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Prime Minister Holness stresses that U.S. did not approach Jamaica to accept deportees with criminal backgrounds

Prime Minister Holness stresses that U.S. did not approach Jamaica to accept deportees with criminal backgrounds

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that the United States did not approach Jamaica to accept deportees with criminal backgrounds, under the Third-Country Nationals (TCN) agreement. Some Jamaicans have raised concerns about the migrant deal, citing safety as a major issue.

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

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

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.

Efficiency Minister Audrey Marks says Jamaica needs to examine the structured migration programme to drive its economic agenda

Efficiency Minister Audrey Marks says Jamaica needs to examine the structured migration programme to drive its economic agenda

Speaking with IRIE FM News, she explains that she will be engaging stakeholders on a cooperation proposal she developed in March 2025 to be discussed with the United States. According to Ambassador Marks, the U.S. policy on migration would see millions of undocumented persons being returned to their

Former PM Bruce Golding calls on global leaders to work together to end “erosion of peaceful international relations”

Former PM Bruce Golding calls on global leaders to work together to end “erosion of peaceful international relations”

Mr. Golding made the appeal while addressing the 14th World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China on Friday. He argued that the global architecture is under serious threat, with many countries choosing isolation over collaboration, and refraining from negotiated settlement of disputes.

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

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

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.

Kartel backs Argentina in friendly FIFA reaction with son

Kartel backs Argentina in friendly FIFA reaction with son

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel playfully challenged his son Likkle Addi’s prediction that Portugal will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Seiveright says ministry committed to formalizing beauty and personal care services industry

Seiveright says ministry committed to formalizing beauty and personal care services industry

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright says his ministry has committed to getting more businesses in the beauty and personal care services industry formalized allowing for access to bigger opportunities.

Speaking at the opening of the Jamaica International Beauty Expo

PM Holness says Jamaica has best quality potable water in the region, describing it as a national asset

PM Holness says Jamaica has best quality potable water in the region, describing it as a national asset

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica has the best quality potable water in the region supplied by the National Water Commission (NWC). Praising the Commission for maintaining this high standard, he said external parties like those in the cruise shipping industry have taken significant interest

First phase of drainage-cleaning project under KSAMC to cost $23 million

First phase of drainage-cleaning project under KSAMC to cost $23 million

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby says the first phase of the drainage-cleaning project, which will include 9 divisions will cost $23 million. Yesterday, the Mayor along with members of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation visited critical drains and gullies along the coastline.

Two men killed in separate motor vehicle crashes in St. Ann yesterday

Two men killed in separate motor vehicle crashes in St. Ann yesterday

The deceased are 25-year-old Adriel Hewitt of Ascot Drive Old Harbour, St. Catherine and 48-year-old Cecil Lewis of Colgate Ocho Rios, St. Ann. In the latest incident at around 7:30 PM lawmen report that Lewis was driving a motorcycle along the Breadnut Hill main road.

Prime Minister Holness stresses that U.S. did not approach Jamaica to accept deportees with criminal backgrounds

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that the United States did not approach Jamaica to accept deportees with criminal backgrounds, under the Third-Country Nationals (TCN) agreement. Some Jamaicans have raised concerns about the migrant deal, citing safety as a major issue.

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.

National Cycling sensation Khlalil Francis ready for National Cycling Championship

Thursday, July 02, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National Cycling sensation Khlalil Francis is now in the island ahead of the National Cycling Championship set for this weekend in Kingston.

Two key players will be missing from Jamaica’s return leg match up against Bahamas in FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Captain Kentan Facey and the big centre Kofi Coburn will be missing from Jamaica's team line up, when the Jamaican male basketbalers engage the Bahamas in the return leg match up of the FIBA Americas 2027 World Cup qualifiers this Friday at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in the Bahamas.

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.