90 m. ago New Netball President Sets Ambitious Path For Sport’s Future

Newly elected president of Netball Jamaica Karen Baugh says tackling netball at the parish level is one of the main areas of focus for her administration. Baugh a long time marketing and sponsorship director at the Association was elected unopposed at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday . Baugh will be joined by first vice […] The post New Netball President Sets Ambitious Path For Sport’s Future appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 h. ago Holness Renews Call for Regional Leaders to Tackle Haiti’s Gang Problem

Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness used his opening address as chairman of CARICOM to, among other things, urge regional leaders to redouble efforts to rescue Haiti from the grip of gangsters. Dr. Holness says given that international support has waned, regional supporters must step up. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and chair of CARICOM. […] The post Holness Renews Call for Regional Leaders to Tackle Haiti’s Gang Problem 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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10 h. ago Morris Dixon Denounces PNP’s ‘Shameful & Vulgar’ Attack on Rural School Bus System

Information minister, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, has condemned what she describes as a vulgar attack by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, on the rural school bus programme. The PNP has launched a coordinated attack on the government’s plan to provide transportation to thousands of students living in rural Jamaica, decrying the use of what […] The post Morris Dixon Denounces PNP’s ‘Shameful & Vulgar’ Attack on Rural School Bus System appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

11 h. ago Jamaica Debates Commission Preparing for National Debates Ahead of Elections

The Jamaica Debates Commission says it’s in heightened preparation mode for national debates ahead of the next general election. Chairman of the Jamaica Debates Commission, Brian Schmidt, spoke with our news centre on the weekend. There will be a leadership debate between Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Mark Golding. There’ll be a debate […] The post Jamaica Debates Commission Preparing for National Debates Ahead of Elections appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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11 h. ago Airline Seats from Latin America to Double in Summer 2025 – Seiveright

State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, says airline seat capacity from Latin America into Jamaica will double this summer compared to 2024. Together, COPA Airlines and LATAM Airlines are now providing more than 10,000 seats per month into Jamaica during July and August, marking a historic high in connectivity from Latin […] The post Airline Seats from Latin America to Double in Summer 2025 – Seiveright appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding

Elaine Walker-Brown, chairman of Jamaica Football Federation Women’s Committee, believes the lack of payment that was promised by the government to the clubs participating in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League is stifling the growth of the game on local soil. At the launch of the competition the government had promised a payment of $100,000 for the five months […] The post JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett

Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has flatly rejected claims that the proposed repeal of the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is motivated by a desire to tax Air Bed and Breakfast or AirBNB operations. Bartlett was speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the Lords Multi-purpose Court rehabilitation project at Malcolm Heights in Lucea, Hanover on Thursday. […] The post New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

3 d. ago Media Bosses say Reduced Energy Costs Would Benefit Businesses

Media bosses say a reduction in electricity costs would massively benefit their businesses. Senior executive for corporate and external affairs at the RJR/Gleaner Group, Gary Allen, says electricity bills take up a big portion of the expenses of a media house. Mr. Allen is also chairman of the Media Association of Jamaica. Gary Allen, senior […] The post Media Bosses say Reduced Energy Costs Would Benefit Businesses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

4 d. ago First Quarter Economic Growth Hailed as End to Technical Recession

Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, says the return to economic growth in the first quarter of this year is a strong sign of the country’s resilience. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, says the economy grew by 1.1 percent over the January to March quarter when compared to the similar period last year. Minister Williams says […] The post First Quarter Economic Growth Hailed as End to Technical Recession appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago U21 Sunshine Girls Using Elite Netball Competition to Prepare for Youth World Cup

Jamaica’s under-21 Sunshine Girls are fine tuning preparation for the highly anticipated Netball Youth World Cup set to be hosted in Gibraltar from September 19-28.  According to assistant coach of the team, Nardia Hansen, the youngsters are currently using the ongoing Red Stripe Flavours Elite Netball competition as preparation work leading up to the World Cup, […] The post U21 Sunshine Girls Using Elite Netball Competition to Prepare for Youth World Cup appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

