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Jamaica is not in a recession, and a recession is not likely for the rest of 2026

19 August 2026

“Jamaica is not in a recession, and a recession is not likely for the rest of 2026”. The Planning Institute of Jamai...

Residents and taxi operators are staging a protest over poor road conditions in Back Pastu...

19 August 2026

Several residents and taxi operators are staging a protest over poor road conditions in the Back Pasture and Point Hill ...

CXC says exam for pilot Mathematics certification course went well

19 August 2026

CXC says exam for pilot Mathematics certification course went well – IRIE FM August 19, 2026 Written byMarkelia Rumble...

PIOJ says progress in achieving sustainable development goals continues to be constrained

19 August 2026

PIOJ says progress in achieving sustainable development goals continues to be constrained – IRIE FM August 19, 2026 Wr...

Dominican Republic national wanted for murder in his homeland captured by St. Mary police

19 August 2026

Dominican Republic national wanted for murder in his homeland captured by St. Mary police – IRIE FM August 19, 2026 Wr...

Economy expected to contract for the July to September quarter of this year

18 August 2026

The economy is expected to contract for the July to September quarter of this year. The update was made by the Planning ...

JTA President criticises state of schools in Western Jamaica damaged by Hurricane Melissa

18 August 2026

JTA President criticises state of schools in Western Jamaica damaged by Hurricane Melissa – IRIE FM <?php /*??> ...

CXC highlights irregularities and absenteeism as major concerns

18 August 2026

CXC highlights irregularities and absenteeism as major concerns – IRIE FM <?php /*??> <?php */??> August 1...

JTA rejects Government’s new wage offer

18 August 2026

JTA rejects Government’s new wage offer – IRIE FM <?php /*??> <?php */??> August 18, 2026 Written byClem...

Jamaica Bankers Association says appointment of Dr. Brian Langrin as BOJ Governor comes at...

18 August 2026

August 18, 2026 Written byNatalie Campbell The Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) has welcomed the appointment of Dr. Bri...