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Minister Seiveright promotes Jamaica in Ireland

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica is a stable, investment-ready and strategically connected business hub.

He made the statement at the Ireland–Latin America and Caribbean Trade Horizons Forum in Dublin, on Tuesday.

Merdie Rowe’s attorneys say court injunction to block Accompong Election proceedings served to Chief Currie via email

The attorneys representing Merdie Rowe are insisting that today's Nomination Day activities for the May 22 Accompong Maroon Election in St. Elizabeth took place in defiance of a court injunction, which was formally served via email.Mr. Rowe, who was trying to be a candidate in the race for Accompong

Woman charged in relation death of her four-month old baby in Rockfort last month

A woman has been charged in relation to the death of her four-month-old baby in Rockfort, East Kingston last month.

Charged with infanticide is 32-year-old Moya Shaw.

Elderly bearer robbed and shot dead by gunmen in Half Way Tree

An elderly bearer who reportedly left a bank with lots of cash was robbed then shot dead by armed men on a motorcycle in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, today.

The identity of the deceased has not been released.

Jamaica records 100 road deaths since the start of the year

An incident along the Rio Nuevo main road in St. Mary last evening pushed Jamaica's road deaths since the start of the year to 100.

Dead is 28-year-old Oneil Tavares of Rio Nuevo.

Popcaan featured on Drake’s new album

Dancehall star Popcaan is featured on Drake’s new album, Maid of Honour.

Tony Matterhorn says it’s “all love” for Bounty Killer despite years of tension

Despite being at odds for years, veteran selector and dancehall deejay Tony Matterhorn says it’s still “all love” for Bounty Killer.

Burning Spear, Mavado & more to be honored at IRAWMA 2026

Bringing together some of the biggest names in reggae, dancehall, and world music, the 43rd staging of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) is set to take center stage this Sunday at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center.

Shaggy reveals conversation with Moliy after “Shake It To The Max” remarks

Dancehall superstar Shaggy has revealed that he had a conversation with Moliy after accusing her of gatekeeping the “Shake It To The Max” riddim, stating that she did not fully understand the culture.

City of Lauderhill World Cup kickoff to feature Under 20 Reggae Boyz – June 6 & 7

Jamaica's National Under 20 Reggae Boyz will be engaged in a pair of games in Fort Lauderdale on the weekend of June 6 and 7.

Minister Seiveright promotes Jamaica in Ireland

Friday, May 15, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica is a stable, investment-ready and strategically connected business hub. He made the statement at the Ireland–Latin America and Caribbean Trade Horizons Forum in Dublin, on Tuesday.

Merdie Rowe’s attorneys say court injunction to block Accompong Election proceedings served to Chief Currie via email

Friday, May 15, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The attorneys representing Merdie Rowe are insisting that today's Nomination Day activities for the May 22 Accompong Maroon Election in St. Elizabeth took place in defiance of a court injunction, which was formally served via email.Mr. Rowe, who was trying to be a candidate in the race for Accompong Chief, had the injunction filed in the Supreme Court last week to block Nomination and Election Day proceedings, and to prevent Richard Currie from further acting in his role as Chief.