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Gov’t welcomes 24% decline in murders

According to senator Fitz-Henley, the latest statistics indicate that as at yesterday, 275 people have been murdered in Jamaica, compared to 362 at the similar point last year.

Senator Fitz-Henley is calling on all law-abiding Jamaicans to support the security forces as they seek to finish the second

St. Ann Municipal Corporation projects tourism uptick as Reggae Sumfest moves to parish

The international music show is usually held at Catherine Hall in St. James, but the venue was damaged during Hurricane Melissa last October.

The event will be held at Plantation Cove in Priory on July 18.

Opposition slams Government over undistributed Hurricane Melissa container houses

He said this is despite repeated assurances that the units had arrived in the island.

Senator Morris said it is unacceptable that nine months after Hurricane Melissa destroyed the homes of thousands of Jamaicans, not a single family has received one of the 5,000 containerised houses the government committed

Chronic Law back in US custody; manager urges calm

“What, not again” and “This is crazy” are among the reactions from social media users following reports that dancehall artiste Chronic Law is back in US custody in South Florida, just months after his 73-day ICE detention.

Vybz Kartel trolls Brazil after shocking World Cup exit to Norway

Vybz Kartel is trolling Brazilian fans after Norway knocked them out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2–1 victory.

Opposition remains cautious about Jamaica’s ranking on Global Peace Index

Amidst celebrations over recent reports that Jamaica has been named the most peaceful country in the Caribbean, the Opposition People's National Party remains cautious about the ranking.The publication of the 2026 Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has been welcomed by

JCC calls on Gov’t to halt finalization of TCN agreement with US

The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) is calling on the Government to halt the finalization of the Third-Country National agreement with the United States until it has been subjected to rigorous transparent parliamentary debate and broad civic consultation. There have been protests and fierce public

“We’re sorry!” – Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing says future financial statements will be on time after JSE lifts trading suspension

Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited has pledged to disseminate future financial statements in a timely manner.The commitment comes after the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) advised investors this morning that it had lifted the suspension of trading in the junior company's shares.

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.

Gov’t welcomes 24% decline in murders

Monday, July 06, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

According to senator Fitz-Henley, the latest statistics indicate that as at yesterday, 275 people have been murdered in Jamaica, compared to 362 at the similar point last year. Senator Fitz-Henley is calling on all law-abiding Jamaicans to support the security forces as they seek to finish the second half of 2026 strong and make Jamaica a safer and more secure place.

St. Ann Municipal Corporation projects tourism uptick as Reggae Sumfest moves to parish

Monday, July 06, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The international music show is usually held at Catherine Hall in St. James, but the venue was damaged during Hurricane Melissa last October. The event will be held at Plantation Cove in Priory on July 18.

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

Chronic Law back in US custody; manager urges calm

Monday, July 06, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

“What, not again” and “This is crazy” are among the reactions from social media users following reports that dancehall artiste Chronic Law is back in US custody in South Florida, just months after his 73-day ICE detention.

Vybz Kartel trolls Brazil after shocking World Cup exit to Norway

Monday, July 06, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Vybz Kartel is trolling Brazilian fans after Norway knocked them out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2–1 victory.