Home Page - IRIE FM

Four people arrested following seizure of over 100 parcels of compressed ganja in St. Mary

Four people arrested following seizure of over 100 parcels of compressed ganja in St. Mary

Four people have been detained in connection with the seizure of more than 100 parcels of compressed ganja on the Retreat and Rio Nuevo main roads, in St. Mary Thursday evening. Reports are that at about 8:00 PM, lawmen were conducting an operation along the roadways when a 2014 black Toyota Noah and

Kabaka Pyramid marks 38th birthday with Deluxe release of Grammy album ‘The Kalling’

Kabaka Pyramid marks 38th birthday with Deluxe release of Grammy album ‘The Kalling’

To celebrate his 38th birthday, Kabaka Pyramid has released the deluxe version of his Grammy-winning album, "The Kalling," today (April 19).

Proposal outlining measures to curb road crashes to be presented to PM Andrew Holness

Proposal outlining measures to curb road crashes to be presented to PM Andrew Holness

Vice chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones, says a proposal outlining measures to curb road crashes will be presented to Prime Minister Andrew Holness during a meeting slated for next month. Mr. Holness is the chairman of the council.

Pressure Buss Pipe overwhelmed by support after hospitalization

Pressure Buss Pipe overwhelmed by support after hospitalization

Entertainer Pressure Buss Pipe is expressing gratitude and appreciation following an overwhelming outpouring of love and support he received from fans and fellow industry players after he shared a pic in a hospital bed.

Myesha Broadie nominated for prestigious Prime Minister’s Youth Award

Myesha Broadie nominated for prestigious Prime Minister’s Youth Award

IRIE FM’s Journalist Myesha Broadie is among several young people nominated for the 2023 Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence.

Wayne Wonder headlines Okuma Beach Fest on US Army base in Japan

Wayne Wonder headlines Okuma Beach Fest on US Army base in Japan

Wayne Wonder is set to perform today (April 19) at Okuma Beach Fest on a US army base in Japan.

Court rules that 2nd extension to DPP’S tenure is unconstitutional; Claimants’ lawyer says Ms. Lewellyn should demit office

Court rules that 2nd extension to DPP’S tenure is unconstitutional; Claimants’ lawyer says Ms. Lewellyn should demit office

The Constitutional Court this morning ruled that the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP's second extension in office is unconstitutional.

Last year, Opposition Member of Parliament Phillip Paulwell and Senator Peter Bunting filed a lawsuit challenging the move by the government, to pass a bill, which

Police identify 15 y/o Irwin High student fatally stabbed by schoolmate

Police identify 15 y/o Irwin High student fatally stabbed by schoolmate

The police have released the identity of the Irwin High School student who was fatally stabbed by one of his schoolmates in St. James, yesterday.

Dead is 15-year-old Raniel Plummer.

JTA condemns murder of 15 Y/O Irwin High student

JTA condemns murder of 15 Y/O Irwin High student

The Jamaica Teachers Association, JTA has condemned the murder of 15 year old Irwin High student Raniel Plummer.

Raniel was fatally stabbed by another student, outside the gates of the school in Granville, St. James, yesterday.

“No fire at the Riverton Landfill; fumes are normal” -Gordon

“No fire at the Riverton Landfill; fumes are normal” -Gordon

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it is customary for fumes to emanate from minor areas of the Riverton Landfill in St. Andrew.

NSWMA's Executive Director, Audley Gordon made the clarification amid reports that smoke was still coming from the dump, after last Tuesday's fire.

Four people arrested following seizure of over 100 parcels of compressed ganja in St. Mary

Friday, April 19, 2024 Donique Weston News No comments

Four people have been detained in connection with the seizure of more than 100 parcels of compressed ganja on the Retreat and Rio Nuevo main roads, in St. Mary Thursday evening. Reports are that at about 8:00 PM, lawmen were conducting an operation along the roadways when a 2014 black Toyota Noah and a 2013 grey Toyota Axio were signalled to stop.

Proposal outlining measures to curb road crashes to be presented to PM Andrew Holness

Friday, April 19, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Vice chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones, says a proposal outlining measures to curb road crashes will be presented to Prime Minister Andrew Holness during a meeting slated for next month. Mr. Holness is the chairman of the council.

Olympic champion Hansle Parchment leads Jamaican cast at Wanda Diamond League meet in Xiamen, China

Friday, April 19, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Olympic champion Hansle Parchment will be aiming for a promising season opener in the men's 110m hurdles as he prepares to defend his Olympic title later this season, when he lines up in the event at the season opening Wanda Diamond league meeting in Xiamen, China on the weekend.

Another organisation expressing concern over financial reward for gold medalists at Olympic Games

Friday, April 19, 2024 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (the ASOIF) has expressed their concern over the decision by World Athletics to introduce prize money for Olympic gold medallists, stating today that they were not consulted.

Kabaka Pyramid marks 38th birthday with Deluxe release of Grammy album ‘The Kalling’

Friday, April 19, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

To celebrate his 38th birthday, Kabaka Pyramid has released the deluxe version of his Grammy-winning album, "The Kalling," today (April 19).

Pressure Buss Pipe overwhelmed by support after hospitalization

Friday, April 19, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Entertainer Pressure Buss Pipe is expressing gratitude and appreciation following an overwhelming outpouring of love and support he received from fans and fellow industry players after he shared a pic in a hospital bed.