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Six people were killed in a crash at Bogue Gate Trelawny this morning. At least 2 others are being treated at hospital. The Jamaica Fire Brigade says it responded to the crash which involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a panel truck about 7:52 A.M. The post Six people killed and two injured in Trelawny crash appeared first on IRIE FM.

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89. The post Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89 appeared first on IRIE FM.

Reports are that last year June, Graham and Walters had a dispute during which Graham was shot. He lamented that thousands of businesses across western and central Jamaica remain crippled months after the storm. Addressing the Small Business Association of Jamaica's Growth and Resilience Conference yesterday, Mr. Golding said these businesses suffered lasting damage to their productive capacity. The post Opposition Leader Mark Golding calls for Marshall Plan for MSMEs devastated by Hurricane Melissa appeared first on IRIE FM.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has noted that the binding concession agreement negotiated by previous People's National Party administration, in relation to toll rates, does not augur well for Jamaicans. As such, the present Jamaica Labour Party led government continues dialogue with toll operators in a bid to get more favourable agreements. The post Transport Minister says binding concession agreement negotiated by previous PNP administration in relation to toll rates, does not augur well for Jamaicans appeared first on IRIE FM.

CXC says that the major reforms to its SBA framework is aimed at strengthening assessment integrity across Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. This in response to the rapid rise of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological innovations. The post Caribbean Examinations Council announces changes to School Based Assessments for non-practical based subjects appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Health and Wellness Ministry has expanded the Family Care Giver Programme to the Spanish Town Hospital, in St. Catherine. This is another major step in the commitment to delivering compassionate, patient and family centred health care across the public health system. The post Health Ministry expands Family Care Giver Programme to Spanish Town Hospital appeared first on IRIE FM.

A technical review of the report from the JPS is being conducted. The post Energy Minister Daryl Vaz commends JPS’ approach to blackout assessment appeared first on IRIE FM.

50 percent of the 33 pedestrians, who have died since the start of the year in road crashes, are between 50 and 70 years old. The post Traffic Police to place special focus on protecting elderly pedestrians appeared first on IRIE FM.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has pledged that the government is working on finding a practical solution to the traffic ticket problem. This as the hosting of special traffic ticket days, while temporarily helpful, is expensive and unsustainable. The post Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says Gov’t working on finding practical solution to traffic ticket problem appeared first on IRIE FM.

In the Commission's annual report, which was tabled in Parliament last week, it indicated that 29 employees had left. The Commission explained that the turnover rate for employees for the 2024/25 reporting period was 19 per cent, representing a seven per cent increase over the previous year. The post Integrity Commission highlights staffing and legal challenges among hurdles faced appeared first on IRIE FM.

Dr. Morris Dixon was speaking at this morning's post Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House. She stated that, as promised, the Ministry is placing emphasis on students at the lower levels of the system. The post Education Ministry increases funding to all schools appeared first on IRIE FM.

Executive Director of the Students' Loan Bureau, Nickeisha Walsh made the disclosure at the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee (PAAC) meeting this morning. The post SLB says delinquency rate stood at 48.22% up to March 2026 appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Court Administration Division says preliminary figures indicate that $97,454,200 in fines was collected over the two day exercise at the National Arena. Director of Client Services, Communications, and Information Kadiesh Jarrett Fletcher says data entry and reconciliation of the traffic ticket public days are ongoing. The post Close to $100 million collected at traffic ticket public days in Kingston last week appeared first on IRIE FM.

This was revealed by Director of the Mona Geo-Informatics Institute at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee Junior. He was speaking this morning at a National Road Safety Council NRSC press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner on Old Hope Road. The post Death rate from fatal crashes doubles average for year within past week appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Director of Information and Complaints at the Integrity Commission, Joeth James, says there was an 87 per cent compliance rate with the statutory declaration requirement for the 2025/2026 period. Speaking at an Integrity Commission press conference today, Ms. James said this is an increase from the 50 per cent recorded in 2018. The post Integrity Commission reports 87% compliance rate with statutory declaration requirement for 2025/2026 period appeared first on IRIE FM.

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce Delano Seiveright is urging cannabis cultivators to exercise good judgement and always verify information with the Cannabis Licensing Authority before investing money, signing agreements or committing land. He was speaking at the Cannabis Licensing Authority's islandwide Special Cannabis Permit Road Tour in Newell, St. Elizabeth. The post Cannabis cultivators urged to verify information with CLA before investing or signing agreements appeared first on IRIE FM.

Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Kevin Haughton says that over the summer holidays, young children should never be left alone at home or in a room where cooking, candles, or other heat sources are in use. The post Jamaica Fire Brigade issues home safety warning to parents ahead of summer holidays appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Energy Ministry has commenced a detailed technical review of the reports submitted by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) into the June 5 islandwide black out. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz today confirmed that the Ministry has received the findings and reports from JPS into the black out that left customers without power for several hours. The post Energy Ministry commences detailed technical review of JPS reports into June 5 islandwide black out appeared first on IRIE FM.

