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Blocked!

Jamaica’s inclusion on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is causing international merchants to block online transactions involving cards issued in Jamaica or deny service to potential clients altogether. The FATF is an intergovernmental organisation aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Jamaica was added to the grey list in […]

Hosts West Indies open Under-19 World Cup vs Australia

Sports Jelani Beckles 8 Hrs Ago Ackeem Auguste – WEST Indies Under-19 captain Ackeem Auguste believes his squad have the talent leading into the 2022 International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup. The tournament bowls off on Friday in the Caribbean and ends on February 5. Hosts West Indies will open their campaign against Australia […]

#BTColumn – Courts and the public interests

by Garth Patterson Q.C. In his article entitled, “Voting During a Pandemic”, which appeared in another section of the press, Peter Wickham described as “dubious” any suggestion of a court challenge to “the exclusive and constitutional right of the Prime Minister to call elections at the time of her choosing.” As a statement of general […]

Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music | Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (AP): Lionel Richie will be honoured all night long for his musical achievements. The Library of Congress said on Thursday that Richie will receive the national library’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. He will be bestowed the prize at an all-star tribute in Washington, DC on March 9. PBS stations will broadcast the […]

Lack of government veterinarians affecting livestock sector

Business Ria Chaitram Yesterday Cattle farmer Chris Medford tends to his animals at his Carlsen Field farm. – Angelo Marcelle Livestock farmers have been challenged with the artificial insemination of animals due to a lack of government veterinarians to assist them, says former president of the Sheep and Goat Farmers Association Shiraz Khan Speaking with […]

Boxing coach Daniels shortlists 18 pugilists for AMBC c/ships

Newly selected national coach, Lennox Daniels has shortlisted 18 boxers to begin preparing  for the Americas Boxing Confederation (AMBC) Elite Continental Championship set to box off in Ecuador in March.  This is a according to a release sent out yesterday by the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA).  The release stated that Olympian and Youth Commonwealth Games […]

Ireland level ODI series against West Indies

Sports Jelani Beckles Just Now Shamarh Brooks – IRELAND levelled the three-match One Day International (ODI) series 1-1 with a five-wicket victory on the Duckworth-Lewis method at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on Thursday. The second match was originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday, but due to covid19 cases and injuries in the Ireland […]