Iriefm News, Ocho Rios (2024)

22/08/2024

Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users to add music to their profiles....

Instagram has launched a new feature allowing users to add music to their profiles.

22/08/2024

Surveillance at the island's ports of entry has been heightened in response to the growing threat of mpox. As a result, persons coming into the island from countries where the virus has been confirmed will have to undergo additional screening....

Surveillance at the island's ports of entry has been heightened in response to the growing threat of mpox. As a result, persons coming into the island from countries where the virus has been confirmed will have to undergo additional screening.

22/08/2024

Two Hungarians are to appear in the St. James Parish Court tomorrow to answer to co***ne related charges. Istavan Ozi and Andras Raffael, both car salesmen from Hungary, were arrested during an operation at the Sangster International Airport in Montego bay, last Wednesday, August 14....

Two Hungarians are to appear in the St. James Parish Court tomorrow to answer to co***ne related charges. Istavan Ozi and Andras Raffael, both car salesmen from Hungary, were arrested during an operation at the Sangster International Airport in Montego bay, last Wednesday, August 14.

22/08/2024

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is calling for the public's assistance in locating a toddler who went missing in Westmoreland, on Sunday. Four-year-old Shakeel Patterson from Barham District, in the parish, was last seen in the neighboring community of Friendship....

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is calling for the public's assistance in locating a toddler who went missing in Westmoreland, on Sunday. Four-year-old Shakeel Patterson from Barham District, in the parish, was last seen in the neighboring community of Friendship.

22/08/2024

There will be an introduction of a group format for the round of 16 in the Manning Cup, instead of the typical round-of-32 knockout format, but the format of the Dacosta Cup, Champions Cup, Ben Francis Cup and Walker Cup remains the same. ...

2024 Manning and Dacosta Cups kicks off September 7

22/08/2024

With schools set to reopen in just another few days, artiste manager and CEO of Romeich Entertainment, and Major Marketing, is hosting a Back-to-School Funday....

With schools set to reopen in just another few days, artiste manager and CEO of Romeich Entertainment, and Major Marketing, is hosting a Back-to-School Funday.

22/08/2024

Double world 200m champion Shericka Jackson and Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson will both feature in a Season Two of the sports docu-series produced by American streaming platform Netflix....

Double world 200m champion Shericka Jackson and Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson will both feature in a Season Two of the sports docu-series produced by American streaming platform Netflix.

22/08/2024

Love and Harmony Cruise has revealed it 2025 line up....

Love and Harmony Cruise has revealed it 2025 line up.

22/08/2024

Motorists are paying less for gas at the pumps today. Petrojam says a litre of E Ten 87 and 90 gasoline each went down in price by $3.06....

Motorists are paying less for gas at the pumps today. Petrojam says a litre of E Ten 87 and 90 gasoline each went down in price by $3.06.

22/08/2024

Sunshine Girls goal attack Shanice Beckford has inked a new contract that sees her rejoining the West Coast Fever for the 2025 season in the Suncorp Super Netball League....

Sunshine Girls goal attack Shanice Beckford has inked a new contract that sees her rejoining the West Coast Fever for the 2025 season in the Suncorp Super Netball League.

22/08/2024

Jamaica and West Indies batsman John Campbell is now free to return to the Jamaica Scorpions squad for the upcoming regional First Class season....

Jamaica and West Indies batsman John Campbell is now free to return to the Jamaica Scorpions squad for the upcoming regional First Class season.

22/08/2024

The Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODDS), has expressed concern that the increase in Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet, will result in a reduction in business for taxi operators. TODSS President Egeton Newman noted that the investment of private taxi operators is at risk....

The Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODDS), has expressed concern that the increase in Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet, will result in a reduction in business for taxi operators. TODSS President Egeton Newman noted that the investment of private taxi operators is at....

22/08/2024

With students set to return to school in a week and a half, Education Minister Fayval Williams is insisting that no child should be locked out of school because of dress code issues. The issue has been a perennial problem, with students being denied access to classes due to hairstyle and incorrect uniform, among other things.

With students set to return to school in a week and a half, Education Minister Fayval Williams is insisting that no child should be locked out of school because of dress code issues. The issue has been a perennial problem, with students being denied access to classes due to hairstyle and incorrect u...

21/08/2024

The University of Technology Administrative Staff Association (UTASA) says its members intend to withdraw their service tomorrow if today's agreed timeline for an update on their compensation review is not honoured. The group and the Finance and Education Ministries have been discussing the issue for some time. However, the administrative staff has been restive in recent weeks over the delay in resolving the matter....

The University of Technology Administrative Staff Association (UTASA) says its members intend to withdraw their service tomorrow if today's agreed timeline for an update on their compensation review is not honoured.The group and the Finance and Education Ministries have been discussing the issue for...

21/08/2024

JFJ is also demanding that the matter be transferred from the St. James Parish Court to the Home Circuit Court in Kingston. The call was made by JFJ Executive Director Mickel Jackson at a protest in Montego Bay today to support Deane's mother, Mercia Frazer in her unending quest to get justice for her son....

