Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie, who has responsibility for natural disaster response coordination, says Jamaicans need to pay more attention to earthquakes and their impacts.His statement comes amid reports of two back-to-back earthquakes which struck Venezuela yesterday, leaving over 900 people dead and thousands more injured.

The post Local Government Minister says Jamaicans need to pay more attention to earthquakes and their impacts appeared first on IRIE FM.

Reggae artist Blvk H3ro is speaking out after discovering that a significant portion of his music catalog is reportedly being used to train artificial intelligence systems.

The post Blvk H3ro raises concerns over AI use of his music catalogue appeared first on IRIE FM.

Stating that Jamaica, like Guyana, is experiencing a housing boom, Dr. Holness notes that Guyana has reduced the time for approvals for housing from 3 years to 3 months.

Dr. Holness says, in Jamaica, the greatest constraint on the construction of housing solutions was not financial but supply-related.

The post PM Holness says Jamaica and Guyana to collaborate on housing development appeared first on IRIE FM.

An aspect of the incident was captured on video and has gone viral on social media.

In another video uploaded by the student on TikTok, she alleged that she was instructed by an off-duty police officer to leave the JUTC bus.

The post FWCF urges prompt probe into viral JUTC Bus incident involving student appeared first on IRIE FM.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz yesterday urged motorists to clear outstanding traffic tickets prior to the implementation.

The minister also noted that motorists have until September 30 to clear their traffic tickets.

The post National Road Safety Council to sensitise motorists on October 1 Demerit Point System appeared first on IRIE FM.

This follows a series of violent incidents involving students that forced a suspension of in-person classes last month.

Classes were moved online for two consecutive days as school officials sought to restore order and ensure the safety of students and staff.

The post STETHS administrators warn indiscipline will not be tolerated appeared first on IRIE FM.

He was speaking yesterday at a press conference about the Demerit Point System, which becomes effective on October 1.

Motorists are being urged to clear outstanding traffic tickets prior to the implementation of the Demerit Point System.

The post Chuck urges motorists to stop using courts to delay ticket payments appeared first on IRIE FM.

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has hailed the continued work of Project STAR in transforming the lives of residents of communities once impacted by violence.

This is being done through social protection and employment placement initiatives.

The post Chang hails Project STAR for transforming lives appeared first on IRIE FM.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has pledged Jamaica's commitment to helping develop Suriname's tourism sector.

Speaking at a press conference during an official visit to the country, Dr. Holness said Jamaica stands ready to share its decades of experience in tourism.

The post PM Holness pledges Jamaica’s commitment to helping develop Suriname’s tourism sector appeared first on IRIE FM.

Burn survivor Adrianna Laing is being hailed for being an inspiration, as she was given special recognition during the graduation ceremony at Maggotty High School in St. Elizabeth today.

Laing is the only survivor of a house fire at her home in Westmoreland five years ago; her three younger brothers perished.

The post Burn survivor Adrianna Laing honoured at graduation ceremony appeared first on IRIE FM.