38 m. 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.

Society

24 h. 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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33 h. ago UN Human Rights Office Warns Gangs Expanding Influence in Haiti

The UN Human Rights Office says gangs in Haiti are expanding their murderous control beyond Port-au-Prince into central regions. Since late March, gangs have carried out major attacks in the central commune of Mirebalais. They have looted police stations and private properties, and freed over 500 from the local prison. Violent clashes have intensified in […] The post UN Human Rights Office Warns Gangs Expanding Influence in Haiti appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

4 d. ago Majority of Pembroke Hall Grade 7 Students Reading at Grade Level – Ministry

Director of Region One at the Ministry of Education, Ottis Brown, says the majority of first form students at Pembroke Hall High School are reading at the correct grade level. Responding to the Gleaner story, Mr. Brown says of the cohort, only around 15 are considered challenged where reading is concerned. Ottis Brown, director of […] The post Majority of Pembroke Hall Grade 7 Students Reading at Grade Level – Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

4 d. ago Jamaican Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Possession of a Rifle in Antigua

A court in Antigua has sentenced a Jamaican man to more than four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a high-powered rifle and ammunition. The man is 27-year-old Akini Walker. He was sentenced to four years and four months for the gun charge, and two years for the ammunition. The […] The post Jamaican Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Possession of a Rifle in Antigua appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

5 d. ago Police Seize Gun, Arrest Two Women Linked to Spanish Town Robbery

The police have arrested two women in connection with an illegal gun and a large sum of cash believed to be linked to a robbery in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. They’re a 22-year student and a 27-year-old unemployed woman. Their identities are being withheld pending charges. Both were nabbed after the Police Emergency Communication Centre, […] The post Police Seize Gun, Arrest Two Women Linked to Spanish Town Robbery appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago UNAIDS Urging Regional Govts to Increase Support for HIV Prevention, Treatment

Director of UNAIDS Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, Dr. Richard Amenyah, is urging CARICOM governments to step up financial support for HIV prevention and treatment efforts in the region. His call follows a recent UNAIDS and Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS, PANCAP, survey. The survey found that HIV service organisations across the Caribbean […] The post UNAIDS Urging Regional Govts to Increase Support for HIV Prevention, Treatment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

5 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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6 d. ago Tufton Defends Nine Billion Spent on Cornwall Regional Hospital

Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is defending the billions of dollars the government has spent on the rehabilitation of the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James. According to the Minister, it’s been money well spent. The troubled hospital has been under renovation since 2017. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debates, Dr. Tufton sought to […] The post Tufton Defends Nine Billion Spent on Cornwall Regional Hospital appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Science

6 d. ago Caribbean Projected to Remain Largely Unaffected by Global Trade Tensions – World Bank

The Caribbean region is projected to remain largely unaffected by global trade tensions. That’s according to the latest Global Economic Prospects report published by the World Bank on Tuesday. However, the report anticipates average global growth will decline significantly, particularly in the United States. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. The World Bank blames rising trade […] The post Caribbean Projected to Remain Largely Unaffected by Global Trade Tensions – World Bank appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

7 d. ago PNP Rejects Suggestions Abduction of JLP Worker Politically Motivated

Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Julian Robinson, is dismissing suggestions that the abduction of a popular JLP scrutineer in his constituency was politically motivated. The woman, Lorna Robertson, otherwise known as Nicky, was snatched by unknown assailants in a van on Old Hope Road on May 30. Speaking at a PNP conference […] The post PNP Rejects Suggestions Abduction of JLP Worker Politically Motivated appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

7 d. ago California Governor Sues Trump Administration For Deploying National Guard to LA

California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, says he’s suing the Trump administration for deploying hundreds of National Guard members to Los Angeles over the weekend. Bonta says President Donald Trump’s move to federalize 2,000 troops to the city in response to protests against the administration’s immigration actions was unnecessary and unlawful. He says the suit will […] The post California Governor Sues Trump Administration For Deploying National Guard to LA appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador Returned to US

A Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador has been returned to the United States. Kilmar Ábrego García has been charged with human trafficking. The Trump administration mistakenly deported Ábrego García to an El Salvador prison in March. At a press conference on Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed he had landed in the US. […] The post Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador Returned to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago PNP Wants Special Audit into Cornwall Regional Rehabilitation

The opposition People’s National Party, PNP, is calling on the auditor general to conduct a special audit of the Cornwall Regional Hospital rehabilitation project. The call came in a statement issued on Thursday by all five PNP caretakers in St. James. They say after eight years and $24 billion spent, there’s still no Cornwall Regional […] The post PNP Wants Special Audit into Cornwall Regional Rehabilitation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Golding Applauds Civil Society For Questioning Dennis Chung’s FID Appointment

Opposition Leader, Mark Golding has praised non-government groups for voicing their concerns with the appointment of Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. At the same time, he’s criticized members of the private sector who have spoken out in defence of Mr. Chung. The National Integrity Action, the Jamaica Accountability […] The post Golding Applauds Civil Society For Questioning Dennis Chung’s FID Appointment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago UN Food Agency Appeals For $46M to Help Haitians Facing Severe Hunger

The UN food agency is appealing for 46 million for the next six months to help about 2 million Haitians in dire need of food. This includes 8,500 who are at the worst catastrophic level of hunger. The appeal has been issued by Lola Castro, the World Food Program, WFP’s regional director for Latin America […] The post UN Food Agency Appeals For $46M to Help Haitians Facing Severe Hunger appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Gov’t Senator Dismisses PNP’s Warning of Financial Compromise

Government Senator, Marlon Morgan, is dismissing claims by the PNP that the integrity of the country’s financial system is at risk of being compromised. Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, made the claims as part of her Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday. Senator Morgan is instead warning that it is the PNP’s utterances that […] The post Gov’t Senator Dismisses PNP’s Warning of Financial Compromise appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

1 week ago Works Minister Rejects Claim Local Contractors Not Engaged on Major Projects

Minister with responsibility for works, Robert Morgan, has dismissed claims that local contractors have not been engaged for projects across the island. This as concerns have been raised over a small-scale involvement by local contractors in projects such as the SPARK road-improvement programme. In a recent article published by another media house, the Incorporated Masterbuilders […] The post Works Minister Rejects Claim Local Contractors Not Engaged on Major Projects appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

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.

Politics

1 week ago JCF Urged to Hunt & Apprehend Perpetrators Behind Recent Massive Gun Find

The governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, is urging the police to leave no stone unturned in finding and bringing to justice the individuals who attempted to import 238 illegal guns and over 50,000 rounds of ammunition into the country. Chairman of the JLP Communication Taskforce, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, says the attempt to import the massive […] The post JCF Urged to Hunt & Apprehend Perpetrators Behind Recent Massive Gun Find appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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