67 h. ago JCF Apologies For Wrongly Publishing Man as Wanted For Murder

The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, is apologising for a major blunder after it mistakenly published the photo of an innocent man, naming him as wanted for murder. The man, Alando Gray, was featured on the JCF’s Wanted Wednesday series last month. The police force says it has taken steps to prevent the recurrence of any […] The post JCF Apologies For Wrongly Publishing Man as Wanted For Murder appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 d. ago Tufton Insists Proper Procurement Procedure was Used to Acquire Medical Drill

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Wednesday, June 11, post-cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (Adrian Walker/JIS) Health and wellness minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is again insisting that the procurement process used to acquire a neurosurgical drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children was properly followed. He addressed the matter at Wednesday’s post-cabinet […] The post Tufton Insists Proper Procurement Procedure was Used to Acquire Medical Drill appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

4 d. ago Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation at Norman Manley International Airport

A bomb threat forced the emergency evacuation of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Wednesday night. The threat was emailed to airport authorities sometime after 10. It’s understood the threat alleged that a bomb had been planted near the airport’s check-in area and would detonate within 26 minutes. The threat was reportedly emailed by a businessman […] The post Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation at Norman Manley International Airport appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago ACP Allister Guevarro Nominated as Trinidad’s Next Police Chief

The Police Service Commission in Trinidad and Tobago has nominated Assistant Commissioner Allister Guevarro to be the next police chief. The Guardian newspaper says this is according to the latest Order Paper of Parliament, issued on Monday. Guevarro has served in the police service for over two decades, with key assignments in the Special Branch […] The post ACP Allister Guevarro Nominated as Trinidad’s Next Police Chief appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Knockpatrick Main Road Blocked in Protest of Police Fatal Shooting

Residents of Pitter Lane and Lucky Street in Manchester blocked a section of the Knockpatrick main road on Tuesday morning to protest the fatal shooting of Moses Morgan. Morgan, otherwise known as ‘Osah’, was killed in an alleged confrontation with the police last Wednesday, and a firearm reportedly seized. However, residents are challenging the police’s […] The post Knockpatrick Main Road Blocked in Protest of Police Fatal Shooting appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago 27% of Street Children Forced There by Guardians – CPFSA Study

A study by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, CPFSA, has found that 27 per cent of Jamaica’s most vulnerable children were forced by their guardian to work on the streets. The study was conducted between 2019 and 2020. The study identified 413 children. Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation at the CPFSA, Newton […] The post 27% of Street Children Forced There by Guardians – CPFSA Study appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago Police Now Using Mathematical Models to Assist in Dismantling Gangs – Commissioner

Police commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, says the police are now able to use mathematical modelling to assist in disrupting gangs across the country. Dr. Blake made the revelation while addressing the inaugural Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, Mensa lecture in St. Andrew on Friday. The Mensa lecture aims to infuse intellectual rigour to policing and securing […] The post Police Now Using Mathematical Models to Assist in Dismantling Gangs – Commissioner appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

9 d. ago Police Stations in St Andrew South Achieve International Certification – Commissioner

Every police station in the St. Andrew South division has achieved the internationally recognised ISO-9001 certification. That’s according to police commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake. Dr. Blake was speaking at the inaugural Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, Mensa distinguished lecture in St. Andrew on Friday. The ISO-9001 is a widely recognised international standard for Quality Management Systems. […] The post Police Stations in St Andrew South Achieve International Certification – Commissioner appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

1 week ago Alcaraz Advances to Roland Garros Final After Musetti Retired Injured

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moved into his second successive French Open final after Lorenzo Musetti retired injured in the fourth set of their semi-final. Spanish second seed Alcaraz led 4-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 2-0 when Italy’s Musetti, aiming to reach his first major final, was forced to end the match early. “It’s never fair. I […] The post Alcaraz Advances to Roland Garros Final After Musetti Retired Injured appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Tension in South East St Andrew as Police Intensify Search for Lorna Robertson

Police investigators are intensifying their search for a woman, Lorna Robertson, who was abducted last week Saturday by unknown assailants. Robertson is otherwise known as ‘Nicky’. She was snatched by an unknown assailant on Old Hope Road in St Andrew, in the vicinity of Downer Avenue and forced into a motor vehicle. The incident occurred […] The post Tension in South East St Andrew as Police Intensify Search for Lorna Robertson appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Lucky Street Residents Challenge Police Version of Fatal Shooting Incident

