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πŸ“» Opposition calls for independent and transparent probe into incident in which 4-year-old child was killed in St. James

The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a 4-year-old child was killed, during an alleged confrontation between gunmen and police ...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/opposition-calls-for-independent-and-transparent-probe-into-incident-in-which-4-year-old-child-was-killed-in-st-james/

πŸ“» PM Holness expresses confidence that Jamaica will recover quickly from Hurricane Melissa

He explains that the Government's strategy for restoration, lies heavily on the restoration of electricity. The Prime Minister is also defending the loan to Jamaica Public Service of US$150 million to facilitate assistan...

https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/HOLNESS-RECOVERY-WILLBE-QUICK.mp3

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/pm-holness-expresses-confidence-that-jamaica-will-recover-quickly-from-hurricane-melissa/

πŸ“» 15-year-old boy among 3 males shot and killed during alleged confrontation with police in Westmoreland

Police have revealed that a 15-year-old boy is among 3 males shot and killed during an alleged confrontation with police in Westmoreland, yesterday. Police had already identified one of the deceased as 37-year-old Delano...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/15-year-old-boy-among-3-males-shot-and-killed-during-alleged-confrontation-with-police-in-westmoreland/

πŸ—žοΈ Man, reportedly of unsound mind, allegedly kills brother in St Thomas

Police in St Thomas are investigating a homicide after a man said to be of unsound mind allegedly fatally stabbed his elder brother on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Marvin Phang, 46, a mechanic of ...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/man-reportedly-unsound-mind-allegedly-kills-brother-st-thomas

πŸ—žοΈ Man, reportedly of unsound mind, allegedly kills brother in St Thomas

Police in St Thomas are investigating a homicide after a man said to be of unsound mind allegedly fatally stabbed his elder brother on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Marvin Phang, 46, a mechanic of ...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/man-reportedly-unsound-mind-allegedly-kills-brother-st-thomas

πŸ—žοΈ Drivers in St Ann, St Mary and Portland urged to exercise caution amid flooding from persistent rainfall

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising drivers and other road users in St Ann, St Mary and Portland to exercise caution, as persistent rainfall has resulted in flooding, blocked drains and siltation affecting roads....

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/drivers-st-ann-st-mary-and-portland-urged-exercise-caution-amid-flooding

πŸ—žοΈ Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) β€” The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was char...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/anthony-joshuas-driver-charged-after-deadly-crash-nigeria

πŸ’ƒ Silk Radio UK Hosts Special β€˜Radiothon’ To Raise Hurricane Melissa Funds

On January 8 2026, Silk Radio UK will host a special β€œRadioThon” to raise urgent funds for communities in Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa....

Source: DancehallMag

πŸ”— https://www.dancehallmag.com/2026/01/02/news/silk-radio-uk-hosts-special-radiothon-to-raise-hurricane-melissa-funds.html

πŸ’ƒ Silk Radio UK Hosts Special β€˜Radiothon’ To Raise Hurricane Melissa Funds

On January 8 2026, Silk Radio UK will host a special β€œRadioThon” to raise urgent funds for communities in Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa....

Source: DancehallMag

πŸ”— https://www.dancehallmag.com/2026/01/02/news/silk-radio-uk-hosts-special-radiothon-to-raise-hurricane-melissa-funds.html

πŸ—žοΈ WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival

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Source: Jamaica Observer

πŸ”— https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/02/watch-capleton-jamal-macka-jah-bouks-others-ignite-angola-festival/

πŸ›οΈ More Families Receive Container Houses Through Hurricane Relief Mission

Four additional families in hurricane-impacted parishes have received container houses through the Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission spearheaded by Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin. Two of the units were handed […]...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/more-families-receive-container-houses-through-hurricane-relief-mission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-families-receive-container-houses-through-hurricane-relief-mission

πŸ›οΈ More Families Receive Container Houses Through Hurricane Relief Mission

Four additional families in hurricane-impacted parishes have received container houses through the Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission spearheaded by Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin. Two of the units were handed […]...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/more-families-receive-container-houses-through-hurricane-relief-mission/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-families-receive-container-houses-through-hurricane-relief-mission

πŸ›οΈ 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

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/pm-calls-for-strong-public-education-campaign-on-proper-waste-disposal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pm-calls-for-strong-public-education-campaign-on-proper-waste-disposal

πŸ—žοΈ PNP calls for independent probe into shooting that left 4-y-o dead in St James

Opposition Spokesperson on National Security Fitz Jackson is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a four-year-old died after being shot during an alleged shoot-out between me...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/pnp-calls-independent-probe-shooting-left-4-y-o-dead-st-james

πŸ—žοΈ Gov’t wants stronger national grid to boost Jamaica’s resilience, says Holness

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government wants to see a strengthening of the national power grid as part of efforts to boost Jamaica’s resilience. Holness noted that the displacement caused by Hurricane Meli...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/govt-wants-stronger-national-grid-boost-jamaicas-resilience-says-holness

πŸ—žοΈ Gov’t wants stronger national grid to boost Jamaica’s resilience, says Holness

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government wants to see a strengthening of the national power grid as part of efforts to boost Jamaica’s resilience. Holness noted that the displacement caused by Hurricane Meli...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/govt-wants-stronger-national-grid-boost-jamaicas-resilience-says-holness

πŸ›οΈ SLB Introduces Streamlined Online Process to Access Debt Reset Programme

The Student’s Loan Bureau (SLB) has introduced a simplified online onboarding process for applicants to its Debt Reset Programme, making access easier and more efficient. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information […]...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/slb-introduces-streamlined-online-process-to-access-debt-reset-programme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slb-introduces-streamlined-online-process-to-access-debt-reset-programme

πŸ›οΈ Minister Bartlett Commends United Response Behind Swift Post-Hurricane Repatriation of 25,000 Tourists

Jamaica’s swift repatriation of 25,000 tourists in just one week following Hurricane Melissa has demonstrated the island’s resilience and capacity for crisis management, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Speak...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/minister-bartlett-commends-united-response-behind-swift-post-hurricane-repatriation-of-25000-tourists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minister-bartlett-commends-united-response-behind-swift-post-hurricane-repatriation-of-25000-tourists

πŸ“» 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 i...

https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/GOLDING-1-JAN-01-26.mp3

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/opposition-leader-mark-golding-commits-to-continue-advocating-for-citizens-in-the-new-year/

πŸ“» 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 rescue...

https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/SSP-GRAY-JAN-2-2026.mp3

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/jdf-coast-guard-and-police-resume-search-for-a-policeman-and-teen-at-beach-in-hellshrie-st-catherine-while-woman-rescued-has-died/