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On Shaw vs Christie
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October 6, 2008
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Shaw defends gov't
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October 4, 2008
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Battle on horizon for Gov't, OCG
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October 3, 2008
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Contractor General raps former access fund boss
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September 18, 2008
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Contractor General lauds Air Jamaica
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September 18, 2008
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Portia lashes Government for purchasing illegal ammunition
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September 17, 2008
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Ammo report sent to PM
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September 12, 2008
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Pennicook calls for review of American Airline deal?
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September 12, 2008
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Hand-picked for the deal?
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September 11, 2008
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Contractor General probes airline deal
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September 9, 2008
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BRIEFS
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August 2, 2008
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OCG and light-bulb issue
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July 24, 2008
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EDITORIAL - This is all disingenuous, Minister Mullings
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July 23, 2008
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SportsMax deal above board - Rousseau
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July 23, 2008
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JUTC spending $150,000 per day to secure staff
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July 13, 2008
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Cool clears air on JUTC contract
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July 12, 2008
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OCG to probe JUTC contracts
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July 10, 2008
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GEASO scheme a 20% market - Top three health providers to go second round on bids
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July 2, 2008
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Blue Cross, Sagicor to battle for Gov't health contract
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July 1, 2008
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Petrojam share sold at fair price - No sweetheart deals for Venezuelans, says Christie
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June 25, 2008
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EDITORIAL - Probe deals yes, but be careful
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May 24, 2008
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Christie to probe 'sweetheart deals'
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May 23, 2008
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Another NSWMA probe - Christie initiates fourth investigation in three years
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April 9, 2008
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Public officials to face court
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March 28, 2008
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Kern Spencer should resign
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March 25, 2008
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EDITORIAL - More clarity needed in light-bulb affair
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March 24, 2008
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PCJ exec axed in bulb saga
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March 20, 2008
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Removing the loopholes for corruption
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March 12, 2008
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The age of permissiveness
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March 9, 2008
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Peart willing to apologise publicly if ...
(
March 6, 2008
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Lessons from Spencer
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March 2, 2008
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Peart not apologising for bulb comment
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March 1, 2008
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EDITORIAL: No need for PNP hand-wringing
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February 29, 2008
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Kern caged - Politician, associates charged in bulb scandal
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February 27, 2008
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Cops to quiz Kern again
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February 25, 2008
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Kern stays in the hot seat: Embattled politician interrogated for a second day
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February 23, 2008
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From light bulbs to dark days
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February 22, 2008
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Kern grilled - Police question former junior minister about Cuban project
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February 22, 2008
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OCG claims increased compliance
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February 21, 2008
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EDITORIAL - The line between policy and performance
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February 21, 2008
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Contractor general clamping down on government entities - 17 bodies face courts for late reports
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February 20, 2008
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Spencer replaced
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February 18, 2008
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I thought Kern could handle it - Paulwell
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February 17, 2008
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EDITORIAL - Late, but appropriate move by Kern Spencer
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February 17, 2008
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EDITORIAL - Buying and selling of government property
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February 15, 2008
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Kern steps aside - Seeks leave of absence from House, PNP
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February 15, 2008
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Christie dares People's National Party (PNP) to prove leak
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February 14, 2008
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EDITORIAL - Civil servants must reclaim positions of authority
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February 13, 2008
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Kern lands in more trouble - Spencer, others allegedly acquired properties without approval
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February 13, 2008
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Coris Samuels ready for by-election if Kern resigns ... But embattled MP says he has no intention to vacate seat
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February 10, 2008
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Corruption and political parties
(
February 10, 2008
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EDITORIAL - Other aspects of the light bulb saga
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February 8, 2008
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Kern still popular in North East St Elizabeth
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February 8, 2008
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Chin leaves Christie in the dark
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February 7, 2008
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Cold shoulder for Kern - PNP leaves former state minister in spotlight
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February 7, 2008
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EDITORIAL - Let the chips fall where they may
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February 6, 2008
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Criminal conspiracy - Christie cites corruption, illicit award of contracts in light-bulb saga
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February 5, 2008
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Kern's actions were unlawful - C h r i s t i e
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February 5, 2008
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'I'm not worried' - K e r n
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February 5, 2008
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Say it ain't so, Mr Golding
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January 28, 2008
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No new light - Auditor General's report confirms bulb breaches
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January 16, 2008
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All's fair in award of the Highway 2000 project - OCG
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January 15, 2008
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EDITORIAL – Health contract award is still disturbing
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December 27, 2007
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Challenging Blue Cross statement
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December 24, 2007
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EDITORIAL - Tread carefully on new contracts threshold
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December 23, 2007
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Christie discounts Blue Cross claims on public health contract
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December 22, 2007
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Christie concerned about new contract rules
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December 21, 2007
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Public sector health contract retender irks Blue Cross
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December 21, 2007
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Cabinet extends contract power
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December 20, 2007
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Life of Jamaica (LoJ) breaks silence - Insurance company expresses disappointment at Cabinet decision to re-tender GEASO health scheme
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December 19, 2007
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EDITORIAL - Another legal conundrum
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December 19, 2007
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LoJ award transparent - Christie
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December 17, 2007
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Principles, personalities and politics
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December 10, 2007
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Weapons in the fight against corruption
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December 2, 2007
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Public bodies to face DPP
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November 28, 2007
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Stalemate in gov't health-contract award
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November 28, 2007
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Bulb probe pushes ahead
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November 23, 2007
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'My hands are clean' Paulwell defends reputation - Says he did Ja good
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November 18, 2007
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Kern dares critics to find corruption
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November 16, 2007
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Lights out! - PNP spokesmen Paulwell, Spencer resign portfolios
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November 14, 2007
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Kern can cry tears of joy ... for now - No fraud in bulb project - PNP report
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November 12, 2007
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Awarded contracts under scrutiny
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November 9, 2007
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Sloppy administration or malfeasance?
