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Vybz Kartel shows gratitude following Cayman performance

Following an epic performance on the weekend, Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is expressing heartfelt gratitude to the people of the Cayman Islands, describing the experience as unforgettable.

One person is dead and several others injured following crash along the Rose Hall main road in St. James this afternoon

The name of the deceased has not been released. Head of the St. James Police Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels says the incident also involved a bus transporting school children.

Two mayors from parishes hit hard during Hurricane Melissa last year express confidence in preparations for new hurricane season

The 2026 atlantic hurricane season started today and will end November 30. Speaking with IRIE FM News, Mayor of Black River in St. Elizabeth Richard Solomon said heavy equipment has been placed in key areas in the event of a hurricane.

Police Emergency Communication Centre reports that 65% of calls made to 119 emergency line are prank calls

This has led the agency to place a strong emphasis on patience and tolerance in the training of its officers. Head of the PECC, Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary Francis made the disclosure during yesterday's episode of the Force4Good Podcast which focused on the evolution and power of the PECC -

United States navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is in Jamaica on the final leg of a goodwill deployment

The vessel with 4,000 sailors will be docked at Kingston Harbour until June 5. This deployment has taken the carrier throughout South America and the Caribbean. The USS Nimitz is one of the largest naval vessels in the world.

Patra lands global distribution deal with Sony-backed partnership

Dancehall star Patra is expressing gratitude, following the official signing of a global distribution deal with JHOUSE Entertainment in partnership with The Orchard and Sony Music.

Mad Cobra recovering after Florida Turnpike accident

Veteran Dancehall deejay Mad Cobra is recovering following a motor vehicle accident on the Florida Turnpike in South Florida.

Carey Mcleod accepts two year ban – AIU

2024 World Indoor Championships bronze medallist Carey Mcleod, has been handed a two-year ban from athletics after admitting to three whereabouts failures.

Police report 23.3% reduction in murders for the first 5 months of the year compared to last year

The police are reporting a 23.3% reduction in murders for the first five months of the year compared to last year.

According to the latest crime statistics 226 people were murdered up to yesterday May 31.

Inter-generational trauma and men facing financial pressure among main causes of DV – Head of Bureau of Gender Affairs

Principal Director at the Bureau of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Gender, Sharon Coburn Robinson has listed inter-generational trauma and men who are facing financial pressure among the three main causes of domestic violence.

Domestic violence also referred to as inter-partner violence (IPV) was

One person is dead and several others injured following crash along the Rose Hall main road in St. James this afternoon

Monday, June 01, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

The name of the deceased has not been released. Head of the St. James Police Senior Superintendent Eron Samuels says the incident also involved a bus transporting school children.

Two mayors from parishes hit hard during Hurricane Melissa last year express confidence in preparations for new hurricane season

Monday, June 01, 2026 Clement Reid News No comments

The 2026 atlantic hurricane season started today and will end November 30. Speaking with IRIE FM News, Mayor of Black River in St. Elizabeth Richard Solomon said heavy equipment has been placed in key areas in the event of a hurricane.

Carey Mcleod accepts two year ban – AIU

Monday, June 01, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

2024 World Indoor Championships bronze medallist Carey Mcleod, has been handed a two-year ban from athletics after admitting to three whereabouts failures.

Jamaican Jacqueline Williams set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams is set to create history at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup next month in England .

Vybz Kartel shows gratitude following Cayman performance

Monday, June 01, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Following an epic performance on the weekend, Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is expressing heartfelt gratitude to the people of the Cayman Islands, describing the experience as unforgettable.

Patra lands global distribution deal with Sony-backed partnership

Monday, June 01, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Patra is expressing gratitude, following the official signing of a global distribution deal with JHOUSE Entertainment in partnership with The Orchard and Sony Music.