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Two key players will be missing from Jamaica’s return leg match up against Banhams in FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Two key players will be missing from Jamaica’s return leg match up against Banhams in FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Captain Kentan Facey and the big centre Kofi Coburn will be missing from Jamaica's team line up, when the Jamaican male basketbalers engage the Bahamas in the return leg match up of the FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers this Friday at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in the Bahamas.

PM Holness says every Jamaican must be invested in reduction of murder rate

PM Holness says every Jamaican must be invested in reduction of murder rate

He added that individuals who support criminals should not ignore that violent activities can delay or prevent crucial developments, particularly those that benefit poor Jamaicans. He made the statement at the handing over ceremony of the Vineyard Town housing development to 14 families today.

Mixed reactions as final 8% of taxi fare increase takes effect today

Mixed reactions as final 8% of taxi fare increase takes effect today

The full 16% increase is now in effect following an initial 8% adjustment implemented on June 2. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz had said the phased approach was taken to limit the inflationary impact of implementing the entire 16% increase at once.

Opposition calls on Health Minister to put forward independently verified completion plan with binding timelines for Cornwall Regional Hospital

Opposition calls on Health Minister to put forward independently verified completion plan with binding timelines for Cornwall Regional Hospital

This as he says the hospital has now missed its target for a seventh time. He notes that according to the Health Minister the finish line has been quietly pushed from September 2026 to "hopefully the end of year".

Jamaica to petition King Charles in relation to mission for reparatory justice

Jamaica to petition King Charles in relation to mission for reparatory justice

Minster of Culture Olivia Grange made the disclosure during her Sectoral Debate Presentation in Parliament yesterday. Ms. Grange said September 6 is an historic day, as it was this date in 1781, the Zong Slave ship departed West Africa for Jamaica with 442 enslaved Africans.

Quantas Advantage Inc officially listed on Jamaica Stock Exchange’s main market this morning

Quantas Advantage Inc officially listed on Jamaica Stock Exchange’s main market this morning

Investment company, Quantas Advantage (QA) Inc., was officially listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange's main market this morning.The listing follows a highly successful and oversubscribed Initial Public Offering (IPO), which closed on May 21.

JSE suspends trading in Kintyre Holdings and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company due to overdue financial statements

JSE suspends trading in Kintyre Holdings and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company due to overdue financial statements

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is advising the investing public that it has suspended trading in the shares of Kintyre Holdings (Ja) Limited and Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited, effective July 1.

Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis reflects on the moment that inspired ‘Bad Boys’

Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis reflects on the moment that inspired ‘Bad Boys’

Ian Lewis, co-founder of renowned reggae band inner circle, says the idea for the hit song Bad Boys came to him one morning as he reflected on life from his hillside home in Jamaica. The veteran musician made the revelation while speaking with DJ Sunshine on IRIE FM's Wake-up Call programme on Tuesday.

Full 16% taxi fare increase now in effect

Full 16% taxi fare increase now in effect

This in the wake of an initial 8 per cent fare adjustment which was implemented a month ago on June 2. The remaining 8 per cent is being applied today across the country.

Kranium celebrates ‘We Can’ US gold certification

Kranium celebrates ‘We Can’ US gold certification

Dancehall artiste Kranium is expressing gratitude to his fans and the DJs who helped propel his music, following the RIAA gold certification of his single We Can featuring Tory Lanez.

PM Holness says every Jamaican must be invested in reduction of murder rate

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

He added that individuals who support criminals should not ignore that violent activities can delay or prevent crucial developments, particularly those that benefit poor Jamaicans. He made the statement at the handing over ceremony of the Vineyard Town housing development to 14 families today.

Mixed reactions as final 8% of taxi fare increase takes effect today

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The full 16% increase is now in effect following an initial 8% adjustment implemented on June 2. Transport Minister Daryl Vaz had said the phased approach was taken to limit the inflationary impact of implementing the entire 16% increase at once.

Two key players will be missing from Jamaica’s return leg match up against Banhams in FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Captain Kentan Facey and the big centre Kofi Coburn will be missing from Jamaica's team line up, when the Jamaican male basketbalers engage the Bahamas in the return leg match up of the FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers this Friday at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in the Bahamas.

Technical Director of MVP Track Club Stephen Francis receiving medical treatment

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The MVP Track Club is today acknowledging the outpouring of support from the public, after confirmation that Co Founder and Technical Director Stephen Francis is receiving medical treatment in hospital

Inner Circle co-founder Ian Lewis reflects on the moment that inspired ‘Bad Boys’

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Ian Lewis, co-founder of renowned reggae band inner circle, says the idea for the hit song Bad Boys came to him one morning as he reflected on life from his hillside home in Jamaica. The veteran musician made the revelation while speaking with DJ Sunshine on IRIE FM's Wake-up Call programme on Tuesday.

Kranium celebrates ‘We Can’ US gold certification

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Kranium is expressing gratitude to his fans and the DJs who helped propel his music, following the RIAA gold certification of his single We Can featuring Tory Lanez.