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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.... Some post might appear more than once.

πŸ›οΈ Six Members of the Judiciary Sworn in to Serve in Higher Offices

Six members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher offices by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House today (January 5...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/six-members-of-the-judiciary-sworn-in-to-serve-in-higher-offices

πŸ—žοΈ Gregory Daley takes over as JFF General Secretary

The Jamaica Football Federation today announced that Gregory Daley has been appointed as General Secretary while Omar McFarlane is to take on the role of Operations Manager effecti...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260105/gregory-daley-takes-over-jff-general-secretary

πŸ›οΈ Six Members of the Judiciary Sworn in to Serve in Higher Offices

Six members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher offices by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House today (January 5). […]...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/six-members-of-the-judiciary-sworn-in-to-serve-in-higher-offices

πŸ›οΈ Classes Resume at Petersfield Primary and Infant School

Classes resumed at Petersfield Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland today (January 5) on a limited basis since the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025....

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/classes-resume-at-petersfield-primary-and-infant-school

πŸ—žοΈ Flash flood watch extended

The Meteorological Service has extended the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, Clarendon, and...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260105/flash-flood-watch-extended

πŸ—žοΈ Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela

HAVANA (AP) β€” An American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official death count provided of ...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260105/cuba-says-32-cuban-officers-were-killed-us-operation-venezuela

πŸ›οΈ Classes Resume at Petersfield Primary and Infant School

Classes resumed at Petersfield Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland today (January 5) on a limited basis since the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025. The Administrators ...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/classes-resume-at-petersfield-primary-and-infant-school

πŸ›οΈ Commissioner of Police Highlights Progress Made in 2025

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) achieved tangible progress in its transformation agenda, operational effectiveness, and strengthened partnerships with communities and stakehol...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/commissioner-of-police-highlights-progress-made-in-2025

πŸ›οΈ NIC Urges Farmers to Stay Connected

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is urging farmers who utilise its services to stay connected with the entity’s social media platforms for critical updates. Public Relation...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/nic-urges-farmers-to-stay-connected

πŸ—žοΈ Gregory Daley takes over as JFF General Secretary

The Jamaica Football Federation today announced that Gregory Daley has been appointed as General Secretary while Omar McFarlane is to take on the role of Operations Manager effectively immediately. T...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260105/gregory-daley-takes-over-jff-general-secretary

πŸ›οΈ Commissioner of Police Highlights Progress Made in 2025

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) achieved tangible progress in its transformation agenda, operational effectiveness, and strengthened partnerships with communities and stakeholders in 2025, says C...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/commissioner-of-police-highlights-progress-made-in-2025

πŸ›οΈ NIC Urges Farmers to Stay Connected

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is urging farmers who utilise its services to stay connected with the entity’s social media platforms for critical updates. Public Relations Specialist at the ...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/nic-urges-farmers-to-stay-connected

πŸ—žοΈ Flash flood watch extended

The Meteorological Service has extended the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, Clarendon, and Manchester. The me...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260105/flash-flood-watch-extended

πŸ—žοΈ Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela

HAVANA (AP) β€” An American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official death count provided of the American strikes...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260105/cuba-says-32-cuban-officers-were-killed-us-operation-venezuela

πŸ“» Police Commissioner says the force must not be complacent despite progress

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake says the forceΒ must not be complacent with the progress that hasΒ  been made.

The country recorded 673 murders last year.

The post Police Commissioner says the force...

https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/kevin-blake-third-4-sure.mp3

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/police-commissioner-says-the-force-must-not-be-complacent-despite-progress

πŸ“» Police Commissioner says the force must not be complacent despite progress

Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake says the forceΒ must not be complacent with the progress that hasΒ  been made.

The country recorded 673 murders last year.

The post Police Commissioner says the force...

https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/kevin-blake-third-4-sure.mp3

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/police-commissioner-says-the-force-must-not-be-complacent-despite-progress

πŸ“» Flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of eight parishes extended

The flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of eight parishes has been extended.

The parishes under the watch are: St. Mary, Portland, St. Thomas, Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Cl...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/flash-flood-watch-for-low-lying-and-flood-prone-areas-of-eight-parishes-extended

πŸ“» Flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of eight parishes extended

The flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of eight parishes has been extended.

The parishes under the watch are: St. Mary, Portland, St. Thomas, Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Cl...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/flash-flood-watch-for-low-lying-and-flood-prone-areas-of-eight-parishes-extended

πŸ“» Six judges sworn in this morning

Six judges wereΒ sworn in this morning, at the start of the Hilary term the first term of the judicial year.

The ceremony, held at King’s house,Β saw Lorna Williams and Carolyn Tie-Powell take their oat...

https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/SWEAR-IN.mp3

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/six-judges-sworn-in-this-morning

πŸ“» Six judges sworn in this morning

Six judges wereΒ sworn in this morning, at the start of the Hilary term the first term of the judicial year.

The ceremony, held at King’s house,Β saw Lorna Williams and Carolyn Tie-Powell take their oat...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/six-judges-sworn-in-this-morning