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πŸ—žοΈ JPS adds 270 trucks, 470 line workers to accelerate power restoration

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has commissioned another 270 trucks and 470 new linesmen for the hardest hit parishes, where persons are living without electricity, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Importat...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/jps-adds-270-trucks-470-line-workers-accelerate-power-restoration

πŸ“» Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited to bring its broadcast and production operations in-house

Local betting giants Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited,Β  operators of Caymanas Park, has announced in a release on Friday, the decision to bring its broadcast and production operations in-house.

The post...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/supreme-ventures-racing-and-entertainment-limited-to-bring-its-broadcast-and-production-operations-in-house/

πŸ“» 2026 Ted Dwyer Classics and Pentathlon ChallengeΒ on this weekend

The 2026 renewal of the Ted Dwyer Classics and Pentathlon Challenge will be staged at Excelsior High School track on Saturday starting at 8:30 am.

The post 2026 Ted Dwyer Classics and Pentathlon ChallengeΒ on this weeken...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/2026-ted-dwyer-classics-and-pentathlon-challenge-on-this-weekend/

πŸ“» Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited to bring its broadcast and production operations in-house

Local betting giants Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited,Β  operators of Caymanas Park, has announced in a release on Friday, the decision to bring its broadcast and production operations in-house.

The post...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/supreme-ventures-racing-and-entertainment-limited-to-bring-its-broadcast-and-production-operations-in-house/

πŸ“» 2026 Ted Dwyer Classics and Pentathlon ChallengeΒ on this weekend

The 2026 renewal of the Ted Dwyer Classics and Pentathlon Challenge will be staged at Excelsior High School track on Saturday starting at 8:30 am.

The post 2026 Ted Dwyer Classics and Pentathlon ChallengeΒ on this weeken...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/2026-ted-dwyer-classics-and-pentathlon-challenge-on-this-weekend/

πŸ—žοΈ William Knibb High School to reopen in phases amid $400M hurricane damage

William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny plans to reopen on January 5 on a phased despite preliminary repair estimates of $400 million following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. School authorities hop...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/william-knibb-high-school-reopen-phases-amid-400m-hurricane-damage

πŸ—žοΈ William Knibb High School to reopen in phases amid $400M hurricane damage

William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny plans to reopen on January 5 on a phased despite preliminary repair estimates of $400 million following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. School authorities hop...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260102/william-knibb-high-school-reopen-phases-amid-400m-hurricane-damage

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“» 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/