39 h. ago JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding

Elaine Walker-Brown, chairman of Jamaica Football Federation Women’s Committee, believes the lack of payment that was promised by the government to the clubs participating in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League is stifling the growth of the game on local soil. At the launch of the competition the government had promised a payment of $100,000 for the five months […] The post JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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64 h. ago Gov’t Senator Rebukes Golding for “Insensitive” Remarks on Dead Babies

Reckless and insensitive! That’s how government Senator, Dr. Elon Thompson, has described comments made by Opposition Leader Mark Golding concerning the death of 24 pre-mature babies at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in June. Mr. Golding told PNP supporters at a recent party meeting that 24 premature babies were “killed and allowed to die.” The South […] The post Gov’t Senator Rebukes Golding for “Insensitive” Remarks on Dead Babies appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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67 h. ago Commentator Urges Golding to Hit Reset Following ‘Troubling’ Comments

Political commentator, Germaine Barrett, is calling on Mark Golding to lead a reset in his party, following recent troubling pronouncements from the political platform by People’s National Party, PNP, caretakers. Barrett was speaking on Nationwide This Morning on Thursday. Daina Davy reports. On Sunday, PNP caretaker for South West St Elizabeth, Dr. Miranda Wellington issued […] The post Commentator Urges Golding to Hit Reset Following ‘Troubling’ Comments appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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67 h. ago Incorporation of Renewables in Electricity Supply Would Boost Manufacturing – Fosrich

CEO of the Fosrich Group, Cecil Foster, believes the manufacturing sector would reap massive benefits if broad scale use of renewable energy sources forms part of a new all-island electricity supply licence. Foster was speaking with Nationwide News on Wednesday. Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz on Tuesday announced that the government would not renew its licence […] The post Incorporation of Renewables in Electricity Supply Would Boost Manufacturing – Fosrich appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. 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.

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3 d. ago Former Head of Trinidad’s Central Bank Signals Intent to Sue Gov’t Over Firing

Former governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Alvin Hilaire, has signalled his intention to sue the state for wrongful dismissal. This is according to the Trinidad Guardian, which received a WhatsApp message from Dr Hilaire to that effect. Dr Hilaire says his lawyers issued a pre-action protocol letter to the cabinet […] The post Former Head of Trinidad’s Central Bank Signals Intent to Sue Gov’t Over Firing appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago JPP Outlines Sweeping Election Promises in US $2Trillion Manifesto

The Jamaica Progressive Party, JPP, is promising an ambitious US $2 trillion agenda to transform the country in fifty years. The manifesto proposes to pay off the national debt, abolish income tax and pay off all student loans. It’s an ambitious and sweeping proposal to fundamentally reshape Jamaica’s economy, governance, and national security under what […] The post JPP Outlines Sweeping Election Promises in US $2Trillion Manifesto appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago T&T: Gov’t Looking at Declaring Local Gangs Terrorist Groups

The Trinidad and Tobago government is exploring having some local gangs declared as terrorist organisations in its fight against crime. On Tuesday, the High Court of the twin-island republic ruled to officially designate the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua as a terrorist group. This decision follows an application filed by the Attorney General. The […] The post T&T: Gov’t Looking at Declaring Local Gangs Terrorist Groups appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. 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.

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3 d. ago Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry

The government has tabled legislation to modernise the framework that supports the tourism industry. Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says in its current form, the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is not fit for purpose. The update will enhance the tourist board’s ability to effectively regulate the industry and promote Jamaica as a visitor destination. It will […] The post Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Gov’t Moving to Minimise Effect of Industrial Action from Healthcare Workers

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it’s mobilising resources to minimise the impact on health services islandwide, following reports of industrial action by several categories of healthcare workers. The workers include nurses, midwives and medical technologists. The sickouts, primarily involving nurses and midwives in the Southeast, Northeast, and Southern Regional Health Authorities, are reportedly […] The post Gov’t Moving to Minimise Effect of Industrial Action from Healthcare Workers appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Efficient Electricity Generation Among Issues Private Sector Wants Addressed in Licence Negotiations

The local business lobby is calling on the government to ensure certain steps are taken during negotiations for a new electricity licence. The call is being made by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, JCC, and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, JMEA. The groups are reacting to news […] The post Efficient Electricity Generation Among Issues Private Sector Wants Addressed in Licence Negotiations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 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 Opposition Wants Future Negotiations to Secure Lower Energy Cost

Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, says the government must ensure that future negotiations on a new electricity licence result in lower energy costs for Jamaicans. According to Paulwell, he has repeatedly alerted the government on the impending expiration of the company’s licence. He notes that he had also urged Minister Vaz to establish a […] The post Opposition Wants Future Negotiations to Secure Lower Energy Cost appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Sentencing Hearing Underway For JCF Members in Mario Deane Case

The sentencing hearing for the three JCF members charged in connection with the death of 31-year-old Mario Deane in 2014 is underway. The hearing began on Tuesday in the Westmoreland Circuit Court. The three accused are Corporal Elaine Stewart and District Constables Marlon Grant and Juliana Clevon. All three were found guilty of manslaughter and […] The post Sentencing Hearing Underway For JCF Members in Mario Deane Case appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 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.

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4 d. ago Parliament Given Tools for Speedy Creation of Elderly Care & Protection Act

Chairman of the Senate select committee on the proposed Elderly Care and Protection Act, Senator Sherene Golding-Campbell, says parliament has been provided with the tools to speed up creation of the legislation. She says the committee went above and beyond to ensure that the bill can be delivered efficiently. The special select committee of the […] The post Parliament Given Tools for Speedy Creation of Elderly Care & Protection Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Charles Jr Accusing PNP of Trying to Scam Jamaicans With Campaign Promises

South East Clarendon member of parliament, MP, Pearnel Charles Jr., has accused the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, of engaging in attempts to politically scam the Jamaican people with their campaign promises. The MP, who is also the labour and social security minister, was speaking at a Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, rally in West Kingston […] The post Charles Jr Accusing PNP of Trying to Scam Jamaicans With Campaign Promises appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 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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5 d. ago Civil Society Groups Renew Call to Treat, Not Jail Mentally Ill

A renewed call is being made to end the practice of detaining people deemed mentally ill in correctional facilities rather than placing them in rehabilitative care. This, after a mentally ill man, who spent nearly 50 years in prison without trial, is to be awarded $120 million in compensation from the government. Administrator and project […] The post Civil Society Groups Renew Call to Treat, Not Jail Mentally Ill appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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