Former Under-19 player Zeniffe Fowler is expected to be the only newcomer in Jamaica’s 18-man squad, which will be named today to continue preparation for the West Indies Cricket Board President’s Cup one-day tournament.
Group ‘E’ leaders Bridgeport High secured a 4-0 victory over visitors St Andrew College yesterday to keep their unbeaten record in the ISSA /Pepsi/Digicel Manning Cup football competition.
Reigning champions St James High look set to join Cornwall College atop the standings in Zone ‘A’ of the ISSA/Pepsi/Digicel daCosta Cup when the competition resumes this afternoon.
Saudi Arabian property magnate Ali Al-Faraj completed his takeover of English club Portsmouth yesterday, ending Sulaiman Al-Fahim\'s brief and troubled ownership.
Over in Egypt Italy booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup yesterday, beating 10-man Spain 3-1, while South Korea also advanced with a 3-0 victory over Paraguay.
The World Bank has warned that it could run short of funds to help poorer countries cope with the impact of the global economic slowdown, because of the huge increase in demand on its resources.
Financial analyst Dennis Chung is suggesting that the Government move towards in-direct taxation as it seeks to reform Jamaica’s tax system in its bid to raise funds to fill its revenue shortfalls.