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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

Yohan Blake pulls out of Shanghai Diamond League due to injury

2011 World 100 metre Champion Yohan Blake has pulled out of Saturdays Diamond League meeting in Shanghai because of injury.

Information Minister says Jamaica’s decision to recognize Palestine as a State is result of unified stance on the matter by Cabinet

Jamaica's decision to recognize Palestine as a state, is a result of a unified stance on the matter by the cabinet.

That's according to the Information Minister, Robert Morgan.

Former Westmoreland Central MP, Dwayne Vaz says he is not among 6 parliamentarians being investigated for illicit enrichment

Former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Vaz says he is not among the 6 parliamentarians being investigated by the Integrity Commission (IC) for illicit enrichment.

Yesterday, the Integrity Commission determined that Mr. Vaz should be charged for breaching the Integrity Commission

Taxi operators in Linstead, St. Catherine call for heightened police presence following last night’s murder of a taxi operator

Taxi operators in Linstead, St. Catherine are calling for heightened police presence and the installation of better lighting in the Linstead transportation centre.

Their calls follow the killing of one of their colleagues last evening and the wounding of two passengers.

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

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 called for action to be taken against the entity they believe is responsible for several pollution incidents.

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Donique Weston News No comments

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 headquarters in Kingston, on Sunday.

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.