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Spanish Town Mayor notes need for more public education about cremation as alternative to traditional burial

Spanish Town Mayor notes need for more public education about cremation as alternative to traditional burial

peaking at a Labour Day project at the Barry and Lloyd Cemetery on Monday, Mayor Scott pointed to concerns about limited burial plot spaces at public cemeteries.He said the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation is looking into establishing a columbarium at the Thetford Park cemetery.

PNP welcomes announcement that Western Children and Adolescent Hospital will be named in honour of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller

PNP welcomes announcement that Western Children and Adolescent Hospital will be named in honour of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller

The People’s National Party (PNP) has welcomed the announcement that the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, will be named in honour of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller.Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the announcement yesterday while addressing the naming

First batch of Ghanaian health professionals expected to arrive in Jamaica next month

First batch of Ghanaian health professionals expected to arrive in Jamaica next month

This as part of a bilateral labour agreement on healthcare cooperation between the two countries.Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is leading a delegation to Ghana, where a memorandum of understanding was signed yesterday.

Jamaica Civil Service Association describes outcome of meeting with management of National Works Agency yesterday as a victory

Jamaica Civil Service Association describes outcome of meeting with management of National Works Agency yesterday as a victory

The meeting follows reports of unrest among staff who have become frustrated with the delay in resolving several long-standing issues.These issues relate to, among other things, salary anomalies, non-alignment of technical officers, non-payment of eligible allowances, and uncertainty about job security.

PM Holness encourages Jamaicans to strengthen preparedness ahead of the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

PM Holness encourages Jamaicans to strengthen preparedness ahead of the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is encouraging Jamaicans to strengthen preparedness ahead of the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

The season which runs for six months begins on June 1.

PM Holnes says Western Children’s Hospital among institutions to be named in honour of former PM Portia Simpson-Miller

PM Holnes says Western Children’s Hospital among institutions to be named in honour of former PM Portia Simpson-Miller

The legacy of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will reflect in 3 major landmarks; one of the Labour Ministry buildings in Kingston, the Western Children's Hospital in St. James and the overpass in Three Miles.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness gave the update today while at the renaming

Dozens of St Mary & St Ann teachers pampered

Dozens of St Mary & St Ann teachers pampered

Just about 150 teachers from St Mary and St Ann were treated to their 1st catamaran experience courtesy of The Sandals Ocho Rios Beach Resort on Teachers Day May 6th, 2026

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams to make her Diamond League debut

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams to make her Diamond League debut

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams will join Brianna Lyston as debutants on the Diamond League circuit when they compete at the Rabat meeting on Sunday.

Health Ministry issues health alert cautioning against travel to Ebola-affected countries

Health Ministry issues health alert cautioning against travel to Ebola-affected countries

The Health Ministry has issued a health alert cautioning against travel to Ebola-affected countries.

In a statement this morning the Health Ministry urged the public to review their travel plans and avoid travelling to or transiting through affected countries.

Central Bank Governor Richard Byles says inflation is forecast to trend upwards over the June to September quarter

Central Bank Governor Richard Byles says inflation is forecast to trend upwards over the June to September quarter

Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says inflation is forecast to trend upwards over the June to September quarter.

Governor Byles says this is due to the rise in international oil prices which is expected to place pressure on electricity costs in Jamaica.

Spanish Town Mayor notes need for more public education about cremation as alternative to traditional burial

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

peaking at a Labour Day project at the Barry and Lloyd Cemetery on Monday, Mayor Scott pointed to concerns about limited burial plot spaces at public cemeteries.He said the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation is looking into establishing a columbarium at the Thetford Park cemetery.

PNP welcomes announcement that Western Children and Adolescent Hospital will be named in honour of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Patrice Walters News No comments

The People’s National Party (PNP) has welcomed the announcement that the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, will be named in honour of former Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller.Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness made the announcement yesterday while addressing the naming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour building at North Street.

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams to make her Diamond League debut

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Rising Jamaican sprinter Lavanya Williams will join Brianna Lyston as debutants on the Diamond League circuit when they compete at the Rabat meeting on Sunday.

Shericka Jackson headlines 9 Jamaicans to compete in Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen China

Friday, May 22, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

National record holder Shericka Jackson, and the two times world champion Danielle Williams headlines a list of 9 Jamaicans down to compete in the second Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen, China tomorrow.

Dozens of St Mary & St Ann teachers pampered

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Roger Hasfal Entertainment No comments

Just about 150 teachers from St Mary and St Ann were treated to their 1st catamaran experience courtesy of The Sandals Ocho Rios Beach Resort on Teachers Day May 6th, 2026

Harry Toddler gives health update

Friday, May 22, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall deejay Harry Toddler has revealed that he’s in the hospital.