4 d. ago License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail

Murder accused Ishmael Davis was granted bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Thursday. The 52-year old was granted bail in the sum of $2 million. Based on the conditions of bail, Davis is to surrender his travel documents and report to the police station. A stop order was […] The post License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Finance Ministry Rejects JAMP’s Claim of Breaching IC Commitment

The Ministry of Finance has rejected as false, claims by the Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal, JAMP, that it breached a prior commitment to provide public access to the Integrity Commission’s quarterly contract awards report. Chairman of the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act, Edmund Bartlett, read the response of the ministry into the […] The post Finance Ministry Rejects JAMP’s Claim of Breaching IC Commitment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Integrity Commission Submits Three New Reports For Tabling in Parliament

The Integrity Commission has submitted three new reports for tabling in the House of Representatives. The documents were sent to the Parliament on Tuesday. It’s the first batch of reports to be tabled since the Integrity Commission’s new chairman, retired Justice Carol Lawrence-Beswick, took office. The reports have been submitted along with associated indicative rulings […] The post Integrity Commission Submits Three New Reports For Tabling in Parliament appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago JLP Slams ‘Entitled & Desperate’ Golding in Continued Chung Opposition

Entitled and desperate. That’s how chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Communications’ Taskforce, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, is describing the move by People’s National Party, PNP, president Mark Golding to berate members of the private sector who support the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division. Golding told a […] The post JLP Slams ‘Entitled & Desperate’ Golding in Continued Chung Opposition appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago PM: Gov’t Able to Execute Big Projects Because of Improved Fiscal Space

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the large-scale infrastructure development programmes now underway across the country are taking place because of the fiscal space created by his government’s economic reforms. He was addressing the media at the handover of a home under New Social Housing Programme, NSHP, in Brampton District, Trelawny, on Friday. Holness was […] The post PM: Gov’t Able to Execute Big Projects Because of Improved Fiscal Space appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Trump: Travel Ban Contains Exemption for World Cup, Olympic Participation

The United States is gearing up to host the world’s two biggest sporting events in the next three years, the 2026 Fifa World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. They are events which ordinarily see a host nation attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe. So will a new travel ban issued by […] The post Trump: Travel Ban Contains Exemption for World Cup, Olympic Participation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Haiti, Venezuela Among 12 Countries Banned from Traveling to US

Haitians are among nationals of 12 countries now banned from travelling to the United States. President Donald Trump signed the proclamation for the travel ban on Wednesday, citing national security risks. The 11 other countries affected are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The proclamation […] The post Haiti, Venezuela Among 12 Countries Banned from Traveling to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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

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 smuggle over 250 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 […] The post JCF Urged to Hunt & Apprehend Perpetrators Behind Recent Massive Gun Finds appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago JLP Moves to Dismiss PNP Complaint Over Holness’ Call to Action

Chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, Communication Task Force, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, is moving to dismiss the People’s National Party’s, PNP, complaint to the Office of the Political Ombudsman about comments made by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at a constituency conference in St. James on Sunday. The comments in question, concerned Dr. Holness’ […] The post JLP Moves to Dismiss PNP Complaint Over Holness’ Call to Action appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago GraceKennedy: No Significant Impact from Trump Tariffs on Goods Heading to US

Local food manufacturer GraceKennedy says the 10 per cent tariff that was imposed on goods entering the US market has added to its landing cost for exports. Frank James is the chief executive officer of the GraceKennedy Group. Grace says it will not be able to absorb the full impact of the tariffs but will […] The post GraceKennedy: No Significant Impact from Trump Tariffs on Goods Heading to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago JHTA: Upgraded Travel Advisory May Lead to More Business Tourism

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Robin Russell, says the upgraded travel advisory may result in more opportunities in business travel tourism for local hoteliers. He says the results have come from a collaborative effort that included tourism stakeholders. Robin Russell, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, speaking on Nationwide This […] The post JHTA: Upgraded Travel Advisory May Lead to More Business Tourism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Tourism Minister: Upgraded Travel Advisory to Boost Tourist Confidence

Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, says the tourism industry is welcoming the decision by the US to revise its travel advisory for Jamaica to Level 2. He says the revision affirms the island’s ongoing progress in public safety, security, and tourism resilience. Minister Bartlett says the upgrade is also expected to further boost travel confidence and […] The post Tourism Minister: Upgraded Travel Advisory to Boost Tourist Confidence appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Executive Chairman of Sandals Upbeat About Upgraded Travel Advisory

Hotel magnate and businessman, Adam Stewart, is upbeat regarding Jamaica’s improved travel advisory. The executive chairman of the Sandals Group says this is affirmation of the gains Jamaica has made in improving its image as a safe welcoming destination. Mr. Stewart says the improvement will also help the country in attracting more tourism from one […] The post Executive Chairman of Sandals Upbeat About Upgraded Travel Advisory appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago JAMP Wants Gov’t to Clarify Appointment of Dennis Chung as FID Head

The Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal, JAMP, has called on the finance ministry to clarify the appointment of Dennis Chung as the new chief technical director of the Financial Investigation Division, FID. Executive director of JAMP, Jeanette Calder, has raised questions about Chung’s technical suitability for the role. JAMP also wants the ministry to share the […] The post JAMP Wants Gov’t to Clarify Appointment of Dennis Chung as FID Head appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Johnson Smith: US Travel Advisory Upgrade Indicates Improvement in Public Safety

The US state department has upgraded Jamaica’s travel advisory. It has moved from Level 3 to Level 2. Level 2 advises US citizens to “exercise increased caution” when travelling to Jamaica. It’s the second lowest rating on the four-point scale. But it’s a significant improvement over Level 3 that advises US citizens to “reconsider travel” […] The post Johnson Smith: US Travel Advisory Upgrade Indicates Improvement in Public Safety appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Police Federation Chairman Calls for Introduction of Drone Patrols

Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arleen McBean, is calling for the JCF to roll out drone patrols. She says while stakeholders clamour for increased use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement, drone patrols should also be utilized as a crime-fighting tool. Arleen McBean, chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation. She was speaking at […] The post Police Federation Chairman Calls for Introduction of Drone Patrols appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Students Urged To Be Careful of Social Media Footprint Amid US Visa Turmoil

Founder and chief executive of AIM Educational Services, Nicole McLaren-Campbell, is urging Jamaican students who want to study in the US to be aware that their digital footprint is permanent. Her words follow the Trump administration’s directive to US embassies worldwide to immediately stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. The move forms part of […] The post Students Urged To Be Careful of Social Media Footprint Amid US Visa Turmoil appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Stricter Measures Coming for Licensed Firearm Holders – FLA Head

Stricter measures are coming to hold licensed firearm holders accountable for the care and protection of their weapons. That’s according to chief executive officer, CEO, of the Firearm Licensing Authority, FLA, Shane Dalling. His comment follows an incident in Ingleside, Manchester last week where four-year-old Gia Grinnel died from a gunshot wound to the head. […] The post Stricter Measures Coming for Licensed Firearm Holders – FLA Head appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago Greg Christie’s Tenure as Head of Integrity Commission Has Ended

The tenure of Greg Christie as executive director of the Integrity Commission is over. Christie’s contract came to an end on May 18, capping his five year contract with the anti-corruption agency. This brings an end to a chapter marked by both fierce anti-corruption advocacy and controversy at the commission. Chevon Campbell tells us more. […] The post Greg Christie’s Tenure as Head of Integrity Commission Has Ended appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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