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November 9, 2007
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'The best of men cry'
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November 8, 2007
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Kern wept - Former State Minister jolted by Cuban bulb saga
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November 7, 2007
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Light bulb saga could blow PNP's election chances
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October 28, 2007
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EDITORIAL - Administrative errors or corruption?
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October 27, 2007
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'Bulb project concerns Cuba'
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October 26, 2007
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Shady deal - Probe ordered into free Cuban light bulb distribution in Jamaica
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October 24, 2007
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Christie clears the air
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October 20, 2007
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Cabinet to decide on Goverment employees health scheme today
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October 8, 2007
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'Clean up the mess at Solid Waste': PM orders Montague to probe contract-awarding methods
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October 7, 2007
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EDITORIAL - Targeting public officers
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September 16, 2007
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More eligibility issues -Government contract holders may be barred from House in Jamaica
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September 6, 2007
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EAC with teeth
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August 16, 2007
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Life of Jamaica's (LOJ) bid for GEASO fair –Byles
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July 25, 2007
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More legal loopholes - National Investment Bank of Jamaica (NIBJ) pays $26.5m for legal services in breach of guidelines
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July 24, 2007
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EDITORIAL - A loss to the public Bar - health scheme contract
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July 16, 2007
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'Government acting outside the rule of law'
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July 13, 2007
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EDITORIAL - Why this fuss over health-insurance scheme?
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July 8, 2007
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Davies under fire - Finance Minister says selection process for public sector health scheme was flawed - Ministry is at fault
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June 28, 2007
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EDITORIAL - An unhealthy state of affairs
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June 27, 2007
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'Do not bow!'- Contractor General warns Gov't against yielding to public pressure on the awarding of the GEASO health scheme
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June 26, 2007
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EDITORIAL - Institutionalised, systemic breaches
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June 20, 2007
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State power stifling economy, says Ennis
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June 20, 2007
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Jamaican Government must act on overspending
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June 17, 2007
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Shocked at CG report
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June 14, 2007
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Health insurance overhaul coming - New provider for thousands of public sector workers
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June 14, 2007
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Punish contract award violators – Opposition
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June 13, 2007
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$Billion$ in breaches! - Contractor General's annual report finds public entities wanting
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June 12, 2007
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Public entities giving contracts to cronies, says Jamaican Auditor-General
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June 10, 2007
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PAC members toe party line on Sandals Whitehouse overrun
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June 6, 2007
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Prosecute them! - Sanction public officials who drain Jamaican Government's purse - AG
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June 6, 2007
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Contractor General stands by statement
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June 1, 2007
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ODPEM says Christie contract report false
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May 30, 2007
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Jamaica's amazingly normal democracy
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May 27, 2007
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Highway probe - Contractor General investigates controversial Highway 2000 project
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May 16, 2007
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Exemptions publicized for parliamentarians with gov't contracts
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May 4, 2007
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Four bidders for Nigeria oil contract - Contractor General still probing Trafigura award
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May 2, 2007
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Investigative unit for OCG
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April 4, 2007
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EDITORIAL - A manifestly sound decision
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March 2, 2007
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Christie says PETCOM sending false info
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March 1, 2007
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Baugh backs ex-hospital CEO - Says UHWI's board wants to politicise affairs
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February 7, 2007
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Contractor General targets 60 public bodies
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February 6, 2007
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McKenzie: It's not sabotage!
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February 5, 2007
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University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) chief resigns
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February 5, 2007
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GLEANER EDITORS' FORUM - 'More power for Contractor General'
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January 25, 2007
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Christie affirms power to investigate
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January 23, 2007
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Mulberry bush meanderings
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January 21, 2007
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Clarke denies Christie's claims
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January 18, 2007
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Christie cites breaches at PETCOM, NSWMA
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January 17, 2007
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Companies exempted from submitting '06 contract reports
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January 14, 2007
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Christie in charge! - Delinquent public bodies toe the line
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January 12, 2007
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CG's reports on PETCOM, NSWMA reveal grave findings
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January 5, 2007
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What a year!
