36 h. ago PNP’s Dr Miranda Wellington Denounces Political Violence After ‘Prepare for War’ Backlash

“I do not support political violence!” That’s the word from People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St. Elizabeth, Dr. Miranda Wellington. Dr. Wellington took to social media on Thursday, amid an avalanche of criticism over her incendiary remarks on the campaign trial in Westmoreland on the weekend. Dr. Wellington told comrades at a […] The post PNP’s Dr Miranda Wellington Denounces Political Violence After ‘Prepare for War’ Backlash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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54 h. ago U21 Sunshine Girls Using Elite Netball Competition to Prepare for Youth World Cup

Jamaica’s under-21 Sunshine Girls are fine tuning preparation for the highly anticipated Netball Youth World Cup set to be hosted in Gibraltar from September 19-28.  According to assistant coach of the team, Nardia Hansen, the youngsters are currently using the ongoing Red Stripe Flavours Elite Netball competition as preparation work leading up to the World Cup, […] The post U21 Sunshine Girls Using Elite Netball Competition to Prepare for Youth World Cup appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago FID Warning Public Against Becoming ‘Money Mules’ Amid Fraud Arrests

The Financial Investigations Division, FID, is warning Jamaicans not to allow their bank accounts or identities to be used to move money on behalf of others. The warning follows the arrest and charge of three individuals linked to a $96 million point-of-sale fraud scheme. Robian Williams reports. At the centre of the $96 million point-of-sale, […] The post FID Warning Public Against Becoming ‘Money Mules’ Amid Fraud Arrests appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Acquiring JPS an Option as Gov’t Seeks Better Terms on Electricity Licence

Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government is prepared to acquire the services of the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, if necessary. His statement is guided by Condition 27 of the JPS licence of 2016. Condition 27 of the licence deals with the acquisition of the JPS’ service. It empowers the government to take control […] The post Acquiring JPS an Option as Gov’t Seeks Better Terms on Electricity Licence appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 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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8 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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8 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 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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2 w. ago Iran Says it Will Consider Diplomacy When Israel’s Aggression Stops

Iran says it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack. The comment from Iran’s Foreign Minister comes just hours after Israel’s defence minister warned of prolonged conflict against the Islamic republic. Abbas Araghchi met with European diplomats in Geneva on Friday. They urged him to revive diplomatic efforts with the US […] The post Iran Says it Will Consider Diplomacy When Israel’s Aggression Stops appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago McClaren Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash

Coach of Jamaica’s senior men’s football team, Steve McClaren, says there will be no room for complacency when they take on Guadeloupe in their Group “C” encounter of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the Paypal Park in California, on Friday evening at 6:45. Both teams are searching for their first win of the 2025 edition […] The post McClaren Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Former PNP MP’s Wife Gives Audrey Marks First Political Hurdle in NE Manchester

Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, caretaker for North East Manchester, Ambassador Audrey Marks, faced her first serious political challenge on Sunday, after tenants of the Apple Tree and Syldian Court plazas were issued with eviction notices. The plazas, owned by Sylvia Lyn of Lyn’s Funeral Home, sit in the constituency where Marks, Jamaica’s former ambassador to […] The post Former PNP MP’s Wife Gives Audrey Marks First Political Hurdle in NE Manchester appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Political Analyst Warns Against the Notion of Safe Political Seats

Political commentator, Dr. Nadeen Spence, says representatives of the country’s two major political parties must not become complacent as they campaign ahead of the next general election. Dr. Spence says this is due partly to the realisation that there are very few if any truly safe seats anymore in Jamaican politics. Both the Jamaica Labor […] The post Political Analyst Warns Against the Notion of Safe Political Seats appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Preparation for 2025 Hurricane Season Advanced – Education Ministry

Education minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, says the ministry’s preparations for the 2025 hurricane season are in high gear. This includes repairs and maintenance of schools that are designated as shelters. Dr. Morris Dixon was speaking at Wednesday’s post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. The hurricane season began on June 1 […] The post Preparation for 2025 Hurricane Season Advanced – Education Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Hundreds Flock KFC Outlets; Company Says Extensive Preparations Were Made

Marketing Manager of KFC, Andre Roper, says extensive preparations were made in anticipation of Wednesday’s 50th anniversary ‘Brawta Deal’ promotion. This, as hundreds of customers are at this hour still flocking KFC locations islandwide. The one-day promotion also triggered the deployment of police personnel, who were called in to control the crowd. Shaloy Smikle tells […] The post Hundreds Flock KFC Outlets; Company Says Extensive Preparations Were Made appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Fans Warned to Prepare for ‘Short Notice’ Changes in Next Season’s PL Schedule

Fans have been warned by the English Premier League that fixtures could be moved at “relatively short notice” next season because of the number of teams playing in Europe. A record nine top-flight clubs have qualified for Uefa competitions in the 2025-26 campaign. The Premier League said there is an “increased likelihood” that games will […] The post Fans Warned to Prepare for ‘Short Notice’ Changes in Next Season’s PL Schedule appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Iran Warns of ‘Irreparable Harm’ if US Joins Israeli Strikes

Iran’s supreme leader warns President Donald Trump of “irreparable harm” if the US joins Israel’s strikes targeting underground nuclear sites. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman delivered the warning in an interview with Al Jazeera English. He says “any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region.” Trump said he was […] The post Iran Warns of ‘Irreparable Harm’ if US Joins Israeli Strikes appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Trump Wants ‘Better Than a Ceasefire’ Between Israel and Iran

US President Donald Trump says he expects “better than a ceasefire” between Israel and Iran after warning people earlier to evacuate Tehran. He made the comment after his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, but it’s still unclear what he meant. Iran and Israel are exchanging fire for a fifth straight day, with […] The post Trump Wants ‘Better Than a Ceasefire’ Between Israel and Iran appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago TAJ: More than $18B in Outstanding Taxes Collected from Special Arrears Programme

Tax Administration Jamaica, TAJ, says it has collected over $18 billion in outstanding taxes through its Special Arrears Settlement Programme. The programme ended on May 31. It started on January 28 and was originally scheduled to end on March 31. TAJ says the initiative has relieved business people of over $6 billion in interest, penalty […] The post TAJ: More than $18B in Outstanding Taxes Collected from Special Arrears Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. 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.

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3 w. ago McKenzie Disappointed With State of Property Designated for Negril Fruit & Vegetable Market

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says he’s disappointed with the state of a property prepared to house the long-awaited Negril Fruit and Vegetables Market. Minister McKenzie expressed his displeasure during a tour of the facility on Wednesday. The property has been retrofitted with sanitary facilities and lighting infrastructure for relocation of approximately 25 vendors. The […] The post McKenzie Disappointed With State of Property Designated for Negril Fruit & Vegetable Market appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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