IRIE FM

Opposition Spokesperson on Energy Phillip Paulwell has claimed that the high cost of electricity is due to the failure of Government to diversify fuel sources.

In his contribution to sectoral debates in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Paulwell noted that the Government's failure to act in this regard has been a political choice.

The post Opposition claims high cost of electricity is due to government’s failure to diversify fuel sources appeared first on IRIE FM.

The National Security Minister has stated that any "verandah talk" criticism that serves to undermine the police force is dangerous, wrong and will not be allowed to go on.

The post Dr Chang says criticism that undermines JCF is dangerous & wrong appeared first on IRIE FM.

Opposition spokesperson on telecommunication Phillip Paulwell has stated that the quality of mobile services being offered by providers is below the standard paid for.

The post Paulwell calls for improvement of poor mobile phone service appeared first on IRIE FM.

Attempts are being made to secure station bail for one of 4 taxi operators who were arrested following separate disputes with police officers in Constant Spring, Kingston.

The post Four taxi operators arrested following clash with cops appeared first on IRIE FM.

A mother has been taken into police custody in relation to the death of her 3 month old baby in Kingston.

The post Mother arrested following death of child in Kingston appeared first on IRIE FM.

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer is set to receive one of Kingston’s highest civic honours, following a recent resolution passed by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation.

The post Bounty Killer set to receive key to the city appeared first on IRIE FM.

Dancehall artiste Timberlee is gearing up for a global tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her breakout hit Bubble Like Soup, a track that continues to resonate with fans including Grammy winning pop sensation Doechii.

The post Timberlee working on 2027 world tour to mark ‘Bubble like Soup’ 20th anniversary appeared first on IRIE FM.

Executive Chairman of Market Research Services, Don Anderson made the disclosure while presenting the confidence indices for the 1st quarter of 2026, at the Terra Nova Hotel, in Kingston this morning. Mr. Anderson explained that while consumer confidence has risen, it is not yet at pre-hurricane Melissa levels.

The post Consumer confidence rose by 5.7% while business confidence fell by 6.5% over last quarter of 2025 appeared first on IRIE FM.

As geopolitical tensions divert tourism traffic to the Caribbean, there is concern that there may not be sufficient hotel rooms in Western Jamaica to meet visitor demand.

The post JHTA President concerned about room availability in Western Jamaica appeared first on IRIE FM.

His renewed call follows a surge in school violence. The most recent incident took place yesterday in St. Thomas, where a Seaforth High student 14-year-old, Kayland Doyle was reportedly stabbed to death by another pupil.

The post Damian Crawford renews call for Gov’t to establish department of socialisation to tackle behavioural issues in schools appeared first on IRIE FM.