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Construction companies, developers, property owners to brace for likely material cost increases amid rising energy costs

Construction companies, developers, property owners to brace for likely material cost increases amid rising energy costs

The Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica (MQAJ) says construction companies, developers and property owners should brace for likely increases in the cost of key materials, as operators respond to mounting cost pressures.
These include construction-grade limestone and sand.

St. Ann’s Bay Health and Fitness Club marks 4 years; 27 members also celebrated

St. Ann’s Bay Health and Fitness Club marks 4 years; 27 members also celebrated

Twenty-seven (27) members of the St. Ann's Bay Health and Fitness Club in St. Ann who had birthdays recently, were celebrated yesterday.

The club consists of 90 residents attending the St. Ann's Bay Health Centre for care with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

Financial Services Commission seeking to have fees increased for insurance sector as it moves to better regulate the industry

Financial Services Commission seeking to have fees increased for insurance sector as it moves to better regulate the industry

FSC Executive Director Lieutenant Colonel Keron Burrell says limited resources have impacted the recruitment of new workers and purchasing of new technology.

Members of the public should not pay sanitation workers for collection of garbage – NSWMA’s Executive Director Audley Gordon

Members of the public should not pay sanitation workers for collection of garbage – NSWMA’s Executive Director Audley Gordon

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says he is incensed about the widespread practice of some workers asking citizens for money to do their job.

Police seek help to locate missing 5 y/o British girl

Police seek help to locate missing 5 y/o British girl

The police are renewing the appeal for the public’s assistance in locating a 5-year-old British national.

She is Tay Rodriguez-Fairplay of Walthamstow, London.

Opposition calls on Government to cap ad valorem tax on petroleum products as global energy crisis looms

Opposition calls on Government to cap ad valorem tax on petroleum products as global energy crisis looms

As the Government implements a revised Petrojam pricing mechanism to keep up with escalating global oil prices, there is a fresh call to cap the ad valorem tax on petroleum products.The renewed call comes from Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson, as he proposes a strategy to reduce market

PSOJ urges Government to take decisive and immediate action to buffer itself from the energy tsunami on the horizon

PSOJ urges Government to take decisive and immediate action to buffer itself from the energy tsunami on the horizon

In a statement today, the PSOJ highlighted global oil prices rising amid renewed geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions. The organisation noted that the world has been in such a position before: in the 1970s and 1980s, when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East choked global oil supplies and

Opposition says restricting people to their homes with the aim of conserving fuel will lead to an increase in electricity consumption

Opposition says restricting people to their homes with the aim of conserving fuel will lead to an increase in electricity consumption

Yesterday, Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz indicated that work from home arrangements and restricted movements are among measures the Government could implement to cushion the impacts of rising global oil prices. Mr. Vaz explained that due to the war in the Middle East, Jamaica continues to experience weekly

Public shares mixed views on Energy Minister’s comment about possibly limiting movement to conserve fuel

Public shares mixed views on Energy Minister’s comment about possibly limiting movement to conserve fuel

IRIE FM News took to the streets this morning, and found that while some people are cautious about such a proposal, some others support it. One woman, who works in the finance sector, said the Government must do what is necessary to ensure continued productivity and stability.

Medicinal Cannabis Special Permit programme was officially launched this morning

Medicinal Cannabis Special Permit programme was officially launched this morning

State Minister for Industry and Commerce Delano Seiveright said the initiative is one more step to a future where the cannabis industry continues to grow.

Construction companies, developers, property owners to brace for likely material cost increases amid rising energy costs

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica (MQAJ) says construction companies, developers and property owners should brace for likely increases in the cost of key materials, as operators respond to mounting cost pressures. These include construction-grade limestone and sand.

St. Ann’s Bay Health and Fitness Club marks 4 years; 27 members also celebrated

Thursday, April 16, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Twenty-seven (27) members of the St. Ann's Bay Health and Fitness Club in St. Ann who had birthdays recently, were celebrated yesterday. The club consists of 90 residents attending the St. Ann's Bay Health Centre for care with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

Applications by four Jamaican field event athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey has been rejected by World Athletics

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The application by four Jamaican field event athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey has been rejected by the the global governing body of track and field - World Athletics.

Olympic Champion Roje Stona among stars to compete in Shanghai on May 16

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Reigning Olympic champion Roje Stona is among the world stars who will be in action in the men's Discus at the Wanda Diamond League season opener in Shanghai on May 16.

‘All for Jesus’ hitmaker, Ernie Smith set to undergo second procedure in a Florida hospital

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Iconic singer-songwriter Ernie Smith is set to undergo a second procedure in a Florida hospital.

Buju Banton, Stephen Marley announce Roots & Rhymes Summer Tour

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae fans across the United States have plenty to anticipate this summer as Buju Banton gears up for his highly anticipated Roots and Rhymes Summer Tour.