(
December 31, 2006
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UDC should accept full responsibility for Sandals overrun - 'Butch' Stewart
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December 13, 2006
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Christie extends deadline for public body reports
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December 8, 2006
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Hylton advocates sanctions to stop guideline breaches
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December 6, 2006
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Gov't agencies miss Contractor General deadline
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December 2, 2006
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PAC members at odds over Whitehouse probe
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November 30, 2006
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Contractor General stands by his statements about ATL contract
(
November 28, 2006
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No highway robbery, says NROCC
(
November 24, 2006
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EDITORIAL - Dean Peart at a loss
(
November 24, 2006
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In support of Christie
(
November 23, 2006
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Highway robbery? - Contractor General probing road contracts
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November 22, 2006
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'Make them pay' - Gov't mulls sanctions on public officials for guideline breaches
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November 22, 2006
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LETTER OF THE DAY - JCSA affirms stance against attacks on public officials
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November 22, 2006
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LETTER OF THE DAY - Christie detractors malign civil service standards
(
November 21, 2006
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Christie and Douglas clash - Junior Minister questions CG's competence
(
November 17, 2006
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Whitehouse hotel changes made without consultation - Alston Stewart
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November 15, 2006
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Press Association of Jamaica gears up for Journalism Week
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November 12, 2006
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Lawrence defends performance of Sandals Whitehouse project
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November 12, 2006
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Lawrence defends performance
(
November 10, 2006
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Christie unfazed by Lawrence statement
(
November 9, 2006
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Golding challenges audit report on parish council contracts
(
November 8, 2006
)
Lawrence threatens legal action against Contractor General
(
November 8, 2006
)
Rooting out corruption
(
November 5, 2006
)
PCJ buys Ecuadorean oil for Trafigura Beheer
(
November 3, 2006
)
EDITORIAL – Mr. Christie's refreshing activism
(
November 1, 2006
)
Contractor General threatens to prosecute public officers
(
October 31, 2006
)
EDITORIAL - Mr Shaw and Dr Lawrence
(
October 31, 2006
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Christie's office looks into PCJ contracts
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October 27, 2006
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Dr. Vin Lawrence to face Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
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October 25, 2006
)
Christie receives Trafigura documents
(
October 24, 2006
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JLP asks Contractor General to investigate Campbell, PCJ
(
October 24, 2006
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Setting the institutional record straight
(
October 22, 2006
)
EDITORIAL - Trafigura probes should still proceed
(
October 19, 2006
)
Urban Development Corporation (UDC) rejects Christie's claim
(
October 18, 2006
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The Contractor General and the PAC
(
October 17, 2006
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Christie supporter gets Silver Pen
(
October 13, 2006
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Christie steps into oil deal - Contractor General to probe Trafigura arrangement with PNP
(
October 11, 2006
)
Greg Christie for PM
(
October 10, 2006
)
LETTER OF THE DAY - Accountability must be brought to the forefront
(
October 10, 2006
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Standing up for democracy
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October 8, 2006
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Christie not telling full story - Bullock
(
October 7, 2006
)
Greg Christie in the line of fire
(
October 6, 2006
)
Christie clarifies Sandals statement
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October 4, 2006
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Contractor General's office under attack
(
October 4, 2006
)
Christie, Knight in verbal clash
(
September 29, 2006
)
Christie, Davis lock horns - Contractor General, Cabinet Secretary clash over Air Jamaica
(
September 27, 2006
)
Contractor General to face PAC again
(
September 24, 2006
)
Dr Vin Lawrence, defend yourself
(
September 22, 2006
)
Contractor General slams UDC claims
(
September 20, 2006
)
Christie under fire from Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
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September 20, 2006
