The cop and his 5-year-old son have been hospitalized following the incident in Reading St. James.

Police are assuring the public that a thorough and swift investigation will be conducted, utilizing all available resources to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The post Government and Opposition condemn gun attack on a Policeman and Family appeared first on IRIE FM.

The rally is expected to begin at 4 P.M. in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew.

Dr. Holness gave the confirmation, during a meeting of the Jamaica Labour Party's Central Executive yesterday.

The post PM Holness to announce election date today appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine remains closed following the derailment of a Windalco Bauxite Train yesterday.

In an advisory the police urge motorists to use Barry Road, Sligoville or the toll road as alternative routes while repair efforts continue.

The post Bog Walk Gorge remains closed following the derailment of a Windalco bauxite train yesterday appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Jamaica Public Service says teams are still working to restore power supply to several customers in sections of Bog Walk and surrounding areas in St. Catherine, following a train derailing incident earlier today.

The post JPS teams working to restore power in Bog Walk following train derailing incident appeared first on IRIE FM.

Opposition spokesman on finance Julian Robinson has called on the finance ministry to treat public sector workers with greater respect.

The post Opposition spokesman on finance calls for public sector workers to be treated with greater respect appeared first on IRIE FM.

Reports are that a bauxite train derailed, resulting in some box cars falling into the river earlier this afternoon.Head of the Constabulary's Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Gary McKenzie told IRIE FM News that the incident happened at about 12:45 pm.

The post Motorists advised to traverse with caution along Bog Walk Gorge as emergency responders clear fallen utility pole, wires following train line accident appeared first on IRIE FM.

Mr. Golding was responding to questions during a virtual forum on Thursday, on how a PNP-led Government would ensure that persons with disabilities have a voice in national decision-making and political participation.

The post PNP President Golding wants more persons with disabilities participating on public boards so their voices can be heard on issues that affect them appeared first on IRIE FM.

Finance Minister Fayval Williams has agreed to meet with the leadership of the Police Federation on Tuesday, August 12, to address wage issues affecting rank and file members.The police officers are reportedly restive, over what they described, as silence and disrespect from the Ministry following requests for a meeting for urgent wage talks.

The post Finance Minister to meet with Police Federation Tuesday to address wage issues; Federation Chair hopes meeting will be fruitful appeared first on IRIE FM.

The decision was made during their appearance in the Manchester Parish Court today. The four men and one woman, who is believed to be pregnant, appeared before the court to answer to an illegal entry charge.

The post 5 Haitians arrested during Manchester raid to be deported appeared first on IRIE FM.

Political Commentator Linton Gordon has indicated that he expects to hear, what policies and projects, will be pursued by the Jamaica Labour Party, when Party Leader Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness speaks at a mass rally in Kingston on Sunday.

The post Political Commentator Linton Gordon says he expects PM Holness to speak on policies and projects and announce the election date at Sunday’s mass rally appeared first on IRIE FM.