Up & Go
A variety morning radio show based in Kingston, Jamaica and hosted by accomplished broadcaster Richard “Richie B” Burgess Monday-Thursday 6am -10am
Up & Go airs on its home station, The Bridge 99FM and streams on the Irie Jam Radio website. At the start of the day, Up & Go gives you the best way to wake up and get going with its informative, entertaining and empowering content that is sure to set the tone for the rest of the day. Up And Go features the latest news, interviews, lifestyle reviews, entertainment, business and sports exclusives from the Caribbean’s creative capital. It’s your daily dose of positive vibes, coming to you live from the heart of Kingston, Jamaica.
Top of the Bridge
At the start of your weekend Friday-Sunday 6am - 10am. Top of the Bridge Up & Go gives listeners a fun and entertaining transition into their weekend. It's a high energy, music intense formula to keep listeners excited and engaged the entire weekend.
JAMAICA LIVE
Former Prime Minister Bruce Golding takes to the airwaves with a new show, ‘Jamaica Live’
Jamaica Live airs on Mondays between the hours of 12pm and 2pm Jamaica time, making a crossover at 1pm-3pm New York time on Irie Jam Radio.
The Former Prime Minister is no stranger to the media world, having hosted a radio programme on Hot 102 FM and during his tenure as prime minister, hosted ‘Jamaica House Live’ where citizens across the island and Jamaicans in the diaspora were able to call in to speak with him.
The Crossover
The Entertainment Queen
Nikki Z is back home.
This powerhouse is set to take you, the listener & viewer from a busy day into relaxation and happiness – as Nikki uses her signature blend of music selection, wittiness, experience, and humor, to provide high-energy edutainment through a synergy of music and thought-provoking topics, celebrity interviews, and hot topics – all connected to Jamaica and the diaspora. The Crossover airs Monday-Thursday, 2pm-6pm.
OverDrive
The Bridge 99 FM - Overdrive is a high-energic, up-tempo, music mix show.
Hosted by the world-renowned producer of the high-energic, up-tempo, music mix show, The Party Animal, DJ Kurt Riley. Connecting you to the diaspora through music; the show airs Monday – Thursday 6 pm – 10 pm.
RAGASHANTI LIVE
Ragashanti Live is Jamaica's hottest late-night talk show.
Un-Tengle
It’s been a long time coming...Mama Elise Kelly returns to radio
Un-tengle with host Elise Kelly is aired every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 1pm, giving our listeners the time to unwind and untangle their mind and the mysteries
of life through the healing power of music and real-life stories. It’s all about freeing up your body, mind and soul with the original empress and queen of mid-morning radio.
"Sam Sam Seh” with Oliver Samuels
Humorous, engaging, factual with a tad bit of fiction. It’s the king of Jamaican comedy Oliver Samuels.
Oliver Samuels reunites with his Irie Jam family on the Bridge 99FM, offering an amusing spin on topical matters under the “Sam Sam” moniker. “Sam Sam Seh” is a special feature aired every day in the Jamaican dialect patois. The language is authentically curated in Jamaica, with a universal appeal. Sam Sam Seh …the place to laugh, learn and live as one family…from a legendary Jamaican…to the world!
PUBLIC EYE
Public Eye with Rev. Ronnie Thwaites and Chief Pearnel Charles:
No slander, no gossip, just straight facts brought to you by Rev. Ronnie Thwaites as he explores societal problems with an open mind and seeks to find solutions on the talk show “Public Eye.” The “Public Eye” looks deeply into issues affecting Jamaicans at home and abroad and offers an insightful global connection with its sister station Irie Jam Radio’ bridging the gap across the diaspora. “Public Eye” airs on its home station The Bridge 99FM and streams on the Irie Jam Radio website. Tune in for news, views, and potent discussions…corporate, cultural, candid and correct!
Sex on the Bridge (SOB) is a lifestyle talk show hosted by influential dancehall icon,Carlene – the original dancehall queen. The show features candid discussions on sex and dancehall culture and airs on Tuesdays at 10pm – 12am.
