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Met Service discontinues flash flood warning & watch which were in place for several parishes

Met Service discontinues flash flood warning & watch which were in place for several parishes

A warning was in place for south-eastern and south-central parishes, while a flash flood watch was in place for southwestern and northeastern parishes. The Met Service says rainfall data indicated that moderate to heavy showers affected sections of south-central and eastern parishes up to mid-morning

Chang assures government has no intention of locking down businesses in Manchester, amidst concern over curfews

Chang assures government has no intention of locking down businesses in Manchester, amidst concern over curfews

Speaking during a tour of the Mandeville market and surrounding communities including Albion and Knockpatrick today, Dr. Chang noted that the curfews were warranted as Manchester saw an unusual increase in murders.

Jamaica on track to receive record-breaking 4.3 million visitors this year

Jamaica on track to receive record-breaking 4.3 million visitors this year

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says this will result in the earning of US $4.5 billion which would also be the highest in Jamaica’s history. According to Mr. Bartlett, this year will be the first year that tourist arrivals across the world will match pre COVID-19 levels.

PNPYO concerned about recent actions of gov’t members, which it says are undermining Jamaica’s democracy

PNPYO concerned about recent actions of gov’t members, which it says are undermining Jamaica’s democracy

The People's National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) says it is deeply concerned about recent actions of the Andrew Holness-led administration, which it believes are undermining institutions that protect Jamaica’s democracy.

Marcia Griffiths to take over Entertainment Buzz come October 13, 2024.

Marcia Griffiths to take over Entertainment Buzz come October 13, 2024.

On Wednesday October 23, 2024 IRIE FM’s flagship entertainment programme The Entertainment Buzz will broadcast live from the Pegasus Hotel in collaboration with the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths.

Reggae Boy Damion Lowe makes critical donation to Early Childhood Development Centre in Rockfort

Reggae Boy Damion Lowe makes critical donation to Early Childhood Development Centre in Rockfort

Reggae boy Damion Lowe has made a critical donation to the stimulation Early Childhood Development centre, located in Rockfort, Eastern Kingston.

Joint Album in the works for Marley brothers says Kymani Marley

Joint Album in the works for Marley brothers says Kymani Marley

Fresh from uniting for their 22 date tour for the first time in two decades, the Marley brothers, Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian are now planning on a joint album.

FINSAC Commission archives published

FINSAC Commission archives published

The FINSAC Commission archives have been launched.

This means the public now has access to the documents submitted to the FINSAC Commission.

The commission established on January 12, 2009, was tasked to, among other things, examine the circumstances leading to the collapse of several financial institutions

TODSS wants Dr. Clarke to state position on fare increase before demitting office

TODSS wants Dr. Clarke to state position on fare increase before demitting office

With just two weeks to go before he leaves the Finance Ministry, transport operators are reiterating their call for Dr. Nigel Clarke to state the government's position on the fare increase due to the sector.

The 16 per cent increase should have been granted on April 1, but the minister had asked the

5 arrested for guns and drugs in St. Elizabeth

5 arrested for guns and drugs in St. Elizabeth

Five people were arrested during police operations in St. Elizabeth, between yesterday and this morning.

The arrests in relation to drug, offensive weapon and gun possession occurred in Santa Cruz and along the Stevens Run main road.

Head of the St. Elizabeth Police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said

Met Service discontinues flash flood warning & watch which were in place for several parishes

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Clement Reid News No comments

A warning was in place for south-eastern and south-central parishes, while a flash flood watch was in place for southwestern and northeastern parishes. The Met Service says rainfall data indicated that moderate to heavy showers affected sections of south-central and eastern parishes up to mid-morning today.

Chang assures government has no intention of locking down businesses in Manchester, amidst concern over curfews

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Donique Weston News No comments

Speaking during a tour of the Mandeville market and surrounding communities including Albion and Knockpatrick today, Dr. Chang noted that the curfews were warranted as Manchester saw an unusual increase in murders.

Reggae Boy Damion Lowe makes critical donation to Early Childhood Development Centre in Rockfort

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Reggae boy Damion Lowe has made a critical donation to the stimulation Early Childhood Development centre, located in Rockfort, Eastern Kingston.

Roshawn Clarke and Ackera Nugent – the first two Jamaicans to sign with Grand Slam Track League

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

World Championship finalist Roshawn Clarke and Olympic sprint hurdles finalist Ackera Nugent today became the first two Jamaicans who have been signed by Grand Slam Track, the new global home of Professional Track Competition, launched earlier this year by four-time US Olympic Champion Michael Johnson.

Marcia Griffiths to take over Entertainment Buzz come October 13, 2024.

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Shamara Preston Entertainment No comments

On Wednesday October 23, 2024 IRIE FM’s flagship entertainment programme The Entertainment Buzz will broadcast live from the Pegasus Hotel in collaboration with the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths.

Joint Album in the works for Marley brothers says Kymani Marley

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Programmes Entertainment No comments

Fresh from uniting for their 22 date tour for the first time in two decades, the Marley brothers, Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian are now planning on a joint album.