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NEPA investigating yet another effluent spill into the Rio Cobre in St.Catherine

Yet another effluent spill into the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine has impacted the livelihood of fishers and other residents of communities along the river course.

President of lobby group, Friends of the Rio Cobre, Kestonard Gordon said residents reported observing effluent coming from a factory in

Police constable hospitalized after he was shot and wounded, while foiling a robbery at a store in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew

A police constable, who was shot and wounded, while foiling a robbery at a store on a plaza in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew today, has been hospitalized in stable condition.

The police federation said the wounded cop was hit in his arm, and that the wound is not life threatening.

Senate President adamant that there is no animosity between Heads of the Houses of Parliament and retired clerk, Valrie Curtis

Senate President, Tom Tavares-Finson is adamant that there is no lingering animosity between Heads of the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament and retired clerk, Valrie Curtis.

This, following public speculation and condemnation over House Speaker Juliet Holness reprimanding Ms. Curtis for allegedly

2017 Para Silver Medalist Hudson back on track.

London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships Silver Medalist Shane Hudson, believes he is on track to rediscovering his best form after injury derailed his preparations ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

USA names stardudded Basketball team for Paris Olympic Games

Chasing a fifth Olympic Basketball Title, USA basketball today LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will spearhead a star-studded United States Olympic basketball squad for this summer's Paris Games.

#DEVELOPING: Another pollution incident in Rio Cobre

Another pollution incident has been reported at the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine.

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), made the disclosure to IRIE FM news, this afternoon.

Authorities investigating operation of another private institution in Jamaica, which caters to American children with behavioral issues

The Ministry of Education and Youth is investigating the operation of another private institution on the island, which caters to predominantly American children with behavioral issues.

Portfolio minister Fayval Williams, made the revelation while responding to reporters at a post- cabinet press briefing

Finance Ministry says none of the over 200 accounts affected by alleged fraud at SSL, has recovered any part of what was lost

None of the over 200 accounts affected by the alleged fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), has recovered any part of what was lost due to the fraud.

That confirmation came in a consolidated update on SSL from the finance ministry this morning.

Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says about 1500 more CCTV cameras are needed to provide comprehensive coverage of critical areas in the country

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says about 15 hundred more closed circuit television, CCTV cameras are needed to provide comprehensive coverage of critical areas in the country.

He made the statement yesterday at the handing over ceremony for 210 cameras from the Republic of Korea to the

20-member under 18 Reggae Boyz squad to represent Jamaica at UEFA Under 18 Friendship Tournament

A 20-man under 18 Reggae Boyz squad has been named by the Jamaica Football Federation, that will represent Jamaica at the upcoming UEFA Under 18 friendship tournament which will be held in Turkey starting this weekend.

NEPA investigating yet another effluent spill into the Rio Cobre in St.Catherine

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

Yet another effluent spill into the Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine has impacted the livelihood of fishers and other residents of communities along the river course. President of lobby group, Friends of the Rio Cobre, Kestonard Gordon said residents reported observing effluent coming from a factory in Bog Walk.

Police constable hospitalized after he was shot and wounded, while foiling a robbery at a store in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Patrice Walters News No comments

A police constable, who was shot and wounded, while foiling a robbery at a store on a plaza in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew today, has been hospitalized in stable condition. The police federation said the wounded cop was hit in his arm, and that the wound is not life threatening.

2017 Para Silver Medalist Hudson back on track.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Roger Hasfal Sports No comments

London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships Silver Medalist Shane Hudson, believes he is on track to rediscovering his best form after injury derailed his preparations ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

USA names stardudded Basketball team for Paris Olympic Games

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Chasing a fifth Olympic Basketball Title, USA basketball today LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will spearhead a star-studded United States Olympic basketball squad for this summer's Paris Games.

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.