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Killamanjaro Sound System denies involvement in upcoming Japan tour with Ricky Trooper

Legendary Jamaican sound system Kilamanjaro has distanced itself from an upcoming Japan tour being promoted in connection with veteran selector Ricky Trooper.

Buju Banton celebrates city and county honours ahead of 2026 Summer Tour

Reggae icon Buju Banton is expressing gratitude after receiving the key to the city of Tamarac and the key to Broward County in a historic honour celebrating his contributions to music and culture.

IRIE FM now available on TuneIn

Irie fm, jamaica's premier source for reggae music, engaging conversations, and credible information, is now available on tunein, one of the world's leading audio streaming platforms.

JLP mourns loss of former Councillor for the Denham Town Division, Lorna Joy Leslie

Former Councillor for the Denham Town Division in Kingston, Lorna Joy Leslie, has died.She passed away this morning, after battling an illness.

JPS says loss of gas supply to South Jamaica Power Company generating units caused some customers to lose electricity this morning

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says some of its customers lost electricity this morning due to the loss of gas supply to the South Jamaica Power Company generating units.

Works Minister says Gov’t will soon begin major infrastructure upgrade on Troy to Warsop Road in Trelawny

The work valued at $280 million will be done under the main road component of the SPARK programme.Mr. Morgan was responding to Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips, who urged the Government not to forget rural roads.

Three persons killed in two separate motor vehicle collisions in St. Ann between Sunday and yesterday

Three persons have died as a result of injuries sustained in two separate motor vehicle collisions in St Ann between Sunday and yesterday.

The deceased have been identified as 22-year-old Jamar Jarrett and 23-year-old Tajay Malcolm both of Discovery Bay, St. Ann as well as 22-year-old Peta Jhia Martin

Four men shot, two fatally during gun attack in Waterford, Portmore, St. Catherine, last night.

The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Antoine Reid, otherwise called "junior" or "gong", and 26-year-old Shahid Roach, otherwise called "sid", both of Waterford.Reports are that about 10:30 p.m., Reid and Roach were among a group of men gathered at the intersection of Logwood and Dias roads

Energy Minister says preliminary report received from JPS on Friday’s islandwide blackout

nergy Minister Daryl Vaz says he has received a preliminary report from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) on Friday night's islandwide blackout.

Thousands of JPS customers were left in the dark for hours on Friday night.

Ministry of Finance recommits to ensuring that salary of teachers among top priorities within education sector

The commitment comes amid tension among the island's teachers in relation to salary negotiations between the Jamaica Teachers' Association and the Government.According to President of the JTA, Mark Malabver, the island's teachers have reached their limit in exercising patience.

JLP mourns loss of former Councillor for the Denham Town Division, Lorna Joy Leslie

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Former Councillor for the Denham Town Division in Kingston, Lorna Joy Leslie, has died.She passed away this morning, after battling an illness.

JPS says loss of gas supply to South Jamaica Power Company generating units caused some customers to lose electricity this morning

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says some of its customers lost electricity this morning due to the loss of gas supply to the South Jamaica Power Company generating units.

Reggae Boy Dwayne “Busy” Atkinson still celebrating his first international goal

Monday, June 08, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Reggae Boy Dwayne "Busy" Atkinson is still celebrating his first international goal.

Trevante Stewart will not suit up for Jamaica’s Reggae Boys today !

Saturday, June 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Former Mount Pleasant striker Trevante Stewart will not suit up for Jamaica's Reggae Boys this afternoon against World Cup bound South Africa in their friendly international in Pachuca Mexico.

Killamanjaro Sound System denies involvement in upcoming Japan tour with Ricky Trooper

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Legendary Jamaican sound system Kilamanjaro has distanced itself from an upcoming Japan tour being promoted in connection with veteran selector Ricky Trooper.

Buju Banton celebrates city and county honours ahead of 2026 Summer Tour

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae icon Buju Banton is expressing gratitude after receiving the key to the city of Tamarac and the key to Broward County in a historic honour celebrating his contributions to music and culture.