10 h. ago Calderbank to Make Second Appearance at Swimming World Champs

National swimmer Jessica Calderbank is excited about making Jamaica’s team to the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore, from July 11 to August 3. Calderbank, who will be making her second appearance at the Championships, will compete in the women’s 50 and 100 metres butterfly events. She’ll be joined by Kito Campbell and Josh Kirlew. Campbell […] The post Calderbank to Make Second Appearance at Swimming World Champs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

11 h. ago Integrity Commission Refuses to Release Audit Findings Into PM’s Financial Affairs

The Integrity Commission has refused to release the findings of a multi-million dollar international audit it commissioned into the financial affairs of Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness. The anti corruption body has also refused to confirm whether it has closed its investigations into Dr. Holness’ statutory declarations. The Commission has claimed the matters are now […] The post Integrity Commission Refuses to Release Audit Findings Into PM’s Financial Affairs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

11 h. ago Vaz Rubbishes Claims Procurement Money Could’ve Bought 100 New Buses

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is rubbishing claims the government could have bought 100 brand new coaster buses for the money he used to procure 110 used buses from the United States. Mahiri Stewart has that story. Nationwide News has seen the import licences for 42 of the 110 buses being used for the government’s rural […] The post Vaz Rubbishes Claims Procurement Money Could’ve Bought 100 New Buses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

11 h. ago Ground Broken For Expansion of Westland Port at Kingston Freeport Terminal

Jamaica’s shipping capacity is set to experience a major boost with the expansion of the Westland Port at the Kingston Freeport Terminal in Kingston. The project aims to expand cargo capacity, reduce vessel wait times, attract larger vessels and strengthen Jamaica’s position as a key player in regional and global trade. Speaking at the ground […] The post Ground Broken For Expansion of Westland Port at Kingston Freeport Terminal appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

11 h. ago Maitland Trial: Truck Driver Recalls Being Questioned by CIB, INDECOM

The murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland has been adjourned until Monday, with the prosecution’s eighth witness, a truck driver, set to continue his testimony. On Thursday, the witness recounted how he was called to the Criminal Investigations Branch, CIB, headquarters, where investigators listened to a recorded phone conversation between him and Maitland. The audio […] The post Maitland Trial: Truck Driver Recalls Being Questioned by CIB, INDECOM appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Transport

11 h. ago KSAMC Moves to Recover Outstanding Fees From Car Dealerships

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, is now targeting car dealerships as part of their efforts to recover outstanding signage fees. Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby says over 100 letters have been prepared to be dispatched to dealerships across the municipality. He was speaking at Tuesday’s monthly corporation meeting. The KSAMC says the […] The post KSAMC Moves to Recover Outstanding Fees From Car Dealerships appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

11 h. ago Caribbean Leaders Back Jamaica’s Petition to King Charles for Reparations

Caribbean leaders have backed Jamaica’s petition to King Charles on reparations as the region prepares to step up its pursuit of reparative justice for slavery. This was disclosed by CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at the recently closed CARICOM summit. Dr. Holness says Jamaica secured broad support from the Caribbean region for […] The post Caribbean Leaders Back Jamaica’s Petition to King Charles for Reparations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

11 h. ago Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Order After Supreme Court Ruling

A US judge has once again blocked President Donald Trump from ending birth right citizenship for some US residents. The New Hampshire judge approved a class action lawsuit against Trump’s executive order on Thursday. The lawsuit was brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of immigrant parents and their infants. The judge’s ruling […] The post Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Order After Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

12 h. ago Thompson, Seville, Blake Head to London Seeking 4x100m Qualification for Tokyo

The top three finishers in the men’s 100m at the JAAA National Championship have been confirmed to run on Jamaica’s men’s 4x100m relay team at the London Diamond League next Saturday. National champion Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville and Ackeem Blake are part of a six member team that will assemble in the British capital, as […] The post Thompson, Seville, Blake Head to London Seeking 4x100m Qualification for Tokyo appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

13 h. ago Jamaica Tops Global Ranking for Educational Attainment for Females

Members of the Teacher’s College of Jamaica 2022 graduating class at the exercise held on November 6, 2022 at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus. (Mark Bell/JIS) Jamaica is among the countries ranked at the top of the pile for educational attainment among girls and young women. That’s according to the 2025 Global […] The post Jamaica Tops Global Ranking for Educational Attainment for Females appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

13 h. ago PNP’s RIDE Plan for Rural Students Being ‘Unfairly Criticised’ – Campbell

