28 h. ago Green Defends ‘Comprehensive’ Record Following Criticism from PNP Challenger

“The most comprehensive, extensive work that has ever been done!” That’s how Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green, is describing his time at the helm of the ministry. Speaking on Nationwide at Five on Thursday, Minister Green responded to sharp criticism of his stewardship from People’s National Party caretaker, Dr. Miranda Wellington. Dr. Wellington says the minister […] The post Green Defends ‘Comprehensive’ Record Following Criticism from PNP Challenger appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St Elizabeth, Dr Miranda Wellington, is criticising the sitting member of parliament, MP, the Jamaica Labour Party’s Floyd Green, over his stewardship of the constituency. The constituency is part of the farming belt of the breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth. Dr Wellington, who is set to challenge […] The post PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Johnson Smith Hits Back at Claims Holness Administration Threatens Democracy

Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, has hit back at critics who say the Holness administration is threatening the country’s democratic traditions. She was responding to recent criticisms from sections of civil society and the Opposition PNP raising the spectre of tyranny and authoritarianism. But speaking in West Kingston on Sunday, Senator Johnson-Smith, says […] The post Johnson Smith Hits Back at Claims Holness Administration Threatens Democracy appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago PNP Pledges to Partner With Tourism Stakeholders to Grant Beach Access to Public

People’s National Party, PNP president, Mark Golding, says a future administration will be partnering with the tourism industry to ensure that citizens have access to the island’s beaches. He made the pledge while addressing a campaign rally in Eastern St. Andrew on Wednesday. Mark Golding, opposition leader. The government has been heavily criticised regarding access […] The post PNP Pledges to Partner With Tourism Stakeholders to Grant Beach Access to Public appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago JLP Spokesman Criticises PNP’s Change on Removal of AudG from IC

Government senator, Marlon Morgan, is criticising the opposition People’s National Party. PNP, for changing its tune on the appropriateness of the auditor general sitting on the board of the Integrity Commission. In a statement on Friday, Morgan compared the PNP’s vote against the recommendation by the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act, with […] The post JLP Spokesman Criticises PNP’s Change on Removal of AudG from IC appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago PNP to Continue Opposing Chung’s Appointment as FID Boss – Golding

People’s National Party, PNP, president, Mark Golding, is renewing his call for Dennis Chung to step down from his position as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. He repeated the call at a PNP rally in North West St Ann on Sunday. The opposition PNP has been critical of Chung’s appointment to […] The post PNP to Continue Opposing Chung’s Appointment as FID Boss – Golding appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago PSOJ Boss Maintains Support of Chung’s Appointment as FID Head Despite Golding Criticism

President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, Metry Seaga says he still believes Dennis Chung is suited to hold the position of chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. He’s responding to People’s National Party, PNP, president, Mark Golding, who criticised members of the private sector for throwing their support behind […] The post PSOJ Boss Maintains Support of Chung’s Appointment as FID Head Despite Golding Criticism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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