The Opposition People’s National Party will be staging a peaceful protest against the appointment of Dennis Chung as the Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID, tomorrow.

The protest will begin at 9 am in Heroes Circle Kingston.

It comes after the PNP issued a 72 hour ultimatum to the government on Thursday  to rescind Mr. Chung's appointment which is set to take effect tomorrow.

The post PNP to protest against appointment of Dennis Chung as FID’s CTD appeared first on IRIE FM.

IRIE FM’s multi award winning journalist, Myesha Broadie has received the 2024 Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in Journalism.

Ms. Broadie won the award at the staging of the event at Jamaica House yesterday.

The post IRIE FM’s Myesha Broadie cops 2024 PMNYAE in Journalism appeared first on IRIE FM.

Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Junior, is stressing the importance of timely contribution payments to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

He says, making consistent payments will help build a stronger and more secure future.

The post Labour Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr. urges individuals to make timely NIS contributions appeared first on IRIE FM.

Heavy rains in McNeil Land, Westmoreland have again left the community inundated, with several homes now under water.

The post McNeil Land in Westmoreland flooded again following heavy rains appeared first on IRIE FM.

A man who had been listed as wanted by the Clarendon police was apprehended by police in neighbouring Manchester, today.

The post Wanted man arrested in Manchester appeared first on IRIE FM.

Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn said the cops erred when, instead of processing Deane's bail, they turned away his surety and left him in a cell with detainees who beat him.

The post Mario Deane’s ‘mi no like police’ comment was basis on which cops at lockup where he was beaten committed misconduct in public office -DPP appeared first on IRIE FM.

For several years, SUFJ has been advocating for the release of mentally ill inmates, arguing that many of them have been incarcerated for decades, without trial or sentencing.Many of these inmates are reportedly in prison for minor offences and are believed to be unfit to plead.

The post Lobby group Stand Up for Jamaica suggests Bellevue Hospital be used to house and care for mentally ill inmates appeared first on IRIE FM.

Jamaicans are often traumatized by tragic events. However, the Journalists who dedicate their lives to covering these stories are usually overlooked when the effects of the tragedies are being discussed.

The post FEATURE: Behind the Journalist’s Mask: Covering Tragedies appeared first on IRIE FM.

Teachers at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus reportedly intend to take industrial action next Monday, June 2, if management goes ahead with plans to change pension and health benefits.

The change would affect new staff members coming on, as of August 1.

The post UWI teachers threaten industrial action if changes are made to pension and health benefits appeared first on IRIE FM.

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah is accusing some selectors of neglecting Reggae music in their sets.

The post Fantan Mojah calls out selectors over lack of Reggae support appeared first on IRIE FM.