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Another call for Gov’t and society to do more to provide better access to buildings for disabled community

Another call has been made for the Government and society to do more to provide better access to buildings for the disabled community.

The call has come from Managing Director of the Jamaica Charity for the Homeless and Disabled, Cleon Porter.

JUTC says illegal firearm discovered on bus in Walkerswood, St. Ann is not linked to company

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has sought to clarify media reports which indicate that an illegal firearm was discovered on a bus in Walkers Wood, St. Ann.

According to the JUTC in a release yesterday, the reports do not involve the company or any of its employees.

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett urges stronger regional integration

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett is urging member states to intensify efforts to strengthen regional integration, warning that external challenges continue to threaten the region's progress.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, Dr. Barnett

Renowned track and field coach Stephen Francis, has died

Renowned track and field coach Vincent Stephen Francis, has died. He was 64 years old. Francis who was ailing for sometime, died yesterday.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda says NWC will resolve multiple issues with pensions for employees at the organization

Water Minister Matthew Samuda has committed that the National Water Commission (NWC) will resolve what he termed the multiple issues with pensions for employees at the organization. Speaking at a recent ceremony to honour employees, he noted that the NWC has an aging employee base.

MBJ Airports Limited commits to additional US$118M investment in infrastructure development at SIA

The MBJ Airports Limited has committed an additional US$118 million investment in infrastructure development at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) under a 2026 to 2030 master plan. Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe made the disclosure at a SIA forum recently.

Jamaican international Norman Powell is heading to Chicago Bulls

Jamaica Customs working with Gov’t to prevent individuals from diverting funds from nation’s coffers

Speaking with IRIE FM News, JCA's Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Keith Benjamin, says while the agency is not only preoccupied with revenue collections, its importance cannot be ignored.

Jamaicans at home and in the U.S. grapple with extreme heat conditions

Nearly 200 million people across the Central and Eastern United States are grappling with a severe heat wave, and among those affected are Jamaican-born residents.The extreme heat has caused major health emergencies, severe agricultural damage, the cancellation of America's Independence Day Parade and

28-year-old construction worker charged after supermarket break-in

A 28-year-old construction worker is to face the court soon after he allegedly broke into a supermarket in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, July 2.Jason Matthews of Rose Lane, Kingston, is charged with House Breaking and Larceny (Shop).

Another call for Gov’t and society to do more to provide better access to buildings for disabled community

Monday, July 06, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

Another call has been made for the Government and society to do more to provide better access to buildings for the disabled community. The call has come from Managing Director of the Jamaica Charity for the Homeless and Disabled, Cleon Porter.

JUTC says illegal firearm discovered on bus in Walkerswood, St. Ann is not linked to company

Monday, July 06, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has sought to clarify media reports which indicate that an illegal firearm was discovered on a bus in Walkers Wood, St. Ann. According to the JUTC in a release yesterday, the reports do not involve the company or any of its employees.

Jamaican international Norman Powell is heading to Chicago Bulls

Saturday, July 04, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican international Norman Powell is heading to Chicago Bulls

Shamera Sterling-Humphrey and Latanya Wilson celebrates Suncorp Super Netball League title

Saturday, July 04, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

The Adeladie Thunderbirds with the Jamaican world class defenders Shamera Sterling-Humphrey and Latanya Wilson are today celebrating after winning their third consecutive Suncorp Super Netball League title in Australia last night.

Seiveright says Dream Weekend’s MoBay Debut Reflects Western Jamaica’s Economic Transformation

Friday, July 03, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS Entertainment , News No comments

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright says this year's Dream Weekend comes at a defining moment for Western Jamaica, as the region experiences unprecedented levels of public and private investment.

Entertainers rally behind PNP MP Nekiesha Burchell following “new breed” criticism

Friday, July 03, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Entertainers Dovey Magnum and Devin Di Dakta are among several social media users encouraging PNP Member of Parliament for St James Southern, Nekiesha Burchill, to continue standing her ground.