Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry but to Receive Full World Cup Fee

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States after an 11-hour interrogation, ruling him out of officiating at the World Cup.

He was questioned over alleged links to suspected militant groups, which he denied.

 

Audrey Marks Reacquires Full Ownership of Paymaster Jamaica in Fintech Push

Senator and Former Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States of America Audrey Marks has reacquired full ownership of Paymaster Jamaica Limited after buying the 80 per cent stake previously held by Digicel.

Senator Marks said the move will help transform Paymaster into a fintech-focused company with expanded digital services.

 

Keke Palmer and Sean Evans Spark Fresh Dating Rumours After Brooklyn Dinner Date

Actress Keke Palmer and Sean Evans have sparked fresh dating speculation after they were reportedly spotted having dinner together at a Brooklyn restaurant.

The outing comes a year after their viral on-camera kiss during an episode of Hot Ones.

 

Real Madrid Agree £47.5m Deal for Marc Cucurella in Post-World Cup Transfer Move

Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a £47.5m deal, plus £4.3m in add-ons, to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea after the World Cup.

The Spain defender is currently at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

 

Pop Star Katy Perry Opens World Cup in LA Before Celebrating With Justin Trudeau at USA Match

Popstar Katy Perry helped open the World Cup in Los Angeles with a performance during the tournament’s opening ceremony.

The pop star was later seen celebrating with boyfriend former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau at the USA-Paraguay match.

 

Yaksta Set To Release “The Microphone Save Me” June 15.

Reggae Artiste Yaksta is set to drop his album, “The Microphone Save Me” on June 15.

Munga Freed; Attorney Reacts Citing Case Backlog

Attorney At Law Christopher Townsend says his team was able to discredit the witness after cross examination, in the case involving his client- Dancehall Artiste Munga Honorable.

Shantae Foreman Soars to Personal Best as Jamaicans Shine at NCAA Championships

Jamaican athlete Shantae Foreman produced a massive personal best jump of 6.69m to finish second in the women’s long jump at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships in Oregon.

The Clemson University standout improved on her previous best of 6.47m and recorded the 10th-best jump ever by a Jamaican woman.

 

St Catherine Health Department intensifies effort to maintain food-safety standards

The St Catherine Health Department is stepping up food safety enforcement with a planned inspection drive targeting food establishments in Hellshire, Portmore.

Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector Denese Douglas said the initiative will assess hygiene standards and ensure compliance with licensing and health regulations.

 

 

Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his team’s World Cup opener after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on rape charges.

FIFA confirmed he will not be able to travel to Toronto for the match against Panama.