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Police presence ramped up in Naggo Head, St. Catherine following double murder

19-year-old Michael Elliot, a deliveryman, and 17-year-old Kenrick Ebanks were killed in the incident.Police say gunmen barged into a house at around 4:30 A.M. and opened fire, killing the two males and wounding a female.

Works Minister notes concern about inequity in provision of space in urban areas for vulnerable Jamaicans to live

Speaking at the recent Caribbean Urban Forum, Mr. Morgan pointed out that the quality of a person's urban life depends on where they live.He cited as examples Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James as parishes where there is a divide between communities that were planned and ordered, and communities

Advocates Network takes issue with comments made by PM regarding concerns raised about NaRRA

The NaRRA Bill was assented into law last month, formally establishing the framework for the country’s accelerated reconstruction and resilience programme following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.However, it was widely criticised prior to becoming legislation, and some members of the public continue

St. Catherine South police following some investigative leads into this morning’s double murder in Naggo Head

The deceased are 19-year-old deliveryman, Michael Elliot and 17-year-old Kenrick Ebanks. Speaking with IRIE FM News, Head of the St. Catherine South Police, Senior Superintendent Leighton Grey said three persons were shot in the incident.

Tourism Minister wants Jamaican Diaspora to support efforts to strengthen the island’s tourism resilience

This as the sector pursues a target of attracting 10 million visitors and earning US$10 billion, over the next 10 years. Mr. Bartlett was speaking during a panel discussion at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora conference in St. James. Mr. Bartlett challenged the influential Jamaican Diaspora to expand

Two shot and killed in Naggo Head, St. Catherine this morning

Their identities have not been released. The police say the incident occurred at about 4:00 am.

Power restored to customers in several St. Ann communities after truck crashed into utility pole, disrupting service yesterday

In a social media post on Saturday, the JPS informed of an outage in areas including Milford Road, Harrison Town, Columbus Heights, Shaw Park, Parry Town, Pimento Walk and Breanne Hill. An accompanying picture posted showed a motor truck crashed into a utility pole.

PM Holness reiterates that having a land title can assist families break inter-generational poverty

He explained that this is part of the wider thrust of Government to correct the long-standing problem of disorderly settlement. Dr. Holness also emphasised that owning a parcel of land can contribute greatly to an individual's own personal development.

Dr. Holness: Antony Anderson is not my cousin

He is not my cousin. That declaration came from Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in response to a claim of familial ties to newly appointed head of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Antony Anderson.

Manchester police probe death of man after body found under pear tree

The Manchester police have launched a probe into the death of an unidentified man, after his body was found under a pear tree this morning.

Police presence ramped up in Naggo Head, St. Catherine following double murder

Monday, June 22, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

19-year-old Michael Elliot, a deliveryman, and 17-year-old Kenrick Ebanks were killed in the incident.Police say gunmen barged into a house at around 4:30 A.M. and opened fire, killing the two males and wounding a female.

Works Minister notes concern about inequity in provision of space in urban areas for vulnerable Jamaicans to live

Monday, June 22, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Speaking at the recent Caribbean Urban Forum, Mr. Morgan pointed out that the quality of a person's urban life depends on where they live.He cited as examples Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James as parishes where there is a divide between communities that were planned and ordered, and communities that developed without adequate planning.

Oblique Seville and Shericka Jackson are the 2026 National 100-metre Champions

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Reigning world 100-metre champion Oblique Seville and Budapest World Championships 200-metre gold medallist Shericka Jackson are the 2026 National 100-metre champions.

Donovan Duckie back at Waterhouse FC

Thursday, June 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Former Reggae Boys assistant coach Donovan Duckie has been handed the responsibilities of coaching duties, at former Premier League champions Waterhouse in the Jamaica Premier League with immediate effect.