3 d. ago Frazsiers Whip’s Davia Richards Seeks to Increase Goal Tally

Frazsiers Whip forward, Davia Richards, will again lace up her goal scoring boots when they take on Fedearl United in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League at the Prison Oval, on Saturday. Richards currently lead the golden boot race with 28-goals, while Cavalier’s Shaniel Spence is in second with 25 and Shikira Douglas third with 23. […] The post Frazsiers Whip’s Davia Richards Seeks to Increase Goal Tally appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Mayor Richard Vernon Tells Critics of MoBay City Workers to Stay in their Lanes

Stay in your lane! That’s the retort from mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, to those critics of the hardworking people of Montego Bay, including those who do beautification and sanitation work in the resort town. Daina Davy reports. During her contribution to the Sectoral Debates on Tuesday, the Opposition Spokesman on Local Government, Natalie […] The post Mayor Richard Vernon Tells Critics of MoBay City Workers to Stay in their Lanes appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago KSAMC Seeking External Assistance to Clear Backlog in Financial Records

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, is seeking external assistance to reduce delays in the process of submission of annual financial statements and bank reconciliation. Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby, made the disclosure at the corporation’s monthly meeting earlier this week. Earlier this year, Auditor General Pamela Munroe Ellis threatened to surcharge the […] The post KSAMC Seeking External Assistance to Clear Backlog in Financial Records appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago UNAIDS Urging Regional Govts to Increase Support for HIV Prevention, Treatment

Director of UNAIDS Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, Dr. Richard Amenyah, is urging CARICOM governments to step up financial support for HIV prevention and treatment efforts in the region. His call follows a recent UNAIDS and Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS, PANCAP, survey. The survey found that HIV service organisations across the Caribbean […] The post UNAIDS Urging Regional Govts to Increase Support for HIV Prevention, Treatment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Food Standards Agency Warn Products from Sweet Brand Unsafe to Eat

The Food Standards Agency, FSA, has warned that a number of products from a brand of US sweets are unsafe to eat. It says they contain ingredients which could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer. UK businesses and consumers are being urged to stop buying and selling the Jolly Ranchers products, owned by […] The post Food Standards Agency Warn Products from Sweet Brand Unsafe to Eat appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago UK Chancellor Refuses to Rule Out Tax Increases After Economy Shrinks

The UK economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half in April, as taxes increased for businesses, household bills jumped and exports to the US plunged. The economy shrank by 0.3 per cent, more than the 0.1 per cent predicted by experts, marking the steepest monthly decline since October 2023 April saw […] The post UK Chancellor Refuses to Rule Out Tax Increases After Economy Shrinks appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Immigration Attorney Urging Undocumented Jamaicans in US to Seek Legal Counsel

Immigration attorney, Opal Lee, is urging Jamaicans living in the United States illegally to seek legal representation immediately. This as the Trump administration has ramped up its crackdown on undocumented immigrants across the country. Trump’s latest enforcement actions have set off a wave of protests in Los Angeles. The President has responded by deploying the […] The post Immigration Attorney Urging Undocumented Jamaicans in US to Seek Legal Counsel appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago PNP Caretakers Win Injunction Blocking Removal of Campaign Signs in St James

The legal battle over the removal of PNP campaign signs by the St. James Municipal Corporation is escalating. Three PNP caretakers in the parish have been granted permission to seek judicial review of the decision. They’ve also been granted an injunction by the Supreme Court against any further actions by the Corporation to have their […] The post PNP Caretakers Win Injunction Blocking Removal of Campaign Signs in St James appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Public Sector Workers in The Bahamas to See Salary Increase at End of June

The Bahamas government says it’s moving towards implementing the second phase of the comprehensive public service salary review and that public servants will see increases in their salaries at the end of June. Prime Minister Phillip Davis says legislators will see a pay rise of between 2 per cent and 8 per cent. He says […] The post Public Sector Workers in The Bahamas to See Salary Increase at End of June appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Special Property Tax Enforcement Operation in St Catherine in June

