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Stars galore for Racers Grand Prix – June 1

Reigning World Champions Antonio Watson and American Noah Lyles are among the major headlining acts confirmed for the 8th staging of the Racers Grand Prix set for Saturday June 1 at the National Stadium.

The meet to be run over two and half hours, will see athletes competing over 13 events, including,

Local Gov’t Minister calls for greater levels of compliance with law after firefighters received electric shocks while battling blaze

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is calling for greater levels of compliance with the law and social responsibility.

This after six firefighters were injured, three of whom are hospitalised in serious condition.

UPDATE: Fire Brigade says illegal power connection is possible cause of Greenwich Town fire where firefighters were injured

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning's house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston.

Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

Police Commissioner says lawmen will be strong and swift in obtaining justice for slain Constable Ricardo Fairclough

Constable Fairclough was shot and killed after he intervened in an attack on a vendor along Bravo Street, in St. Ann's Bay, last evening.

Education Minister awaiting formal report on events which led to disruption of operations at Seaview Gardens Primary yesterday

Students had to return home after protesting ancillary staff padlocked the institution’s gate.

The workers are reportedly upset over issues with their salaries.

IRIE FM news understands that workers have also highlighted alleged disagreements with the school's principal as a sore point.

Windies Women Captain Hayley Matthews receives notable mention in 2024 Wisden Cricket Almanac

West Indies Women Captain Batter Hayley Matthews has received a notable mention in the 2024 Wisden Cricket Almanac publication released earlier today.

Shamera Sterling wins Player of The Week award

Sunshine Girls defender Shamera Sterling-Humphrey has been named Player of The Week for week one of the Suncorp Super Netball League in Australia. It comes after her standout performance at the goal-keeper position where she compiled 10 gains and 6 intercepts to help lead defending champions Adelaide

DEVELOPING: Three firefighters hospitalized after receiving electric shocks while working in Greenwich Town, Kingston this morning

Three firefighters have been hospitalized after they suffered electric shocks while working to extinguish a house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston this morning.

In confirming the incident, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford said the fire crew responded to calls about the blaze

A Portland man is suspected to have drowned in the Blue Lagoon yesterday

A male Portland resident is suspected to have drowned in the Blue Lagoon in the parish yesterday.

He is Robert ford, a resident of David Lane in Port Antonio.

The inagural GAPS programme for Para athletes gets underway today

The inagural (gather, adjust, prepare, sustain) Americas & Xaribbean programme (GAPS) for Para athletes gets underway today at the UWI Mona Campus.

Local Gov’t Minister calls for greater levels of compliance with law after firefighters received electric shocks while battling blaze

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is calling for greater levels of compliance with the law and social responsibility. This after six firefighters were injured, three of whom are hospitalised in serious condition.

UPDATE: Fire Brigade says illegal power connection is possible cause of Greenwich Town fire where firefighters were injured

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Shanice Gibbs News No comments

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) says an illegal power connection appears to be the cause of this morning's house fire in Greenwich Town, Kingston. Six firefighters who were battling the blaze suffered electrical shocks but three of them are hospitalized in serious condition.

Stars galore for Racers Grand Prix – June 1

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Roger Hasfal Sports No comments

Reigning World Champions Antonio Watson and American Noah Lyles are among the major headlining acts confirmed for the 8th staging of the Racers Grand Prix set for Saturday June 1 at the National Stadium. The meet to be run over two and half hours, will see athletes competing over 13 events, including, the men's and women's 100, 200, the flat 400 metres, the 400 metres hurdles, the sprint hurdles, long jump, triple jump and discuss.

Windies Women Captain Hayley Matthews receives notable mention in 2024 Wisden Cricket Almanac

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

West Indies Women Captain Batter Hayley Matthews has received a notable mention in the 2024 Wisden Cricket Almanac publication released earlier today.

Marley brothers announce first tour in Over 20 years: Legacy Tour to sweep North America

Monday, April 15, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

In what would be their first tour in over 2 two decades, the Marley brothers are gearing up to embark on the highly anticipated Legacy tour across North America.

Sean Paul and Kes join forces for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Anthem

Monday, April 15, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Grammy Award-winning superstar Sean Paul and Soca star Kes are teaming up to create the official anthem of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.