45 h. ago Manchester Man Charged in Connection with Businessman’s Abduction & Murder

Police in Manchester have slapped a 27-year-old man with ten charges in connection with the abduction and murder of a businessman in Melrose Gardens in 2024. He is Nicholas Knight otherwise called ‘Biggs’, a resident of Royal Flat. He has been charged with murder, three counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery with aggravation, three […] The post Manchester Man Charged in Connection with Businessman’s Abduction & Murder appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

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.

Politics

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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3 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Found Not Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking

Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted of less serious offenses, a blow for prosecutors who had targeted the music mogul in a sprawling case that alleged he ran a criminal enterprise for over two decades.  While the 55-year-old Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges against […] The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Found Not Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking 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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5 d. ago Mark X Driver Charged After Bus Overturns on Mandela Highway

The driver of a Toyota Mark X has been charged after an accident that saw a bus overturn on the Mandela Highway on Monday morning. Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, PSTEB, ACP Dr. Gary McKenzie told Nationwide News that the accident occurred after the driver of the Toyota Mark X suffered […] The post Mark X Driver Charged After Bus Overturns on Mandela Highway appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Transport

5 d. ago JCF Credits Fingerprint ID System With Capture of Alleged Serial Housebreaker

The JCF says it was able to use its Automated Fingerprint Identification System to identify and charge an alleged serial housebreaker. Charged is 29-year-old Kerron Mason, otherwise called ‘Piggy’ of White Hall Avenue, Kingston, with housebreaking and larceny. The Constant Spring Police reports that on December 16, last year, occupants of a house on Mayfair […] The post JCF Credits Fingerprint ID System With Capture of Alleged Serial Housebreaker appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

8 d. ago Special Select Committee Tables Report on Elderly Care & Protection Act

The Special Select Committee of the Senate tasked with reviewing a proposed Elderly Care and Protection Act has tabled its report. The Private Member’s motion was brought forward by Opposition Senator Floyd Morris. After months of in-depth deliberations and consultations, the report was tabled on Friday, marking the conclusion of the committee’s examinations. The proposed […] The post Special Select Committee Tables Report on Elderly Care & Protection Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago NEPA Backtracks on Wisynco Blame; ODPP Maintains Evidence Was Weak

Even as National Environment and Protection Agency, NEPA, maintains it did the requisite due diligence related to the Wisynco Limited pollution case, CEO Leonard Francis, appears to be admitting otherwise. Mr Francis told Nationwide’s Ricardo Brooks on Wednesday that NEPA could not be definitive in laying blame on the beverage manufacturer. WISYNCO was charged under […] The post NEPA Backtracks on Wisynco Blame; ODPP Maintains Evidence Was Weak 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 Correctional Officer Charged With Assaulting a Child at Metcalfe Street

A correctional officer has been charged in relation to the assault of a child at the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Centre in 2024. The officer, Andrew Ricketts, was placed before the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday. It is alleged that Ricketts gave instructions for another ward to slap the child in the face, […] The post Correctional Officer Charged With Assaulting a Child at Metcalfe Street appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

9 d. ago Some Lawmakers Question Usefulness of a Social intervention Database

Some government lawmakers are calling into question the viability or usefulness of a centralised database for the government’s various social intervention efforts. The issue came up for discussion as legislators continued their review of the auditor general’s performance audit report on the management of the government’s social benefit programmes at Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, PAC. […] The post Some Lawmakers Question Usefulness of a Social intervention Database appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

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.

Events

1 week ago NEPA Refutes Claims It’s At Fault in Collapsed Pollution Prosecution

The National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA, is refuting claims that it did not collect enough samples to achieve a positive outcome in the WISYNCO pollution case. Agency chief executive officer, CEO, Leonard Francis spoke with our news centre on Wednesday. Colliecia Wright has our story. WISYNCO was charged under the Wildlife Protection Act following […] The post NEPA Refutes Claims It’s At Fault in Collapsed Pollution Prosecution appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Politics

1 week ago JOA Cautions Against Vilifying Athletes Who Switch Allegiance

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda, cautions against emotionally vilifying the athletes that are going through the process of switching their allegiance from Jamaica to Turkey. These athletes include, Olympic discus champion and record holder, Roje Stona, Paris shot put bronze medallist, Rajindra Campbell, world and Olympic long jump silver medallist, Wayne Pinnock, […] The post JOA Cautions Against Vilifying Athletes Who Switch Allegiance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Public Defender Reviewing Operations of the Sexual Offenders Registry

The Office of the Public Defender, OPD, says it has initiated a wide-ranging investigation into the operation and effectiveness of the Sexual Offenders Registry. The registry was established under the 2009 Sexual Offences Act. Currently, access is limited to law enforcement personnel, designated employers and persons with a proven legitimate interest. In a statement on […] The post Public Defender Reviewing Operations of the Sexual Offenders Registry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Three Found Guilty of Using Post Offices to Carry Out Drug Trafficking Scheme

Three individuals have been found guilty of multiple drug trafficking charges after appearing in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Wednesday. They are Yasheka James, Leroy Adamson, and Ashane Bennett. The three were convicted on counts relating to the illegal exportation of cocaine through the Jamaican postal service. They’re charged with two counts […] The post Three Found Guilty of Using Post Offices to Carry Out Drug Trafficking Scheme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Financial Challenges Force Athletes to Choose Pragmatism Over Patriotism – Coach

Kerrylee Ricketts, who conditions Olympic women’s triple jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts, says track and field athletes, especially those who are not among the elite in the sport, face massive financial challenges. Ricketts says the financial challenges often lead athletes to having to make the difficult choice between patriotism and pragmatism. Ricketts was speaking with […] The post Financial Challenges Force Athletes to Choose Pragmatism Over Patriotism – Coach appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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