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NAJ president demands better structural support for nurses

She was speaking at NAJ's ecumenical church service at the May Pen Seventh-day Adventist Church yesterday.

National Nurses Week, which runs from July 18 to July 24, will be celebrated under the theme "Our nurses. Our future. Empowered nurses save lives."

Two persons shot and killed in Mandeville last evening

Dead are 24-year-old Deneekia Pounall of Heartease District, and 21-year-old Sadefa Henry, a delivery man of Marvel Close, Greenvale, both in the parish.

Reports are that at about 7:30 pm, a taxi carrying Pounall and Henry stopped along the roadway to allow another passenger to disembark.

England wins historic FIFA World Cup third place Trophy in 10 goal thriller against France

Bukayo Saka exploded with a 3 goal thriller in an historic FIFA World Cup clash against France where 10 goals were scored to guide England to a 6-4 victory over the French, and claimed the third place Trophy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium on Saturday.

Haitians found in Old Harbour remain in custody

At least 8 Haitians apprehended between Thursday and yesterday in St. Catherine remain in police custody and are being processed.

TODSS appeals for relevant authorities to address poor road condition concerns

The Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) is appealing to the relevant authorities to address concerns about poor road conditions in areas deemed crash hot spots.

St Catherine man implicated in murder, who fled to Trinidad and was deported, now charged

A St. Catherine man, who reportedly fled to Trinidad and Tobago, after being implicated in a murder last year, was sent back to Jamaica and will face the court soon.

Gov’t reaffirms Jamaica’s commitment to practical international cooperation on transnational crime

The Government has reinforced the country's commitment to practical transnational cooperation in areas such as information sharing, border management, institutional capacity building and the protection of critical infrastructure, including cyber.The recommitment was made during the United States Ministerial

Non-patrons of Reggae Sumfest urged to stay away from event area as authorities aim to reduce traffic congestion

As the authorities enhance traffic management and crowd-control operations for today's staging of Reggae Sumfest, citizens who do not need to be in the space are being urged to stay away.The annual music festival, which will be held at Plantation Cove in Priory, St. Ann, is expected to cause an influx

Youth Minister calls for greater access to poetry, amidst concern about children’s exposure to certain kinds of content

Amidst concern about children's interaction with certain online content, a call is being made for them to have greater access to poetry.Youth Minister, Senator, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon made the appeal during yesterday's sitting of the Senate.

Ojay Shields named in Cricket West Indies squad to face Pakistan in 4 day warm up

Ojay Shields is the only Jamaican named in Cricket West Indies squad to face Pakistan in a four-day warm-up match at the Queen's Park oval in Trinidad from July 18 to 21.

NAJ president demands better structural support for nurses

Sunday, July 19, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

She was speaking at NAJ's ecumenical church service at the May Pen Seventh-day Adventist Church yesterday. National Nurses Week, which runs from July 18 to July 24, will be celebrated under the theme "Our nurses. Our future. Empowered nurses save lives."

Two persons shot and killed in Mandeville last evening

Sunday, July 19, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

Dead are 24-year-old Deneekia Pounall of Heartease District, and 21-year-old Sadefa Henry, a delivery man of Marvel Close, Greenvale, both in the parish. Reports are that at about 7:30 pm, a taxi carrying Pounall and Henry stopped along the roadway to allow another passenger to disembark.

England wins historic FIFA World Cup third place Trophy in 10 goal thriller against France

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Bukayo Saka exploded with a 3 goal thriller in an historic FIFA World Cup clash against France where 10 goals were scored to guide England to a 6-4 victory over the French, and claimed the third place Trophy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium on Saturday.

Ojay Shields named in Cricket West Indies squad to face Pakistan in 4 day warm up

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Ojay Shields is the only Jamaican named in Cricket West Indies squad to face Pakistan in a four-day warm-up match at the Queen's Park oval in Trinidad from July 18 to 21.