3 h. ago More Than 100 People Now Confirmed Dead Following Floods in Texas

More than 100 people are now confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas. Efforts continue for a fourth day in search of dozens of people who are still missing. According to officials, at least 84 people were killed in Kerr County alone. They include 56 adults and 28 children. Among those confirmed dead in […] The post More Than 100 People Now Confirmed Dead Following Floods in Texas appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 h. ago New Study Reveals 70% of Jamaica’s Electorate Reachable by Social Media

Seven out of every ten eligible voters in Jamaica are now reachable via social media. That’s according to an assessment of data by political scientist, Dr. Michelle Munroe. Dr. Munroe was speaking at a recent forum on ‘Democracy in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities for Jamaica’s Media Landscape’. It was hosted by the Caribbean […] The post New Study Reveals 70% of Jamaica’s Electorate Reachable by Social Media appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago PNP’s Defense of Wellington’s ‘War’ Comments Egregious – Morgan

Member of the JLP’s Communication Task Force, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Opposition PNP’s defence of Dr. Miranda Wellington’s ‘war’ comment is egregious. Dr. Wellington, the PNP caretaker for South West St. Elizabeth, told comrades at a PNP meeting in Frome, Westmoreland on Sunday that, “this is not going to be an easy victory, but […] The post PNP’s Defense of Wellington’s ‘War’ Comments Egregious – Morgan appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Former Head of Trinidad’s Central Bank Signals Intent to Sue Gov’t Over Firing

Former governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Alvin Hilaire, has signalled his intention to sue the state for wrongful dismissal. This is according to the Trinidad Guardian, which received a WhatsApp message from Dr Hilaire to that effect. Dr Hilaire says his lawyers issued a pre-action protocol letter to the cabinet […] The post Former Head of Trinidad’s Central Bank Signals Intent to Sue Gov’t Over Firing appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Senator Golding Campbell Urges Voters Not to Gamble With Children’s Future

Government senator, Sherene Golding Campbell, has warned voters not to gamble with their children’s future in the upcoming general elections. The senator issued the warning while addressing a Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, rally in West Kingston on Sunday. She appealed to voters to remember their children when it’s time to vote. Golding Campbell is the […] The post Senator Golding Campbell Urges Voters Not to Gamble With Children’s Future appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago JLP Demands Apology from PNP Over Claims of Attempting to Block Tabling of IC Report

A member of the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Communication Task Force, Senator Marlon Morgan, says Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, must apologise for her recent comments on the ending of the parliamentary term. Scott-Mottley told a People’s National Party, PNP, meeting last week that the government was moving to block the tabling of […] The post JLP Demands Apology from PNP Over Claims of Attempting to Block Tabling of IC Report appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Committee Accepts Recommendation Requiring Children to Care for Parents in Old Age

The joint select committee considering an Elderly Care and Protection Act has accepted a recommendation requiring certain groups of children to maintain their parents in old age. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell is chairman of the committee. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell. Senator Floyd Morris says the provision would allow for an overall healthier dynamic between parents […] The post Committee Accepts Recommendation Requiring Children to Care for Parents in Old Age appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation

The Education Ministry has launched an investigation and ordered an audit into the operations of St. Francis Primary School, following reports of discrepancies in the management of PATH funding. The PATH programme provides meal support for the school’s most vulnerable children. The St Andrew-based school recently advised parents of students on PATH that it would […] The post MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Policeman Reportedly Kills Girlfriend, Wounds Himself in Domestic Dispute

Both the Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force are investigating a suspected murder and attempted suicide in St Mary Wednesday night. The incident, which occurred in the Essex district of St Mary, involved a police constable and his girlfriend. Reports are that the policeman, a constable assigned to the St. Andrew […] The post Policeman Reportedly Kills Girlfriend, Wounds Himself in Domestic Dispute appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Correctional Officer Charged With Assaulting a Child at Metcalfe Street

A correctional officer has been charged in relation to the assault of a child at the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Centre in 2024. The officer, Andrew Ricketts, was placed before the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday. It is alleged that Ricketts gave instructions for another ward to slap the child in the face, […] The post Correctional Officer Charged With Assaulting a Child at Metcalfe Street appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Israel Orders Military Strike on Tehran for ‘Violating Ceasefire’