JFJ is also demanding that the matter be transferred from the St. James Parish Court to the Home Circuit Court in Kingston. The call was made by JFJ Executive Director Mickel Jackson at a protest in Montego Bay today to support Deane's mother, Mercia Frazer in her unending quest to get justice for h...

21/08/2024

She was responding to concerns from stakeholders regarding the recruitment of teachers from overseas to work in Jamaica. The move is one of several strategies being used by the Education Ministry to address a chronic shortage of teachers in some subject areas....

She was responding to concerns from stakeholders regarding the recruitment of teachers from overseas to work in Jamaica. The move is one of several strategies being used by the Education Ministry to address a chronic shortage of teachers in some subject areas.

21/08/2024

One person was killed and seven others were wounded in the incident which happened at around 12: 45 AM. The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Oniel Spencer. The wake was being held for the grandmother of reggae artiste Christopher Martin....

One person was killed and seven others were wounded in the incident which happened at around 12: 45 AM. The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Oniel Spencer. The wake was being held for the grandmother of reggae artiste Christopher Martin.

21/08/2024

Jamaican born England International Raheem Sterling is currently training away from Chelsea's first team. Its understood that Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for Sterling just two years after he joined from Manchester City for 50 million pounds in 2022....

Chelsea Kicks Raheem Sterling to the curb ?

21/08/2024

A wake being held by Entertainer Chris Martin for his late Grandmother in Point Hill, St Catherine was the subject of a shootout last night....

A wake being held by Entertainer Chris Martin for his late Grandmother in Point Hill, St Catherine was the subject of a shootout last night.

21/08/2024

Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers who were without electricity during the last billing cycle but received estimated bills, are to be given new bills reflecting no charge. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz made the announcement this morning.

21/08/2024

Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz says a special audit and investigation will be conducted into electricity bills which the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) issued to customers post Hurricane Beryl. This follows numerous complaints from customers about estimated bills and a major hike in their August bills....

Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz says a special audit and investigation will be conducted into electricity bills which the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) issued to customers post Hurricane Beryl. This follows numerous complaints from customers about estimated bills and a major hike in their August bills.

21/08/2024

The education ministry will be hiring independent quality surveyors to assess the repair work being carried out on schools impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Education Minister Fayval Williams made the revelation on day 3 of the 60th Annual Conference of the Jamaica Teachers Association, now underway in Trelawny....

The education ministry will be hiring independent quality surveyors to assess the repair work being carried out on schools impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Education Minister Fayval Williams made the revelation on day 3 of the 60th Annual Conference of the Jamaica Teachers Association, now underway in T...

21/08/2024

The People's National Party says the murder of Councillor Kenroy Gordon's brother, in Burnt Ground, Hanover last night, has shaken the party. Bruce Gordon was reportedly shot and killed in an alleged robbery....

The People's National Party says the murder of Councillor Kenroy Gordon's brother, in Burnt Ground, Hanover last night, has shaken the party. Bruce Gordon was reportedly shot and killed in an alleged robbery.

21/08/2024

Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine Dr. Christopher Tufton, has condemned a shooting incident in Point hill this morning, which claimed the life of one man and left 7 other people nursing gunshot wounds. The identity of the deceased has not been released....

Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine Dr. Christopher Tufton, has condemned a shooting incident in Point hill this morning, which claimed the life of one man and left 7 other people nursing gunshot wounds. The identity of the deceased has not been released.

21/08/2024

A section of the Welcome to Cacoon Castle roadway, in the vicinity of the Quarry community in Hanover, will be closed temporarily to vehicular traffic, effective today. The closure will remain in effect for 14 days....

A section of the Welcome to Cacoon Castle roadway, in the vicinity of the Quarry community in Hanover, will be closed temporarily to vehicular traffic, effective today. The closure will remain in effect for 14 days.

21/08/2024

8 people were shot, 1 fatally in Point Hill, St. Catherine, this morning. The identity of the deceased has not been released....

8 people were shot, 1 fatally in Point Hill, St. Catherine, this morning. The identity of the deceased has not been released.

21/08/2024

Jamaica Premier League champions Cavalier got off to a winning start in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup with a 2 nil win over debutantes Mount Pleasant at Sabina Park last night....

Cavalier off and flying ..with 2-nil win over Mount Plesant in Concacaf Caribbean Cup

21/08/2024

The wait is over for Jamaican International Kaheim Dixon as he has secured a work permit to represent English League one club Charlton Athletic....

Kaheim Dixon secures work permit to represent Charlton Athletic

21/08/2024

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton says it could be several more weeks before Jamaicans get a much needed reprieve from high prices for agricultural produce. This, as farmers are still recovering from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Beryl....

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton says it could be several more weeks before Jamaicans get a much needed reprieve from high prices for agricultural produce. This, as farmers are still recovering from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Beryl.

21/08/2024

Education International (E.I.) is standing in solidarity with the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA), as the organisation deals with the various challenges facing the sector. E.I. is a global union federation that represents organisations of teachers and other education employees across the world....

Education International (E.I.) is standing in solidarity with the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA), as the organisation deals with the various challenges facing the sector. E.I. is a global union federation that represents organisations of teachers and other education employees across the world.