People’s National Party, PNP, general secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says the party’s plan for transporting rural students to school is being unfairly criticised. Speaking at a constituency conference in Albert Town Square in South Trelawny on Wednesday, Dr. Campbell says the PNP’s plan, dubbed RIDE, will be an expansion of what the Holness administration currently […] The post PNP’s RIDE Plan for Rural Students Being ‘Unfairly Criticised’ – Campbell appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

13 h. ago Plan Being Developed to Expand Christiana Transport Centre – Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz (centre), is accompanied by Transport Authority managing director, Ralston Smith (left), and other stakeholders during a tour of the Christiana Transport Centre and adjoining lands being considered for the facility’s expansion, in Manchester, on Wednesday (July 9). (Michael Sloley/JIS) Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government […] The post Plan Being Developed to Expand Christiana Transport Centre – Vaz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

13 h. ago IEA Names Guyana as 1 of 4 Countries to Drive Oil Industry Growth in 2025

Guyana has been listed as one of four countries that will help drive growth in the oil industry this year. That’s according to the International Energy Agency, IEA. Kaieteur News is reporting that global supplies are set to rise by 1.6 million barrels per day to an average of 104 million in 2025 and an […] The post IEA Names Guyana as 1 of 4 Countries to Drive Oil Industry Growth in 2025 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

13 h. ago World’s Poorest Countries Paying Millions to Lobbyists Linked to Trump

A story published by the UK Guardian says some of the world’s poorest countries have started paying millions to lobbyists linked to Donald Trump to try to offset US cuts to foreign aid. The story is based on an investigation by Global Witness, an international non-governmental organisation that probes environmental and human rights abuses. The […] The post World’s Poorest Countries Paying Millions to Lobbyists Linked to Trump appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

14 h. ago JOA: $5m Contribution to Racers Track Club Part of Olympic Invest Programme

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, JOA, Christopher Samuda, says the $5 million contribution to Racers Track Club is part of their “Olympic Invest” programme. Samuda says the programme is geared towards athlete and infrastructure development and events activation. Under the programme, the JOA will assist Racers Track Club in treating post event financial commitments […] The post JOA: $5m Contribution to Racers Track Club Part of Olympic Invest Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

14 h. ago Sabalenka Heartbreak as Anisimova Advances to Wimbledon Final

Amanda Anisimova dealt out more Grand Slam heartbreak to world number one Aryna Sabalenka as she booked her place in the Wimbledon final with victory in a thrilling contest. American Anisimova, the 13th seed, waved and blew kisses to the crowd after securing a remarkable 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory on a blazing hot day on […] The post Sabalenka Heartbreak as Anisimova Advances to Wimbledon Final appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

35 h. ago Ageing Expert Horrified By Discovery of Mummified Remains of Senior

Ageing expert, Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer, says she’s been left horrified by the discovery of the mummified remains an elderly woman who died nearly two years ago. The body of Viola Destin was discovered on July 6 at her home in Old Hope District in Westmoreland. She had been dead since December 2023. Images seen by […] The post Ageing Expert Horrified By Discovery of Mummified Remains of Senior appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

35 h. ago Taxi Operators Back Rural School Bus Programme Despite Revenue Concerns

Taxi operators are supporting the government’s plan for a rural school bus programme, despite concerns about the impact on their potential to earn. The operators are the latest group to weigh in on the ongoing national debate. Shaloy Smikle reports. Amid continued debate between the government and the opposition about the planned school bus programme, […] The post Taxi Operators Back Rural School Bus Programme Despite Revenue Concerns appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Culture

35 h. ago Political Ombudsman Urges Leaders to Set Tone of Unity Ahead of General Election

The Office of the Political Ombudsman is also calling on political leaders to set a tone of unity, tolerance, and restraint, as the country inches closer to the general election. In a statement on Wednesday, Chairman of the ECJ, Earl Jarrett, denounced the removal and the defacing of political flyers. He says the actions undermine […] The post Political Ombudsman Urges Leaders to Set Tone of Unity Ahead of General Election appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

40 h. ago Vaz Denounces Bloggers’ Attempts to Undermine Rural School Bus Programme

Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, says he’s disappointed by what he says is the wicked, evil and sustained attack on the government’s rural school bus programme by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP. Minister Vaz says the latest phase of the PNP’s attack involves the use of bloggers to raise doubt about the cost of the […] The post Vaz Denounces Bloggers’ Attempts to Undermine Rural School Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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