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Your daily dose of Jamaican News. Automated to scan every 20 mins for updates from some of the top news outlets on the island πŸοΈπŸ“°πŸ‡―πŸ‡² Still a work in progress.... Might see the same post twice

πŸ“» Opposition notes commitment to system of rule based governance in international relations, as it reacts development with USA and Venezuela

The party says this is in keeping with the charter of the united nations as the source of world peace and stability. A PNP statement says the party notes the January 3 military ope...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/opposition-notes-commitment-to-system-of-rule-based-governance-in-international-relations-as-it-reacts-development-with-usa-and-venezuela

πŸ—žοΈ Man arrested in probe into New Year’s Day gun salute injury of teen girl in Portmore

A man whom the police say is a suspect in the case of a teenage girl who was shot during a gun salute incident on New Year’s Day in Portmore, St Catherine was a...

Source: Gleaner

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260106/man-arrested-probe-new-years-day-gun-salute-injury-teen-girl-portmore

#jamaica #news #crime

πŸ“» Opposition notes commitment to system of rule based governance in international relations, as it reacts development with USA and Venezuela

The party says this is in keeping with the charter of the united nations as the source of world peace and stability. A PNP statement says the party notes the Ja...

Source: IrieFM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/opposition-notes-commitment-to-system-of-rule-based-governance-in-international-relations-as-it-reacts-development-with-usa-and-venezuela

#jamaica #news

πŸ“» INDECOM expresses concern over 65% increase in fatal shootings in 2025 and notes 14 fatal shootings so far this year

Earlier today, the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) expressed concern about 12 people being killed. Since then INDECOM has notified of 2 more incidents and deaths...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/indecom-expresses-concern-over-65-increase-in-fatal-shootings-in-2025-and-notes-14-fatal-shootings-so-far-this-year

πŸ“» Labour Minister warns that authorities will take strong action to preserve integrity of overseas work programme

Mr Charles JNR said this is a final warning to persons who undertake actions outside of the law, in relation to the programme. He pointed out that just yesterday, he was sent a mes...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/labour-minister-warns-that-authorities-will-take-strong-action-to-preserve-integrity-of-overseas-work-programme

πŸ—žοΈ Trump considering military options to acquire Greenland

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Source: Jamaica Observer

πŸ”— https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/06/trump-considering-military-options-acquire-greenland

πŸ—žοΈ From teenage mother to boardroom strategist

Success stories often begin with privilege. P. Falasha Harrison’s began with prayer, perseverance, and an unshakeable belief that her life was meant for more. Today she is a vision...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260106/teenage-mother-boardroom-strategist

πŸ—žοΈ Driver’s licence validation system temporary unavailability – TAJ

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that the system used to validate driver’s licences is currently offline. As a result, several related services are temporarily unavai...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260106/drivers-licence-validation-system-temporary-unavailability-taj

πŸ—žοΈ Gov’t to safeguard integrity of overseas employment programme

The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles J...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260106/govt-safeguard-integrity-overseas-employment-programme

πŸ“» INDECOM expresses concern over 65% increase in fatal shootings in 2025 and notes 14 fatal shootings so far this year

Earlier today, the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) expressed concern about 12 people being killed. Since then INDECOM has notified of 2 more ...

Source: IrieFM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/indecom-expresses-concern-over-65-increase-in-fatal-shootings-in-2025-and-notes-14-fatal-shootings-so-far-this-year

#jamaica #news #crime

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πŸ—žοΈ Trump considering military options to acquire Greenland

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Source: Observer

πŸ”— https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/06/trump-considering-military-options-acquire-greenland

#jamaica #news

πŸ—žοΈ INDECOM alarmed as 12 killed by security forces in first five days of 2026

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has described the start of 2026 as β€œtroubling” after twelve people were shot and killed by members of Jamaica’s security forc...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260106/indecom-alarmed-12-killed-security-forces-first-five-days-2026

πŸ—žοΈ INDECOM alarmed as 12 killed by security forces in first five days of 2026

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has described the start of 2026 as β€œtroubling” after twelve people were shot and killed by members of Jamaica’s security forc...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260106/indecom-alarmed-12-killed-security-forces-first-five-days-2026

πŸ“» JCF reports 81 arrests and $7.3M worth of livestock recovery in December last year

The police noted that it is celebrating a significant victory in its ongoing battle against agricultural crimes.

In a release the constabulary force said this was a result of its ...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/jcf-reports-81-arrests-and-7-3m-worth-of-livestock-recovery-in-december-last-year

πŸ“» Police identify victims ofΒ alleged armed confrontation in St. Toolis, Manchester

They are: 23-year-old, Byron McDonald otherwise called "Savage" a farmer of Cotterwood District, St. Elizabeth, a 17-year-old Rashed Johnson and 26-year-old Tishawn Porteous also a...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/police-identify-victims-of-alleged-armed-confrontation-in-st-toolis-manchester

πŸ—žοΈ St Elizabeth police seek suspects and persons of interest in multiple murder investigations

The St Elizabeth police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating six individuals wanted or listed as persons of interest in ongoing criminal investigations across the parish...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260106/st-elizabeth-police-seek-suspects-and-persons-interest-multiple-murder

πŸ—žοΈ St Elizabeth police seek suspects and persons of interest in multiple murder investigations

The St Elizabeth police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating six individuals wanted or listed as persons of interest in ongoing criminal investigations across the parish...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260106/st-elizabeth-police-seek-suspects-and-persons-interest-multiple-murder

πŸ“» PM says $75M financial support for churches is for cleanup, not rebuilding

The government has made an allocation of $75 million to assist churches, many of which sustained significant damage during hurricane melissa.

The decision has been criticised by go...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/pm-says-75m-financial-support-for-churches-is-for-cleanup-not-rebuilding

πŸ“» NWA urges caution in landslide and flood-prone areas

This comes as sections of the country continue to experience rainfall.

Speaking with Irie FM news, Mr. Shaw said as best as possible, persons should avoid roads until weather condi...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/nwa-urges-caution-in-landslide-and-flood-prone-areas

πŸ“» Sebastien Coe lauds Jamaica’s track and field programme

World Athletics President Lord Sebastien Coe has lauded Jamaica's track and field programme through its solid grassroots preparation and the global success that the country has mai...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/sebastien-coe-lauds-jamaicas-track-and-field-programme

πŸ“» Sebastien Coe lauds Jamaica’s track and field programme

World Athletics President Lord Sebastien Coe has lauded Jamaica's track and field programme through its solid grassroots preparation and the global success that the country has mai...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/sebastien-coe-lauds-jamaicas-track-and-field-programme