country. A flash-flood warning, which is in effect until 5 a.m. more ShareThis
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Hoteliers appeal for gov?t bailout loans
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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WESTERN BUREAU: Tourism stakeholders in Jamaica are asking the Government for a stimulus package in light of the global financial crisis, which threatens the viability of the country’s major income-generating industry. “We are not asking for a handout, we want low-interest loans… more ShareThis
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School searches to be made mandatory
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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The searching of students in public schools will become a permanent feature as the Ministry of Education moves to enforce safety.This was disclosed by Minister of Education Andrew Holness during a tour of Dunoon Park Technical High School in Kingston… more ShareThis
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Eight years of hell for three-month sentence
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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A bizarre case came to an end when an African man who was lost in the prison system for eight years was last Friday taken from the Half-Way Tree lock-up to a Missionaries of the Poor residence in Kingston. Ikoeo Charles, 28, was convicted in 2000 of illegal entry… more ShareThis
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Orane: Jamaica?s mannerisms, food distribution similar to Ghana
from Yardee! Gleaner News Blog
(2008/11/19 6:32)
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DURING A visit to Ghana in August, GraceKennedy Limited CEO Douglas Orane said he noticed glaring similarities between Jamaica and the West African country. These include mannerisms of the people and food distribution. There is a marked difference… more ShareThis
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Religious weirdos in the jungle - Chiang Rai, Thailand
from TravelPod.com Recent Updates
(2008/11/18 2:15)
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Jump to the full entry & travel map Chiang Rai, Thailand Hi, Dao asked if I wanted to go to Pong Naam Ron village for their vegetarian festival. This is a remote village outside Chiang Rai town. It is Haw Chinese as far as I know. Dao had been told that the people there are vegetarians and they are having an event and want to show other people about vegetarianism. It was on a Saturday. So a bunch of volunteers went and Kanchana, Kitty and I drove out there too. The area in that direction is very scenic and not very populated and so it was mainly a nice drive, although the road is pretty bad for the last 5 km or so. Kitty slept through that part as usual. Coming out of the jungle and seeing the village, it is an impressive sight to see such large tea plantations in the middle of nowhere. We walked around a little and had a look before heading up to a temple like looking structure where we were asked to register and where we met the others. It was around 11am whe ...
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