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Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89

Friday, July 17, 2026 Roger Hasfal Breaking News! , sports No comments

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89.

Opposition Spokesperson on Works, rejecting claims by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz that toll adjustment mechanism was done under previous PNP administration

Opposition Spokesperson on Works, rejecting claims by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz that toll adjustment mechanism was done under previous PNP administration

Opposition Spokesperson on Works, Lothan Cousins is rejecting what he described as attempts by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz to attribute the toll adjustment mechanism to the previous People's National Party (PNP) administration. Yesterday, the Minister said the binding concession agreement negotiated

Education Ministry providing support to Munro College in St. Elizabeth and relatives of teen boy who drowned in St. Thomas

Education Ministry providing support to Munro College in St. Elizabeth and relatives of teen boy who drowned in St. Thomas

The teen reportedly drowned at a beach in Yallahs, St. Thomas on Wednesday. His body was recovered the following day.

JTA warns that CXC’s sweeping School-Based Assessment reform will heavily impact Jamaica’s education system

JTA warns that CXC’s sweeping School-Based Assessment reform will heavily impact Jamaica’s education system

The Jamaica Teachers' Association says, while it recognises the Caribbean Examinations Council's responsibility to protect exam integrity, it warns that CXC's sweeping school-based assessment reform will heavily impact Jamaica's education system. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) recently announced

Dancehall stars back Argentina for World Cup win

Dancehall stars back Argentina for World Cup win

Several Dancehall stars are throwing their support behind Argentina ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Fantan Mojah albums climb iTunes Reggae Chart

Fantan Mojah albums climb iTunes Reggae Chart

Three of Fantan Mojah’s albums have entered the iTunes Top Reggae Albums chart following his passing.

Six people killed and two injured in Trelawny crash

Six people killed and two injured in Trelawny crash

Six people were killed in a crash at Bogue Gate Trelawny this morning. At least 2 others are being treated at hospital. The Jamaica Fire Brigade says it responded to the crash which involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a panel truck about 7:52 A.M.

Works Minister announces series of immediate and long-term measures to improve traffic flow at Mammee Bay toll plaza in St. Ann

Works Minister announces series of immediate and long-term measures to improve traffic flow at Mammee Bay toll plaza in St. Ann

Works Minister Robert Nesta Morgan has announced a series of immediate and long-term measures to improve traffic flow at the Mammee Bay toll plaza, in St. Ann, following increased traffic volumes during peak weekend travel periods on the North South Highway. The measures were agreed following discussions

Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89

Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89.

Opposition Leader Mark Golding calls for Marshall Plan for MSMEs devastated by Hurricane Melissa

Opposition Leader Mark Golding calls for Marshall Plan for MSMEs devastated by Hurricane Melissa

Reports are that last year June, Graham and Walters had a dispute during which Graham was shot.
He lamented that thousands of businesses across western and central Jamaica remain crippled months after the storm.

Addressing the Small Business Association of Jamaica's Growth and Resilience Conference

Police officer accused of fatally shooting D’Jonnay Graham pleads guilty to lesser charge of manslaughter

Police officer accused of fatally shooting D’Jonnay Graham pleads guilty to lesser charge of manslaughter

Twenty-two-year-old Constable Patrick Walters was charged with murder.

Reports are that last year June, Graham and Walters had a dispute during which Graham was shot.

Opposition Spokesperson on Works, rejecting claims by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz that toll adjustment mechanism was done under previous PNP administration

Friday, July 17, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Opposition Spokesperson on Works, Lothan Cousins is rejecting what he described as attempts by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz to attribute the toll adjustment mechanism to the previous People's National Party (PNP) administration. Yesterday, the Minister said the binding concession agreement negotiated by the previous PNP Government did not augur well for Jamaicans.

Education Ministry providing support to Munro College in St. Elizabeth and relatives of teen boy who drowned in St. Thomas

Friday, July 17, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The teen reportedly drowned at a beach in Yallahs, St. Thomas on Wednesday. His body was recovered the following day.

Sir Garfield Sobers passes at age 89

Friday, July 17, 2026 Roger Hasfal Breaking News! , sports No comments

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89.

Top NBL and WNBL players named to represent Jamiaca at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National Basketball League (NBL)top players Nicholai Brown, Malik lawerence and Tommy Mcdonald will lead Jamaica's Basketball delegation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow Scotland .

Dancehall stars back Argentina for World Cup win

Friday, July 17, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Several Dancehall stars are throwing their support behind Argentina ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Fantan Mojah albums climb iTunes Reggae Chart

Friday, July 17, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Three of Fantan Mojah’s albums have entered the iTunes Top Reggae Albums chart following his passing.