23 h. ago Probe Launched After Policemen Shot at Central Village Station

Nationwide News understands that an investigation is reportedly underway following a shooting incident inside the Central Village Police Station in St. Catherine, which left two policemen injured on Friday. One officer was shot in the hand, and the other sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Reports indicate that the firearm discharged during a weapon […] The post Probe Launched After Policemen Shot at Central Village Station appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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31 h. ago Manchester Man Charged in Connection with Businessman’s Abduction & Murder

Police in Manchester have slapped a 27-year-old man with ten charges in connection with the abduction and murder of a businessman in Melrose Gardens in 2024. He is Nicholas Knight otherwise called ‘Biggs’, a resident of Royal Flat. He has been charged with murder, three counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery with aggravation, three […] The post Manchester Man Charged in Connection with Businessman’s Abduction & Murder appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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31 h. ago Pregnant Woman Arrested in Portland for Internet Cable Vandalism

Seven people were arrested on Thursday by the Portland police after they were caught vandalising internet cables. The group is comprised of six men and a woman. The woman is reportedly pregnant. It’s understood that on Wednesday night, the individuals cut down the wires connecting the communities of Orange Bay and Windsor Castle. They were […] The post Pregnant Woman Arrested in Portland for Internet Cable Vandalism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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46 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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48 h. ago Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls

In Trinidad and Tobago, the final report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, COG, on the general election held on April 28 this year, has raised concern over allegations of bribery on polling day and the continued lack of legal controls on campaign financing. According to the report, the COG noted reports of electoral offences, including […] The post Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 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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2 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.

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3 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Found Not Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking

Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted of less serious offenses, a blow for prosecutors who had targeted the music mogul in a sprawling case that alleged he ran a criminal enterprise for over two decades.  While the 55-year-old Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges against […] The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Found Not Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago JCF Credits Fingerprint ID System With Capture of Alleged Serial Housebreaker

The JCF says it was able to use its Automated Fingerprint Identification System to identify and charge an alleged serial housebreaker. Charged is 29-year-old Kerron Mason, otherwise called ‘Piggy’ of White Hall Avenue, Kingston, with housebreaking and larceny. The Constant Spring Police reports that on December 16, last year, occupants of a house on Mayfair […] The post JCF Credits Fingerprint ID System With Capture of Alleged Serial Housebreaker appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago PNP Wants Warmington Punished for Using Expletives on Political Platform

People’s National Party, PNP, general secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, is calling on Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness to sanction South West St. Catherine member of parliament, Everald Warmington, for using expletives on stage at a recent party meeting. Dr. Campbell made the call while speaking at a PNP divisional conference in Frome, Central […] The post PNP Wants Warmington Punished for Using Expletives on Political Platform appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Golding: No PNP Parliamentarian Aware of Illicit Enrichment Probe

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says based on his checks, no People’s National Party member of parliament or senator is aware that they are under investigation by the Integrity Commission for illicit enrichment. The issue of illicit enrichment is back in the spotlight following last Friday’s tabling of the Commission’s annual report in the senate. According […] The post Golding: No PNP Parliamentarian Aware of Illicit Enrichment Probe appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Golding Doubtful Gov’t Will Take Action Following Deaths of Babies at VJH

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says he’s pessimistic that any meaningful action will be taken by the government in light of the dead babies issue at Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Golding says the government is focused on media manipulation rather than accountability. Mark Golding Opposition Leader, speaking in South St. Andrew on Saturday. The post Golding Doubtful Gov’t Will Take Action Following Deaths of Babies at VJH appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. 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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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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Burgher Gully Gang Leader Killed in Alleged Police Confrontation

The leader of the Burgher Gully Gang has been fatally shot in an alleged confrontation with the police at 4 Burgher Avenue, Rollington Town in east Kingston. He has been identified as 64-year-old Christopher Murray, otherwise called ‘Chris’. Reports are, at about 6 am on Thursday, the police were conducting an intelligence-led operation in search […] The post Burgher Gully Gang Leader Killed in Alleged Police Confrontation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Authorities Carry Out Enforcement Activities Against PPVs in Half

Several taxi operators in Half-Way-Tree found themselves on the wrong side of the law Thursday morning. Under the gaze of teams from the Transport Authority, Island Traffic Authority and the St Andrew Central police, some were seen ripping heavy tints off their windows, and others had their plates screwed off and seized. Operations officer, DSP […] The post Authorities Carry Out Enforcement Activities Against PPVs in Half-Way Tree appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago PM says Good Governance is Behind Jamaica’s Economic Success

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is arguing that the reason for the economic success of the country is good government policy. He was speaking at the commission of a US$42 million facility of the Carib Cement Company Ltd. on Thursday. He added that social programmes implemented by his government are a result of good management […] The post PM says Good Governance is Behind Jamaica’s Economic Success appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Abducted Businessman Released; Police Probing Ransom Reports

The police have confirmed that the Westmoreland businessman abducted early Tuesday morning has been released. The man, Gavin Myers, aka ‘Killie Killie’ is from Cairn Curran district, Whithorn in the parish. Head of Police Area One, Assistant Commissioner Glenford Miller, says his team is investigating reports that Myers’ captors were paid a ransom. There are […] The post Abducted Businessman Released; Police Probing Ransom Reports appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. 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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