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Contractor General to face Public Accounts Committee
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September 17, 2006
)
Contractor General to report on UDC documents today
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September 15, 2006
)
Contractor General to decide UDC fate today
(
September 14, 2006
)
EDITORIAL - PAC should question Vin Lawrence
(
September 14, 2006
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Thank you, Dr Lawrence
(
September 14, 2006
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D-Day for Urban Development Corporation (UDC)
(
September 13, 2006
)
Vin Lawrence off Public Accounts Committee (PAC) radar
(
September 13, 2006
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Karl Samuda facing censure bid
(
September 13, 2006
)
Portia's poor performance
(
September 11, 2006
)
'Badly-managed Whitehouse project' - Audit team finds poor supervision, incestuous linkages
(
September 10, 2006
)
When elephants fight
(
September 10, 2006
)
Lawrence bought apartment from UDC affiliate Co
(
September 10, 2006
)
PM in hot seat over Sandals Whitehouse
(
September 10, 2006
)
EDITORIAL - Governance and conflict of interest
(
September 10, 2006
)
Whitehouse could have been built for US $88m - report
(
September 8, 2006
)
Only time will tell
(
September 8, 2006
)
EDITORIAL: That Whitehouse debacle
(
September 7, 2006
)
New report slams UDC
(
September 6, 2006
)
Whitehouse Vindicated - Hotel was 'value for money'
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September 5, 2006
)
EDITORIAL - Untangling Whitehouse
(
August 24, 2006
)
'Kingston still not ready for Cricket World Cup'
(
August 24, 2006
)
Hylton may face grilling from PAC
(
August 23, 2006
)
'Hylton Report doesn't exist'
(
August 22, 2006
)
Noel Hylton denies submitting Sandals Whitehouse report
(
August 21, 2006
)
Critical Sandals documents surrendered
(
August 17, 2006
)
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) set to discuss Sandals Whitehouse cost overrun
(
August 17, 2006
)
Mayor says Government of Jamaica delaying Kingston restoration programme
(
August 17, 2006
)
Brakes on waste - NSWMA chairperson stops payment to law firm
(
August 6, 2006
)
Contractor General speaks on Whitehouse consultants
(
August 1, 2006
)
Gorstew reacts to Contractor General findings
(
July 31, 2006
)
Hand it over! CG blasts State agencies withholding information
(
July 30, 2006
)
Endorsing ineptitude
(
July 30, 2006
)
Whitehouse development: a bad idea
(
July 30, 2006
)
'Zero tolerance on corruption'
(
July 29, 2006
)
Whipped into submission
(
July 29, 2006
)
UDC board should go too
(
July 28, 2006
)
Sandals Whitehouse probe - 'Cost overruns due largely to change in scope of works'
(
July 27, 2006
)
Gorstew Ltd shall bear the cost - Heads of Agreement
(
July 27, 2006
)
Christie demands sanctions - Contractor General calls for tough penalties for contracts breaches
(
July 26, 2006
)
EDITORIAL - Dr Lawrence's resignation and public accountability
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July 26, 2006
)
NEWSMAKER: Greg Christie - No hiding from Mr Integrity
(
July 25, 2006
)
Vin gives in - Urban Development Corporation (UDC) boss quits all state boards
(
July 25, 2006
)
Prime Minister of Jamaica to announce action today
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July 24, 2006
)
Bruce Golding queries Whitehouse funds - Demands explanation on Sandals extra payment
(
July 24, 2006
)
Spotlight on Portia again
(
July 24, 2006
)
No light, no clarity
(
July 23, 2006
)
What the hell is happening?
(
July 23, 2006
)
The UDC / Whitehouse fiasco
(
July July 21, 2006
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Revealing corruption
(
July July 21, 2006
)
Whitehouse irregularities
(
July 20, 2006
)
Christie talks tough - Contractor General defends damning report
(
July 20, 2006
)
UDC scandal - Report damns Lawrence on Whitehouse hotel project
(
July 19, 2006
)
Whitehouse report in Parliament's hands
(
July 18, 2006
)
Contractor-General gets parliamentary privilege
(
June 24, 2006
)
National Contracts Commission gets final two appointees
(
June 19, 2006
)
Deal reached after Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation's (KSAC) row
(
June 14, 2006
)
Contracts crisis - Commission team finally named - Taxpayers will pay for delay
(
June 14, 2006
)
National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) contracts to go public - Agency responds to Contractor-General's criticisms
(
June 8, 2006
)
Over half a billion dollars government contracts endorsed
(
June 7, 2006
)
Lax local government - don't blame the system
(
June 4, 2006
)
Franklyn's misplaced priority
(
May 31, 2006
)
Overhaul contracts system - Franklyn
(
May 29, 2006
)
Normative scandals
(
May 29, 2006
)
Heads could roll over council breaches
(
May 26, 2006
)
Saying sorry is not enough
(
May 19, 2006
)
What is corruption?
(
May 17, 2006
)
Mayors admit breaches
(
May 16, 2006
)
Contractor General wraps up probe into Gov't agencies
(
May 6, 2006
)
Caymanas in the balance
(
April 29, 2006
)
Tough regulations - Contractor General demands info on Government contracts below $4m
(
April 12, 2006
)
Contractor General to scrutinise NSWMA again
(
April 11, 2006
)
More NSWMA trouble - Over $40 million spent without board approval
(
April 7, 2006
)
Waste not want not
(
March 20, 2006
)
Overruns tag Government contracts in Jamaica
(
March 14, 2006
)
'We're in the dark' - Contractor General not able to monitor majority of Government contracts
(
January 27, 2006
)
Greg Christie appointed new Contractor General
(
November 28, 2005
)
Solid Waste Report
(
July 28, 2005
)
        
'Let's all calm down'
(
September 22, 2008
)
The Rich and the Wretched
(
September 21, 2008
)
Assessing the JLP's first year
(
September 12, 2008
)
How dare you, Observer?
