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Jamaica tax payers paid Grand Slam Track $58 million dollars

Jamaican taxpayers paid over almost $58 million dollars to the embattled Grand Slam Track (GST). for the role it played in the resurfacing the running track at the National Stadium last year.

Taxi operators who ply some routes in Kingston granted temporary reprieve in relation to seizure of vehicles

Taxi operators who ply some routes in Kingston have reportedly been granted a temporary reprieve in relation to the seizure of vehicles.

This was among issues agreed on during a meeting of transport sector stakeholders yesterday.

Gas prices continue to increase amid global market response to Middle East conflict

Motorists will be paying more at the pumps effective today, as fuel prices continue to climb this week amid the global market response to the conflict in the Middle East.

According to the state-owned oil refinery Petrojam, five of its products cost $4.50 more per litre.

Call being made for urgent approval of long delayed perimeter wall project at Naggo Head Primary

A call is being made for the urgent approval of a long delayed project to construct a perimeter security wall at Naggo Head Primary School, in St. Catherine.

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge said more than $40 million dollars allocated by the education ministry

Olympic Champion Michael Johnson faces lawsuit from Grand Slam creditors

A group of unsecured creditors are taking legal action against former Olympic Champion Michael Johnson after accusing the brain behind Grand Slam Track project of ‘secretly’ paying himself $500,000 as Grand Slam track collapsed

Finance Minister assures Jamaicans that country is well-positioned to manage fluctuations of oil prices resulting from Middle East conflict

Speaking during this morning's post cabinet press briefing, Mrs Williams pointed to the Net International Reserves (NIR), currently standing at US$6.8 billion as a critical safeguard against sudden movements in oil prices.

Family of four homeless following fire at Corn Piece Street Exchange, Ocho Rios St Ann this afternoon

Reports to IRIE FM News are that a child who was at home reported seeing flames coming through the roof, followed by smoke sometime after one this afternoon. Residents were alerted and the fire brigade summoned. One unit from the Ocho Rios fire station responded.

Auditor General launches special audit into Transport Ministry’s acquisition of 110 buses for Rural School Bus Programme

The probe follows public concerns about the $1.4 billion acquisition. The Government imported buses from the United States ahead of the reopening of schools for the 2025/26 academic year.

Jamaicans urged to get screened for Colorectal Cancer

With 900 colorectal/colon cancer cases being recorded in Jamaica annually, citizens are being reminded to get screened for the disease.

The call was renewed by Regional Priority Non-Communicable Disease and Family Health Coordinator with the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell.

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Toll relief initiative implemented to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa to be discontinued April 1

This was announced by the Toll Authority in a post on Instagram. The initiative, introduced on November 10 last year, allowed vehicles transporting humanitarian aid and essential supplies to travel toll-free, enabling the efficient delivery of support to affected communities.

Taxi operators who ply some routes in Kingston granted temporary reprieve in relation to seizure of vehicles

Thursday, March 12, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

Taxi operators who ply some routes in Kingston have reportedly been granted a temporary reprieve in relation to the seizure of vehicles. This was among issues agreed on during a meeting of transport sector stakeholders yesterday.

Gas prices continue to increase amid global market response to Middle East conflict

Thursday, March 12, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Motorists will be paying more at the pumps effective today, as fuel prices continue to climb this week amid the global market response to the conflict in the Middle East. According to the state-owned oil refinery Petrojam, five of its products cost $4.50 more per litre.

Jamaica tax payers paid Grand Slam Track $58 million dollars

Thursday, March 12, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Jamaican taxpayers paid over almost $58 million dollars to the embattled Grand Slam Track (GST). for the role it played in the resurfacing the running track at the National Stadium last year.

Olympic Champion Michael Johnson faces lawsuit from Grand Slam creditors

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

A group of unsecured creditors are taking legal action against former Olympic Champion Michael Johnson after accusing the brain behind Grand Slam Track project of ‘secretly’ paying himself $500,000 as Grand Slam track collapsed

Stephen Marley Unplugged show for Jo Mersa this Saturday

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The reggae and dancehall community will converge on Saturday, March 14, as Stephen Marley’s Old Soul, Live Unplugged honours the legacy of his son Jo Mersa Marley, mere days after what would have been his 35th birthday.

L.U.S.T now confirmed for Rebel Salute USA 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Fans of reggae quartet L.U.S.T can look forward to seeing the group perform at the inaugural staging of Rebel Salute USA 2026 on April 19 after a recent misunderstanding over their booking was resolved.