The island's teachers  have been called on to wear black today and tomorrow as a sign of solidarity, as the Jamaica Teachers Association JTA presses for outstanding claims to be addressed by the finance ministry.

The JTA and the ministry are set to meet tomorrow, even as there is  growing unrest among teachers.

The post Teachers called on to wear black as JTA presses for outstanding claims to be addressed by finance ministry appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Opposition People's National Party is calling for the contested National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill to be sent to a Joint Select Committee before any further progress is made.  The Bill aims to establish a single central authority to lead, coordinate and speed up post-hurricane reconstruction efforts, particularly following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa last October.

The post Opposition calls for NaRRA to be sent to Joint Select Committee before any further progress made appeared first on IRIE FM.

They were arrested during a joint operation involving the police and the Sugar Industry Authority. The two individuals were charged for breaches of the Sugar Industry Control Act.

The post Two Chinese business operators charged in St. Elizabeth over illegal sugar sales appeared first on IRIE FM.

That’s according to a new World Bank report on digital finance in Jamaica. The report shows that roughly 50 digital transactions per adult are made locally, compared to about 150 in some countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The post World Bank report shows Jamaica lagging behind in Latin America and the Caribbean in digital payments use appeared first on IRIE FM.

Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin says the brazen killing of a woman at a church in Montego Bay, St. James last week is a reflection of the society.

He was speaking this morning at the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God in St. James where the incident occurred.

The post Custos of St.James Bishop Conrad Pitkin says brazen killing of woman at church last week reflects society appeared first on IRIE FM.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says good enterprise-level contractors are needed to aid the efforts of the government to plug the housing deficit.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary on Friday, Dr. Holness said the government will be increasing the capital budget to bring more projects on stream.

The post PM Holness calls for enterprise-level contractors to tackle housing deficit appeared first on IRIE FM.

It was a freezing, rainy day at the Franklin Field Stadium in Philadelphia, and Jamaica College produced the only sunshine on the track for Jamaican schools with victory in the 4x100 meters on the final day of the 130th running of the 2026 Penn Relays on Saturday, April 25.

The post JC gave sunshine in the rain on a chilly final day at Penn Relays 2026 appeared first on IRIE FM.

The Galina housing development project in St. Mary is expected to deliver about 360 units.

The post Galina housing development in St Mary to deliver over 300 units appeared first on IRIE FM.

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has indicated that alternative accommodation has been identified for the Westmoreland parish court.

The post Chief Justice: alternative accommodation identified for Westmoreland parish court appeared first on IRIE FM.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is urging Jamaicans to temper excitement over potential offshore oil, noting that the country’s greatest resource is efficiency.His comments come amidst public discourse over a possible active petroleum system in Jamaican waters.

The post PM urges Jamaicans to temper excitement over potential offshore oil; says efficiency is greatest resource appeared first on IRIE FM.