58 h. ago Kishane Thompson’s World Lead a Sign of His Maturity – Bailey

Former Olympic 100m champion and world record holder, Donovan Bailey, says he’s was not surprised by Kishane Thompson’s world leading and personal best 9.75 seconds to win the men’s 100-metres final at the recent National Championships. The time also elevates Thompson to sixth on the world all-time list. Speaking on Donovan Running Things, Bailey, says […] The post Kishane Thompson’s World Lead a Sign of His Maturity – Bailey appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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64 h. ago Green Defends ‘Comprehensive’ Record Following Criticism from PNP Challenger

“The most comprehensive, extensive work that has ever been done!” That’s how Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green, is describing his time at the helm of the ministry. Speaking on Nationwide at Five on Thursday, Minister Green responded to sharp criticism of his stewardship from People’s National Party caretaker, Dr. Miranda Wellington. Dr. Wellington says the minister […] The post Green Defends ‘Comprehensive’ Record Following Criticism from PNP Challenger appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 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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5 d. ago Senator Golding Campbell Urges Voters Not to Gamble With Children’s Future

Government senator, Sherene Golding Campbell, has warned voters not to gamble with their children’s future in the upcoming general elections. The senator issued the warning while addressing a Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, rally in West Kingston on Sunday. She appealed to voters to remember their children when it’s time to vote. Golding Campbell is the […] The post Senator Golding Campbell Urges Voters Not to Gamble With Children’s Future appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Perreira Names His Windies 11 Pick For 2nd Test Against Australia

Veteran cricket commentator, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, says he would make several changes to West Indies eleven for the second test against Australia. The Windies are set to face the tourists in a series levelling test at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada, starting on July 3. Perriera says Jamaican John Campbell would be one of […] The post Perreira Names His Windies 11 Pick For 2nd Test Against Australia appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Alkaline to Sit Down With Nationwide’s Cliff Hughes for Exclusive Interview

International recording star, Alkaline, will engage in his first on air interview with a Jamaican media entity in a decade. On Wednesday, July 2, at 3:45 pm, Jamaica time, Vendetta fans along with music and entertainment lovers globally, can tune in for an exclusive, one-on-one interview with the Emmy Award-winning journalist Cliff Hughes. The highly-anticipated […] The post Alkaline to Sit Down With Nationwide’s Cliff Hughes for Exclusive Interview appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago T&T: Former Finance Minister Appointed Central Bank Governor

Trinidad’s former finance minister, Larry Howai, has been appointed central bank governor. He was presented with his instruments of appointment on Wednesday. It came a day after the cabinet formally requested that the president terminate the tenure of the previous governor with immediate effect. The officer holder at the time was Alvin Hilaire. Howai served […] The post T&T: Former Finance Minister Appointed Central Bank Governor appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Alana Reid Named Ambassador for Team PanAm Sports Ahead of 2025 Games

Jamaica’s sprinter Alana Reid has been named one of seven official ambassadors for Team PanAm Sports ahead of the ASU2025 Junior Pan American Games, scheduled for August 9–23 in Paraguay. At just 20-years-old, Reid stands among the fastest women in the world in the under-20 category and continues to make history as one of the […] The post Alana Reid Named Ambassador for Team PanAm Sports Ahead of 2025 Games appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Scott Mottley: Gov’t Trying to Shut Down Parliament to Block IC Report

Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Senator Donna Scott Mottley, is accusing the JLP government of seeking to prematurely shut down Parliament to prevent the tabling of the Integrity Commission’s annual report. Senator Scott Mottley made the accusation while addressing PNP supporters in Eastern St. Andrew. The Integrity Commission has not named any particular parliamentarian in its […] The post Scott Mottley: Gov’t Trying to Shut Down Parliament to Block IC Report appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago West Indies Make Progress on Day 2 of 1st Test Against Australia

The West Indies have made significant progress on day two of the first Test against Australia at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown Barbados. Resuming on 57 for 4 on the second morning the home team at sports time reached 190 all out, replying to Australia’s 180 all out. Brandon King added just 3 to his […] The post West Indies Make Progress on Day 2 of 1st Test Against Australia appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Dupont Primary Wins Bob & Rita Marley Foundation Basketball Tournament