Commanding Officer for AFB, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Oral Pascoe provided the update during the police's Force4Good Podcast yesterday. The branch launched in June last year. SSP Pascoe said prior to the branch being launched, there were approximately 700 to 800 reports of praedial larceny yearly for 2022 and 2023. The post The agricultural protection branch reports 50-60% reduction in reported agricultural thefts within their first year of operation appeared first on IRIE FM.

Reggae Sumfest organizers are putting measures in place to ensure the event runs smoothly on July 18 at Plantation Cove in St. Ann. The post Reggae Sumfest implements traffic plan to avoid congestion appeared first on IRIE FM.

Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man is speaking out after missing his scheduled appearance at BRT Weekend, claiming transportation issues prevented him from making it to the event. The post Beenie Man addresses BRT Weekend absence appeared first on IRIE FM.

Opposition Spokesperson on Land and Works, Lothan Cousins, is calling on the Government to explain the methodology used to select projects under phase 2 of the $25 billion SPARK Main Roads Programme. According to him, the published allocations raise serious concerns about fairness and equitable investment across Jamaica. The post Opposition calls on Gov’t to explain methodology used to select projects under SPARKS phase 2 appeared first on IRIE FM.

Mr. Malabver said if many of the posts are not filled for the new school year, there will be a strain on the education system. The post JTA notes teacher shortage and hopes posts will be filled by September appeared first on IRIE FM.

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has welcomed the endorsement of the accountability framework by unions and professional associations following a meeting on Wednesday. The meeting, which brought together representatives from a wide cross-section of the country's public health workforce provided an opportunity for open and constructive dialogue on the accountability framework and its role in strengthening governance, improving service delivery and enhancing the overall performance of the public health system. The post Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton welcomes endorsement of Accountability Framework appeared first on IRIE FM.

Some assets of the St. James Municipal Corporation which were damaged during Hurricane Melissa last year are being repaired through an interim insurance payment of $120 million. The update was provided by Mayor Richard Vernon at the corporation's monthly meeting yesterday. The post St. James Municipal Corporation repairing Hurricane Melissa-damaged assets with $120M interim insurance payment appeared first on IRIE FM.

“People help him. Him need help.” That was Beenie Man’s response following a series of comments made by Future Fambo about him online. The post Beenie Man responds to Future Fambo appeared first on IRIE FM.

The island will continue to experience showers, thunderstorms and windy conditions as a tropical wave moves quickly across the island today. Meteorologist at the National Met Centre, Racquel Smith provided the update to IRIE FM News. The post Jamaica to experience more showers, thunderstorms and windy conditions as a tropical wave moves across the island today appeared first on IRIE FM.

Incoming President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Yoni Epstein has indicated that the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector must examine ways to reduce the cost of its operations. He said using solar technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in security systems is vital to cut high overhead expenses. The post Call for BPO sector to examine ways to reduce cost of operations appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Electoral Office of Jamaica hosted a meeting yesterday for elected officials and representatives of the three existing constituencies that will be affected by the changes to be made to create the parish of Portmore. Speaking with reporters, an upset Dr. Dawes continued to criticise the government for pushing ahead with plans to establish the Portmore parish without the input of stakeholders. The post St. Catherine South East MP Dr. Alfred Dawes vows boycott of Portmore boundary change meetings appeared first on IRIE FM.

The fire is suspected to have originated from material delivered by a waste collection truck on Wednesday. An alarm was raised, and on-site workers immediately notified the site supervisor, allowing for rapid response. The post NSWMA says fire at Retirement Disposal Site is under control appeared first on IRIE FM.

Sunshine Girls captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, has been appointed as baton bearer and captain of the Jamaican delegation to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland The post Sterling-Humphrey named Captain of Jamaica’s Commonwealth Games delegation appeared first on IRIE FM.

184 athletes will represent Jamaica at the upcoming Central American and the Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic, and 73 Jamaican competitors will fly the national colors at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, at the staging of both games starting later this month. The post History becons for Jamaica ahead of 2026 CAC Games in the Dominican Republic and Commonwealth Games in Scotland appeared first on IRIE FM.

He made the statement at the St. James Municipal Corporation meeting today. SSP Samuels said 37 murders have been recorded so far this year, representing an increase of seven killings, when compared to the corresponding period last year. The post St. James police urge calm despite marginal rise in murders appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Government is again being called on to act on its repeated commitment to establish a new joint select committee to review and modernise Jamaica’s Access to Information Legislation. The matter was highlighted in an open letter, from over 20 civil society groups and interested parties, which was submitted to Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon today. The post Some civil society groups again call on Gov’t to establish new joint select committee to review and modernise Access to Information Legislation appeared first on IRIE FM.

These initiatives include expanding the Ministry's tagging service, increasing the supply of identification tags, recruiting community assistants and introducing a temporary arrangement to facilitate the transport of eligible animals for slaughter.Portfolio Minister Floyd Green made the disclosure while speaking at the 128th General Meeting of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) at the Denbigh Showgrounds in Clarendon yesterday. The post Agriculture Ministry rolling out series of measures to address growing backlog in cattle tagging appeared first on IRIE FM.

