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AS the Casino Gaming Commission (CGC) shores up its anti-money laundering defences ahead of the planned opening of Jamaica’s first casino at Princess Grande Jamaica Resort in Hanover early next year, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a warning on key red flags to look out for. FATF,…

THE Government could look overseas for contractors to speed up the repair and rebuilding of schools devastated by Hurricane Melissa last October. More than 600 educational institutions sustained damage from the Category 5 storm with 309 severely damaged and ranked priority one for repairs and…

Dancehall artiste 450 is gearing up to make his debut performance at the highly anticipated Caribbean Music Awards (CMA). The fourth annual ceremony and showcase will take place on Saturday, September 19 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.…

PETERSFIELD, Westmoreland — While several schools in western Jamaica still have a long way to go to repair damage inflicted by last October’s Hurricane Melissa, Petersfield Primary in Westmoreland is now 98 per cent complete. There are only a few doors and windows left to be installed. The…

Technical Leader Maurice Wilson says Jamaica’s athletes will be ready for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships which starts tomorrow at the National Athletics Center in Budapest, Hungary. A 32-member team, with 27 athletes set to contest individual events for Jamaica, was named by…

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NAPLES, Italy (AFP) — Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal Captain Martin Odegaard for another match-winning moment as his goal sealed a 1-0 victory over Napoli in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. However, Arteta said the result did not reflect a “remarkable” performance from his side. Last season’s…

MAYOR of Kingston Andrew Swaby has scoffed at the criticism of his leadership by Councillor Rohan Hall (Jamaica Labour Party, Red Hills Division). What began as a smooth resumption of monthly meetings for the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) after a brief summer break abruptly…

Nathaniel Foster scored a hat-trick to lead Irwin United to a 5-0 win over Bogue United in the final of the St James Football Association Under-17 final played at Wespow Park last Thursday. Foster, who was the Most Valuable Player for the tournament, was also the top scorer with 10 goals and helped…

TRANSPORT Minister Daryl Vaz has indicated that a new contract arrangement for the maintenance of vehicles used in the National Rural School Bus Programme should be finalised by next month, but even with that not in place, he is confident that the buses are in good working condition. In a media…

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Karen Khachanov punched his ticket to the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday, advancing when Belgian Alexander Blockx retired from their quarter-final with the Russian leading 6-2, 7-5, 3-2. Khachanov, currently ranked 50th in the world, entered the tournament unseeded…

LONDON, England (CMC) — Jamaican superstar forward Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been shortlisted for the prestigious women’s Ballon d’Or award following an impressive season in the Women’s Super League (WSL). The 29-year-old Manchester City player is among 30 players nominated for the award, which is…

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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Defending champions Mt Pleasant FA moved into contention for qualification to the next round of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup after edging fellow Jamaican team Portmore United 1-0 in their Group B game at the National Stadium on Wednesday. Daniel Green’s first-half goal gave Mt…

READ: Engineer dies after being crushed by truck while working on MoBay bypass "They are supposed to report back to NROCC [National Road Operating and Construction Company, the executing agency for the project] as to what those safety procedures are and how they are going to improve safety,"…

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A former Jamaica Defence Force soldier and his ex-wife, both 25, were found dead inside their Georgia apartment on Monday as US authorities investigate what police believe was a domestic incident. The deceased have been identified as Leon Anthony Myers and Celeste Cyan Morgan of…

Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure during the post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday at Jamaica House. "When I saw that story, of course, as many Jamaicans did, my heart broke,” Morris Dixon said. “My heart was breaking for that student when I heard the story,…

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PRICESMART has taken over the former Nestlé distribution complex at Ferry Pen, St Catherine, for use as its new Jamaican distribution centre, filling in a major missing piece of the membership retailer’s rapidly expanding local operation. The Nasdaq-listed company had previously disclosed plans to…

CHANNEL One, where countless hit songs were recorded during the 1970s and 1980s, has been demolished. The facility, located at 29 Maxfield Avenue in Kingston, was destroyed on September 5. Tony Hoo Kim, whose family owns the property, refused to comment on the action, which has circulated on social…