23 h. ago Pregnant Woman Arrested in Portland for Internet Cable Vandalism

Seven people were arrested on Thursday by the Portland police after they were caught vandalising internet cables. The group is comprised of six men and a woman. The woman is reportedly pregnant. It’s understood that on Wednesday night, the individuals cut down the wires connecting the communities of Orange Bay and Windsor Castle. They were […] The post Pregnant Woman Arrested in Portland for Internet Cable Vandalism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

38 h. ago Bunting Demands Answers Over Retraction of FID Job Description Statement

The Opposition PNP is demanding answers from the Finance Ministry after it retracted a statement concerning the job description for a top position at the Financial Investigations Division, FID. The position of chief technical director is now held by Chartered Accountant, Dennis Chung. Opposition Senator, Peter Bunting, is questioning why the statement was recalled hours […] The post Bunting Demands Answers Over Retraction of FID Job Description Statement appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

46 h. ago Local Manufacturer Makes Link Between Electricity Theft and High Costs

Local manufacturer, Jamaican Teas, is again raising concern about the impact of electricity theft on the cost of the utility. Company chief executive officer, CEO, John Mahfood was reacting to the government’s announcement that it will not renew the existing Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, licence when it expires in 2027. John Mahfood, CEO of […] The post Local Manufacturer Makes Link Between Electricity Theft and High Costs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

62 h. ago Technical Error Cited For Delayed Payment of Some Pensioners

The Accountant General’s Department, AGD, says a technical error caused some pensioners not to be paid for the June period. In a statement on Wednesday, the AGD sought to assure pensioners and the public that payments for the June 2025 pay cycle were successfully and timely. It says payments were disbursed to over 34,000 pensioners […] The post Technical Error Cited For Delayed Payment of Some Pensioners appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

63 h. ago Outstanding Pension Funds to be Paid this Week – Finance Ministry

Government pensioners who did not receive their benefits for June will get the funds by the end of this week. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams provided the update to Nationwide News on Wednesday. Fayval Williams, finance minister. Her comment follows concern raised by Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson during Parliament’s […] The post Outstanding Pension Funds to be Paid this Week – Finance Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

63 h. ago Political Ombudsman Remains Vigilant as Election Campaigning Intensifies

The Office of the Political Ombudsman says it’s maintaining a watchful eye on the conduct of political parties and candidates as campaigning intensifies ahead of the general election. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ombudsman says it has taken note of flags, display boards and other paraphernalia erected, as well as public utterances from political […] The post Political Ombudsman Remains Vigilant as Election Campaigning Intensifies appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

63 h. 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.

Events

2 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.

Politics

2 d. ago New JHTA President Credits JPS With Improved Performance in Last Year

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, JHTA, is praising the Jamaica Public Service Company for improving its performance over the last year. Newly elected JHTA president, Christopher Jarrett, says the organisation has grown more confident in JPS’ reliability. Energy minister, Daryl Vaz, has maintained that under its current terms, the licence has not served the […] The post New JHTA President Credits JPS With Improved Performance in Last Year appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 d. ago Jamaica Opens Applications for Licence to Provide Electricity

In a stunning development, the Government of Jamaica says it will not renew its licence with the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, under the current terms. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Daryl Vaz at a press conference held at Jamaica House on Tuesday morning. The Government of Jamaica holds a 19 per cent […] The post Jamaica Opens Applications for Licence to Provide Electricity appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 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.

Politics

4 d. ago Mark X Driver Charged After Bus Overturns on Mandela Highway

The driver of a Toyota Mark X has been charged after an accident that saw a bus overturn on the Mandela Highway on Monday morning. Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, PSTEB, ACP Dr. Gary McKenzie told Nationwide News that the accident occurred after the driver of the Toyota Mark X suffered […] The post Mark X Driver Charged After Bus Overturns on Mandela Highway appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Transport

4 d. ago Old Cotton Bank Notes Will Not Be Legal Tender Effective July 1

The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ is advising the public that effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the old cotton banknotes will no longer be legal tender, That is, the bank notes should no longer be accepted as payment for goods and services. Cash transactions should be conducted using the new polymer banknotes which have been in […] The post Old Cotton Bank Notes Will Not Be Legal Tender Effective July 1 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

7 d. ago Two Additional Parliamentarians Referred for Illicit Enrichment

Two parliamentarians were referred to the Integrity Commission for Illicit Enrichment for the Financial year April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. That’s according to the Integrity Commission’s seventh Annual Report for the period seen by Nationwide News. The report was tabled in Parliament earlier on Friday. The report also says four public officials were […] The post Two Additional Parliamentarians Referred for Illicit Enrichment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

7 d. ago Independent Committee Suggested to Address Salary Concerns of Parliamentarians

An independent remuneration authority is being recommended as a means to solve concerns surrounding the salaries of parliamentarians. The recommendation follows an assessment of Jamaica’s parliamentary system by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA. The CPA made the recommendation after noting the most recent furore over the increase granted to politicians under the last public sector […] The post Independent Committee Suggested to Address Salary Concerns of Parliamentarians appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

7 d. ago PNP Pledges to Partner With Tourism Stakeholders to Grant Beach Access to Public

People’s National Party, PNP president, Mark Golding, says a future administration will be partnering with the tourism industry to ensure that citizens have access to the island’s beaches. He made the pledge while addressing a campaign rally in Eastern St. Andrew on Wednesday. Mark Golding, opposition leader. The government has been heavily criticised regarding access […] The post PNP Pledges to Partner With Tourism Stakeholders to Grant Beach Access to Public appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

7 d. ago Iran Launches Arrests and Executions in Spy Crackdown Following Israeli Attack

Iranian authorities have carried out a wave of arrests and multiple executions of people suspected of links to Israeli intelligence agencies, in the wake of the recent war between the two countries. It follows what officials describe as an unprecedented infiltration of Iranian security services by Israeli agents. Iranian authorities suspect information fed to Israel […] The post Iran Launches Arrests and Executions in Spy Crackdown Following Israeli Attack appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

9 d. ago Some Lawmakers Question Usefulness of a Social intervention Database

Some government lawmakers are calling into question the viability or usefulness of a centralised database for the government’s various social intervention efforts. The issue came up for discussion as legislators continued their review of the auditor general’s performance audit report on the management of the government’s social benefit programmes at Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, PAC. […] The post Some Lawmakers Question Usefulness of a Social intervention Database appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

9 d. ago Mammee Bay Main Road Blocked to Facilitate Police Investigation

The police are advising members of the public to use an alternative route to the Mammee Bay main road in St. Ann. According to the police, the roadway is currently blocked to facilitate an investigation. Nationwide News understands that a taxi driver and a passenger has been shot and killed. The incident reportedly happened sometime […] The post Mammee Bay Main Road Blocked to Facilitate Police Investigation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

9 d. ago US Embassy Now Requiring Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public

All individuals applying for an F, M, or J non-immigrant visa to the United States are now requested to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to ‘public’. The US Embassy in Kingston says this is to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the US. The ‘F’ […] The post US Embassy Now Requiring Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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