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Villains make poker plays
June 25, 2026
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For years, police have warned that unregulated gambling or gaming machines — popularly known as ‘poker boxes’ — were becoming a magnet for criminal activity.
Today, as the authorities move to formalise and regulate Jamaica’s rapidly expanding gaming industry, a growing wave of thefts, break-ins and illicit trafficking involving the machines is threatening to undermine those efforts.
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Six-goal thriller leaves Morocco short of Group C top place
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Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti yesterday and erase the Caribbean nation's hopes of a first-ever point at the World Cup.
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Vinícius brace sees Brazil through as group winners
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP):
Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored, and five-time World Cup champions Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 yesterday, advancing to the knockout stage as Group C winners.
Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored, and five-time World Cup champions Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 yesterday, advancing to the knockout stage as Group C winners.
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Villains make poker plays... High-value gambling boxes, rising thefts challenge regulators’ bid to bring order to gaming industry
For years, police have warned that unregulated gambling or gaming machines — popularly known as ‘poker boxes’ — were becoming a magnet for criminal activity.
Today, as the authorities move to formalise and regulate Jamaica’s rapidly expanding gaming industry, a growing wave of thefts, break-ins and illicit trafficking involving the machines is threatening to undermine those efforts.
Today, as the authorities move to formalise and regulate Jamaica’s rapidly expanding gaming industry, a growing wave of thefts, break-ins and illicit trafficking involving the machines is threatening to undermine those efforts.
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‘I BELIEVE IN WHAT THEY CAN DO’ - Price optimistic about Tivoli’s ability to be competitive
Newly appointed Tivoli Gardens head coach Andrew Price says he is under no illusion about the magnitude of the task ahead, but remains confident that with the support of the club's leadership, players and loyal fan base, the west Kingston outfit can return to being one of the top teams in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL).
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Vinícius brace sees Brazil through as group winners
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Regina McLean 'honoured’ to represent Hanover in Miss Universe Jamaica
Twenty-seven-year-old Regina McLean has been named Miss Universe Jamaica Hanover 2026 after organisers opted not to stage a parish competition this year. Westmoreland and Hanover Parish Director Hannah Sheree said the decision not to stage a competition was taken because the parish-based structure was introduced after the audition process was already at an advanced stage, resulting in most contestants entering under Westmoreland.
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US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants
Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street on Wednesday as technology stocks once again weighed down the market.
Declines for several influential tech heavyweights, including Microsoft, pulled the broader market lower, even though most stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground. That was also the case on Tuesday when tech stocks pulled the market lower, despite broader gains elsewhere.
Declines for several influential tech heavyweights, including Microsoft, pulled the broader market lower, even though most stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground. That was also the case on Tuesday when tech stocks pulled the market lower, despite broader gains elsewhere.
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Something Extra | Thursday
The 5th Annual Eternal Father Awards Gala took centre stage on Sunday at the Audi Showroom in St Andrew, marking a milestone celebration of exceptional fathers and positive fatherhood across Jamaica. The event honoured men who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, sacrifice, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to their families and communities, while also commemorating five years of recognising fatherhood excellence and paying tribute to families impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
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The reality of Father’s Day for some dads
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Editorial | Economic potential in Africa
Jamaica’s plan to dispatch a trade mission to Ghana next month is a potentially important development, not only for the island but for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It can help to energise recent initiatives to expand economic relations between the Caribbean and Africa.
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