The Jamaican government is discontinuing the current arrangement concerning the deployment of medical professionals in the public health sector by Cuba. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement today.

Jamaica’s sole oil refinery and primary fuel source, Petrojam, says it is aware of public concerns about how the US/Israel-Iran conflict will affect local fuel prices and continues to monitor international developments. In a statement it said the published ex-refinery prices for petroleum products effective today March 5, reflected price adjustments across all classes of fuels.

IRIE FM News journalist, Shanice Gibbs has been selected as a nominee for the Press Association (PAJ) 2025 National Journalism Awards. Ms. Gibbs is nominated for submissions in 2 categories, Best Radio Feature / Documentary and Award for Excellence in Reporting on Health & Wellness.

The Louis Grant Conference Centre at Sandals Dunn's River in St. Ann has been officially opened. The state of the art facility named after the late hospitality industry icon and Sandals General Manager, Louis Grant was opened on Tuesday. The centre serves as an ideal meeting space in St. Ann, and is part of the resort's continued efforts to cement its place in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, MICE market.

Two additional persons have been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into a card-skimming and cryptocurrency laundering ring operating in Manchester. They are 25-year-old fast-food restaurant employee, Alrick Bruce and 23-year-old Shanae Smith, a sales representative, both of Highway Drive in Mandeville.