Residents of Lucky Street, Knockpatrick in Manchester are challenging the police’s claim about the fatal shooting of a man in the area on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Moses Morgan otherwise called ‘Osah’. Reports are Morgan was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police who were carrying out an operation at […] The post Lucky Street Residents Challenge Police Version of Fatal Shooting Incident appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

1 week ago FTC Competition Concerns Trigger Review of Massy Sale to Acado

In Trinidad and Tobago, Guardian media is reporting that Jamaica’s Fair Trading Commission, FTC, has found that the acquisition of Massy Distribution Jamaica by Acado Limited raises competition concerns, resulting in the transaction being advanced to a phase two review. Acado announced in February that it was set to acquire Massy Distribution Jamaica from Massy […] The post FTC Competition Concerns Trigger Review of Massy Sale to Acado appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Cavalier Drawn in Caribbean Cup Group “B” & Mount Pleasant in Group “A”

Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League Champions Cavalier have been drawn in Group “B” for the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup. The regional cup tournament will be played between August and December 2025, with the winner qualifying for next year’s Concacaf Champions Cup. Cavalier will be joined by Cibao FC of Dominican Republic, Defence Force from Trinidad […] The post Cavalier Drawn in Caribbean Cup Group “B” & Mount Pleasant in Group “A” appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago JLP Moves to Dismiss PNP Complaint Over Holness’ Call to Action

Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, Communication Task Force, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, is moving to dismiss the People’s National Party’s, PNP, complaint to the Office of the Political Ombudsman about comments made by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at a constituency conference in St. James on Sunday. The comments in question, concerned Dr. Holness’ […] The post JLP Moves to Dismiss PNP Complaint Over Holness’ Call to Action appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Europe’s Largest Active Volcano, Italy’s Mount Etna, Spews Plumes of Ash

A huge plume of ash, gas and rock has spewed from Italy’s Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, but authorities say there was no current danger to the population. Images showed a massive grey cloud billowing from the volcano on the island of Sicily. The Guardian newspaper says surveillance cameras showed a pyroclastic flow, probably […] The post Europe’s Largest Active Volcano, Italy’s Mount Etna, Spews Plumes of Ash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Only a Fraction of the Labour Force Can Participate in Global Economy – UWI Principal

Only a fraction of Jamaica’s labour force is skilled enough to participate in an ever-changing global economy. This was highlighted by Principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Densil Williams, at the launch of the UWI Short-Term Advancement and Resource Centre, UWISTAR, at the Mona Campus on Thursday. UWISTAR is the central […] The post Only a Fraction of the Labour Force Can Participate in Global Economy – UWI Principal appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Diaspora Group Joins Call to Make Sex Offenders Registry Public

A Jamaican diaspora group has joined the call for the Sex Offender Registry to be made public. The call was made on Wednesday by representative of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, Peter Gracey. In a statement, Mr. Gracey says urgent legislative reform to protect the nation’s children from sexual violence. One such reform, he says, […] The post Diaspora Group Joins Call to Make Sex Offenders Registry Public appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Students Urged To Be Careful of Social Media Footprint Amid US Visa Turmoil

Founder and chief executive of AIM Educational Services, Nicole McLaren-Campbell, is urging Jamaican students who want to study in the US to be aware that their digital footprint is permanent. Her words follow the Trump administration’s directive to US embassies worldwide to immediately stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. The move forms part of […] The post Students Urged To Be Careful of Social Media Footprint Amid US Visa Turmoil appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

2 w. ago Chang Reiterates Gov’t Commitment to Improving JCF’s Human Resource Systems

Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring improvement in the human resource management system for the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF. He was speaking at the Jamaica Police Federation’s 82nd Annual Joint Central Conference in Hanover on Tuesday. Minister Chang says the Finance Ministry is on track to honour […] The post Chang Reiterates Gov’t Commitment to Improving JCF’s Human Resource Systems appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Bunting Reiterates Concerns About Payment of Overtime Wages to Police

Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Senator Peter Bunting, is again raising concern about the payment of overtime benefits to rank-and-file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF. Senator Bunting says police deserve to be treated fairly given their work to reduce major crime. Meanwhile, Senator Bunting says the government should resume the payment of increments […] The post Bunting Reiterates Concerns About Payment of Overtime Wages to Police appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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