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TPDCo moves to standardize and boost non-traditional tourism experiences

In an interview with Irie FM News, Executive Director of TPDCo Wade Mars said the agency is seeking to enhance offerings that go beyond traditional goods and services.

He pointed to locally organised experiences where visitors are taught Jamaican dance styles before being taken to popular street dance

St Ann police report reduction in major crimes

The St. Ann police are reporting a reduction in major crimes, especially murder which has fallen by 20% since the start of the year compared to the corresponding period last year.

Govt spending over $300m on rebuilding of STETHS

The government is spending $310m on the redesigning and rebuilding of the St. Elizabeth Technical High School.

JTA reiterates concern about deplorable and hazardous conditions of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is amplifying its concern over what it describes as the deplorable and hazardous conditions under which students and teachers in sections of western Jamaica continue to teach and learn, months after the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

US/Jamaica Third Country National agreement topic of contention in Senate

The Third Country National agreement between Jamaica and the United States was a topic of contention in yesterday's sitting of the Upper House.While commenting on the Civil Aviation Amendment Bill, Opposition Senator Lambert Brown expressed his discontent with the TCN arrangement.

National Security Ministry says reports that Third Country Nationals will be housed in St. Mary are false and misleading

In a statement this morning, Portfolio Minister, Dr. Horace Chang, reiterated that the Government has not approved the transfer of any TCNs to any location in Jamaica at this time.

Senate approves Civil Aviation Amendment legislation

The Senate has approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, which aims to ensure that Jamaica's aviation laws effectively support the fulfilment of international obligations and align with current global civil aviation standards and best practices.

Dominican man died in motor vehicle crash along Pointe Main Road in Hanover yesterday

A Dominican man died in a motor vehicle crash along the Pointe Main Road in Hanover, yesterday.He has been identified him as 30-year-old Carlos Baez, a power plant operator.

Charred remains of two unidentified individuals pulled from crash motorcar along PJ Patterson Highway early this morning

The charred remains of two unidentified individuals were pulled from a crashed motorcar along the Toll Gate to Mandeville leg of the PJ Patterson Highway, in Manchester, early this morning.Reports are that at about 3:45 AM, a White Toyota Noah motorcar, with two people aboard, was being driven along

Retired US soldier accused of killing man in Portland three years ago sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment

A retired United States soldier accused of killing a man in Portland three years ago has been sentenced to 22 years' imprisonment.He is 48-year-old Emile Tracey of Pine Terrace, Florida, USA.

TPDCo moves to standardize and boost non-traditional tourism experiences

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

In an interview with Irie FM News, Executive Director of TPDCo Wade Mars said the agency is seeking to enhance offerings that go beyond traditional goods and services. He pointed to locally organised experiences where visitors are taught Jamaican dance styles before being taken to popular street dance events.

St Ann police report reduction in major crimes

Saturday, June 27, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The St. Ann police are reporting a reduction in major crimes, especially murder which has fallen by 20% since the start of the year compared to the corresponding period last year.

Count down begins for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

On the eve of the one year countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue was illuminated with the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 brand and a “one year to go” message.

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 for each games they compete in, according to the International Olympic Committee.

Blvk H3ro raises concerns over AI use of his music catalogue

Friday, June 26, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae artist Blvk H3ro is speaking out after discovering that a significant portion of his music catalog is reportedly being used to train artificial intelligence systems.

Cedella Marley calls for global prayers for Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

Friday, June 26, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Humanitarian advocate Cedella Marley is calling for global unity and prayers for the people of Venezuela following reports of powerful back-to-back earthquakes that have caused widespread destruction and loss of life.