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“A major milestone in Jamaica’s digital transformation” – Stephen Price on Flow officially introducing 5G in the country

"A major milestone in Jamaica's digital transformation" - Stephen Price on Flow officially introducing 5G in Jamaica - IRIE FM Liberty Caribbean, operators of Flow and Liberty Business, has officially launched its Fifth Generation (5G) mobile network in Jamaica, marking a major milestone in the nation’s digital transformation.The launch brings next-generation connectivity to consumers and businesses across the island.

Water Minister Matthew Samuda assures that Gov’t and the NWC are focused on delivering its capital programme

Water Minister Matthew Samuda assures that Gov’t and the NWC are focused on delivering its capital programme - IRIE FM Water Minister Matthew Samuda has sought to assure that the Government and the National Water Commission (NWC) are very focused on delivering its capital programme. Mr. Samuda gave the assurance during the ground-breaking ceremony for the Santa Cruz Bypass Mains Replacement project in St. Elizabeth....

BOJ says banking sector just now recovering from impact of Hurricane Melissa on the ABM infrastructure
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St.James Police report increase in murders

St.James Police report increase in murders - IRIE FM The St. James Police Division has recorded 34 murders since the start of the year. This represents an increase of 11 when compared to the 23 reported for the same period last year.

Jamaica Police Federation to wait a week to hear the Finance Ministry’s response to outstanding wage issues

Jamaica Police Federation to wait a week to hear the Finance Ministry's response to outstanding wage issues - IRIE FM The Jamaica Police Federation will have to wait a week to hear the Finance Ministry's response to outstanding wage issues. The two parties met yesterday to continue wage talks for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Police say four men shot at Retirement Dump in St. James during intelligence operation was in response to violence

Police say four men shot at Retirement Dump in St. James during intelligence operation was in response to violence - IRIE FM The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says this morning's fatal shooting of four men at the Retirement Dump in St. James occurred during an intelligence-driven operation in response to acts of violence in the wider community. Investigators have been probing a series of violent incidents linked to an....

Missing elderly Manchester woman found dead in barrel at home

Missing elderly Manchester woman found dead in barrel at home - IRIE FM A 72-year-old Manchester woman who had been missing since Sunday was found dead in a barrel at her home this morning. The deceased has been as Primrose Hall of Grays Hill Mews, Villa Road, Mandeville.

Finance Minister Fayval Williams clarifies how relief funds following Hurricane Melissa were spent

Finance Minister Fayval Williams clarifies how relief funds following Hurricane Melissa were spent - IRIE FM Amidst continued discussion and concern about the Government’s handling of relief funds following Hurricane Melissa, Finance Minister Fayval Williams has sought to clarify exactly how the money has been spent. In March the Government revealed that it spent $67 billion as part of its hurricane reli...

Petrojam’s revised pricing mechanism takes effect tomorrow

Petrojam's revised pricing mechanism takes effect tomorrow - IRIE FM Petrojam's revised pricing mechanism takes effect tomorrow capping the maximum pass-through of price increases or decreases on automotive diesel oil and ultra-low-sulphur diesel at $12.50. The company says the tiered price movement structure is designed to bolster Jamaica’s energy security and is ...

AG recommends that NWC set an internally funded budget based on what can be realistically afforded

AG recommends that NWC set an internally funded budget based on what can be realistically afforded - IRIE FM The Auditor General (AG) has recommended that the National Water Commission (NWC) set an internally funded budget based on what can be realistically afforded. The AG noted that the NWC's expenditure for capital projects was below planned levels over a five-year period from 2019 to 2024 attributable....