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Some members of the Jamaican diaspora in the United States say their lives were disrupted due to the winter storm which has been impacting several states since the weekend. 

At least 34 storm related deaths have been recorded in 14 states, to include Kentucky, Michigan, South Carolina, New Jersey, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana and New York.

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IRIE FM and the local media fraternity are in mourning following news of the passing of veteran broadcaster and one of the founding members of IRIE FM, Walter Charles Clarke OD.

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Mr Clarke who was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer in 2018 for decades of contribution to Jamaican media passed away early this morning. He was 75.

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President of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce, Moses Chybar is urging citizens to beware of persons requesting payments for electricity reconnection.

Speaking at the official launch, of the Jamaica Public Service, JPS Emergency Mobile Power Generation Unit, in Darliston on Sunday, Mr. Chybar warned of the illegal practice.

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Grammy-winning producer and legendary drummer Sly Dunbar, one half of the iconic Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie, has died at the age of 73.

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Thirty-four states in the USA have been experiencing heavy snow, ice and freezing conditions since Saturday.

This has resulted in major airport disruptions with 17,000 flight cancellations in the US, reported for the period covering Saturday to today.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the revelation today.

Mr. Ablakwa arrived in the island on Saturday for an official three-day visit.

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Managing Director Ralson Smith noted that a review was conducted of the 2025 / 2026 licensing period. He said, only about 9% of the over 16,000 applications was processed online.

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Portfolio Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton made the declaration during a tour of the St. James-based medical facility at the weekend. The redevelopment endeavour, which includes the construction of the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital, has been an ongoing and challenging undertaking for the Government, with repeated calls from the public and the opposition for full transparency over its expenditure and completion.

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Veteran drummer, Lowell Fillmore "Sly" Dunbar, reportedly passed away at his home this morning. He was 73-years-old. Speaking with IRIE FM News, renowned Media and Entertainment Consultant, Clyde Mckenzie, who is also a longtime friend of the late drummer, described his death as devastating.

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