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Police officer charged with murder in fatal shooting at a wake in Hanover, last year

A police officer accused of fatally shooting a man during an argument at a wake in Hanover, last year, has been charged with murder.

Constable Mike Edwards was brought before the Hanover Parish Court to answer to the charge of murder contrary to common law on Tuesday.

Citizens warned not to engage in the sale or consumption of lobster, during the closed season from April 1 to June 30

Citizens are being warned that anyone found to be involved in the fishing, sale or consumption of lobster during the closed season, will be prosecuted.

The closed season is April 1 to June 30.

Police Corporal shot and wounded during confrontation with armed men in Spalding, yesterday

A police corporal was shot and wounded during an alleged confrontation with armed men in Spalding, yesterday.

The policeman, who was hit in the chest, was treated at hospital.

Motorists seeing a reduction in the price of gas at the pumps today

The prices of all products supplied by Petrojam are seeing a decrease this week.

In its latest billing list, Petrojam stated that the cost of a litre of E10 87 and 90 gasoline has dropped by one dollar and 6 cents.

Residents of communities along the Rio Cobre stage protest calling for urgent action to be taken to stop persistent pollution of the river

Angry residents of communities along the Rio Cobre in St. Catherine, today staged a protest over the persistent pollution of the river.

The group of about three dozen placard-bearing residents gathered in the vicinity of a factory in Bog Walk, where they sang and chanted "we shall overcome", as they

Delroy Williams defends his appointment as Deputy General Secretary of the JLP, says his hard work was the reason he was selected for the post

Newly elected Deputy General Secretary of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Delroy Williams, has credited his hard work within the JLP as the main reason he was elected to the post.

Mr. Williams was among a raft of new appointments announced after the JLP's central executive meeting, held at the party's

Agriculture Ministry taking steps to ramp up production of leafy vegetables, amidst anticipated impact from drought

Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green said steps are being taken to ramp up production of leafy vegetables across the island.

This, as the production of vegetables is expected to be impacted by current drought conditions.

Charges expected to be laid by Friday, against Irwin High students involved in the fatal stabbing of their schoolmate last week

Charges are expected to be laid by Friday, against the Irwin High School students who were involved in the fatal stabbing of their schoolmate, last Thursday.

This was confirmed by the Head of the St. James Police, Superintendent Eron Samuels.

Jordan Johnson named in West Indies squad for upcoming Academy tour of Ireland

Outstanding young Jamaican batsman Jordan Johnson is in the West Indies squad for the upcoming West Indies Academy tour of Ireland.

Windies Academy squad named for Ireland tour

Jamaican starlet Jordan Johnson is in the West Indies squad for the upcoming West Indies Academy tour of Ireland. The squad is to be led by Naeem Young with Teddy Bishop as vice-captain The reciprocal tour, which follows Ireland’s visit to the West Indies in November 2023, will comprise five matches

Police officer charged with murder in fatal shooting at a wake in Hanover, last year

Thursday, April 25, 2024 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

A police officer accused of fatally shooting a man during an argument at a wake in Hanover, last year, has been charged with murder. Constable Mike Edwards was brought before the Hanover Parish Court to answer to the charge of murder contrary to common law on Tuesday.

Citizens warned not to engage in the sale or consumption of lobster, during the closed season from April 1 to June 30

Thursday, April 25, 2024 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

Citizens are being warned that anyone found to be involved in the fishing, sale or consumption of lobster during the closed season, will be prosecuted. The closed season is April 1 to June 30.

Jordan Johnson named in West Indies squad for upcoming Academy tour of Ireland

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Outstanding young Jamaican batsman Jordan Johnson is in the West Indies squad for the upcoming West Indies Academy tour of Ireland.

Windies Academy squad named for Ireland tour

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Najeeriii’s YouTube Channel hacked; fans rally to show support

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

"Keep supporting on other platforms," is the message from fast-rising Dancehall artist Najeeriii after his YouTube page was hacked, and his content removed.

Actress Sundra Oakley to empower aspiring actors with Inside Hollywood workshop

Monday, April 22, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Aspiring actors and local talents aiming to break into the Hollywood movie industry are invited to a workshop next month spearheaded by accomplished actress, Sundra Oakley.