3 d. ago Guyana Expresses Solidarity With India Following Deadly Plane Crash

Guyanese President, Irfaan Ali, has expressed solidarity with the government and people of the Republic of India in light of the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171. The London-bound aircraft, a Boeing 787, crashed on top of the dining area of a medical college hostel shortly after take-off early Thursday. President Ali says the […] The post Guyana Expresses Solidarity With India Following Deadly Plane Crash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago PNP Pledges to Establish National Training Academy for Emergency Responders

Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government, Natalie Neita Garvey, says a future People’s National Party, PNP, administration will establish a national training academy for firefighters and emergency responders. She made the comment during her sectoral presentation on Tuesday. Natalie Neita Garvey, Opposition spokesperson on local government. Neita Garvey stressed the need for the modernisation of fire […] The post PNP Pledges to Establish National Training Academy for Emergency Responders appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Guyana Warns Citizens About Strict Penalties for Illegal Entry to US

The Guyanese Government on Wednesday warned its citizens of strict enforcement measures and legal penalties for illegal entry to the United States. The caution came one day after seven Guyanese nationals were deported from the US and returned to their home country. It also followed a diplomatic note from Washington stating that the Government prioritises […] The post Guyana Warns Citizens About Strict Penalties for Illegal Entry to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago PM Hails Wheatley’s ‘Track Record of Strong Leadership’ in His Constituency

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says South Central St. Catherine member of parliament, Dr. Andrew Wheatley has a track record of strong leadership in his constituency. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness. The prime minister was speaking during a Jamaica Labour Party meeting in South Central St. Catherine on Sunday. Dr. Andrew Wheatley has served as MP […] The post PM Hails Wheatley’s ‘Track Record of Strong Leadership’ in His Constituency appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago TODSS Wants Authorities to Crackdown on Lewd Music Instead of PPV Audio Equipment

President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, TODSS, Egeton Newman, is urging the Transport Authority to prioritise cracking down on the playing of loud and lewd music in public passenger vehicles, PPVs. This, he believes, is more logical than targeting operators for the installation of non-standard audio equipment. Under Section 15 of the Transport […] The post TODSS Wants Authorities to Crackdown on Lewd Music Instead of PPV Audio Equipment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Charlton’s Young Player of the Year Eager to Make Reggae Boyz Debut

Jamaica’s senior Reggae Boyz play away to British Virgin Islands in round two of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers at the A.O. Shirley Grounds, on Saturday. British born, Tyreece Campbell, could make his Reggae Boyz debut after acquiring his Jamaican passport. The 21-year-old Chalton Athletics forward qualified to represent Jamaica through his father and maternal […] The post Charlton’s Young Player of the Year Eager to Make Reggae Boyz Debut 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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2 w. ago Chang Reiterates Gov’t Commitment to Improving JCF’s Human Resource Systems

Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring improvement in the human resource management system for the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF. He was speaking at the Jamaica Police Federation’s 82nd Annual Joint Central Conference in Hanover on Tuesday. Minister Chang says the Finance Ministry is on track to honour […] The post Chang Reiterates Gov’t Commitment to Improving JCF’s Human Resource Systems appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Jamaica On Track to Dip Below Average Regional Murder Rate – Chang

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, in conversation with Dr. Kevin Blake, Commissioner of Police, on day one of the 82nd Annual Joint Central Conferences of the Jamaica Police Federation on Thursday, May 27 at Princess Grande Hotel in Hanover. Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, says based on the current […] The post Jamaica On Track to Dip Below Average Regional Murder Rate – Chang appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago CARICOM Supports Guyana’s Sovereignty in Venezuela Border Dispute

CARICOM has reiterated its support for Guyana’s sovereignty following the country’s ongoing border dispute with Venezuela. Border tensions between Guyana and Venezuela escalated on Sunday. This after Venezuelans voted to elect a governor and other lawmakers for Essequibo, an oil-rich region recognised as part of Guyana, but long claimed by Caracas. The vote marked the […] The post CARICOM Supports Guyana’s Sovereignty in Venezuela Border Dispute appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Police Detective Arrested In Relation To Armed InDrive Robbery

A police detective has been taken into custody in relation to the armed robbery of an InDrive taxi in St. Andrew on Saturday. Reports are a 19-year-old InDrive taxi operator picked up a passenger along Coleyville Avenue, when the man brandished a gun and took control of the vehicle. The teen managed to escape and […] The post Police Detective Arrested In Relation To Armed InDrive Robbery appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago BOJ Renews Call for Commercial Banks to Reduce Lending Rates

The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, is again calling on commercial banks to ease the interest rate burden on their customers by passing on the reduced lending rates they enjoy from the central bank. BOJ cut its commercial lending rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent on Tuesday. It’s the fifth reduction in nine […] The post BOJ Renews Call for Commercial Banks to Reduce Lending Rates appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Guyanese People Face Treason Charges if they Vote in Venezuela Organised Essequibo Election

Guyana’s defence chief warned on Wednesday that any resident who participates in an upcoming election organised by neighbouring Venezuela over the disputed Essequibo region will be charged with treason and other felony crimes. Brigadier General Omar Khan told The Associated Press that any such action will amount to support for a passive coup. Khan says […] The post Guyanese People Face Treason Charges if they Vote in Venezuela Organised Essequibo Election appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Guyana Passes Bill to Establish Database to Track Passenger & Cargo Information in CARICOM

Guyana’s National Assembly has passed legislation to establish a centralised database to facilitate the exchange of passenger and cargo information among CARICOM member states. The Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill was approved on Friday. It is expected to significantly enhance regional security and combat transnational organised crime. The bill was developed by […] The post Guyana Passes Bill to Establish Database to Track Passenger & Cargo Information in CARICOM appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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