37 h. ago PNP’s Defense of Wellington’s ‘War’ Comments Egregious – Morgan

Member of the JLP’s Communication Task Force, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Opposition PNP’s defence of Dr. Miranda Wellington’s ‘war’ comment is egregious. Dr. Wellington, the PNP caretaker for South West St. Elizabeth, told comrades at a PNP meeting in Frome, Westmoreland on Sunday that, “this is not going to be an easy victory, but […] The post PNP’s Defense of Wellington’s ‘War’ Comments Egregious – Morgan appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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40 h. ago Zaneta Alvaranga to Return to Local Competitive Swimming at Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water

Head coach of Kaizen Swim Club, Rory Alvaranga, announced that former age group standout swimmer, Zaneta Alvaranga, will make her return to local competitive swimming when she competes at the Annual Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water Swim meet. The event is set for Doctors Cave Bathing Club in Montego Bay, on Saturday. Rory Alvaranga. Meanwhile, […] The post Zaneta Alvaranga to Return to Local Competitive Swimming at Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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46 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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61 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.

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63 h. ago Attorney Disagrees with Supreme Court Regarding Powers of the Integrity Commission

Attorney-at-law, Chuck Cameron, is taking issue with the position of the Supreme Court regarding the power of the Integrity Commission to verify statutory declarations. In a ruling last week, the court said financial institutions are mandated to furnish information requested by the commission to verify such declarations. It affirms section seven of the Integrity Commission […] The post Attorney Disagrees with Supreme Court Regarding Powers of the Integrity Commission appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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63 h. ago Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls

In Trinidad and Tobago, the final report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, COG, on the general election held on April 28 this year, has raised concern over allegations of bribery on polling day and the continued lack of legal controls on campaign financing. According to the report, the COG noted reports of electoral offences, including […] The post Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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64 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 IC’s Probe into PM’s Statutory Declaration Closed in July 2024

The Integrity Commission has revealed via a document tabled in the Parliament that it has closed a probe it had launched into Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ statutory declarations. The investigation into Dr. Holness is listed as among nine investigations which the Commission says it closed during the financial year 2024/2015. Page 171 of the Annual […] The post IC’s Probe into PM’s Statutory Declaration Closed in July 2024 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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4 d. ago PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St Elizabeth, Dr Miranda Wellington, is criticising the sitting member of parliament, MP, the Jamaica Labour Party’s Floyd Green, over his stewardship of the constituency. The constituency is part of the farming belt of the breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth. Dr Wellington, who is set to challenge […] The post PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago JLP Demands Apology from PNP Over Claims of Attempting to Block Tabling of IC Report

A member of the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Communication Task Force, Senator Marlon Morgan, says Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, must apologise for her recent comments on the ending of the parliamentary term. Scott-Mottley told a People’s National Party, PNP, meeting last week that the government was moving to block the tabling of […] The post JLP Demands Apology from PNP Over Claims of Attempting to Block Tabling of IC Report appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 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.

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9 d. ago Policeman Reportedly Kills Girlfriend, Wounds Himself in Domestic Dispute

Both the Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force are investigating a suspected murder and attempted suicide in St Mary Wednesday night. The incident, which occurred in the Essex district of St Mary, involved a police constable and his girlfriend. Reports are that the policeman, a constable assigned to the St. Andrew […] The post Policeman Reportedly Kills Girlfriend, Wounds Himself in Domestic Dispute appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago St. Catherine Coach Reflects on Winning National Championships

Assistant coach of St. Catherine, Neriah Barrett, says it was not easy to win the recent JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships. The St. Catherine team amassed 270.83 points to finish ahead of St. Andrew, 269, and St. Elizabeth, 222.83 in third. Barrett spoke with our sports centre. Neriah Barrett. The post St. Catherine Coach Reflects on Winning National Championships appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. 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 IC Lauds Court Ruling Granting It Access to Information from Financial Institutions

The Integrity Commission is citing a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court last year affirming its authority to request information from financial institutions. The written judgement was provided on Tuesday. The judgement comes as the Integrity Commission Act is being reviewed by parliamentarians. One concern raised as part of the deliberations is the Commission’s ability […] The post IC Lauds Court Ruling Granting It Access to Information from Financial Institutions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Campbell says He’s Not Among the Athletes to Benefit from JAAA Financial Support

Jamaica’s Olympic Games shot put bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell says he was not among the Jamaican athletes who had a stream of financial contribution from the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association, JAAA. During Monday’s launch of the National Junior and Senior Championships, JAAA treasurer Ludlow Watts says over the past decade, the association made shelled out […] The post Campbell says He’s Not Among the Athletes to Benefit from JAAA Financial Support 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 JCTU: Announced Salary Increase a Delayed Entitlement, Not a New Benefit

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, JCTU, says the 7.5 percent salary increase for public sector workers is a delayed entitlement. On Monday, Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, announced that eligible employees will receive up to three increments in their substantive salary scales for the 2025-26 financial year. She noted that the ministry was moving to […] The post JCTU: Announced Salary Increase a Delayed Entitlement, Not a New Benefit appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Grange Charged with Reviewing Framework on Retaining Athletes

Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Holness, has charged Minister of Sports, Olivia Grange, with the holding consultations with stakeholders on a new framework for the development and retention of the country’s elite athlete. Speaking at the Nike Tribute to honour the extraordinary achievements and enduring legacy of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Prime Minister Dr. Holness asked […] The post Grange Charged with Reviewing Framework on Retaining Athletes appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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