📻 JDF coast guard and police resume search for a policeman and teen at beach in Hellshrie St Catherine, while woman rescued has died
The Jamaica Defence Force coast guard and police are conducting a search at a beach in Hellshire, St. Catherine, for a police officer and a 13-year-old boy who are feared to have drowned yesterday. A woman who was rescued in the incident ha...
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Source: IRIE FM
📻 Opposition Leader Mark Golding commits to continue advocating for citizens in the new year
Speaking during his New Year's message Mr Golding noted that his party will continue to advocate for fairness in the recovery following Hurricane Melissa. He said leadership is standing up consistently for the people's interest.
The post Op...
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Source: IRIE FM
📻 Opposition Leader Mark Golding commits to continue advocating for citizens in the new year
Speaking during his New Year's message Mr Golding noted that his party will continue to advocate for fairness in the recovery following Hurricane Melissa. He said leadership is standing up consistently for the people's interest.
The post Op...
https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/GOLDING-1-JAN-01-26.mp3
Source: IRIE FM
🏛️ PM Calls for Strong Public Education Campaign on Proper Waste Disposal
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and personal responsibility. Dr. Holness made the […]...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
🏛️ Newport West Police Warns About Counterfeit Notes
The Newport West Police is alerting members of the public and business operators at the Port of Kingston to be on alert for counterfeit notes, including United States (US) currency. […]...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
📻 PM Holness says his new year’s wish for Jamaica is for the country to maintain a low murder rate and to further grow the economy
He made the statement at the new year's ceremony in Black River St Elizabeth. Last year jamaica recorded 673 murders. According to the police, this is the first time the murder rate has fallen below 700 since 1994.
The post PM Holness says ...
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Source: IRIE FM
📻 INDECOM says it will maximize its operational capacity in light of increase in police fatal shootings in 2025
Last year at least 311 persons died in alleged confrontations with the security forces. Yesterday, the first day of the new year, police reported fatal shooting incidents in Granville St James and Bethel Town Westmoreland.
The post INDECOM ...
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Source: IRIE FM
🏛️ PM Calls for Strong Public Education Campaign on Proper Waste Disposal
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and personal responsibility. Dr. Holness made the […]...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
📻 PM Holness says his new year’s wish for Jamaica is for the country to maintain a low murder rate and to further grow the economy
He made the statement at the new year's ceremony in Black River St Elizabeth. Last year jamaica recorded 673 murders. According to the police, this is the first time the murder rate has fallen below 700 since 1994.
The post PM Holness says ...
https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/HOLNESS-JAN-01-25.mp3
Source: IRIE FM
📻 INDECOM says it will maximize its operational capacity in light of increase in police fatal shootings in 2025
Last year at least 311 persons died in alleged confrontations with the security forces. Yesterday, the first day of the new year, police reported fatal shooting incidents in Granville St James and Bethel Town Westmoreland.
The post INDECOM ...
https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/hugh-indecom-jan-1-1.mp3
Source: IRIE FM
🏛️ Newport West Police Warns About Counterfeit Notes
The Newport West Police is alerting members of the public and business operators at the Port of Kingston to be on alert for counterfeit notes, including United States (US) currency. […]...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
🏛️ Persons Urged to Beware of Fraudulent Customs Brokers
Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, is urging members of the public, both here and abroad, to exercise great caution, as a trend is […]...
Source: Jamaica Information Service
🗞️ JFB appeals to parents to discourage children from making prank calls
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, told a recent JIS Think Tank that...
Source: News
🗞️ Man charged after machete attack over water in Westmoreland
The police in Westmoreland have charged a man in connection with a machete attack during an argument over water while residents were collecting the commodity from a water tank in Bethel Town. Thirty-six-year-old Oshane Blackwood, a residen...
Source: News
🗞️ JFB appeals to parents to discourage children from making prank calls
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, told a recent JIS Think Tank that...
Source: News
🗞️ Man charged after machete attack over water in Westmoreland
The police in Westmoreland have charged a man in connection with a machete attack during an argument over water while residents were collecting the commodity from a water tank in Bethel Town. Thirty-six-year-old Oshane Blackwood, a residen...
Source: News
🏛️ PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display at the Downtown Kingston Waterfront
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Source: Jamaica Information Service
🏛️ PHOTOS: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display at the Downtown Kingston Waterfront
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Source: Jamaica Information Service
🗞️ Update | Woman rescued at beach in Hellshire dies, policeman and teen still missing
The woman who was rescued at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine, following an incident in which a policeman and a teenage boy are suspected to have drowned, has succumbed to her injuries. Twenty-four-year-old Alia Dawkins died at...
Source: News
🗞️ Update | Woman rescued at beach in Hellshire dies, policeman and teen still missing
The woman who was rescued at a beach in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine, following an incident in which a policeman and a teenage boy are suspected to have drowned, has succumbed to her injuries. Twenty-four-year-old Alia Dawkins died at...
Source: News
🏛️ PHOTOS: Kiddies Treat Black River
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Source: Jamaica Information Service
🗞️ Women playing more dominant role in human trafficking
Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assuming a more dominant role in human trafficking. She noted that while men are predominantly identified as the ...
Source: News
🔗 https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/women-playing-more-dominant-role-human-trafficking
🔥 ICYMI: Today's Top Story
🌟 Storm damage cancels watch night services across St Elizabeth
#jamaica #news
🔥 ICYMI: Today's Top Story
🌟 Storm damage cancels watch night services
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20251231/storm-damage-cancels-watch-night-services
#jamaica #news
🔥 ICYMI: Today's Top Story
🌟 Storm damage cancels watch night services
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20251231/storm-damage-cancels-watch-night-services
#jamaica #news
🗞️ Mental health advocate says trauma from Melissa only now surfacing
WESTERN BUREAU: Mental health advocate Tishauna Mullings is warning that the psychological toll of Hurricane Melissa is only now beginning to surface, two months after the storm left widespread physical destruction across Jamaica, mainly it...
Source: News
🌟 Storm damage cancels watch night services
WESTERN BUREAU: Reverend Godfrey Watson, chairman of the St Elizabeth Ministers’ Fraternal, says many churches across the parish will forgo their traditional watch night services to welcome the New Year as they continue to grapple with the ...
Source: Lead Stories
🔗 https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20251231/storm-damage-cancels-watch-night-services
🌟 REINSTATED
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has ordered the immediate reinstatement of an officer who was suspended after raising concerns about procurement practices at the Houses of Parliament (HoP), according to the officer’s attorney. The offic...
Source: Lead Stories
🔗 https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20251231/reinstated
🌟 Storm damage cancels watch night services
WESTERN BUREAU: Reverend Godfrey Watson, chairman of the St Elizabeth Ministers’ Fraternal, says many churches across the parish will forgo their traditional watch night services to welcome the New Year as they continue to grapple with the ...
Source: Lead Stories
🔗 https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20251231/storm-damage-cancels-watch-night-services
🗞️ A voice in sport lost
A voice in sport lost...
Source: Jamaica Observer
🔗 https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/12/31/voice-sport-lost/
🗞️ ‘Closure & comfort’
‘Closure comfort’...
Source: Jamaica Observer
🔗 https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/12/31/closure-comfort/