Dupont Primary are the champions of the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation/JABA Mini Basketball Tournament. Dupont defeated Mavisville Prep 18- 2 in the finals to lift the trophy. Leon Riley of Dupont was named tournament MVP. Dupont also won the Skills Challenge defeating St Patrick’s in the finals 16-10. The post Dupont Primary Wins Bob & Rita Marley Foundation Basketball Tournament appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Vulnerable Jamaicans Urged to Apply For $1B Solidarity Programme

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is urging vulnerable Jamaicans to make use of the government’s one billion dollar Solidarity programme now in effect. He was speaking at the launch of the initiative at Jamaica House on Wednesday. Under Solidarity, one-time cash grants of $20,000 will be provided to 50,000 eligible Jamaicans. To be eligible, individuals […] The post Vulnerable Jamaicans Urged to Apply For $1B Solidarity Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago McClaren Issues Warning to Reggae Boyz Following Gold Cup Elimination

National football coach Steve McClaren says the team is not as good as it thinks it is, following their early elimination from CONCACAF Gold Cup in the USA. The Jamaicans crashed out at the group stage of the tournament for the first time in 16 years on Tuesday night after a 4-1 defeat to Panama […] The post McClaren Issues Warning to Reggae Boyz Following Gold Cup Elimination appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation

A US citizen awaiting deportation from the Dominican Republic was found dead in her cell. Her body was found on Monday. She had been arrested in April because she did not have any identification. A statement from the General Directorate of Migration says at the time of her arrest, she had symptoms consistent with a […] The post Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago EduFocal, One on One Named Among TIME Magazine’s Top EdTech Companies

Jamaican companies EduFocal Limited and One on One have been named on TIME Magazine’s World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2025. EduFocal, led by Gordon Swaby ranked number 225. Since its inception in 2012, EduFocal has supported over 100,000 learners and partnered with major institutions, making learning engaging and accessible. One on One, led by Ricardo […] The post EduFocal, One on One Named Among TIME Magazine’s Top EdTech Companies appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Tourism Sector Will Soon Have More Jobs than People to Fill Them – Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says based on the growth of the country’s tourism product, it’s inevitable that there will soon come a time when there are more jobs available in the industry than workers to fill them. He made the observation at the recent post-cabinet press briefing. Minister Bartlett says the ministry may have to […] The post Tourism Sector Will Soon Have More Jobs than People to Fill Them – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Telegram Founder says His More than 100 Children Will Share His $13B Fortune

The founder of instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, says the more than 100 children he has fathered will share his estimated US$13.9 billion fortune. Mr Durov told French political magazine Le Point that they’re all his children and will all have the same rights. According to Durov he doesn’t want them to tear each […] The post Telegram Founder says His More than 100 Children Will Share His $13B Fortune appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Florida Women Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Murdering Jamaican Husband

A Florida woman has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of her Jamaican husband at their Coral Springs home last year. Two-hundred-and-eighty-five days have been credited for time already served in pretrial detention. According to court records, 46-year-old Denise Nicole Malcolm, last week pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder […] The post Florida Women Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Murdering Jamaican Husband appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Dudus, Zekes, Kartel: Llewellyn Reflects on Highs & Lows as DPP

Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn says the Dudus extradition and the trials of Kern Spencer, Donald ‘Zekes’ Phipps and Vybz Kartel were among the most challenging matters she’s faced in her career. Llewellyn offered the reflection as she prepares to demit office in September. She reflected on her time in office while speaking on […] The post Dudus, Zekes, Kartel: Llewellyn Reflects on Highs & Lows as DPP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago US Feds Targeted Squash as the Leader of a Transnational Gang

Federal authorities in the United States say dancehall artiste Squash is the leader of a transnational criminal organisation. The accusation forms part of the file prepared on the 32-year-old Jamaican, whose given name is Andre Maurice Whittaker. Squash has until August 26 this year to accept a plea deal and avoid a September trial. As […] The post US Feds Targeted Squash as the Leader of a Transnational Gang appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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