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Chairman of CARICOM Reparations Commission says movement for reparatory justice gathering significant momentum across globe

Chairman of CARICOM Reparations Commission says movement for reparatory justice gathering significant momentum across globe

He said descendants of enslaved persons have a duty to continue to fight for compensation for their ancestors.Speaking at a CARICOM Reparations Forum yesterday, he pointed to the recent adoption by the United Nations (UN) of the declaration recognising the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised

Opposition criticises proposal by Ambassador Audrey Marks to bring skilled workers from US to Jamaica

Opposition criticises proposal by Ambassador Audrey Marks to bring skilled workers from US to Jamaica

Ambassador Marks said the initiative would see Jamaica accepting the workers, while also sending more seasonal workers to the United States in response to that country's migration policy.However, Opposition Senator Cleveland Tomlinson said the proposal does not seem feasible due to the low wages in Jamaica.

Construction and assembling phase of modular housing programme underway – Montague

Construction and assembling phase of modular housing programme underway – Montague

The Government has sought to assure that the construction and assembling phase of the modular housing programme commenced last week and is progressing.The statement follows criticism from Opposition Spokesman on Housing and Sustainable Living, Senator Floyd Morris, who blasted the Government for failing

Gov’t welcomes 24% decline in murders

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Chairman of CARICOM Reparations Commission says movement for reparatory justice gathering significant momentum across globe

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

He said descendants of enslaved persons have a duty to continue to fight for compensation for their ancestors.Speaking at a CARICOM Reparations Forum yesterday, he pointed to the recent adoption by the United Nations (UN) of the declaration recognising the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crimes against humanity.

Opposition criticises proposal by Ambassador Audrey Marks to bring skilled workers from US to Jamaica

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Ambassador Marks said the initiative would see Jamaica accepting the workers, while also sending more seasonal workers to the United States in response to that country's migration policy.However, Opposition Senator Cleveland Tomlinson said the proposal does not seem feasible due to the low wages in Jamaica.

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.