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253 foreign nationals who arrived on German charter flight to leave the island today

The 253 foreign nationals, including crew members who arrived on a German charter flight last Thursday are expected to depart the island today.

On Monday, the National Security Ministry said the passengers, which consist of Indians, Germans and Uzbek nationals, were awaiting the finalization of arrangements

Murders continue to decline

There continues to be a decline in the number of murders committed in the island.

This as Jamaica has recorded 56 fewer murders so far this year, in comparison to the corresponding period last year.

Stiffer penalties to be imposed for stealing farm produce and livestock

JTA says it remains committed to advocating for better compensation

The Jamaica Teachers Association, JTA says it remains committed to its advocacy for better compensation and working conditions for the nation's educators.

Speaking at a National Education Week church service on Sunday, JTA President Leighton Johnson re-emphasized the need to properly recognize and reward

ICC & CWI assures of ‘comprehensive and robust security plan’ after terror threat to T20 World Cup revealed

The International Cricket Council and Cricket West Indies, with under a month remaining before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup gets underway, are assuring stakeholders that a "comprehensive and robust security plan" is in place for the global showpiece event.

Jamaican players continue to stand out after Round 4 in Suncorp Super Netball League

Sunshine Girls stand outs Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Shamera Sterling-Humphrey are holding firm among the statistical leaders after four rounds of games in the Suncorp Super

Gov’t arranging departure of 253 passengers who arrived on a German charter flight last Thursday

It says the passengers, which consist of Indians, Germans and Uzbek nationals, are at the Norman Manley International Airport, awaiting the finalization of arrangements for their departure. The Ministry says the flight arrived in Jamaica legally on Thursday May 2, having received the requisite approvals

Three males killed in separate road crashes on Sunday

Three males were killed in separate road crashes in St. Catherine, Clarendon and St. James, on Sunday evening.

Among them are 63-year-old Ishmael Fletcher of Lilliput, St. James and 57-year-old Paul Douglas of Bottom Jackson Sligoville in St. Catherine.

CCRP expresses outrage over acts of cruelty against senior citizens

The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons, CCRP has expressed outrage over recent acts of cruelty against senior citizens in the country.

The most recent incident relates to an 80-year-old woman, who was reportedly bound and burnt to death at her home, in Bamboo, St. Ann last week.

National Workers’ Union and JPS to meet again on Wednesday to discuss issues affecting workers

This, after a meeting with the parties at the Labour Ministry's Kingston office today ended without a resolution. Last Friday a strike notice was served to JPS, over claims that it did not honour written agreements to convert scores of workers from contractual to permanent positions. Speaking with IRIE

253 foreign nationals who arrived on German charter flight to leave the island today

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The 253 foreign nationals, including crew members who arrived on a German charter flight last Thursday are expected to depart the island today. On Monday, the National Security Ministry said the passengers, which consist of Indians, Germans and Uzbek nationals, were awaiting the finalization of arrangements for their departure, at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston.

Murders continue to decline

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 IRIE FM NEWS News No comments

There continues to be a decline in the number of murders committed in the island. This as Jamaica has recorded 56 fewer murders so far this year, in comparison to the corresponding period last year.

ICC & CWI assures of ‘comprehensive and robust security plan’ after terror threat to T20 World Cup revealed

Monday, May 06, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

The International Cricket Council and Cricket West Indies, with under a month remaining before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup gets underway, are assuring stakeholders that a "comprehensive and robust security plan" is in place for the global showpiece event.

Jamaican players continue to stand out after Round 4 in Suncorp Super Netball League

Monday, May 06, 2024 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Sunshine Girls stand outs Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and Shamera Sterling-Humphrey are holding firm among the statistical leaders after four rounds of games in the Suncorp Super

Kraff performs despite dismal turnout at Grenada concert

Monday, May 06, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

The management of Dancehall entertainer Kraff is pointing fingers at a Grenada promoter after roughly 20 attendees showed up for an event on Saturday.

Romain Virgo and wife Liz expecting third child

Monday, May 06, 2024 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae singer Romain Virgo and his wife, Elizabeth, have announced that they are expecting their third child together.