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Crunch day for Jamaica
November 30, 2008, 9:56 am (3 years ago)Monday is crunch day for the probable adoption of casino gambling on the island of Jamaica. Local radio reports are that the much argued conclusion on whether to push forward with land casino schemes as an included tourist attraction is going to be produced at Monday's Cabinet conference.
Finance Minister Audley Shaw has placed the matter on the schema, waiting Cabinet to give a go sign so as to additionally fuel local tourism, with one key project on hold pending a favorable conclusion.
He is supported by PM Bruce Golding, who revealed government back up for the latest gambling rule back in April this year. Golding explained that if the guiding principle is accepted by Cabinet and Parliament, operators of casinos are going to be granted government authorization rooted in due care, including fit and appropriate tests in addition to an assessment of their background.
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