The nightly curfew imposed in Greenvale, Manchester, following a gun attack on June 27, will be lifted on condition of continued peace in the community.Head of the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis, made the revelation during a Town Hall meeting at the Greenvale Community Centre yesterday. The post Nightly curfew imposed in Greenvale Manchester to be lifted on condition of continued peace in the community appeared first on IRIE FM.

Motorists seeking to clear up their traffic tickets at the National Arena in Kingston are being reminded that only those already registered should turn up.They should also arrive half an hour before their scheduled appointment.Today is the second day of the Kingston and St. Andrew Traffic Ticket Public Day. The post Motorists seeking to clear up traffic tickets at National Arena to only show up if already registered appeared first on IRIE FM.

The minister was responding to queries from Member of Parliament (MP) for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell on whether or not additional lands were allocated to Alpart alumina refinery as part of mining activities. Mr. Green outlined in Parliament yesterday plans by JISCO to reopen and modernise the refinery with construction works to begin by the end of the year. The post No plans for bauxite mining in or near Cockpit Country, assures Minister Green appeared first on IRIE FM.

Mining Minister Floyd Green provided the update in the Houses of Representatives yesterday. He said the issue of land titles continues to form part of discussions Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO), the owners of Alpart. The post Mining Minister says over 300 land titles issued to residents relocated due to bauxite mining conducted by Alpart appeared first on IRIE FM.

Parents in Kingston, who seek to preoccupy their children over the summer holiday, are appealing to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company to increase the number of buses plying the Kingston to Ocho Rios route during the period. Route 610, which runs daily using the toll road, has been well-utilised by commuters looking for a affordable alternative to regular route taxis and buses. The post Kingston parents urge JUTC to deploy extra buses on Kingston-Ocho Rios route for summer holiday appeared first on IRIE FM.

Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) has indicated that it will proceed with a two-phased modernisation programme for the ALPART refinery in Nain, St. Elizabeth. The post JISCO to proceed with phased modernisation of ALPART refinery appeared first on IRIE FM.

"fearfulness cannot be translated to peacefulness." That remark from opposition spokesman on national security and peace Fitz Jackson, as he noted that the nation's current reduction in murders this year does not equate to Jamaica being a peaceful society. The post Opposition says reduction in murders does not equate to peace   appeared first on IRIE FM.

Simone Gardner, resource attorney and People's Court commentator on IRIE FM'S Stepping Razor with Mutabaruka, is the 2026 Miss Grand International Jamaica. The post Simone Gardner crowned Miss Grand International Jamaica 2026 appeared first on IRIE FM.

The issue of inadequate accommodation was raised by the association, last last month, when it highlighted the significant reduction in the number of interns working within medical facilities islandwide and the resulting human resource and clinical challenges to service delivery. The interns staged a protest over a number of issues, with the JMDA calling for funding to address the needs. The post JMDA conducting internal audit of accommodations for interns across medical facilities appeared first on IRIE FM.

He has been identified as 46-year-old Sheldon Johnson, who worked as a computer repairs and technology teacher at the institution. He also taught physics. The post Arrangements being made for grief counselling for staff and students of St. James High School, following death of a teacher yesterday appeared first on IRIE FM.

He said descendants of enslaved persons have a duty to continue to fight for compensation for their ancestors.Speaking at a CARICOM Reparations Forum yesterday, he pointed to the recent adoption by the United Nations (UN) of the declaration recognising the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crimes against humanity. The post Chairman of CARICOM Reparations Commission says movement for reparatory justice gathering significant momentum across globe appeared first on IRIE FM.

According to the Government, the MOU will provide for Third-Country Nationals transferred from the U.S. to transit through Jamaica to their final destination. The Opposition People's National Party (PNP), has criticised the initiative noting that 'dangerous' people will be brought into the country. The post National Security Minister again rejects suggestions that persons with criminal backgrounds will be allowed into the country, saying the country has worked too hard to reduce crime appeared first on IRIE FM.

Dr. Wheatley's continued presence in the Cabinet, after the Commission recommended he be charged for offences, including illicit enrichment, was among several of the concerns raised at this morning's civil society group protest in Cross Roads, Kingston. Mr. Golding, along with scores of placard-bearing demonstrators, dressed in yellow, gathered around the Cross Road clock and war memorial, amplifying the call for Dr. Wheatley's removal. The post Opposition Leader Mark Golding says Prime Minister’s decision to keep Dr. Andrew Wheately in Cabinet reflects poorly on his judgement appeared first on IRIE FM.

Scores of placard-bearing demonstrators gathered at the Cross Roads Clock and War Memorial in Kingston this morning to express their discontent with several actions taken by the Holness administration. Chief among the concerns is the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which would facilitate the temporary transit of Third Country Nationals (TCNs) through Jamaica. The post Protesters rally at Cross Roads to voice discontent with Holness administration appeared first on IRIE FM.

The new Commanding Officer for the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis says he will be continuing effective strategies implemented by his predecessor while tweaking other measures to maximize effectiveness in tackling crime in the parish. In recent months Manchester has seen an increase in murders when compared to last year. The post New Manchester Commanding Officer vows to build on crime-fighting strategies appeared first on IRIE FM.