53 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.

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3 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Former Finance Minister Touts Jamaica as a Model For Caribbean Region

Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and Former Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke, has touted the successes of Jamaica’s fiscal reform as a path to sustainable growth for the wider region. Dr. Clarke was delivering the keynote address for 25th William G. Demas Memorial Lecture Tuesday evening. In noting the current difficulties […] The post Former Finance Minister Touts Jamaica as a Model For Caribbean Region appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Sammy: Windies Should Be Performing Better as Second England Sweep Looms

West Indies will aim to avoid a second straight sweep on their tour of the United Kingdom when they face England in the final game of their three match T20 International series. The game is set for Tuesday at the Rose Bowl. The Windies were swept in the three match One-Day International series and have […] The post Sammy: Windies Should Be Performing Better as Second England Sweep Looms appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 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.

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6 d. ago Gonsalves Urging T&T, Venezuela to Come to Peaceful Solution Amid Tensions

St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is urging both Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela to exercise restraint and resolve their differences peacefully and in line with international law. He is warning against inflaming the situation with strong language. Tensions between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela escalated last week after Venezuelan Justice […] The post Gonsalves Urging T&T, Venezuela to Come to Peaceful Solution Amid Tensions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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.

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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.

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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Johnson Smith Accuses PNP of Damaging Jamaica’s International Reputation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during a briefing at the ministry’s office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, June 3. (Adrian Walker/JIS) Foreign affairs minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is pushing back against comments from the opposition, suggesting the country’s international reputation is at risk due to recent government actions. According […] The post Johnson Smith Accuses PNP of Damaging Jamaica’s International Reputation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago PNP Warns Jamaica’s Reputation Could Take Hit from Actions of the Gov’t

Jamaica’s international reputation is at serious risk of being compromised by the recent actions of members of the governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP. That’s the claim from Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke. Dr. Brown Burke gave the assessment as part of her Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. […] The post PNP Warns Jamaica’s Reputation Could Take Hit from Actions of the Gov’t appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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.

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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 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.

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2 w. ago JTA Reveals Support from International Bodies Amid JTC Impasse

The Jamaica Teachers Association, JTA, says it has received support from an international teachers’ union as the body continues to oppose several amendments to the Jamaica Teaching Council, JTC, Bill. According to the JTA, the legislation which will govern the teaching landscape is still heavily flawed. The teachers’ union has raised several concerns about the […] The post JTA Reveals Support from International Bodies Amid JTC Impasse appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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.

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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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2 w. ago Hope Pledges WI Will Take Good Batting Against Ireland into England Series

Captain of the West Indies, Shai Hope, says they’ll will take their good showing against Ireland into the three match One-Day International series against England. The Windies drew the series against Ireland 1-1, with the batters scoring over 300 runs in two of the innings. The England series bowls off on Thursday. Hope says Harry […] The post Hope Pledges WI Will Take Good Batting Against Ireland into England Series appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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