41 h. ago Gov’t Senator Rebukes Golding for “Insensitive” Remarks on Dead Babies

Reckless and insensitive! That’s how government Senator, Dr. Elon Thompson, has described comments made by Opposition Leader Mark Golding concerning the death of 24 pre-mature babies at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in June. Mr. Golding told PNP supporters at a recent party meeting that 24 premature babies were “killed and allowed to die.” The South […] The post Gov’t Senator Rebukes Golding for “Insensitive” Remarks on Dead Babies appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Sentencing Hearing Underway For JCF Members in Mario Deane Case

The sentencing hearing for the three JCF members charged in connection with the death of 31-year-old Mario Deane in 2014 is underway. The hearing began on Tuesday in the Westmoreland Circuit Court. The three accused are Corporal Elaine Stewart and District Constables Marlon Grant and Juliana Clevon. All three were found guilty of manslaughter and […] The post Sentencing Hearing Underway For JCF Members in Mario Deane Case appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Chinese National Dies After Car Plunges Off Portmore Causeway

More details have emerged about Sunday’s incident on the old Causeway Bridge in St. Catherine, where a Chinese businessman ran his car into the sea. Dead is 62-year-old Jing Wang Wang of a Kingston address. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Warren Malcolm says his team was called to the location about midday on […] The post Chinese National Dies After Car Plunges Off Portmore Causeway appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Dawes Rejects Explanation For Newborn Deaths at Jubilee Hospital

Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes, is rejecting findings that the recent deaths of newborns at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston were mostly due to premature births. The South East Regional Health Authority, SERHA, provided the update, following news that 24 babies have died at the hospital since the start of June. According […] The post Dawes Rejects Explanation For Newborn Deaths at Jubilee Hospital appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago Independent Committee Suggested to Address Salary Concerns of Parliamentarians

An independent remuneration authority is being recommended as a means to solve concerns surrounding the salaries of parliamentarians. The recommendation follows an assessment of Jamaica’s parliamentary system by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA. The CPA made the recommendation after noting the most recent furore over the increase granted to politicians under the last public sector […] The post Independent Committee Suggested to Address Salary Concerns of Parliamentarians appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago PNP Pledges to Partner With Tourism Stakeholders to Grant Beach Access to Public

People’s National Party, PNP president, Mark Golding, says a future administration will be partnering with the tourism industry to ensure that citizens have access to the island’s beaches. He made the pledge while addressing a campaign rally in Eastern St. Andrew on Wednesday. Mark Golding, opposition leader. The government has been heavily criticised regarding access […] The post PNP Pledges to Partner With Tourism Stakeholders to Grant Beach Access to Public appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago 24 Babies Have Died at Victoria Jubilee Hospital Since Start of June

At least 24 pre-mature babies have died at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston since the start of June. The deaths have prompted fears of an outbreak of infection at the maternal hospital. But well placed Nationwide News sources say there are currently no reports of an outbreak at the facility. It’s understood the hospital […] The post 24 Babies Have Died at Victoria Jubilee Hospital Since Start of June appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Vulnerable Jamaicans Urged to Apply For $1B Solidarity Programme

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is urging vulnerable Jamaicans to make use of the government’s one billion dollar Solidarity programme now in effect. He was speaking at the launch of the initiative at Jamaica House on Wednesday. Under Solidarity, one-time cash grants of $20,000 will be provided to 50,000 eligible Jamaicans. To be eligible, individuals […] The post Vulnerable Jamaicans Urged to Apply For $1B Solidarity Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago IC Lauds Court Ruling Granting It Access to Information from Financial Institutions

The Integrity Commission is citing a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court last year affirming its authority to request information from financial institutions. The written judgement was provided on Tuesday. The judgement comes as the Integrity Commission Act is being reviewed by parliamentarians. One concern raised as part of the deliberations is the Commission’s ability […] The post IC Lauds Court Ruling Granting It Access to Information from Financial Institutions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation

A US citizen awaiting deportation from the Dominican Republic was found dead in her cell. Her body was found on Monday. She had been arrested in April because she did not have any identification. A statement from the General Directorate of Migration says at the time of her arrest, she had symptoms consistent with a […] The post Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Spanish Town Police Seeking Two Persons of Interest in Quarry Hill Murder

The police are seeking two persons of interest following the murder of a 20-year-old man from Quarry Hill in Spanish Town, St Catherine. Dead is Ricorio Moore, otherwise known as ‘Papa.’ Moore was a delivery man. Reports are that he was shot at about 10:30 on Friday night in Quarry Hill. Moore died while being […] The post Spanish Town Police Seeking Two Persons of Interest in Quarry Hill Murder appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Bail Granted to Owners of Dominican Nightclub Where 236 Died

A Dominican Republic court on Thursday granted bail to two nightclub owners accused of manslaughter after a roof collapsed on hundreds of revellers. The collapse in April killed 236 people. It’s referred to as the Caribbean nation’s worst disaster in decades. Antonio Espaillat and his sister Maribel were arrested last week, and prosecutors asked for […] The post Bail Granted to Owners of Dominican Nightclub Where 236 Died appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail

Murder accused Ishmael Davis was granted bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Thursday. The 52-year old was granted bail in the sum of $2 million. Based on the conditions of bail, Davis is to surrender his travel documents and report to the police station. A stop order was […] The post License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago PNP Caretakers Win Injunction Blocking Removal of Campaign Signs in St James

The legal battle over the removal of PNP campaign signs by the St. James Municipal Corporation is escalating. Three PNP caretakers in the parish have been granted permission to seek judicial review of the decision. They’ve also been granted an injunction by the Supreme Court against any further actions by the Corporation to have their […] The post PNP Caretakers Win Injunction Blocking Removal of Campaign Signs in St James appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago Special Property Tax Enforcement Operation in St Catherine in June

Tax Administration Jamaica, TAJ, in collaboration with the Portmore and Spanish Town Municipal Corporations, will be undertaking a Property Tax Special Enforcement Operation this month. Deputy commissioner general in charge of operations at TAJ, Dave Jeffery, says the goal is for delinquent property owners to settle their arrears. Dave Jeffrey, deputy commissioner general in charge […] The post Special Property Tax Enforcement Operation in St Catherine in June appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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