11 h. ago Holness Renews Call for Regional Leaders to Tackle Haiti’s Gang Problem

Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness used his opening address as chairman of CARICOM to, among other things, urge regional leaders to redouble efforts to rescue Haiti from the grip of gangsters. Dr. Holness says given that international support has waned, regional supporters must step up. Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica and chair of CARICOM. […] The post Holness Renews Call for Regional Leaders to Tackle Haiti’s Gang Problem appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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11 h. ago New Study Reveals 70% of Jamaica’s Electorate Reachable by Social Media

Seven out of every ten eligible voters in Jamaica are now reachable via social media. That’s according to an assessment of data by political scientist, Dr. Michelle Munroe. Dr. Munroe was speaking at a recent forum on ‘Democracy in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities for Jamaica’s Media Landscape’. It was hosted by the Caribbean […] The post New Study Reveals 70% of Jamaica’s Electorate Reachable by Social Media appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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17 h. ago Airline Seats from Latin America to Double in Summer 2025 – Seiveright

State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, says airline seat capacity from Latin America into Jamaica will double this summer compared to 2024. Together, COPA Airlines and LATAM Airlines are now providing more than 10,000 seats per month into Jamaica during July and August, marking a historic high in connectivity from Latin […] The post Airline Seats from Latin America to Double in Summer 2025 – Seiveright appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Sixth Generation T& T Citizens Now Eligible For Citizenship in India

Sixth-generation generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago will now be eligible to apply for Overseas Citizenship of India, OCI. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced the move Thursday night during his official visit to the Twin-Island Republic. OCI is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin, who have […] The post Sixth Generation T& T Citizens Now Eligible For Citizenship in India appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 d. ago Inquiry Finds British Committed Genocide on Indigenous Australians

British colonists committed genocide against Australia’s Indigenous population in Victoria. That’s among the findings of a landmark Aboriginal-led inquiry. The Yoorrook Justice Commission found violence and disease reduced the local Indigenous population by three quarters in the 20 years after the state was colonised, in the early 1830s. The BBC says the report included 100 […] The post Inquiry Finds British Committed Genocide on Indigenous Australians appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 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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7 d. ago Golding Doubtful Gov’t Will Take Action Following Deaths of Babies at VJH

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says he’s pessimistic that any meaningful action will be taken by the government in light of the dead babies issue at Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Golding says the government is focused on media manipulation rather than accountability. Mark Golding Opposition Leader, speaking in South St. Andrew on Saturday. The post Golding Doubtful Gov’t Will Take Action Following Deaths of Babies at VJH appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Chinese National Dies After Car Plunges Off Portmore Causeway

More details have emerged about Sunday’s incident on the old Causeway Bridge in St. Catherine, where a Chinese businessman ran his car into the sea. Dead is 62-year-old Jing Wang Wang of a Kingston address. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Warren Malcolm says his team was called to the location about midday on […] The post Chinese National Dies After Car Plunges Off Portmore Causeway appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago NWC Collects Millions From Portmore Residents Under Amnesty Programme

Over $300 million has been collected by the National Water Commission, NWC, from Portmore residents. The funds were collected in May under the Commission’s amnesty programme. This was disclosed by the NWC Revenue Recovery Manager for St. Catherine, Colleen Williams Champagnie, during Nationwide’s ‘People’s Agenda Townhall’ held at the Portmore HEART Academy on Thursday. More […] The post NWC Collects Millions From Portmore Residents Under Amnesty Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago NEPA to Upgrade Instruments Following Collapsed Pollution Prosecution

The National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA, says it will be investing in equipment that will allow the agency to carry out more precise testing and detection of environmental breaches. The chief executive officer, CEO, of NEPA, Leonard Francis, made the announcement at a media briefing at the agency’s head office in St. Andrew on […] The post NEPA to Upgrade Instruments Following Collapsed Pollution Prosecution appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week 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.

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