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12 people homeless following fire at dwelling house in Old Folly Discovery Bay, St. Ann last night

There was no report of injury. Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Education Ministry says 90% of PEP students placed in a school of their choice

Over 28,000 registered students, or 90 per cent of those who sat the 2026 Primary Profile (PEP) Examinations, were placed in a school of their choice.31,565 students were placed following the PEP exams this year.

17 Haitians in custody after arriving by boat in Portland this morning

17 Haitians are in police custody after arriving by boat in Portland early this morning. Authorities have launched a search operation to locate other Haitians who may have been on the vessel and entered the area.

Jamaica’s top student in 2026 PEP Exams from St. Elizabeth; Dixon says no major change in performance of students affected by Melissa

Jamaica's top student in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations is from St. Elizabeth.

The parish was one of the hardest hit during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October.The Category 5 hurricane resulted in severe infrastructure damage and prolonged learning loss.

First Union Financial launches $1B revolving financing fund programme to support Jamaicans building side-hustle businesses

Thousands of Jamaican entrepreneurs and employees operating side-hustle businesses could soon benefit from a J$1 billion Employees’ Side-Hustle and Entrepreneur Micro Loan Revolving Fund Programme launched by First Union Financial Company Limited.The initiative is designed to provide accessible financing

Police presence ramped up in Naggo Head, St. Catherine following double murder

19-year-old Michael Elliot, a deliveryman, and 17-year-old Kenrick Ebanks were killed in the incident.Police say gunmen barged into a house at around 4:30 A.M. and opened fire, killing the two males and wounding a female.

Works Minister notes concern about inequity in provision of space in urban areas for vulnerable Jamaicans to live

Speaking at the recent Caribbean Urban Forum, Mr. Morgan pointed out that the quality of a person's urban life depends on where they live.He cited as examples Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James as parishes where there is a divide between communities that were planned and ordered, and communities

Advocates Network takes issue with comments made by PM regarding concerns raised about NaRRA

The NaRRA Bill was assented into law last month, formally establishing the framework for the country’s accelerated reconstruction and resilience programme following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.However, it was widely criticised prior to becoming legislation, and some members of the public continue

St. Catherine South police following some investigative leads into this morning’s double murder in Naggo Head

The deceased are 19-year-old deliveryman, Michael Elliot and 17-year-old Kenrick Ebanks. Speaking with IRIE FM News, Head of the St. Catherine South Police, Senior Superintendent Leighton Grey said three persons were shot in the incident.

Tourism Minister wants Jamaican Diaspora to support efforts to strengthen the island’s tourism resilience

This as the sector pursues a target of attracting 10 million visitors and earning US$10 billion, over the next 10 years. Mr. Bartlett was speaking during a panel discussion at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora conference in St. James. Mr. Bartlett challenged the influential Jamaican Diaspora to expand

12 people homeless following fire at dwelling house in Old Folly Discovery Bay, St. Ann last night

Monday, June 22, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

There was no report of injury. Preliminary investigations conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) indicate that the fire resulted from an electrical short circuit originating within the panel box located in the living room area.

Education Ministry says 90% of PEP students placed in a school of their choice

Monday, June 22, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Over 28,000 registered students, or 90 per cent of those who sat the 2026 Primary Profile (PEP) Examinations, were placed in a school of their choice.31,565 students were placed following the PEP exams this year.

Oblique Seville and Shericka Jackson are the 2026 National 100-metre Champions

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Reigning world 100-metre champion Oblique Seville and Budapest World Championships 200-metre gold medallist Shericka Jackson are the 2026 National 100-metre champions.

Donovan Duckie back at Waterhouse FC

Thursday, June 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Former Reggae Boys assistant coach Donovan Duckie has been handed the responsibilities of coaching duties, at former Premier League champions Waterhouse in the Jamaica Premier League with immediate effect.