(
September 12, 2008
)
EDITORIAL - An inconvenient truth about that AA deal
(
September 10, 2008
)
Contractor General probes AA deal
(
September 9, 2008
)
SOLD! Sagicor to acquire Blue Cross health insurance portfolio
(
July 29, 2008
)
Henry, Pickersgill joust over Transport Centre shops
(
July 21, 2008
)
JUTC board denies allegations of questionable contracts
(
July 11, 2008
)
Restart the Cuban light bulb project, Paulwell urges gov't
(
July 10, 2008
)
An exciting election year
(
July 8, 2008
)
Not fair - Defence complains prosecutors withholding info in Cuban light bulb case
(
June 23, 2008
)
The strangest of bedfellows
(
June 4, 2008
)
Kern gets full backing from constituency
(
June 3, 2008
)
Bunting under Parliamentary Privilege probe
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April 27, 2008
)
Commission to probe 1990s financial sector collapse Contractor general to investigate sale of Air J's London route
(
April 24, 2008
)
Dr Carlton Davis' 'State of the Nation'
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April 14, 2008
)
Errol Greene returns to KSAC next Thursday
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April 9, 2008
)
Contractor general reports five public bodies to DPP
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March 28, 2008
)
'Let's distinguish honest breaches from corruption' - Davis says it's unfair to tar all public servants with same brush
(
March 20, 2008
)
A missed opportunity, Dr Jean Dixon
(
March 20, 2008
)
PCJ fires director - Company cites breaches in Cuban light bulb scandal
(
March 20, 2008
)
The 'stolen' of Australia and Jamaica
(
March 17, 2008
)
The $2-million question! - Why did Bobby Pickersgill accept money from Kern Spencer's assistant?
(
March 16, 2008
)
Kern Spencer has right to fair trial
(
March 11, 2008
)
Did Dr Jean Dixon have a 'power cut' in the light bulb issue?
(
March 6, 2008
)
Dr Davies and the Finsac dilemma
(
March 4, 2008
)
Kern's mother owes UDC $2m
(
March 3, 2008
)
The rise and fall of Kern Spencer
(
March 2, 2008
)
Golding's practical stance on victimisation
(
March 2, 2008
)
The Kern Spencer affair as signal
(
February 29, 2008
)
KERN CHARGED - Former junior minister, two others in police custody as cops probe Cuban light bulb scandal
(
February 27, 2008
)
Every dollar counts
(
February 26, 2008
)
Comrades gear for fierce leadership battle
(
February 24, 2008
)
Cops grill Spencer in light bulb probe
(
February 22, 2008
)
Contractor General bemoans budget, staff constraints
(
February 22, 2008
)
Stop-order on Kern Stop-order on Kern Light bulb probe deepens
(
February 19, 2008
)
Is Jamaica a kleptocracy?
(
February 19, 2008
)
The PNP's shame is our own
(
February 17, 2008
)
Kern takes leave - Spencer says PNP being unfairly damaged
(
February 15, 2008
)
Phillips calls for urgent review of Corruption Prevention Act
(
February 15, 2008
)
Mullings wants Kern suspended from the House
(
February 14, 2008
)
EDITORIAL – When the PNP's light (bulb) went off
(
February 13, 2008
)
PNP turns heat on Christie – Opposition demands probe of how contractor general's report went public
(
February 13, 2008
)
Governance and growth
(
February 8, 2008
)
PNP executive to discuss damning light bulb report
(
February 7, 2008
)
Christie urges end to exemption motions for MPs
(
February 6, 2008
)
Drivers' statements give impression of illicit benefit, says Christie
(
February 6, 2008
)
Criminal probe urged - Light bulb saga explodes with contractor general's report
(
February 5, 2008
)
Golding raises quality of leadership to high level
(
January 22, 2008
)
Man of the year: Greg Christie, contractor general
(
January 18, 2007
)
Strachan knocks Parliament's handling of A-G's reports
(
January 16, 2007
)
Award of health scheme contract
(
December 18, 2007
)
PSC removal looks like old-style politics
(
December 16, 2007
)
Banking system safe, says PM
(
December 7, 2007
)
Bridge programme gone off course
(
November 27, 2007
)
When gov't and PNP err
(
November 20, 2007
)
Resign... from what?
(
November 15, 2007
)
Lights dimmed on Paulwell, Spencer - PNP spokesmen casualties in bulb saga
(
November 14, 2007
)
They lie! Paulwell lashes JLP 'innuendoes, half-truths' in light bulb scandal
(
November 13, 2007
)
PM invites UK body to assist local construction industry
(
November 9, 2007
)
Cuban light bulb scandal deepens
(
November 07, 2007
)
Sandals Whitehouse drama goes to court
(
October 31, 2007
)
Eradicating corruption from the outside
(
October 28, 2007
)
Probe into PNP deals Gov't team said looking into at least 10 arrangements
(
October 28, 2007
)
Bulb distribution probe now on
(
October 25, 2007
)
Bulb scandal? $114m already paid out for 'free' Cuban bulbs
(
October 24, 2007
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Contractor general reports 11 companies to DPP
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September 20, 2007
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Golding aims at economic and social recovery
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September 18, 2007
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Gov't contractors could be blocked from Parliament too
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September 6, 2007
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Gov't corruption bleeding Jamaica
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August 21, 2007
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Naked government
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August 13, 2007
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Some things need changing!
