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Children’s Advocate cites recent tragedies as signal for implementing more child safety measures

In the past week three children died in separate tragic incidents in Hanover and Kingston.

They are 13-year-old Twaine Skyers, 18-year-old Jada Pollard and 2 year old Tajaun Jackson.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness pledges to work harder in new term

He made the commitment this afternoon at his Swearing in Ceremony this afternoon at Kings House.

The Ceremony comes after the Jamaica Labour Party led by Dr. Holness won the September 3 General Election.

Bennett and Mason deliver silver and bronze as Jamaica’s medal hunt heats up in Tokyo

Jamaica’s medal tally at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo rose to five today, thanks to standout performances from sprint hurdlers Orlando Bennett and Tyler Mason on day four of competition.

King and Campbell named in West Indies squad for India Test Tour

Jamaican openers Brandon King and John Campbell have been included in the 15-man West Indies squad named by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the upcoming two-Test series away to India from October 2–14.

PNP dispels rumour that it plans to stage protest ahead of today’s swearing-in ceremony for PM designate Dr. Holness

The rumour surfaced at the weekend and has been spread by several users of the social media platform X. Speaking with IRIE FM News, PNP General Secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell explained that despite having concerns with the September 3 general election the PNP will always put Jamaica first.

DPP Paula Llewellyn highlights digitization efforts of her office as she gets set to demit the post

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn says through the digitization of records, her office,is closer to ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency. Speaking at the opening of the Home Circuit Court’s Michaelmas term, Ms. Llewellyn who will demit the post this Friday said the office of the

Police name 2 men as wanted in relation to double murder along Grenmeade Road Kingston last evening

Dead are 2-year-old Tajaun Jackson of Grand Ridge Path, Nannyville, Kingston 3 and 25-year-old Kimarley Powell otherwise called ‘Beans’ a business operator of Grenmeade Road. Wanted in relation to their deaths are : Courtney Ashley otherwise called 'Bloodstain' of Maverley and a man known as Miller.

Dr. Andrew Holness to be sworn in as Jamaica’s Prime Minister today

Leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Dr. Andrew Holness is to be sworn in as Jamaica's Prime Minister today.

This follows the JLP's victory in the September 3 General Election.

The Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch to monitor St. Ann and St. Mary farming communities for compliance

The Constabulary's Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) says farming communities in St. Ann and St. Mary will be on the branch's watchlist to ensure higher compliance.

APB Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police Oral Pascoe, told IRIE FM News that following a three-day tour of St. Ann, St. Mary

479 people murdered in Jamaica up to September 13

Four hundred and seventy nine (479) people were murdered in Jamaica up to Saturday, September 13.

According to the latest data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, this is 350 fewer than the 829 murders recorded, in the same period last year.

Children’s Advocate cites recent tragedies as signal for implementing more child safety measures

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Clement Reid News No comments

In the past week three children died in separate tragic incidents in Hanover and Kingston. They are 13-year-old Twaine Skyers, 18-year-old Jada Pollard and 2 year old Tajaun Jackson.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness pledges to work harder in new term

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Patrice Walters News No comments

He made the commitment this afternoon at his Swearing in Ceremony this afternoon at Kings House. The Ceremony comes after the Jamaica Labour Party led by Dr. Holness won the September 3 General Election.

Bennett and Mason deliver silver and bronze as Jamaica’s medal hunt heats up in Tokyo

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Jamaica’s medal tally at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo rose to five today, thanks to standout performances from sprint hurdlers Orlando Bennett and Tyler Mason on day four of competition.

King and Campbell named in West Indies squad for India Test Tour

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Jamaican openers Brandon King and John Campbell have been included in the 15-man West Indies squad named by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the upcoming two-Test series away to India from October 2–14.

Kranium calls out Caribbean Music Awards after mix up

Monday, September 15, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Kranium says he felt disrespected by the organizers of the Caribbean Music Awards and is now speaking out.

Aidonia stands firm on quality over quantity

Monday, September 15, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Aidonia recently sat down with BBC 1XTra’s Seani B while in London and opened up about his music strategy. The entertainer explained why he chooses not to do rapid releases, stressing that for him, it is always quality over quantity.