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Rapper Remy Ma jumps on WYFL Riddim

Just when some believed the popular WYFL Riddim had run its course, Remy Ma has stepped in and shaken things up.

Minister Marion Hall & Tanya Stephens reconcile on Love & Harmony Cruise

After years of being at odds, Minister Marion Hall and Tanya Stephens have officially buried the hatchet aboard the Love and Harmony Cruise.

NWC says water supply network at Red Road Tank in Clarendon shut down for immediate remedial steps after teen boy drowns

The National Water Commission (NWC) says the water supply network at the Red Road Tank in Clarendon has been shut down for immediate remedial steps following the drowning of a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday.He has been identified as Orville McLeod of Palmers Cross.The NWC is expressing deep concern following

JDF member charged with killing girlfriend remanded after appearing in court today

27-year-old Jamaica Defence Force member Damanice Williamson was remanded when he appeared in the Manchester Parish Court on a murder charge today.He is accused of killing his girlfriend, 29-year-old Tanzanya Dunkley, in Three Chains in the parish.Her throat was slashed.

Concerns mount over structural integrity of Westmoreland Bridge in St. Mary

This follows similar concerns raised by Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Christopher Brown, on Wednesday that mining activity in the vicinity of the bridge is threatening the structure.When IRIE FM News visited the area yesterday, a retaining wall on the road approaching the bridge was

St. Catherine mother appeals for financial assistance as efforts continue to save her son who was badly injured in a fire

Attempts are being made to get 25-year-old Coney Daley overseas for treatment.
The young man who reportedly suffered burns to approximately 85% of his body is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital.

Chief Justice says greatest risk to Jamaica’s judiciary is inactivity of Ministry of Justice in relation to its needs

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes says the greatest risk to Jamaica's judiciary is the inactivity of the Ministry of Justice in relation to its needs."The declaration from the Chief Justice came as he, again, publicly bemoaned the conditions of the courts in western Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane

Former PNP MP charged with incest granted $300,000 bail with one to two sureties

The Former MP who allegedly committed the act against his teen daughter on January 23, 2026, appeared before the Westmoreland Parish Court yesterday.

As part of his bail conditions, he is required to report to the police every Saturday and is prohibited from making any contact with the complainant or

Opposition calls for immediate independent probe into baby Ramontay Rakai Ranger’s death

Spokesperson on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes argues that the death of the baby is not an isolated incident but an inevitable consequence of sustained institutional failure under the Holness Administration.

WRHA says mother of baby who died on Good Friday treated in accordance with medical protocols for high-risk pregnancies

This amidst public concern over whether or not the Hospital was negligent in Ramontay's case.

The baby's 33-year-old mother Shandale Ballentine, has detailed her ordeal at the St. James-based Hospital in social media posts, saying she has several questions to be answered.

NWC says water supply network at Red Road Tank in Clarendon shut down for immediate remedial steps after teen boy drowns

Friday, April 10, 2026 Marlene Freeman News No comments

The National Water Commission (NWC) says the water supply network at the Red Road Tank in Clarendon has been shut down for immediate remedial steps following the drowning of a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday.He has been identified as Orville McLeod of Palmers Cross.The NWC is expressing deep concern following the tragic incident.

JDF member charged with killing girlfriend remanded after appearing in court today

Friday, April 10, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

27-year-old Jamaica Defence Force member Damanice Williamson was remanded when he appeared in the Manchester Parish Court on a murder charge today.He is accused of killing his girlfriend, 29-year-old Tanzanya Dunkley, in Three Chains in the parish.Her throat was slashed.