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says he ordered the military to strike Tehran in response to what he said were Iranian missiles fired in a violation of the ceasefire announced hours earlier by US President Donald Trump. Iran said it had not violated the ceasefire. Iran’s Nour News reported the armed forces general staff denied […] The post Israel Orders Military Strike on Tehran for ‘Violating Ceasefire’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Bermuda’s Police Chief’s Praise of JCF Should Stoke National Pride – Senator

Government Senator Marlon Morgan says the country should take encouragement from the praise given to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, by the president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police, Darrin Simmons. Speaking at the ‘JCF’s Transformations Expo 2.0’ in St. Andrew last Thursday, Commissioner Simmons, the head of Bermuda’s Police, lauded his Jamaican […] The post Bermuda’s Police Chief’s Praise of JCF Should Stoke National Pride – Senator appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Jamaica’s Crime Reduction ‘Envy of Every Caribbean Nation’ – Bermuda Police Chief

President of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police, Darrin Simons, has offered a ringing endorsement of the work being done to reduce crime and violence in Jamaica. He’s described it as the envy of the Caribbean region. Commissioner Simons, who leads the police force in Bermuda, says the reductions should be celebrated. He commended […] The post Jamaica’s Crime Reduction ‘Envy of Every Caribbean Nation’ – Bermuda Police Chief appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Fitz Henley: Bunting Must Apologise For Questioning Crime Figures

Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley on Friday demanded that Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Peter Bunting, apologize to the security forces for earlier this year calling into question whether murder statistics are being suppressed. Mr. Bunting on numerous occasions in the past called into question the accuracy of murder statistics provided by the JCF. In a […] The post Fitz Henley: Bunting Must Apologise For Questioning Crime Figures appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Law Enforcement Figures Hail JCF on Steps to Improve Public Trust

Several law enforcement figures believe the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, has taken significant steps to improve public perception and trust. Their comments were solicited at the opening ceremony of the JCF’s Expo 2.0 at the National Arena Thursday evening. Mahiri Stewart has that story. Speaking with Nationwide News after the formalities, State Minister of National […] The post Law Enforcement Figures Hail JCF on Steps to Improve Public Trust appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Financial Challenges Force Athletes to Choose Pragmatism Over Patriotism – Coach

Kerrylee Ricketts, who conditions Olympic women’s triple jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts, says track and field athletes, especially those who are not among the elite in the sport, face massive financial challenges. Ricketts says the financial challenges often lead athletes to having to make the difficult choice between patriotism and pragmatism. Ricketts was speaking with […] The post Financial Challenges Force Athletes to Choose Pragmatism Over Patriotism – Coach appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Telegram Founder says His More than 100 Children Will Share His $13B Fortune

The founder of instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, says the more than 100 children he has fathered will share his estimated US$13.9 billion fortune. Mr Durov told French political magazine Le Point that they’re all his children and will all have the same rights. According to Durov he doesn’t want them to tear each […] The post Telegram Founder says His More than 100 Children Will Share His $13B Fortune appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Study Shows Lingering Perceptions About Safety Continue to Deter Visitors – PM

Despite the much touted reduction in murders and other major crimes, lingering perceptions about safety continue to deter visitors. That’s according to a study done by the government which polled tourists and their opinion of Jamaica. Prime Minister and JLP leader, Dr. Andrew Holness revealed the findings at a constituency meeting in West St. Mary […] The post Study Shows Lingering Perceptions About Safety Continue to Deter Visitors – PM appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Police Constable Working as Security Guard Killed Trying to Foil Robbery

Nationwide News understands that a police constable was shot and killed during a robbery at a supermarket in St. James on Monday afternoon. Dead is 37-year-old Garry Hamilton. Preliminary reports are that Constable Hamilton was working as a security guard at Andy’s Supermarket on Barnett Street in Montego Bay, when the establishment was invaded by […] The post Police Constable Working as Security Guard Killed Trying to Foil Robbery appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. 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.

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