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Maroons fight to preserve tradition

03.05.2008 17:12    jamaica-gleaner.com
It's January 6, 2008. In the distance you can hear the haunting, melodious tones of the abeng, the traditional war horn of the Maroons, as well as the steady beat of the Gumbay drum.


'We want more!' Taxi operators dissatisfied with 25% increase

03.05.2008 17:12    jamaica-gleaner.com
Members of various route-taxi associations say they are not prepared to accept the Government's 25 per cent increase on route-taxi fares and would be lobbying in the coming week for a further raise. Transport Minister Mike...

Hill brothers granted bail, Carlos still behind bars

03.05.2008 17:11    jamaica-gleaner.com
Efforts are being made to get the required documentation organised for Cash Plus boss Carlos Hill to take up a $15 million bail offer on Monday.Carlos Hill and his brother Bertram Hill, both of whom are facing fraud charges...

Press freedom faces worldwide setbacks

03.05.2008 17:11    jamaica-gleaner.com
WASHINGTON (AP): Worldwide, the environment for journalists grew more hostile last year, extending a six-year downturn, United States researchers reported Tuesday.Setbacks for press freedom outnumbered advances two to one across the globe, although the...

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