Retired referee Alva ‘Second’ Gordon awarded for his dedication to sports

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Retired referee Alva ‘Second’ Gordon awarded for his dedication to sports

WESTERN BUREAU: Retired St James-based football referee Alva ‘Second’ Gordon was all smiles as he was presented with the Mayor of Montego Bay’s Special Award at Tuesday’s annual Spirit of Independence Civic and Awards ceremony in the western parish...

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