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Tributes continue to pour in for the late legendary track and field coach Stephen Francis O. J

Tributes continue to pour in for the late legendary track and field coach and co-founder of the MVP Track Club Stephen Francis O.J .

JSE lifts suspension of trading in shares of Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing after financial statements submitted

On July 1, the JSE imposed the suspension, after the junior company failed to submit audited financial statements for the year ended in December 31, 2025.The statements were due on March 31, 2026.

Jamaicans in the US call on children, elderly to stay hydrated amid higher-than-normal temperature projections for the island

Jamaicans living in the U.S. are among those grappling with an extreme heat wave, which has caused major health emergencies, severe agricultural damage, the cancellation of America's Independence Day parade, and left over 182,000 homes without power.Despite their struggles with the heat, they hope that

Jamaica Stock Exchange says investors nearly tripled over past 10 years, majority under 45 years old

The number of Jamaicans holding ownership stakes in companies listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has nearly tripled over the past 10 years.

According to JSE's Chief Executive Officer, Livingstone Morrison, at the end of 2015, the Jamaica Central Securities Depository at the exchange held just

Renewed call for better building access for disabled community

Another call has been made for the Government and society to do more to provide better access to buildings for the disabled community.

The call has come from Managing Director of the Jamaica Charity for the Homeless and Disabled, Cleon Porter.

JUTC says illegal firearm discovered on bus in Walkerswood, St. Ann is not linked to company

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has sought to clarify media reports which indicate that an illegal firearm was discovered on a bus in Walkers Wood, St. Ann.

According to the JUTC in a release yesterday, the reports do not involve the company or any of its employees.

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett urges stronger regional integration

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett is urging member states to intensify efforts to strengthen regional integration, warning that external challenges continue to threaten the region's progress.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Dr. Barnett

Renowned track and field coach Stephen Francis, has died

Renowned track and field coach Vincent Stephen Francis, has died. He was 64 years old. Francis who was ailing for sometime, died yesterday.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says NWC will resolve multiple issues with pensions for employees at the organization

Water Minister Matthew Samuda has committed that the National Water Commission (NWC) will resolve what he termed the multiple issues with pensions for employees at the organization. Speaking at a recent ceremony to honour employees, he noted that the NWC has an aging employee base.

MBJ Airports Limited commits to additional US$118M investment in infrastructure development at SIA

The MBJ Airports Limited has committed an additional US$118 million investment in infrastructure development at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) under a 2026 to 2030 master plan. Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe made the disclosure at a SIA forum recently.

JSE lifts suspension of trading in shares of Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing after financial statements submitted

Monday, July 06, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

On July 1, the JSE imposed the suspension, after the junior company failed to submit audited financial statements for the year ended in December 31, 2025.The statements were due on March 31, 2026.

Jamaicans in the US call on children, elderly to stay hydrated amid higher-than-normal temperature projections for the island

Monday, July 06, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Jamaicans living in the U.S. are among those grappling with an extreme heat wave, which has caused major health emergencies, severe agricultural damage, the cancellation of America's Independence Day parade, and left over 182,000 homes without power.Despite their struggles with the heat, they hope that people in Jamaica are doing what they can to stay hydrated.

Tributes continue to pour in for the late legendary track and field coach Stephen Francis O. J

Monday, July 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Tributes continue to pour in for the late legendary track and field coach and co-founder of the MVP Track Club Stephen Francis O.J .

Jamaican international Norman Powell is heading to Chicago Bulls

Saturday, July 04, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican international Norman Powell is heading to Chicago Bulls

Seiveright says Dream Weekend’s MoBay Debut Reflects Western Jamaica’s Economic Transformation

Friday, July 03, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS Entertainment , News No comments

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright says this year's Dream Weekend comes at a defining moment for Western Jamaica, as the region experiences unprecedented levels of public and private investment.

Entertainers rally behind PNP MP Nekiesha Burchell following “new breed” criticism

Friday, July 03, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Entertainers Dovey Magnum and Devin Di Dakta are among several social media users encouraging PNP Member of Parliament for St James Southern, Nekiesha Burchill, to continue standing her ground.