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A Jamaican and US national charged in relation to separate multi-million dollar drug busts

They are 47-year-old Dwayne Barnett, an electrician of Norbrook Crescent in Kingston and 49-year-old Moroslay Lyken of Brooklyn, New York in the United States of America.

The men were held by detectives assigned to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) following separate operations

Gas prices continue to increase

A litre of E- 10 87 and 90 gasoline will each cost $4.50 more.

So, too, will a litre of kerosene, automotive diesel oil and ultra low sulphur diesel.

NWA says Hurricane Melissa caused $30m worth of damage to roadways being rehabilitated under SPARK

The National Works Agency (NWA) made the revelation during this morning's meeting of the Public Administration & Appropriation Committee, PAAC.

NWA's Senior Director of Project Implementation, Varden Downer described the damage as not significant noting that roadways completed before the Hurricane effectively

Parliament approves 15% tax on Airbnb and other short term rentals effective next year April

The measure was approved early this morning.

Prior to approval, Finance Minister Fayval Williams presented the Amendment of Schedules Order which also outlined changes to the duty concession on motor vehicles.

A Lesson in Nature: Chalky Hill Primary students tour Sandals Dunn’s River

Students of Chalky Hill Primary School joined over 300 children across nine Caribbean islands who stepped out of the classroom and into nature this Earth Day, as the Sandals Foundation rolled out a Caribbean-wide guided mindfulness programme designed to build environmental awareness and support mental

Political Commentator Kevin Obrien Chang says suspension of Dr. Angela Brown Burke from parliament following an incident involving the mace is justified

The mace is a ceremonial symbol of the authority of the house and the speaker. Mrs. Brown Burke reportedly touched the mace while the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARRA) Bill was being examined.

Teen arrested following fatal stabbing of father in St. Elizabeth

The deceased has been identified as Gary Allwood of Love Lane District. Police reports are about 1:59 PM, the two had a dispute, during which a pair of scissors and a knife were used to stab the father.

Police constable one of 2 men killed in St. Thomas crash last night

Dead are 25-year-old Constable Keron Kellyman, who was attached to the Highway Patrol Division in St. Thomas and 31-year-old electrician, Dwight Robinson of White Hall District in the parish. The incident occurred around 10:45 P.M. along the Seaforth main road.

Opposition renews call for Gov’t to reconsider increasing age of consent from 16 to 18 years old

Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Damion Crawford repeated the call during his Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament yesterday. Citing data which indicated an average of 6000 pregnancies per year, Crawford said teen pregnancy is a problem in Jamaica

Shenseea & Daddy Yankee drop ‘Echo’ as World Cup album’s third single

Dancehall artiste Shenseea and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee have ignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 build-up with Echo, a new single from the tournament’s official soundtrack.

A Jamaican and US national charged in relation to separate multi-million dollar drug busts

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

They are 47-year-old Dwayne Barnett, an electrician of Norbrook Crescent in Kingston and 49-year-old Moroslay Lyken of Brooklyn, New York in the United States of America. The men were held by detectives assigned to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) following separate operations conducted at Barnett's residence and at the Norman Manley International Airport, NMIA in Kingston between Thursday April 23 and Saturday April 25.

Gas prices continue to increase

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

A litre of E- 10 87 and 90 gasoline will each cost $4.50 more. So, too, will a litre of kerosene, automotive diesel oil and ultra low sulphur diesel.

“Still a lot to prove” Douglas eyes excellence this season

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Carifta Games Austin Sealy Award winner Shanoya Douglas of Holland High remains fully focused as she prepares for the upcoming World Under 20 Championships to be held in Oregon in August.

GC Foster College to host first ever High School Boxing one night event

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

History will be made on May 7 when the first ever local High School Boxing event will be staged at the GC Foster College.

Shenseea & Daddy Yankee drop ‘Echo’ as World Cup album’s third single

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall artiste Shenseea and Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee have ignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 build-up with Echo, a new single from the tournament’s official soundtrack.

Shaggy says performing for the ‘King of Pop’ was one of the highlights of his career

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Reggae and dancehall megastar Shaggy says one of the highlights of his career was performing for the King of Pop in 2001.