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JTA notes teacher shortage and hopes posts will be filled by September

Mr. Malabver said if many of the posts are not filled for the new school year, there will be a strain on the education system.

Charred remains of two persons found in burnt-out vehicle in Clarendon

The charred remains of two persons were found in a burnt-out vehicle along a roadway, in Bull Head Mountain, Reckford Clarendon, yesterday.

Police have not released the identities of the deceased.

Man fatally shot by police in Ballard’s Valley, St. Elizabeth

A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police at Ballard's Valley Junction, St. Elizabeth, yesterday.

His identity has not been released.

Dwayne Vaz steps down as Deputy Spokesperson on Roads & Works

Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, the People's National Party's Dwayne Vaz, has stepped down as Deputy Spokesperson on Roads & Works.

PNP and JLP saddened by passing of former Cabinet Minister Dean Peart

The People's National Party, PNP is mourning the passing of former Member of Parliament, for North West Manchester, and former Mandeville Mayor Dean Peart.

He died this morning.

Seiveright urges more Jamaicans to pursue globally competitive businesses, following launch of Rich Rum

Addressing the official launch in Kingston, Mr. Seiveright said Gayle's investment demonstrates that Jamaica has the talent, reputation and business environment to create internationally recognised brands.

288 murders recorded in Jamaica up to July 10

Jamaica recorded 288 murders up to Friday, July 10.

That's 80 fewer than the 368 recorded in the corresponding period last year.

Education Ministry called on to lead campaign to foster the habit of saving among children

The Education Ministry is being called on to lead a campaign to foster the habit of saving among children.

Opposition Senator Lambert Brown made the appeal Friday, as the Upper House deliberated on the pensions super-annuation funds and retirement schemes amendment regulations.

Mayor Belnavis notes need for solar panel installation regulatory framework

Mayor of St. Ann's Bay Michael Belnavis has noted the need for a regulatory framework to guide the safe installation of solar panels.

St Catherine municipal corporation moves resolution about insurance claims for damaged public infrastructure

The St. Catherine Municipal Corporation has moved a resolution that seeks to ensure insurance claims can be made on persons or entities responsible for damaging public infrastructure.

JTA notes teacher shortage and hopes posts will be filled by September

Monday, July 13, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Mr. Malabver said if many of the posts are not filled for the new school year, there will be a strain on the education system.

Charred remains of two persons found in burnt-out vehicle in Clarendon

Sunday, July 12, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

The charred remains of two persons were found in a burnt-out vehicle along a roadway, in Bull Head Mountain, Reckford Clarendon, yesterday. Police have not released the identities of the deceased.

20 Countries to compete in the Jamaica International Badminton Tournament

Friday, July 10, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

20 Countries to compete in the Jamaica International Badminton Tournament

Sterling-Humphrey named Captain of Jamaica’s Commonwealth Games delegation

Thursday, July 09, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

Sunshine Girls captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, has been appointed as baton bearer and captain of the Jamaican delegation to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland