19 h. ago Barbados, Belize, SVG & Dominica Agree to Free Movement of Nationals Starting Oct. 1

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Holness, in conversation with CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, during a press conference at the close of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, on Tuesday (July 8). The conference was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in […] The post Barbados, Belize, SVG & Dominica Agree to Free Movement of Nationals Starting Oct. 1 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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19 h. ago CARICOM Chairman Wants EU to Remove Jamaica, Barbados from High

Prime Minister of Jamaica and CARICOM chair, Dr. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses the closing press conference of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). He is flanked by CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett (left) and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, […] The post CARICOM Chairman Wants EU to Remove Jamaica, Barbados from High-Risk Jurisdictions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Candidates Gear Up to Replace Conde Riley as Barbados Cricket President

A new president of Barbados Cricket will soon be elected as Conde Riley announced that he’ll relinquish the post of president. Riley is a retired investment banker. He is a highly respected administrator of three decades’ experience and director of Cricket West Indies. Veteran cricket commentator, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perriera, says three high-profile candidates plan to […] The post Candidates Gear Up to Replace Conde Riley as Barbados Cricket President appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Australia Extends Lead to 300 on Day 3 of 1st Test Against WI

Australia, resuming on 92 for 4 reached 310 all out on day three of the first Test against West Indies at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Travis Head made 61 and Beau Webster top scored with 63. Alex Carney is not out on 50 and Pat Cummings is 9 unbeaten. The visitors currently hold a […] The post Australia Extends Lead to 300 on Day 3 of 1st Test Against WI appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago West Indies Player Facing Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations

A member of the West Indies squad currently playing Australia in Barbados is facing a slew of rape and sexual assault allegations. The player who is said to be from Guyana, was held in custody for a period before he was released on bond. At last count, 11 women have contacted reporters in Guyana with […] The post West Indies Player Facing Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago West Indies Make Progress on Day 2 of 1st Test Against Australia

The West Indies have made significant progress on day two of the first Test against Australia at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown Barbados. Resuming on 57 for 4 on the second morning the home team at sports time reached 190 all out, replying to Australia’s 180 all out. Brandon King added just 3 to his […] The post West Indies Make Progress on Day 2 of 1st Test Against Australia appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Attorney Not Surprised Lawsuit Against American Gun Manufacturers Dismissed

US-based Jamaican immigration attorney Wayne Golding says he is not surprised that Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers was dismissed. In 2023, Jamaica had joined Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, the Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago to support Mexico’s civil suit. However, earlier this month, the US Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the US$10 billion action. Prime […] The post Attorney Not Surprised Lawsuit Against American Gun Manufacturers Dismissed appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Dismissal of Civil Gun Suit Against US Won’t Derail Regional Trafficking Fight

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the recent US Supreme Court ruling dismissing Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers will not close the door to progress on the fight against arms trafficking in the region. In 2023, Jamaica had joined Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, the Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago to support Mexico’s civil suit. […] The post Dismissal of Civil Gun Suit Against US Won’t Derail Regional Trafficking Fight appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago W.I Women Beat S.A in Rain Interrupted One Day International

West Indies women beat South Africa by 4 wickets under the Duckworth/Lewis method a short while ago in Barbados to take a 1-nil lead in their three match One Day International Series. After restricting the South Africans to 232 for 9 in their 50 overs, the Windies were asked to get a revised victory target […] The post W.I Women Beat S.A in Rain Interrupted One Day International appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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