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August 13, 2007
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No new taxes, says JLP
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August 12, 2007
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Life of Jamaica won govt health care contract fair and square
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August 3, 2007
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Highlights of the JLP manifesto
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August 1, 2007
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Over half government contracts illegally awarded
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July 24, 2007
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Gov't health scheme
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July 6, 2007
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LOJ not involved in any hanky panky - Byles
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July 5, 2007
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Why the opposition to a change from Blue Cross to LOJ for gov't workers?
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July 4, 2007
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EDITORIAL - If we are right, Mr Christie is wrong
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July 4, 2007
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NDM appalled at silence over waste, corruption
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July 3, 2007
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Unprecedented corruption downside of governance
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July 3, 2007
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EDITORIAL - What does Mr Christie know that others don't?
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June 27, 2007
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Muzzling the media
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June 26, 2007
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Health scheme anger grows Unions warn Gov't as bank pulls Blue Cross overdraft facility
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June 26, 2007
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Gov't members slam opposition's rejection of Sandals Whitehouse report
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June 8, 2007
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Opposition blasts main report on Sandals Whitehouse scandal
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June 6, 2007
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North Coast Highway
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May 29, 2007
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Ethanol fuel plan slows Gov't to miss mid-year deadline for E10 at gas pumps
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May 18, 2007
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Shaw calls for forensic audit of Whitehouse - Stewart agrees with Shaw's call for Whitehouse forensic audit
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May 16, 2007
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Sectoral debate to go ahead - Contract exemption motions available on OCG's website
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May 6, 2007
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Toothless office
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April 9, 2007
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Gov't improves allocation to contractor general - Office to get special investigative unit
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April 4, 2007
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45 delinquent public bodies referred to the DPP
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March 22, 2007
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Greenfield Stadium yes, but activate the Appropriations Committee
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March 5, 2007
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PAC says probe will be completed by March 20
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February 28, 2007
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Breaches in the Constitution and Acts of Parliament
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February 20, 2007
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CG dismisses charges by PETCOM Chairman
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February 14, 2007
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“Prove it, Mr. Christie”
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February 13, 2007
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Trafigura and the PNP an unholy alliance
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February 13, 2007
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'Step in now, minister' - JLP urges urgent action at University Hospital of the West Indies
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February 7, 2007
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Issues of conflict of interest
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January 21, 2007
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Clarification and Apology
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January 21, 2007
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Christie's report erroneous, says Clarke
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January 18, 2007
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NSWMA ignores contract guidelines, says Contractor-General
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January 17, 2007
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Contract conflict - Company owned by Petcom chairman gets jobs worth more than $4 million
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January 17, 2007
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PAC unlikely to get beyond Sandals issue before March
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January 14, 2007
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Proper forensic audit needed -
Only that can explain US$43m Whitehouse overrun, says Gorstew consultant
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January 14, 2007
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Reports on investigations into procurement practices likely to be tabled next Tuesday
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January 12, 2007
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In the spirit of Christmas
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December 24, 2006
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Ministry to investigate charges of inequitable approach in marl deal
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December 19, 2006
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Jamaica's development - cause for much concern
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December 17, 2006
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The scandal that should never have been
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December 17, 2006
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Public service hero Greg Christie is Man of the Year
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December 12, 2006
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Corruption, mismanagement and incompetence - Jamaica pays dearly
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December 10, 2006
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PAC bombshell NIBJ says Hylton had in fact sent Whitehouse report to Patterson
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December 6, 2006
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Support the contractor-general's office
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December 2, 2006
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Connect the dots
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November 28, 2006
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UDC gets new board
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November 28, 2006
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EDITORIAL - Mr Peart's convenient amnesia
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November 24, 2006
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Contractor-general clarifies 'value for money' statement
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November 23, 2006
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Contractor-General, Auditor-General at one UDC breached state's procurement guidelines
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November 22, 2006
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Minister unaware of Cabinet decision to exempt some contracts above $250,000
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November 22, 2006
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'The system broke down,' Alston Stewart admits PAC continues Whitehouse probe
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November 22, 2006
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Let's stand up for Christie
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November 21, 2006
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Solicitor-general defends Christie
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November 21, 2006
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$250,000 contracts for dons - Cabinet decision was to help violence-plagued communities, says government official
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November 17, 2006
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Sandals consultant slaps Vin Lawrence, Alston Stewart
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November 16, 2006
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Alston Stewart points the finger at Sandals
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November 15, 2006
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PCJ reiterates it has nothing to hide
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November 11, 2006
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Vin Lawrence threatens to sue contractor-general - PAC invites 'Butch' Stewart to appear as Whitehouse probe continues
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November 8, 2006
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Councils warned - Minister vows to dissolve those that disregard rules
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November 8, 2006
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It's not enough! - J'cans unhappy with gov't's Trafigura explanation
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November 3, 2006
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Oil deal for tender - Trafigura eligible to submit bid, says PCJ
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November 2, 2006
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Christie puts public officials on warning -Threatens criminal action against persons who ignore requests from OCG
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October 31, 2006
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Poor show
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October 30, 2006
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Recklessness at Whitehouse – PAC hears how UDC lost control of cost overruns
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October 25, 2006
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PAC calls Vin Lawrence, Alston Stewart
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October 25, 2006
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UDC denies withholding information on Sandals Whitehouse project
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October 18, 2006
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Some unsung heroes
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October 15, 2006
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Jamaica an accomplice to int'l anti-corruption breach
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October 15, 2006
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Jamaica's Watergate
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October 14, 2006
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Audit team unable to capture all costs related to Whitehouse hotel
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October 11, 2006
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Gift, kick-back or kick-forward?
