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Tamper Consulting CEO urges PPV operators to equip vehicles with black boxes

Tamper Consulting CEO urges PPV operators to equip vehicles with black boxes

Chief Executive Officer of Tamper Consulting, Kenute Hare, is urging Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators to equip their vehicles with black boxes.The devices can record vital driving data, including speed, braking patterns, acceleration and location.

Community-Arranged Response Effort (CARE) Fund not a slush fund – Tufton

Community-Arranged Response Effort (CARE) Fund not a slush fund – Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says the Community-Arranged Response Effort (CARE) Fund is not a slush fund.He made the comment at the launch ceremony yesterday.The Fund aims to promote community-driven solutions for better health and wellness outcomes across the country.

Driver who mowed down and killed woman in Ocho Rios over weekend to be questioned by police today

Driver who mowed down and killed woman in Ocho Rios over weekend to be questioned by police today

The driver of a motor vehicle which mowed down and killed a woman in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, over the weekend is to be questioned by police today.Head of the St. Ann police, Superintendent Carlos Russell, provided the update to IRIE FM News.He said the man is expected to be charged after the session.

Mayor of St Ann’s Bay assures steps being taken to minimise flooding across vulnerable communities as hurricane season progresses

Mayor of St Ann’s Bay assures steps being taken to minimise flooding across vulnerable communities as hurricane season progresses

Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, Michael Belnavis, has assured that steps are being taken to mitigate or minimise flooding across vulnerable communities as the hurricane season progresses.He gave the assurance during a hurricane preparedness press conference hosted by the St. Ann Municipal Corporation yesterday.

St. Catherine North Police Division recorded 34.8% reduction in murders to date

St. Catherine North Police Division recorded 34.8% reduction in murders to date

The disclosure was made by Commanding Officer, Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, while speaking to Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.SSP Nicholson said most of the major crimes are down in the division, but there are concerns regarding break-ins.

Area 3 police embark on major initiative to target scammers as well as serious and major crimes

Area 3 police embark on major initiative to target scammers as well as serious and major crimes

The initiative dubbed "Operation Reset" was announced by Area 3 Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police Christopher Phillips yesterday.According to ACP Phillips, the parishes in area 3 to include Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, will benefit from the operation.

Tunisia have sacked their head coach Sabri Lamouchi after heavy World Cup defeat

Tunisia have sacked their head coach Sabri Lamouchi after heavy World Cup defeat

Tunisia have sacked their head coach Sabri Lamouchi on Monday following their opening game of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, where they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden.

Kishane Thompson and Bryan Level out of 2026 JAAA/Puma National Junior and Senior Championship

Kishane Thompson and Bryan Level out of 2026 JAAA/Puma National Junior and Senior Championship

Members of the World Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) will be Jamaica this week ahead of the JAAA/Puma National Junior and Senior Championship, while the Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson and World Championship 200 meters bronze medallist Bryan Level, are the two big stars who will be missing from

Dr. Alfred Dawes calls for urgent action over surgical service failures at KPH

Dr. Alfred Dawes calls for urgent action over surgical service failures at KPH

This as he claimed that the operating theatres at the KPH remain offline due to recurring infrastructure failures.

Dr. Dawes was reacting to reports of challenges at the facility due to issues with the air conditioning unit.

PM assures steps underway to reform energy sector and cut costs

PM assures steps underway to reform energy sector and cut costs

Dr. Holness commended Sutherland Jamaica for its decision to invest in Jamaica and for serving as an example of how the use of renewable energy can help transform the nation.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony for Sutherland Jamaica's solar renewable energy initiative, Dr. Holness again noted that

Tamper Consulting CEO urges PPV operators to equip vehicles with black boxes

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Chief Executive Officer of Tamper Consulting, Kenute Hare, is urging Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators to equip their vehicles with black boxes.The devices can record vital driving data, including speed, braking patterns, acceleration and location.

Community-Arranged Response Effort (CARE) Fund not a slush fund – Tufton

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says the Community-Arranged Response Effort (CARE) Fund is not a slush fund.He made the comment at the launch ceremony yesterday.The Fund aims to promote community-driven solutions for better health and wellness outcomes across the country.

Tunisia have sacked their head coach Sabri Lamouchi after heavy World Cup defeat

Monday, June 15, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Tunisia have sacked their head coach Sabri Lamouchi on Monday following their opening game of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, where they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden.

Kishane Thompson and Bryan Level out of 2026 JAAA/Puma National Junior and Senior Championship

Monday, June 15, 2026 Dwight Fraser sports No comments

Members of the World Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) will be Jamaica this week ahead of the JAAA/Puma National Junior and Senior Championship, while the Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson and World Championship 200 meters bronze medallist Bryan Level, are the two big stars who will be missing from the four day spectacle.

Majah Hype claps back At Johnny Daley over comedy unity debate

Monday, June 15, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Majah Hype has responded after fellow comedian Christopher Johnny Daley challenged his recent comments suggesting that unity among Caribbean comedians is lacking.

Masicka set to headline Barclays Center for the first time

Monday, June 15, 2026 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star Masicka is set to take another major step in his career with his first headline concert at New York’s Barclays Center on August 15.