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Beenie Man and Marcia Griffiths headline Lauderhill’s Jamaica’s Independence Celebration

Veteran singer Marcia Griffiths and dancehall veteran Beenie Man are the headliners for this year’s Jamaica Independence celebration in Lauderhill, Florida.

Caribbean leaders say TCN arrangements will not disrupt security of region or divert resources and services from citizens

Caribbean leaders say every effort will be made to ensure that Third Country National (TCN) arrangements with the United States do not disrupt the security of countries in the Caribbean or divert resources and services from the citizens of respective nations.Individual CARICOM Member States have been

Agriculture Ministry rolling out series of measures to address growing backlog in cattle tagging

These initiatives include expanding the Ministry's tagging service, increasing the supply of identification tags, recruiting community assistants and introducing a temporary arrangement to facilitate the transport of eligible animals for slaughter.Portfolio Minister Floyd Green made the disclosure while

Police warn owners of nightclubs and entertainment establishments against harbouring or employing underage children

It follows an operation on Saturday, July 4, which resulted in the arrest of a 38-year-old woman.The woman, Marsha-Gay McLean of Toronto Drive, St. Catherine, has been charged with employing a 17-year-old child in a nightclub and using a child for conduct contrary to decency or morality, offences committed

JUST IN: WPM Waste Management responding to fire at Retirement Disposal Site tipping area

The fire is suspected to have originated from material delivered by a waste collection truck on Wednesday, July 8.In a statement, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) said an alarm was raised and on-site workers immediately notified the site supervisor, allowing for a rapid response.

Nightly curfew imposed in Greenvale Manchester to be lifted on condition of continued peace in the community

The nightly curfew imposed in Greenvale, Manchester, following a gun attack on June 27, will be lifted on condition of continued peace in the community.Head of the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Odean Dennis, made the revelation during a Town Hall meeting at the Greenvale Community Centre yesterday.

Cops probing whether police fatal shooting of 2 men in Spanish Town yesterday linked to shooting of pump attendant

Police are investigating whether or not two men fatally shot during a confrontation with the police yesterday in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, were linked to the shooting of a pump attendant on Deanery Road, Kingston, earlier in the day.Commanding Officer for St. Catherine North, Senior Superintendent

Jaii Frais and Jahvy to return to Gun Court October 28

Popular vlogger, Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards and music producer Jahvel "Jahvy" Morrison are to return to the Gun Court on October 28.

Richards' attorney, Isat Buchanan told IRIE FM News that the matter was mentioned when the men appeared before the court yesterday.

Vaz and Campbell express relief that defamation matter settled

Member of Parliament for West Portland, Daryl Vaz and People's National Party, General Secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, have expressed relief that the defamation matter has been settled.This, after the case was heard in the Supreme Court and Dr. Campbell was ordered to publicly apologise for comments

Motorists seeking to clear up traffic tickets at National Arena to only show up if already registered

Motorists seeking to clear up their traffic tickets at the National Arena in Kingston are being reminded that only those already registered should turn up.They should also arrive half an hour before their scheduled appointment.Today is the second day of the Kingston and St. Andrew Traffic Ticket Public

Caribbean leaders say TCN arrangements will not disrupt security of region or divert resources and services from citizens

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

Caribbean leaders say every effort will be made to ensure that Third Country National (TCN) arrangements with the United States do not disrupt the security of countries in the Caribbean or divert resources and services from the citizens of respective nations.Individual CARICOM Member States have been approached by the U.S. about the arranged transit of TCNs.

Agriculture Ministry rolling out series of measures to address growing backlog in cattle tagging

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

These initiatives include expanding the Ministry's tagging service, increasing the supply of identification tags, recruiting community assistants and introducing a temporary arrangement to facilitate the transport of eligible animals for slaughter.Portfolio Minister Floyd Green made the disclosure while speaking at the 128th General Meeting of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) at the Denbigh Showgrounds in Clarendon yesterday.

Lionel Messi kicks his way into the Fifa history books

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Lionel Messi entered his name in the history books on Tuesday July 7, by becoming the first player to score eight goals in a FIFA Men's World Cup .

Tributes continue to pour in for the late legendary track and field coach Stephen Francis O. J

Monday, July 06, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Tributes continue to pour in for the late legendary track and field coach and co-founder of the MVP Track Club Stephen Francis O.J .

Beenie Man and Marcia Griffiths headline Lauderhill’s Jamaica’s Independence Celebration

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment No comments

Veteran singer Marcia Griffiths and dancehall veteran Beenie Man are the headliners for this year’s Jamaica Independence celebration in Lauderhill, Florida.

Simone Gardner crowned Miss Grand International Jamaica 2026

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Simone Gardner, resource attorney and People's Court commentator on IRIE FM'S Stepping Razor with Mutabaruka, is the 2026 Miss Grand International Jamaica.