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October 10, 2006
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'The Trafigura Travesty'
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October 10, 2006
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Media, watch those hurriedly called press conferences!
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October 9, 2006
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Keep up the good work, Mr. Christie
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October 5, 2006
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Contractor-general turns to DPP
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October 4, 2006
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PNP MPs attack contractor general as he defends public interest
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October 3, 2006
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Man of the month
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October 1, 2006
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Politicians must move beyond platitudes
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September 30, 2006
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Contractor-general wants UDC punished
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September 27, 2006
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Gorstew has a point
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September 21, 2006
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Contractor-general hold firm UDC misled Parliament, people
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September 20, 2006
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More good men
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September 19, 2006
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The sins of Dennis Morrison - Dishonours two great traditions: civil service impartiality and journalistic integrity
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September 15, 2006
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'UDC misled public about hiring of Whitehouse consultants'
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September 13, 2006
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Samuda under House fire Opposition MP faces censure motion
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September 13, 2006
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Those cost overruns at Sandals Whitehouse
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September 13, 2006
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McKenzie names PNP chairman for KSAC Oversight Committee
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September 13, 2006
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Whitehouse - a monument to the UDC's ineptitude
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September 8, 2006
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Sandals Whitehouse scandal: Resolution?
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September 8, 2006
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No whitewash on Sandals Whitehouse
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September 8, 2006
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'No contract for board members' Cabinet heads off conflict of interest controversy involving PNP member
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September 8, 2006
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EDITORIAL - Mr Campbell's Whitehouse whitewash
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September 7, 2006
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Alice in Wonderland
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September 7, 2006
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Whitehouse auditors blast UDC - Cost overrun jumps to US$43 million
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September 6, 2006
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Public purse well protected at Whitehouse, says UDC
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September 6, 2006
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Noisy start as MPs return from summer break
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September 6, 2006
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NWA silent on mysterious bridge
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September 5, 2006
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Audit team sees 'value for money' at Whitehouse
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September 5, 2006
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Cabinet gets Whitehouse forensic report
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August 29, 2006
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EDITORIAL - Mr Hylton, Mr Samuda and Sandals Whitehouse
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August 27, 2006
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Where is the money? Kgn mayor wants contractor-general to probe diversion of funds for city projects
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August 24, 2006
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Whitehouse saga takes new turn
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August 17, 2006
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KSAC to establish oversight committee next month
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August 10, 2006
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'Wrong man' appointed contractor-general
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August 8, 2006
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Independence reality check
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August 7, 2006
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Congrats, contractor-general
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August 6, 2006
)
NIBJ washes hands of Whitehouse project We're not the project manager, says Aubyn Hill
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August 6, 2006
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My tenure can withstand any scrutiny, says Lawrence
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August 6, 2006
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Reviewing the contracts procurement process
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August 6, 2006
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Vin Lawrence quits his PNP job PNP not sure Lawrence will remain NEC member
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August 4, 2006
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Contractor-general takes on Dennis Morrison
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August 4, 2006
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Christie slaps Dennis Morrison - Accuses official of questioning govt's tender process
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August 3, 2006
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Whitehouse project: Let's hear from the quantity surveyors
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August 2, 2006
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Procurement policy should ensure value for money
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August 1, 2006
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'You have the wrong hotel, sir' Contractor-general erred but not all his fault, says Gorstew
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July 30, 2006
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The Whitehouse Scandal: Turning point in corruption fight?
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July 28, 2006
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Contractor-general unhappy with land divestment procedures
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July 28, 2006
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I sent no report to Mr Golding - Christie
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July 25, 2006
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Portia will need a miracle
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July 25, 2006
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And 'god' rested...Vin Lawrence resigns, Sandals Whitehouse probe goes to PAC
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July 25, 2006
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PM takes Whitehouse decision today'The people and the court will be the judge'
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July 24, 2006
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...Gorstew sets the record straight
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July 24, 2006
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Fast-track the contractor-general's recommendation, prime minister
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July 23, 2006
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'God' buck him toe!
