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Tributes pour in for musician Stephen “Cat” Coore

Tributes continue to pour in for the late Jamaican musician Stephen “Cat” Coore.

He died yesterday at age 69.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, Opposition Leader Mark Golding and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange are among those paying tribute to the founding member and musical director of reggae

Clarendon police working to further reduce major crimes this year

The Clarendon Police are working to further reduce major crimes this year, with the aim of keeping murders below 50.

Clarendon recorded 41 murders last year, down from 69 in 2024.

Gov’t positioning itself to take full advantage of UN High Seas Treaty

The government says it is positioning itself to take full advantage of the United Nations (UN) High Seas Treaty, which entered into force, on Saturday January 17.

The treaty officially called, “The Agreement Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz will begin the year in 70th position on the Fifa Coca Cola world rankings

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz will start the year in the same position they closed out 2025 at 70th position in the first Fifa Coca Cola world rankings published for 2026 today.

Execution-focused direction for strengthening Jamaica’s national quality framework, set at first 2026 NQCO meeting

A clear, execution-focused direction for strengthening Jamaica's national quality framework as a cornerstone of productivity, competitiveness and consumer protection was set at the first meeting of the National Quality Council (NQCO) for 2026.

The meeting was led by Chairman of the Council and State

143 officers within the St. Catherine south police division trained to use body-cams

This was disclosed by Commanding Officer Senior Superintendent, Leighton Gray, yesterday.

In recent weeks, there have been renewed calls for the use of body-cams by members of the security forces.

PM reassures that hurricane donations are being managed and guided by the highest standards

He said these include material and cash donations.

The prime minister was speaking during a recent visit to the forward operating base in St. Elizabeth.

IMF approves disbursement of US$415 million for Jamaica to assist with hurricane recovery

This was disclosed by the IMF in a release on Friday January 16.

The IMF says the US$415 million or Special Drawing Right, SDR of 306 million will help meet the urgent balance of payment needs stemming from the devastation caused by hurricane Melissa, complementing the resources currently available

Reggae Boys clip Grenada one nil under interim head coach Rudolph Speid

Interim head coach Rudolph Speid was off to a winning start with the Reggae Boys last evening when they carved out a 1-nil triumph over Caribbean team Grenada at the Kirani James Stadium in St Georges.

4 firearms and several rounds of ammunition seized in St. Mary, St. Elizabeth and St. Catherine

The latest seizure took place in Highgate, St. Mary, this morning. A firearm and one round of ammunition were seized.

Tributes pour in for musician Stephen “Cat” Coore

Monday, January 19, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Tributes continue to pour in for the late Jamaican musician Stephen “Cat” Coore. He died yesterday at age 69. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, Opposition Leader Mark Golding and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange are among those paying tribute to the founding member and musical director of reggae band Third World.

Clarendon police working to further reduce major crimes this year

Monday, January 19, 2026 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The Clarendon Police are working to further reduce major crimes this year, with the aim of keeping murders below 50. Clarendon recorded 41 murders last year, down from 69 in 2024.

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz will begin the year in 70th position on the Fifa Coca Cola world rankings

Monday, January 19, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Jamaica's Reggae Boyz will start the year in the same position they closed out 2025 at 70th position in the first Fifa Coca Cola world rankings published for 2026 today.

Reggae Boys clip Grenada one nil under interim head coach Rudolph Speid

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Interim head coach Rudolph Speid was off to a winning start with the Reggae Boys last evening when they carved out a 1-nil triumph over Caribbean team Grenada at the Kirani James Stadium in St Georges.