23 h. ago New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett

Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has flatly rejected claims that the proposed repeal of the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is motivated by a desire to tax Air Bed and Breakfast or AirBNB operations. Bartlett was speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the Lords Multi-purpose Court rehabilitation project at Malcolm Heights in Lucea, Hanover on Thursday. […] The post New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

40 h. ago Attorney Disagrees with Supreme Court Regarding Powers of the Integrity Commission

Attorney-at-law, Chuck Cameron, is taking issue with the position of the Supreme Court regarding the power of the Integrity Commission to verify statutory declarations. In a ruling last week, the court said financial institutions are mandated to furnish information requested by the commission to verify such declarations. It affirms section seven of the Integrity Commission […] The post Attorney Disagrees with Supreme Court Regarding Powers of the Integrity Commission appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

47 h. ago Trump Tax Bill Heading to Final Vote in US House of Representatives

Donald Trump’s huge budget bill is heading for a final vote in the US House of Representatives. The plan, which Trump calls the “big beautiful bill”, has been held up in Congress over concerns about the impact on national debt, and healthcare. But in the early hours of Thursday, Republican rebels fell into line. Trump […] The post Trump Tax Bill Heading to Final Vote in US House of Representatives appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

62 h. ago T&T: Gov’t Looking at Declaring Local Gangs Terrorist Groups

The Trinidad and Tobago government is exploring having some local gangs declared as terrorist organisations in its fight against crime. On Tuesday, the High Court of the twin-island republic ruled to officially designate the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua as a terrorist group. This decision follows an application filed by the Attorney General. The […] The post T&T: Gov’t Looking at Declaring Local Gangs Terrorist Groups appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 d. ago Trump Threatens Japan With 35% Tariff Amid Negotiations Over Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30 to 35 per cent tariff on Japan if a deal between the two countries is not reached before a deadline next week. That would be well above the 24 per cent tariff Japan was hit with as part of Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” on April […] The post Trump Threatens Japan With 35% Tariff Amid Negotiations Over Trade Deal appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

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.

Politics

4 d. ago US Auto Sales Increase for Second Quarter But Experts Predict Rising Costs

U.S. auto sales are set to rise in the second quarter, aided by sustained demand. But industry players expect President Donald Trump’s tariffs to pressure prices in the months ahead. Market research firm Cox Automotive expects U.S. new-vehicle sales volume to climb about 1.7 million units. This compares to 4.18 million units in the second […] The post US Auto Sales Increase for Second Quarter But Experts Predict Rising Costs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

4 d. ago Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans

A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Monday on whether the Trump administration can use a wartime law to deport Venezuelans. The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is weighing whether Venezuelan migrants being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, can be deported under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. American Civil […] The post Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

4 d. ago Guyana Opens Court Dedicated to People With Mental Health Issues

Guyana has opened a mental health court to improve access to justice and treatment for people with mental health conditions. The specialised court, which will use therapeutic jurisprudence, will operate out of the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It complements the Mental Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2022. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil […] The post Guyana Opens Court Dedicated to People With Mental Health Issues appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

4 d. ago Iran: US Must Rule Out More Strikes to Return to Negotiating Table

The BBC is reporting that Iran is insisting that the US must rule out any further strikes on the country if it wants to resume diplomatic talks. Iran says the Trump administration has communicated through mediators that it wanted to return to negotiations this week, but had not made its position clear on the very […] The post Iran: US Must Rule Out More Strikes to Return to Negotiating Table appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

7 d. ago Stand Up For Jamaica Welcomes $120M Court Award for Man Imprisoned Without Trial

Non-profit organisation, Stand Up For Jamaica, is expressing mixed views about a court order for the government to pay $120 million to a man who spent 50 years in prison without a trial. George Williams, a mentally ill man, spent his entire working life behind bars. Speaking on Nationwide This Morning on Friday, administrator and […] The post Stand Up For Jamaica Welcomes $120M Court Award for Man Imprisoned Without Trial appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

7 d. ago US Supreme Court Limits Individual Judges’ Power to Block Trump

The US Supreme Court on Friday issued a 6-3 ruling that will curb judges’ powers to block President Donald Trump’s orders nationwide. Trump calls the decision a “giant win” and Attorney General Pam Bondi says it will stop the “endless barrage” of injunctions against the president. Writing in dissent of the opinion, Justice Sonia Sotomayor […] The post US Supreme Court Limits Individual Judges’ Power to Block Trump appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

8 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.

Events

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.

Events

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.

Events

9 d. ago Report Contradicts Trump’s Claim About Crippling Iran’s Nuclear Abilities

Donald Trump insists Iran’s nuclear programme has been set back decades by recent US military strikes, despite an intelligence report casting doubt on their success. The BBC says the leaked assessment from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency estimates the attacks at the weekend set Iran’s nuclear programme back only a few months. But speaking at […] The post Report Contradicts Trump’s Claim About Crippling Iran’s Nuclear Abilities appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago US Court Rules Using Books to Train AI Doesn’t Violate Copyright

A US judge has ruled that using books to train artificial intelligence, AI, software is not a violation of US copyright law. The decision came out of a lawsuit brought last year against AI firm Anthropic by three authors. They included best-selling mystery thriller writer Andrea Bartz, who accused it of stealing her work to […] The post US Court Rules Using Books to Train AI Doesn’t Violate Copyright appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

1 week ago Israel Orders Military Strike on Tehran for ‘Violating Ceasefire’

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says he ordered the military to strike Tehran in response to what he said were Iranian missiles fired in a violation of the ceasefire announced hours earlier by US President Donald Trump. Iran said it had not violated the ceasefire. Iran’s Nour News reported the armed forces general staff denied […] The post Israel Orders Military Strike on Tehran for ‘Violating Ceasefire’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

1 week ago Public Defender Reviewing Operations of the Sexual Offenders Registry

The Office of the Public Defender, OPD, says it has initiated a wide-ranging investigation into the operation and effectiveness of the Sexual Offenders Registry. The registry was established under the 2009 Sexual Offences Act. Currently, access is limited to law enforcement personnel, designated employers and persons with a proven legitimate interest. In a statement on […] The post Public Defender Reviewing Operations of the Sexual Offenders Registry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Following Military Strike

US President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of regime change in Iran following US military strikes against key Iran military sites over the weekend. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump said, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, “Regime Change,” but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE […] The post Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Following Military Strike appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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