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July 23, 2006
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Golding 'perplexed' by C-G's report on Sandals Whitehouse
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July 23, 2006
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...Contractor-General standing by his findings
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July 20, 2006
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UDC says it has given full access to information
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July 20, 2006
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Sandals, Gorstew refute C-G Says contractor-general totally misinformed about cost overruns
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July 20, 2006
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Whitehouse saga deepens Award of contracts lacks transparency - C-G
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July 19, 2006
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Contractor-general completes probe into Sandals Whitehouse project
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July 15, 2006
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KSAC approves $13.5 million for drain-cleaning
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July 13, 2006
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Christie wants contracts linked to MPs' families monitored
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June 25, 2006
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Contracts Commission commendation
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June 25, 2006
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Two remaining members of NCC named
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June 18, 2006
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KSAC putting its house in order after contracts row
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June 14, 2006
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Gov't appoints five more members to National Contracts Commission
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June 14, 2006
)
Corruption as a way of life?
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June 09, 2006
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Full membership of Contracts Commission yet to be named
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June 09, 2006
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Christie recommends stiff procurement guidelines for SDC
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June 06, 2006
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SDC operating without proper checks and balances — Christie
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June 04, 2006
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Financing of Harmony Cove project to remain secret pending negotiations
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June 04, 2006
)
Corruption and operation of contractor general
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June 2, 2006
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Contractor general to probe procurement practices at Air J
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May 27, 2006
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Don't use unregistered contractors, minister warns councils
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May 25, 2006
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Golding says contract breaches at KSAC unacceptable
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May 17, 2006
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KSAC moves to tighten contract procedures Portmore council asks contractor general to hold procurement workshop
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May 16, 2006
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Contractor general wants audit done at KSAC
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May 6, 2006
)
Contractor general seeks support of PM
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May 03, 2006
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MPs should be informed about projects in constituency, says Holness
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April 29, 2006
)
Simpson Miller's drive against corruption
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April 25, 2006
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Ashtrom won Sabina contract under competitive bid, says Davies
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April 24, 2006
)
Danish firm wins $500-m port contract
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March 29, 2006
)
The legacy and folly of PJ Patterson
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March 21, 2006
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Gov't lacks will to fight corruption, says Golding
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March 02, 2006
)
$300-m engineering design for Petrojam expansion underway
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March 01, 2006
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Golding pushing for review of Air J's losses
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February 14, 2006
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National Contracts Commission gets new member
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February 09, 2006
)
Coaxed into the light
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January 27, 2006
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EDITORIAL - Reviewing MPs' contracts with gov't
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January 22, 2006
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Contractor general to monitor contracts where MPs have interest
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January 21, 2006
)
JSIF evaluating bids for 20 projects
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January 08, 2006
)
More contracts going on website
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December 23, 2005
)
Davies admits reinstating Stewart was political error
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December 12,2005
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EDITORIAL - Welcoming Mr Christie with a few suggestions
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November 30, 2005
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New contractor general will be sworn in tomorrow
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November 29, 2005
)
Dr Davies' errors of judgement
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November 01, 2005
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Damage control
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October 30, 2005
)
Don't confuse the issues, Dr Davies
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October 28, 2005
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Davies' campaign team stands by Alston Stewart
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October 25, 2005
)
The reckless move by Dr Davies
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October 25, 2005
)
The South Gully syndrome
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October 17, 2005
)
PJ's journey
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October 02, 2005
)
Vaswani joins Simpson Miller campaign as chief funder
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September 18, 2005
)
A 'private' victory in the Senate
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September 18, 2005
)
Contractor-general says gov't land divestment not transparent
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September 14, 2005
)
'Today was not business as usual'
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September 13, 2005
)
PNP backs whistle blower law
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September 13, 2005
)
Mr Greene's anti-litter strategy
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September 01, 2005
)
Outdated accounting systems used in parish councils
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August 10, 2005
)
In the face of "bangarang"
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August 08, 2005
)
Top DPP team wades in on NSWMA mess
(
August 07, 2005
)
In the bosom of corruption
(
August 07, 2005
)
More questions than answers in the NSWMA probes
(
August 07, 2005
)
NSWMA benefited from my expertise, says Richard Patterson
(
August 07, 2005
)
Back off!
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August 07, 2005
)
Go further, Minister Simpson-Miller
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August 06, 2005
)
Poor Richard Patterson
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August 05, 2005
)
Portia plays catch up
(
August 05, 2005
)
A closer look at the Air Jamaica and National Solid Waste Management Authority Reports
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August 05, 2005
)
Emerging from the stench of the NSWMA
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August 04, 2005
)
Ban Stewart, says Golding
(
August 03, 2005
)
JLP wants parliament to approve boards for public entities
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August 03, 2005
)
'I expect my work to be judged on performance'
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August 03, 2005
)
Serious cracks in Portia's Leadership
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July 31, 2005
)
Senate passes NHT amendment in vote split along party lines
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July 31, 2005
)
More on the garbage company
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July 30, 2005
)
The stench from the NSWMA
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July 29, 2005
)
Garbage company reports sent to DPP, police
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July 29, 2005
)
The stench from the NSWMA
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July 29, 2005
)
Garbage company reports sen