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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“» Accompong Chief, Richard Currie welcomes PM Holness’ talks on maroon sovereignty

Accompong Chief, Richard Currie has welcomed Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness' openness toΒ  discuss further the sovereignty of the maroons.

The Accompong maroons celebrated the t...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/accompong-chief-richard-currie-welcomes-pm-holness-talks-on-maroon-sovereignty

πŸ—žοΈ Court in Trinidad dismisses case against men detained under SOEs

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -A High Court in Trinidad and Tobago has dismissed the attempted murder case against three men who were separately detained under two states of emergen...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/court-trinidad-dismisses-case-against-men-detained-under-soes

πŸ“» Accompong Chief, Richard Currie welcomes PM Holness’ talks on maroon sovereignty

Accompong Chief, Richard Currie has welcomed Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness' openness toΒ  discuss further the sovereignty of the maroons.

The Accompong maro...

Source: IrieFM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/accompong-chief-richard-currie-welcomes-pm-holness-talks-on-maroon-sovereignty

#jamaica #news #politics

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πŸ—žοΈ Philippines evacuates 3,000 villagers after volcano activity raises alert level

MANILA, Philippines (AP) β€” A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers from a...

Source: Gleaner

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/philippines-evacuates-3000-villagers-after-volcano-activity-raises-alert-level

#jamaica #news

πŸ“» β€œI wouldn’t want to announce an end date” Grange on re-construction of National Stadium

The start date for the re-construction of the National Stadium facility will now be in July 2027, about one year and seven months from now.

The post β€œI wouldn’t want to announce an...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/i-wouldnt-want-to-announce-an-end-date-grange-on-re-construction-of-national-stadium

πŸ—žοΈ Grenada friendly for Reggae Boyz

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Source: Jamaica Observer

πŸ”— https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/07/grenada-friendly-reggae-boyz

πŸ—žοΈ Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled

MEXICO CITY (AP) β€” As the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of US President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba, Mexico has e...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/mexico-becomes-crucial-fuel-supplier-cuba-pledges-no-extra-shipments-after

πŸ—žοΈ Grenada friendly for Reggae Boyz

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Source: Observer

πŸ”— https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/07/grenada-friendly-reggae-boyz

#jamaica #news #sports #entertainment

πŸ“» β€œI wouldn’t want to announce an end date” Grange on re-construction of National Stadium

The start date for the re-construction of the National Stadium facility will now be in July 2027, about one year and seven months from now.

The post β€œI wouldn’t...

Source: IrieFM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/i-wouldnt-want-to-announce-an-end-date-grange-on-re-construction-of-national-stadium

#jamaica #news

https://iriefm-wp-upload.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/BASEY-ON-DESIGN-DEVELOPMENT-FOR-STADIUM.mp3

πŸ›οΈ PM Reaffirms State Support for Maroon Communities

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed Government’s support for the Maroon communities. β€œYou are part of Jamaica and you are entitled ...

Source: JIS

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/pm-reaffirms-state-support-for-maroon-communities

#jamaica #news #politics

πŸ›οΈ Prime Minister Encourages Youth to Reject Crime and Violence

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging young Jamaicans, especially men, to reject crime and violence as the country enters a new era o...

Source: JIS

πŸ”— https://jis.gov.jm/prime-minister-encourages-youth-to-reject-crime-and-violence

#jamaica #news #politics

πŸ“» Inez Turner set to receive 10th Hall of Fame award

Jamaican Track and Field icon Doctor Inez Turner has picked up the 10th Hall of Fame recognition of her storied career.

The post Inez Turner set to receive 10th Hall of Fame award ...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/inez-turner-set-to-receive-10th-hall-of-fame-award

πŸ“» Inez Turner set to receive 10th Hall of Fame award

Jamaican Track and Field icon Doctor Inez Turner has picked up the 10th Hall of Fame recognition of her storied career.

The post Inez Turner set to receive 10th...

Source: IrieFM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/inez-turner-set-to-receive-10th-hall-of-fame-award

#jamaica #news #sports

πŸ—žοΈ Body of St Catherine woman found at home

The body of 62-year-old Maria Thompson was discovered at her home in St Catherine on Tuesday night. It's reported that around 9:30 p.m., passersby alerted police to a scene in Inn...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/body-st-catherine-woman-found-home

πŸ—žοΈ Body of St Catherine woman found at home

The body of 62-year-old Maria Thompson was discovered at her home in St Catherine on Tuesday night. It's reported that around 9:30 p.m., passersby alerted poli...

Source: Gleaner

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/body-st-catherine-woman-found-home

#jamaica #news #crime

πŸ—žοΈ Former UN judge urges reform, says 'it should not be possible for Jamaican court to overturn a chief justice'

Former United Nations judge Patrick Robinson has called for constitutional reform to prevent Jamaican courts from overturning a chief justice’s rulings. It follows the Court of App...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/former-un-judge-urges-reform-says-it-should-not-be-possible-jamaican-court

πŸ—žοΈ St Andrew police hunt Kenroy β€˜Papa’ Willis in probe of four murders

The St Andrew North police are searching for Kenroy Willis, also known as β€˜Papa’, who is wanted in connection with four murders. The police are urging Willis to report to the nea...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/st-andrew-police-hunt-kenroy-papa-willis-probe-four-murders

πŸ—žοΈ St Thomas fight turns deadly as victim and alleged attacker die

A St Thomas man accused of fatally punching a senior citizen also died after falling while attempting to flee the scene on Tuesday. The incident has prompted detectives in the St ...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/st-thomas-fight-turns-deadly-victim-and-alleged-attacker-die

πŸ“» King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie calls for review of legislation that are out-dated or in need of amendment

He was speaking on behalf of the private bar, at this morning's opening of the hilary term of the Home Circuit Court. According to Mr. Champagnie, in Belize, the justice board has ...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/kings-counsel-peter-champagnie-calls-for-review-of-legislation-that-are-out-dated-or-in-need-of-amendment

πŸ—žοΈ World Athletics gives J$16 Million to support hurricane-affected athletes

World Athletics will donate US$100,000 (approximately J$16 million) to the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) to assist members of the track and field community af...

Source: News

πŸ”— https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260107/world-athletics-gives-j16-million-support-hurricane-affected-athletes

πŸ“» King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie calls for review of legislation that are out-dated or in need of amendment

He was speaking on behalf of the private bar, at this morning's opening of the hilary term of the Home Circuit Court. According to Mr. Champagnie, in Belize, th...

Source: IrieFM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/kings-counsel-peter-champagnie-calls-for-review-of-legislation-that-are-out-dated-or-in-need-of-amendment

#jamaica #news #crime

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πŸ“» CXC to make modifications and adjustments for Jamaican candidates to include extension of period for submitting SBAs

This comes on the heels of Hurricane Melissa in October that caused significant damage to some parts of the island and disrupted lives. Speaking at the CXC press conference now und...

Source: IRIE FM

πŸ”— https://iriefm.net/cxc-to-make-modifications-and-adjustments-for-jamaican-candidates-to-include-extension-of-period-for-submitting-sbas