46 h. 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

61 h. ago Bunting Demands Answers Over Retraction of FID Job Description Statement

The Opposition PNP is demanding answers from the Finance Ministry after it retracted a statement concerning the job description for a top position at the Financial Investigations Division, FID. The position of chief technical director is now held by Chartered Accountant, Dennis Chung. Opposition Senator, Peter Bunting, is questioning why the statement was recalled hours […] The post Bunting Demands Answers Over Retraction of FID Job Description Statement appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

63 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.

Politics

69 h. 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.

Politics

3 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

3 d. ago New JHTA President Credits JPS With Improved Performance in Last Year

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, JHTA, is praising the Jamaica Public Service Company for improving its performance over the last year. Newly elected JHTA president, Christopher Jarrett, says the organisation has grown more confident in JPS’ reliability. Energy minister, Daryl Vaz, has maintained that under its current terms, the licence has not served the […] The post New JHTA President Credits JPS With Improved Performance in Last Year appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

5 d. ago JLP Demands Apology from PNP Over Claims of Attempting to Block Tabling of IC Report

A member of the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Communication Task Force, Senator Marlon Morgan, says Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, must apologise for her recent comments on the ending of the parliamentary term. Scott-Mottley told a People’s National Party, PNP, meeting last week that the government was moving to block the tabling of […] The post JLP Demands Apology from PNP Over Claims of Attempting to Block Tabling of IC Report appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

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.

Politics

8 d. ago Committee Accepts Recommendation Requiring Children to Care for Parents in Old Age

The joint select committee considering an Elderly Care and Protection Act has accepted a recommendation requiring certain groups of children to maintain their parents in old age. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell is chairman of the committee. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell. Senator Floyd Morris says the provision would allow for an overall healthier dynamic between parents […] The post Committee Accepts Recommendation Requiring Children to Care for Parents in Old Age appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

9 d. ago Spurs’ Devis Vassell to Visit Basketball Clinic in Western Jamaica

San Antonio Spurs NBA player, Devin Vassell, is set to visit Herbert Morrison High school basketball clinic on June 30. President of the Jamaica Basketball Association, Paulton Gordon, says the clinic will involve 30 high school players from the Western schools. Gordon says this initiative is just part of their development strategy for local basketball. […] The post Spurs’ Devis Vassell to Visit Basketball Clinic in Western Jamaica appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Campbell says He’s Not Among the Athletes to Benefit from JAAA Financial Support

Jamaica’s Olympic Games shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell says he was not among the Jamaican athletes who had a stream of financial contribution from the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association, JAAA. During Monday’s launch of the National Junior and Senior Championships, JAAA treasurer Ludlow Watts says over the past decade, the association made shelled out […] The post Campbell says He’s Not Among the Athletes to Benefit from JAAA Financial Support appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago JOA Cautions Against Vilifying Athletes Who Switch Allegiance

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda, cautions against emotionally vilifying the athletes that are going through the process of switching their allegiance from Jamaica to Turkey. These athletes include, Olympic discus champion and record holder, Roje Stona, Paris shot put bronze medallist, Rajindra Campbell, world and Olympic long jump silver medallist, Wayne Pinnock, […] The post JOA Cautions Against Vilifying Athletes Who Switch Allegiance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Recommends Right To Recall

The right to recall Members of Parliament, MPs, and the ability for private citizens to respond to adverse statements uttered in either house are among the recommendations from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA. Assessors from the organization visited the island earlier this year. Their report was published on Friday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The […] The post Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Recommends Right To Recall appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Bermuda’s Police Chief’s Praise of JCF Should Stoke National Pride – Senator

Government Senator Marlon Morgan says the country should take encouragement from the praise given to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, by the president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police, Darrin Simmons. Speaking at the ‘JCF’s Transformations Expo 2.0’ in St. Andrew last Thursday, Commissioner Simmons, the head of Bermuda’s Police, lauded his Jamaican […] The post Bermuda’s Police Chief’s Praise of JCF Should Stoke National Pride – Senator appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Jamaica’s Crime Reduction ‘Envy of Every Caribbean Nation’ – Bermuda Police Chief

President of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police, Darrin Simons, has offered a ringing endorsement of the work being done to reduce crime and violence in Jamaica. He’s described it as the envy of the Caribbean region. Commissioner Simons, who leads the police force in Bermuda, says the reductions should be celebrated. He commended […] The post Jamaica’s Crime Reduction ‘Envy of Every Caribbean Nation’ – Bermuda Police Chief appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 w. ago Netball Jamaica Welcomes Move to Reduce World Cup Cycle to Every 2 Years

President of Netball Jamaica, Tricia Robinson, welcomes the sports global governing body’s decision to reduce the World Cup cycle to every two years. World Netball says the change was made as they look to “future-proof” uncertainty around the Commonwealth Games. The World Cup traditionally takes place on a four-year cycle with the next tournament set […] The post Netball Jamaica Welcomes Move to Reduce World Cup Cycle to Every 2 Years appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Jamaican Teams in The Cayman Islands for CAZOVA World Champs Qualifiers

Jamaica’s under-21 men and women’s beach volleyball teams are in the Cayman Islands for the two-day Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association, CAZOVA, World Championship Qualification, which starts on Thursday. The top three countries will advance to the Continental round of qualification. Other countries competing are hosts The Cayman Islands, US Virgin Islands, and Trinidad and Tobago. […] The post Jamaican Teams in The Cayman Islands for CAZOVA World Champs Qualifiers appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Civil Servants Demand Outstanding Payments from Health Ministry

The Jamaica Civil Service Association, JCSA, is concerned over the non-payment of outstanding emoluments owed to public sector workers under the Ministry of Health. The government committed to public sector workers that increments and other outstanding monies would be paid in the first quarter of the current financial year. But JCSA president, Techa Clarke-Griffiths, says […] The post Civil Servants Demand Outstanding Payments from Health Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

2 w. ago FA Charges Chelsea Winger Mykhailo Mudryk for Doping Violation

Chelsea’s Ukranian winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating its anti-doping rules after he failed a drugs test and could now face up to a four-year ban. The 24 year old international was provisionally suspended by the FA in December after an “adverse finding in a routine urine test” provided […] The post FA Charges Chelsea Winger Mykhailo Mudryk for Doping Violation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Disagreement Over GG’s Intervention to Committee Reviewing Integrity Commission Act

Attorney-at-law Kenyatta Powell has described as offensive, recommendations from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen to the joint select committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act. He was speaking on Nationwide at Five on Monday. According to a report in the Gleaner newspaper, Sir Patrick expressed concern about some of the commission’s processes. This includes the process […] The post Disagreement Over GG’s Intervention to Committee Reviewing Integrity Commission Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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