SOB is fun and entertaining, providing listeners with honest, carefully researched information on provocative sexuality content.
S.O.B with DHQ Carlene
Sex on the Bridge (SOB) is a lifestyle talk show hosted by influential dancehall icon, Carlene Smith.
Sound Selections
Sound Selections takes you right through the morning with your favorite music mixes.
Sound Selections takes you into the afternoon with your favorite music mixes from Reggae to Dancehall and everything in between with Tune in on Saturday’s 10am- 1pm
RASPERIENCE
Rastafari reasoning to Uplift the Nation! Is a Vibe! Hosted by Lalibela himself;Tony Rebel.
Tony Rebel gives a Pan-African spin on Jamaican culture while highlighting its relationship with Rastafari. Tune in to discuss mystics of Life, Education, Herbal Medicine, and Family values while listening to sweet reggae music on RASPERIENCE, on The Bridge 99 FM.
Chasing Purpose
A talk show curated to have candid conversations on nurturing faith, setting intention, pursuing aspirations, all while living boldly.
The show is hosted by Purpose guide Syntyche Clarke and premieres on @IrieJamRadio, in New York, and @TheBridge99FM, every Monday and Wednesday at 10AM in Jamaica. Chasing Purpose aims to inspire, uplift, empower listeners and viewers every week. Since Chasing Purpose was created in 2020, the show has aired over 42 episodes and has seen the likes of famed media personality Khadine Hyton (Miss Kitty), Reggae Artistes, Kabaka Pyramid, Romain Virgo, Educator Nicole Mclean, among other influential personalities.
THE FIX
The Fix, hosted by the young, dynamic and opinionated trio of Ari, Naro, and Javi brings an honest, unfiltered, edgy entertaining vibe to the Bridge 99 FM Family.
The Fix airs every Thursday night in the 10 PM-11PM slot and is poised to capture the hearts of high school graduates, college students and young professionals between the ages of 18-35. Connect with The Fix on The Bridge as they bring you engaging and delivering interviews from known personalities in the entertainment industry, creatives, athletes, entrepreneurs and more across Jamaica and the diaspora.
Black Dub
The Bridge 99 FM’s Black Dub music show is hosted by Rory “Stone Love” Gillian.
The most influential sound-system selector in Jamaican culture, every Thursday 11PM-1PM. This legendary selector and music producer who came to prominence in the mid-’80s will take his audience on a musical journey – having you rocking to the syncopation of music from Jamaica to the motherland ‘Africa’. The special also consists of a two 2 minute feature that highlights the emergence of particular beats, tracks, and the Stone Love movement.
Diaspora Connections
Diaspora Connections is on The Bridge… To the World every Sunday from 10 am to 12 pm.
Diaspora Connections is a Sunday afternoon talk show. Listeners can tune in to Diaspora Connections hosted by duo Hiya Simba and Joshua. Diaspora Connections Highlighting Jamaicans from all over the diaspora and their offerings. Diaspora Connections, an edutainment showcase, provides information on services available to Jamaicans anywhere in the world.
Musically Speaking
Musically Speaking is on The Bridge… To the World every Sunday from 12 noon to 2 pm.
It features profiles of leading personalities in entertainment and examines topical issues related
to the business.
Musically Speaking addresses what is hot and what is not in the business of entertainment and allows listeners to hear from the stars while staying up to date with the latest happenings.
Chart Show
The Bridge Chart show aired Fridays at 1pm - 2pm on The Bridge99FM.
The Bridge 99 Fm’s Dancehall Chart show premiered in September 2022. The hit audio-visual show features our weekly top 10 music pick from various Dancehall artistes who have been dominating the local and international scene, Hosted by Shelz.
The Dancehall Chart show features our Bridge the Mic segment, Fans Views, and also sees our Music director Gerusalem sharing his musical knowledge.
The Rankings are determined by research data retrieved from Youtube stats, and input from street and radio disjocks.