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Seiveright says improving crime situation and stable economy helping to put Jamaica on the radar of more American investors

Jamaica's improving crime situation, stable economy and major post hurricane melissa rebuilding programme are helping to put the country on the radar of more American investors.

That's according to State Minister of Investment Delano Seiveright.

Kingston mayor among 56 mayors from 15 countries who have joined Bloomberg Harvard city leadership initiative in the US

Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby is among 56 mayors from 15 countries who have joined the tenth class of the Bloomberg Harvard city leadership initiative in the United States.

The programme forms part of work led by Bloomberg Philanthropies, through the government innovation programme, to strengthen

Tropical wave west of Jamaica

A tropical wave is west of Jamaica.

It is expected to move further west and away from the island by tonight.

Female among three fatally shot by police in Williamsfield Manchester yesterday

Three people including a female were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Williamsfield, Manchester yesterday. The identities of the deceased have not been released.

Emancipation, Independence celebrations to highlight Jamaica’s resilience : Olivia Grange

Culture Minister, Olivia Grange says this year's Emancipation and Independence celebrations will focus on Jamaica's resilience as the nation continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa. The celebrations, marking Jamaica's 64th year of independence will be held under the theme "United in Celebrating Resilience."

Repair works on Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover nearing completion

Repair works on sections of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover are almost complete, with full service resumption expected within weeks. The facility was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October.

Fire damages barrack at JDF Up Park Camp again

Fire of unknown origin damaged a barrack building in Up Park Camp in Kingston earlier this afternoon.

Fi We Children Foundation calls for sex offenders registry to be made public

The Fi We Children Foundation has joined calls for the sex offenders registry to be made public, following the rape and murder of 10-year-old Shani Coke in Trelawny.

Lebron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year US$8 million contract

Basketball super star Lebron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, US$8 million contract.

This will include a player option.

Children’s Advocate says rape and murder of young girl in Trelawny is a painful reminder of grave danger posed by sexual predators

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison has noted that the rape and murder of a young girl in Troy district, Trelawny is a painful reminder of the grave danger posed by sexual predators.

10-year-old Shani Coke was found dead on Tuesday.

Seiveright says improving crime situation and stable economy helping to put Jamaica on the radar of more American investors

Sunday, July 26, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Jamaica's improving crime situation, stable economy and major post hurricane melissa rebuilding programme are helping to put the country on the radar of more American investors. That's according to State Minister of Investment Delano Seiveright.

Kingston mayor among 56 mayors from 15 countries who have joined Bloomberg Harvard city leadership initiative in the US

Sunday, July 26, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby is among 56 mayors from 15 countries who have joined the tenth class of the Bloomberg Harvard city leadership initiative in the United States. The programme forms part of work led by Bloomberg Philanthropies, through the government innovation programme, to strengthen mayoral leadership and local government, across the globe.

Lebron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year US$8 million contract

Friday, July 24, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Basketball super star Lebron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, US$8 million contract. This will include a player option.

Legendary youth football coach Leebert Halliman & Olympian John Mair among honorees for 3rd Ricky Gordon Youth Festival.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

The third annual Courtney 'Ricky' Gordon Youth Football Festival will take place this Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th at the Maverly football field in St Andrew..

Demarco withdraws from Reggae Jam Festival, cites unfulfilled contractual obligations

Friday, July 24, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Demarco has announced that he will no longer appear at this year’s Reggae Jam Festival in Germany, stating that commitments outlined in his performance agreement were not honored.

Entertainers rally behind Bugle’s health checkup message

Friday, July 24, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Several members of the local music fraternity have thrown their support behind Bugle’s call for people to prioritize their health by getting regular medical checkups.