Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Sunday | September 13, 2009
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Under the radar: Tighter security at international airports
MORE THAN a year after major security surveys revealed acute deficiencies at the nation's two international airports, tighter controls have been implemented.

CWC '07 bill climbs: Government might have to find $1.4b more to pay for Sabina Park refurbishing
The Government could be forced to come up with a further $1.4 billion to pay the contractor which refurbished Sabina Park for the Cricket World Cup in 2007.

Airport security audit uncovers gaping holes
LAST YEAR, a major airline threatened to pull some of its flights from Jamaica if airport authorities failed to reduce the volume of drugs getting on to its aircraft while they were parked at the Sangster International...

Women 'ballers' face femininity questions
MANY OF Jamaica's female footballers can empathise with the South African, Caster Semenya, as they have faced similar questions about whether they are male or female.

Semenya male and female?
JOHANNESBURG (AP):South African sports officials met Saturday to decide how best to help a world champion runner whose sex has been questioned - and how to respond to the circus created by alleged leaks from the international track and field body.

Proud men in skirts
THE OUTFITS that members of the Dub Traffickers poetry collective wore on their debut performance in 1997 was an indication of things to come from its founder, Rassrod.

Steadfast in love and devotion
THE STORY of Jennifer and Kenneth Demetrius is one of hardship and struggle over 19 years that stretches the imagination.

One-on-one with: Dwight Nelson Taming the crime monster
MINISTER OF National Security Dwight Nelson has rejected the perception that his ministry is a graveyard for...

Stetson University appoints AJ Nicholson distinguished fellow
LEADER OF Opposition Business in the Senate and Opposition Spokesman on Justice and Constitutional Affairs ...

'No winners' yet in Afghan poll
KABUL (AP):Afghanistan's presidential election remained undecided Saturday, as election officials released just a sliver of new results, with the incumbent Hamid Karzai still on course for victory.


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