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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

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’

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

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

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.

Commuters in St. James who were spared first phase of taxi fare hike, paying full 16% starting today

Last month, when the Government announced that the 16% would be implemented in two phases - 8% in June and 8% in July - many Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators refrained from applying any increase until this morning. Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the St. James Taxi Association, Dion

Gender Minister Olivia Grange says Sexual Harassment Tribunal fully functional and hearing cases

The Sexual Harassment Tribunal received 21 complaints between July 2025 and March this year. The Tribunal was officially established under the Sexual Harassment Protection and Prevention Act, which came into effect in July 2023 and became fully operational last year.

Jamaica Post suspends mail destined for EU countries

The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) says all mail items destined for countries within the European Union (EU) have been suspended until further notice. The suspension which came into effect yesterday, does not apply to Great Britain.

Tyre Warehouse Automotive confirms exclusive Jetour dealership rights in Jamaica and key Caribbean markets

Tyre Warehouse Automotive (TWA) has sought to assure that it remains the sole authorised distributor and dealer of Jetour vehicles in Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Barbados.TWA says the assurance follows recent publications regarding Jetour dealership arrangements in the Caribbean, which have created

CARICOM to convene meeting of representatives from Member States and other key stakeholders to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across region

This, against the background of persistent discrimination and marginalisation experienced by Rastafarians in the region and internationally.The decision was taken at the 42nd Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government held on May 8.

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

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

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

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

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.

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

National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell snubs JAAA’s apology

Monday, June 29, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National 100 metres hurdles champion Demisha Roswell has poured cold water on the apology issued by the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) after she was omitted from Jamaica's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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.