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Opposition demands immediate resignation of Justice Minister Delroy Chuck

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is demanding the immediate resignation of Justice Minister Delroy Chuck.

The following comments Mr. Chuck made regarding statutory declaration requirements for spouses of parliamentarians and public officials at Tuesday's meeting of the Integrity Commission

Heart Institute says lack of complete family history poses challenges to proper heart care

The Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) says Jamaicans' lack of knowledge about their full family history is among several factors which pose challenges to proper heart care.

HIC's co-founder and president, Dr. Dainia Baugh made the comment during a media tour at the facility's Balmoral Avenue location

NIA says Jamaica needs anti-bribery legislation

The National Integrity Action (NIA) says recent claims by the former People's National Party, PNP Caretaker for Kingston Central Lawrence Rowe, highlight that Jamaica needs anti-bribery legislation.

The PNP has described as spurious, the allegations relating to monetary offers for Mr. Rowe's withdrawal

Electrical fire disrupts operations of several businesses in New Kingston

The operations of several entities in the New Kingston Business Centre, along Dominica Drive were disrupted this afternoon due to an electrical fire near the building.

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, told IRIE FM News that the fire erupted near a transformer box in the vicinity

Four hundred residents of Exchange and surrounding communities, in Ocho Rios, to benefit from improved water supply

Four hundred residents of the Exchange, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann and surrounding communities are set to benefit from improved water supply.

This as the $16 million Lancewood Pipeline Extension Project was commissioned today.

Spice set to start school tour

Dancehall Queen Spice is set to embark on an island wide school tour, dubbed the Ohhhnoo School Tour, aimed at educating and empowering the island's youth on the importance of standing firm on their beliefs and values.

U21 Sunshine Girls squad named for three-match series against SPAR Baby Proteas

Annett Daley the head coach of Jamaica's Under 21 netball team has welcomed the upcoming three-game series against their South African counterparts, dubbed SPAR Baby Proteas, as both teams ramp up preparations for the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar in September.

Religious leader prays for government to be accountable and alleviate crime and violence at Leadership Prayer Breakfast

An accountable government, that provides more jobs, alleviates crime and violence, double standard and poverty, were among the prayer requests at this morning's national leadership prayer breakfast.

President of the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, Dr Meric Walker made the appeals,

Williams says it is too early to comment on income tax threshold increase

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says it is too early for the government to comment on whether or not a further increase in the income tax threshold will be considered.

In April last year, the threshold was raised to $1.7M up from $1.5M.

343,000 Jamaicans benefit from government’s Reverse Income Tax credit

343,000 Jamaicans have benefitted from the government's Reverse Income Tax credit.

Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon made the disclosure at yesterday's Post Cabinet Press Briefing.

Opposition demands immediate resignation of Justice Minister Delroy Chuck

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is demanding the immediate resignation of Justice Minister Delroy Chuck. The following comments Mr. Chuck made regarding statutory declaration requirements for spouses of parliamentarians and public officials at Tuesday's meeting of the Integrity Commission Oversight Committee.

Heart Institute says lack of complete family history poses challenges to proper heart care

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) says Jamaicans' lack of knowledge about their full family history is among several factors which pose challenges to proper heart care. HIC's co-founder and president, Dr. Dainia Baugh made the comment during a media tour at the facility's Balmoral Avenue location in Kingston today.

U21 Sunshine Girls squad named for three-match series against SPAR Baby Proteas

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Annett Daley the head coach of Jamaica's Under 21 netball team has welcomed the upcoming three-game series against their South African counterparts, dubbed SPAR Baby Proteas, as both teams ramp up preparations for the Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar in September.

Shantae Foreman named Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Former Excelsior high athlete Shantae Foreman was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the week.

Spice set to start school tour

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Shamara Preston Entertainment No comments

Dancehall Queen Spice is set to embark on an island wide school tour, dubbed the Ohhhnoo School Tour, aimed at educating and empowering the island's youth on the importance of standing firm on their beliefs and values.

Sting for sale? Tahheer Laing breaks silence

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Tahheer Laing, son of Supreme Promotions head Isaiah Laing, is tight-lipped about claims that the iconic Sting event is up for sale.