Tax Administration Jamaica, TAJ, in collaboration with the Portmore and Spanish Town Municipal Corporations, will be undertaking a Property Tax Special Enforcement Operation this month. Deputy commissioner general in charge of operations at TAJ, Dave Jeffery, says the goal is for delinquent property owners to settle their arrears. Dave Jeffrey, deputy commissioner general in charge […] The post Special Property Tax Enforcement Operation in St Catherine in June appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago India’s Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid Falling Inflation, Slow Growth

India’s central bank has lowered interest rates by a deeper-than-expected half a percent – the third cut in a row amid falling inflation and lower growth in Asia’s third largest economy. It also increased the amount of liquidity – or supply of money – available in the system. The repo rate – the level at […] The post India’s Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid Falling Inflation, Slow Growth appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Transport Authority Cracking Down on Illegal Sound Systems in PPVs; Transport Groups Seek Clarity

The Transport Authority will be clamping down on operators of public passenger vehicles, PPVs, who continue to install and use sound equipment outside the approved AM/FM radio bands. Under section 15 of the Transport Authority Regulations, the use of flash drives, bluetooth, CDs or any other installation of equipment capable of playing back video or […] The post Transport Authority Cracking Down on Illegal Sound Systems in PPVs; Transport Groups Seek Clarity appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Trump Warns Putin Will Seek Revenge For Ukraine Drone Attack

Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, says he will have to respond to Ukraine’s major drone attack on his country’s airbases. The warning was allegedly given to US President Donald Trump during a phone call on Wednesday. At least 40 Russian warplanes at four military bases were damaged after Ukraine launched a series of drone strikes on […] The post Trump Warns Putin Will Seek Revenge For Ukraine Drone Attack 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 Swoop Down on PNP Constituency Office in Bleaching Cream Raid

Nationwide News understands the police are seeking an employee of the Jamaica Customs Agency in relation to the discovery of a quantity of bleaching cream at a premises located at 14 North Avenue in central Kingston. The premises houses the constituency office of the opposition People’s National Party, PNP. It’s understood that agents of the […] The post Police Swoop Down on PNP Constituency Office in Bleaching Cream Raid appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Suspected Serial Rapist, Robber on the Loose; Police Seeking Public’s Assistance

The Clarendon police are renewing their call for the public to help them locate a suspected serial robber and rapist after the man reportedly struck again. Nationwide News understands the man allegedly committed another rape Wednesday night. The police say that’s now three rapes linked to the suspect. According to the police the suspect is […] The post Suspected Serial Rapist, Robber on the Loose; Police Seeking Public’s Assistance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago 1,300 Police Promoted Under Dr Kevin Blake’s Leadership of JCF

Close to 1,300 police personnel have been promoted since Dr. Kevin Blake took office as Police Commissioner in March last year. Dr. Blake says plans are underway to increase promotions as more senior officers are needed to supervise police personnel. Dr. Blake says there are many vacant senior posts that need to be filled. Dr […] The post 1,300 Police Promoted Under Dr Kevin Blake’s Leadership of JCF 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 Health Ministry Urging Public to Guard Against Effects of Saharan Dust

The Ministry of Health is advising the public to guard against the effects of the Saharan dust that’s currently affecting the island. The ministry says excessive exposure to the dust particles can have severe health effects. This includes increased risk of respiratory and related illnesses, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, respiratory infection and […] The post Health Ministry Urging Public to Guard Against Effects of Saharan Dust appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago NNN/Bluedot Poll: Hanover Optimistic About Jamaica’s Direction, St Mary Positive Sentiment Dips

HANOVER PARISH, JAMAICA – Local men sit in the shade of a seaside shack. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images) An increasing number of voters in Hanover say they believe the country is heading in the right direction while the number of votes in St. Mary who believe the country is heading in the […] The post NNN/Bluedot Poll: Hanover Optimistic About Jamaica’s Direction, St Mary Positive Sentiment Dips appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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