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Jamaica to experience more showers, thunderstorms and windy conditions as a tropical wave moves across the island today

The island will continue to experience showers, thunderstorms and windy conditions as a tropical wave moves quickly across the island today.

Meteorologist at the National Met Centre, Racquel Smith provided the update to IRIE FM News.

Call for BPO sector to examine ways to reduce cost of operations

Incoming President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Yoni Epstein has indicated that the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector must examine ways to reduce the cost of its operations.

He said using solar technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in security systems is vital

St. Catherine South East MP Dr. Alfred Dawes vows boycott of Portmore boundary change meetings

The Electoral Office of Jamaica hosted a meeting yesterday for elected officials and representatives of the three existing constituencies that will be affected by the changes to be made to create the parish of Portmore.

Speaking with reporters, an upset Dr. Dawes continued to criticise the government

NSWMA says fire at Retirement Disposal Site is under control

The fire is suspected to have originated from material delivered by a waste collection truck on Wednesday.

An alarm was raised, and on-site workers immediately notified the site supervisor, allowing for rapid response.

Sterling-Humphrey named Captain of Jamaica’s Commonwealth Games delegation

Sunshine Girls captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, has been appointed as baton bearer and captain of the Jamaican delegation to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland

History becons for Jamaica ahead of 2026 CAC Games in the Dominican Republic and Commonwealth Games in Scotland

184 athletes will represent Jamaica at the upcoming Central American and the Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic, and 73 Jamaican competitors will fly the national colors at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, at the staging of both games starting later this month.

St. James police urge calm despite marginal rise in murders

He made the statement at the St. James Municipal Corporation meeting today.

SSP Samuels said 37 murders have been recorded so far this year, representing an increase of seven killings, when compared to the corresponding period last year.

Some civil society groups again call on Gov’t to establish new joint select committee to review and modernise Access to Information Legislation

The Government is again being called on to act on its repeated commitment to establish a new joint select committee to review and modernise Jamaica’s Access to Information Legislation. The matter was highlighted in an open letter, from over 20 civil society groups and interested parties, which was submitted

JGRA calls on gas station operators to exercise heightened vigilance, given increasing vulnerability

The call comes as the JGRA condemns recent robberies and violent attacks targeting service stations across the island.

The Association says the incidents have resulted in serious harm, including an employee who remains in critical condition after being robbed, shot and wounded at work yesterday.

Beenie Man and Marcia Griffiths headline Lauderhill’s Jamaica’s Independence Celebration

Veteran singer Marcia Griffiths and dancehall veteran Beenie Man are the headliners for this year’s Jamaica Independence celebration in Lauderhill, Florida.

Jamaica to experience more showers, thunderstorms and windy conditions as a tropical wave moves across the island today

Friday, July 10, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The island will continue to experience showers, thunderstorms and windy conditions as a tropical wave moves quickly across the island today. Meteorologist at the National Met Centre, Racquel Smith provided the update to IRIE FM News.

Call for BPO sector to examine ways to reduce cost of operations

Friday, July 10, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Incoming President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Yoni Epstein has indicated that the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector must examine ways to reduce the cost of its operations. He said using solar technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in security systems is vital to cut high overhead expenses.

Sterling-Humphrey named Captain of Jamaica’s Commonwealth Games delegation

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Sunshine Girls captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, has been appointed as baton bearer and captain of the Jamaican delegation to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland

History becons for Jamaica ahead of 2026 CAC Games in the Dominican Republic and Commonwealth Games in Scotland

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

184 athletes will represent Jamaica at the upcoming Central American and the Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic, and 73 Jamaican competitors will fly the national colors at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, at the staging of both games starting later this month.

Beenie Man and Marcia Griffiths headline Lauderhill’s Jamaica’s Independence Celebration

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment No comments

Veteran singer Marcia Griffiths and dancehall veteran Beenie Man are the headliners for this year’s Jamaica Independence celebration in Lauderhill, Florida.

Simone Gardner crowned Miss Grand International Jamaica 2026

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Simone Gardner, resource attorney and People's Court commentator on IRIE FM'S Stepping Razor with Mutabaruka, is the 2026 Miss Grand International Jamaica.