4 d. ago Legislation to Promote Use of Local Goods, Services in Tourism Coming

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett (at podium), addresses an audience of executive members, hoteliers and allied members of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), at the organisation’s 64th annual general meeting, at Dreams Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Minister Bartlett was the guest speaker at the opening ceremony. (Contributed) Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, […] The post Legislation to Promote Use of Local Goods, Services in Tourism Coming appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Local Manufacturer Makes Link Between Electricity Theft and High Costs

Local manufacturer, Jamaican Teas, is again raising concern about the impact of electricity theft on the cost of the utility. Company chief executive officer, CEO, John Mahfood was reacting to the government’s announcement that it will not renew the existing Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, licence when it expires in 2027. John Mahfood, CEO of […] The post Local Manufacturer Makes Link Between Electricity Theft and High Costs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Warmington Urges Westmoreland Labourites to Vote to Secure 3rd Term

South West St. Catherine Member of Parliament, MP, Everald Warmington, is encouraging Labourites in Westmoreland to continue to work with the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, MPs in the parish in order to secure another term. Mr. Warmington made the plea during a JLP workers awards ceremony in Central Westmoreland on Sunday night. Central, Eastern, and […] The post Warmington Urges Westmoreland Labourites to Vote to Secure 3rd Term appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

5 d. ago JPP Outlines Sweeping Election Promises in US $2Trillion Manifesto

The Jamaica Progressive Party, JPP, is promising an ambitious US $2 trillion agenda to transform the country in fifty years. The manifesto proposes to pay off the national debt, abolish income tax and pay off all student loans. It’s an ambitious and sweeping proposal to fundamentally reshape Jamaica’s economy, governance, and national security under what […] The post JPP Outlines Sweeping Election Promises in US $2Trillion Manifesto appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Civil Society Groups Disappointed With Sentencing in Mario Deane Case

A travesty! That’s how human rights lobby group, Stand Up for Jamaica, is describing the lenient sentences given to the police personnel in the Mario Deane case. The case, which languished for more than a decade, resulted in two of the three JCF members escaping jail time. Shaloy Smikle reports. Administrator and project coordinator at […] The post Civil Society Groups Disappointed With Sentencing in Mario Deane Case appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry

The government has tabled legislation to modernise the framework that supports the tourism industry. Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says in its current form, the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is not fit for purpose. The update will enhance the tourist board’s ability to effectively regulate the industry and promote Jamaica as a visitor destination. It will […] The post Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago World Leader Kishane Thompson Looking Forward to Prefontaine Classic

National 100-metres champion, Kishane Thompson, says he’s eager to return to the Prefontaine Classic, the ninth stop in the Wanda Diamond League series. It is set for Saturday at Hayward Stadium University of Oregon. Thompson posted a world leading 9.75 seconds to win the men’s 100-metres at Jamaica’s National Championships. He says his performance on […] The post World Leader Kishane Thompson Looking Forward to Prefontaine Classic appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

5 d. ago Efficient Electricity Generation Among Issues Private Sector Wants Addressed in Licence Negotiations

The local business lobby is calling on the government to ensure certain steps are taken during negotiations for a new electricity licence. The call is being made by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, JCC, and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, JMEA. The groups are reacting to news […] The post Efficient Electricity Generation Among Issues Private Sector Wants Addressed in Licence Negotiations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

5 d. ago Acquiring JPS an Option as Gov’t Seeks Better Terms on Electricity Licence

Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government is prepared to acquire the services of the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, if necessary. His statement is guided by Condition 27 of the JPS licence of 2016. Condition 27 of the licence deals with the acquisition of the JPS’ service. It empowers the government to take control […] The post Acquiring JPS an Option as Gov’t Seeks Better Terms on Electricity Licence appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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