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Mottley calls on gov’t to explain decision to discontinue medical arrangement with Cuba

Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign and Regional Affairs, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, is calling on the government to provide Jamaicans with a detailed explanation for its decision to terminate the medical cooperation arrangement with Cuba.

The Jamaican government announced the discontinuation of the

Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes says discontinuation of medical arrangement with Cuba will affect Jamaicans

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.

Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by

Jolyan Silvera sentenced to 20 years and 10 months in prison, Melissa Silvera’s relatives satisfied with time given

Mr. Silvera was sentenced in the Supreme Court today by Chief Justice Bryan Sykes.
The former MP had pleaded guilty to manslaughter in relation to the 2023 death of his wife, Melissa, at their St. Andrew home. The other charge is using a firearm to commit a felony.

Vybz Kartel & Shenseea tease collab!

Following their hot collab “Panic,” Vybz Kartel and Shenseea are gearing up for something brand new.

Ending deployment of Cuban medical professionals in public health sector will have negative impacts for Jamaicans – Dr. Dawes

Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes, says the ending of Government's arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals in the public health sector will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which

DJ Banka speaks on gratitude in dancehall

DJ Banka has joined the ongoing conversation among selectors online about entertainers not always showing gratitude.

Final farewell set for Sly Dunbar

Family, friends and fans are preparing to bid their final farewell to legendary drummer and producer Sly Dunbar.

Investigation underway to determine cause of JUTC bus fire

A multi-agency investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fire which engulfed a Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC ) bus in Kingston this morning.

The JUTC says the incident took place at around 6:20 a.m. in the vicinity of Lady Musgrave Road.

Two men fatally shot by police in Manchester, last evening

Two men were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Williamsfield, Manchester last evening.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester succumbs

The Westmoreland woman who was doused in gasoline and set on fire during an altercation at a service station in Whithorn last month has died.

40-year-old Dacia Forrester succumbed sometime between last night and this morning.

Mottley calls on gov’t to explain decision to discontinue medical arrangement with Cuba

Saturday, March 07, 2026 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign and Regional Affairs, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, is calling on the government to provide Jamaicans with a detailed explanation for its decision to terminate the medical cooperation arrangement with Cuba. The Jamaican government announced the discontinuation of the arrangement on Thursday, noting that it was unable to agree on the terms and conditions of a new technical cooperation arrangement.

Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes says discontinuation of medical arrangement with Cuba will affect Jamaicans

Friday, March 06, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans. Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by Cuban healthcare workers over the years.

Grand Slam Track in a race to settle debt

Thursday, March 05, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Grand Slam Track , in a race to settle its major financial debts have spent 617 thousand 935 US dollars in January this year.

Shamera Sterling-Humphrey named as one of two captains for the Adelaide Thunderbirds

Wednesday, March 04, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Sunshine Girl and world class defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey has been named as one of two captains for the Adelaide Thunderbirds to lead the club for the first time, ahead of the tip off in the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia later this month.