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Sizzla Kalonji launches free summer classes for children in August Town

Sizzla Kalonji launches free summer classes for children in August Town

Reggae artiste Sizzla Kalonji, through the Sizzla Youth Foundation, is offering summer classes for children at the foundation’s museum in August Town, St. Andrew. In a post on Instagram, the ”Rise to the Occasion” singer emphasized that every child entering the premises must attend

IRIE FM’s Trisan Wilson hosts back-to-school supply drive

IRIE FM’s Trisan Wilson hosts back-to-school supply drive

IRIE FM’s Trisan Wilson is using her influence to garner support for children in need. Through her Mavis Scott Legacy Foundation, the Trending Now presenter is hosting a back-to-school supply drive for the second time in two years, which aims to benefit children in Pineapple Place and its environs. In

Buju shines across U.S. media

Buju shines across U.S. media

Grammy-winning reggae icon Buju Banton is making the rounds across the tri-state area as he continues promoting his 13th studio album, Too Too Bad.

Jamaican teams build up to Commonwealth Games

Jamaican teams build up to Commonwealth Games

Several Jamaican sporting delegations are departing the island today for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which get underway in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday.

JTA calls for those responsible for killing of 10 y/o Shani Coke to be swiftly brought to justice

JTA calls for those responsible for killing of 10 y/o Shani Coke to be swiftly brought to justice

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is calling for those responsible for the killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke to be swiftly brought to justice.

Shani also known as 'Kaja' of Tyre District, Troy, Trelawny was found dead along a dirt track in the community yesterday.

No RADA registration needed for backyard farmers – Green

No RADA registration needed for backyard farmers – Green

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green said there's no truth to claims that residents who grow food in their backyard must register with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA).

He was responding to a social media video in which a man falsely claimed that legislation was passed to restrict

Consumer confidence falls while business confidence improves

Consumer confidence falls while business confidence improves

Consumer confidence fell by 2.3% over the second quarter of 2026 while business confidence showed a modest improvement up by 2.6%.

Executive Chairman of Market Research Services, Don Anderson made the disclosure while presenting the confidence indices for the second quarter of 2026 yesterday.

10 y/o girl killed in Trelawny

10 y/o girl killed in Trelawny

The body of a 10-year-old girl was found with her throat slashed along a dirt track in Troy District near Warsop, Trelawny, yesterday.

The deceased has been identified as Shani Coke.

Remittances decrease by 3% so far this year ; concern expressed about downward trend

Remittances decrease by 3% so far this year ; concern expressed about downward trend

Remittances to households have decreased by 3% so far this year with one of the island's top market researchers expressing concern over the matter.

Executive Chairman of Market Research Services Limited, Don Anderson made the disclosure while speaking yesterday at the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce/GK

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green urges productive use of Government-invested farmland

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green urges productive use of Government-invested farmland

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green has urged farmers to make productive use of farmland especially land in which the Government has invested.

He made the appeal yesterday at the National Irrigation Commission's official launch of the Hartlands Irrigation Project in St. Catherine.

JTA calls for those responsible for killing of 10 y/o Shani Coke to be swiftly brought to justice

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Markelia Rumble News No comments

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is calling for those responsible for the killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke to be swiftly brought to justice. Shani also known as 'Kaja' of Tyre District, Troy, Trelawny was found dead along a dirt track in the community yesterday.

No RADA registration needed for backyard farmers – Green

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green said there's no truth to claims that residents who grow food in their backyard must register with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). He was responding to a social media video in which a man falsely claimed that legislation was passed to restrict backyard farming.

Jamaican teams build up to Commonwealth Games

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Several Jamaican sporting delegations are departing the island today for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which get underway in Glasgow, Scotland, on Friday.

Roswell continues impressive winning run

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Roger Hasfal sports No comments

National champion Demisha Roswell continued her winning ways as she led a Jamaican 1-2 in the 100 meters hurdles, at the prestigious TIPOS P-T-S Meeting - A World Athletics Continental Tour Silver level event in Slovakia today.

Sizzla Kalonji launches free summer classes for children in August Town

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

IRIE FM’s Trisan Wilson hosts back-to-school supply drive

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments