33 h. 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 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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4 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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4 d. ago Agriculture Minister Welcomes Stricter Laws for Praedial Larceny

Agriculture minister, Floyd Green, is welcoming the passing of legislation that stipulates harsher penalties for praedial larceny. The senate passed the Praedial Larceny Amendment Act on Friday with three amendments. The amendments are aimed at combating the theft of agricultural produce, livestock and fish. Minister Green says other praedial larceny prevention measures are in train […] The post Agriculture Minister Welcomes Stricter Laws for Praedial Larceny appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Guyana Opens Court Dedicated to People With Mental Health Issues

Guyana has opened a mental health court to improve access to justice and treatment for people with mental health conditions. The specialised court, which will use therapeutic jurisprudence, will operate out of the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. It complements the Mental Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2022. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil […] The post Guyana Opens Court Dedicated to People With Mental Health Issues appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago West Indies Player Facing Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations

A member of the West Indies squad currently playing Australia in Barbados is facing a slew of rape and sexual assault allegations. The player who is said to be from Guyana, was held in custody for a period before he was released on bond. At last count, 11 women have contacted reporters in Guyana with […] The post West Indies Player Facing Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations 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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1 week ago McClaren Issues Warning to Reggae Boyz Following Gold Cup Elimination

National football coach Steve McClaren says the team is not as good as it thinks it is, following their early elimination from CONCACAF Gold Cup in the USA. The Jamaicans crashed out at the group stage of the tournament for the first time in 16 years on Tuesday night after a 4-1 defeat to Panama […] The post McClaren Issues Warning to Reggae Boyz Following Gold Cup Elimination appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation

A US citizen awaiting deportation from the Dominican Republic was found dead in her cell. Her body was found on Monday. She had been arrested in April because she did not have any identification. A statement from the General Directorate of Migration says at the time of her arrest, she had symptoms consistent with a […] The post Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Recommends Right To Recall

The right to recall Members of Parliament, MPs, and the ability for private citizens to respond to adverse statements uttered in either house are among the recommendations from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA. Assessors from the organization visited the island earlier this year. Their report was published on Friday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The […] The post Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Recommends Right To Recall appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago The Bahamas Advises Citizens to Avoid Travel to Some Middle Eastern Territories

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Bahamas has advised citizens to avoid all travel to seven territories in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The travel advisory was issued on Sunday, hours after the US struck Iran on behalf of Israel. According to the advisory, Bahamians are urged to avoid travelling to […] The post The Bahamas Advises Citizens to Avoid Travel to Some Middle Eastern Territories appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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.

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2 w. ago Iran Says it Will Consider Diplomacy When Israel’s Aggression Stops

Iran says it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack. The comment from Iran’s Foreign Minister comes just hours after Israel’s defence minister warned of prolonged conflict against the Islamic republic. Abbas Araghchi met with European diplomats in Geneva on Friday. They urged him to revive diplomatic efforts with the US […] The post Iran Says it Will Consider Diplomacy When Israel’s Aggression Stops appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago McClaren Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash

Coach of Jamaica’s senior men’s football team, Steve McClaren, says there will be no room for complacency when they take on Guadeloupe in their Group “C” encounter of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the Paypal Park in California, on Friday evening at 6:45. Both teams are searching for their first win of the 2025 edition […] The post McClaren Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Political Analyst Warns Against the Notion of Safe Political Seats

Political commentator, Dr. Nadeen Spence, says representatives of the country’s two major political parties must not become complacent as they campaign ahead of the next general election. Dr. Spence says this is due partly to the realisation that there are very few if any truly safe seats anymore in Jamaican politics. Both the Jamaica Labor […] The post Political Analyst Warns Against the Notion of Safe Political Seats appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Guyana’s Gov’t Rejects Calls to Allow Inmates to Vote in Elections

The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs in Guyana has rejected recent calls for prisoners to be allowed to vote in the upcoming general and regional elections. The polls are set for September 1. The calls have come from opposition-nominated commissioners at the Guyana Elections Commission. But the AG describes the proposal, coming three […] The post Guyana’s Gov’t Rejects Calls to Allow Inmates to Vote in Elections appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Fans Warned to Prepare for ‘Short Notice’ Changes in Next Season’s PL Schedule

Fans have been warned by the English Premier League that fixtures could be moved at “relatively short notice” next season because of the number of teams playing in Europe. A record nine top-flight clubs have qualified for Uefa competitions in the 2025-26 campaign. The Premier League said there is an “increased likelihood” that games will […] The post Fans Warned to Prepare for ‘Short Notice’ Changes in Next Season’s PL Schedule appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Iran Warns of ‘Irreparable Harm’ if US Joins Israeli Strikes

Iran’s supreme leader warns President Donald Trump of “irreparable harm” if the US joins Israel’s strikes targeting underground nuclear sites. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman delivered the warning in an interview with Al Jazeera English. He says “any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region.” Trump said he was […] The post Iran Warns of ‘Irreparable Harm’ if US Joins Israeli Strikes appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Trump Wants ‘Better Than a Ceasefire’ Between Israel and Iran

US President Donald Trump says he expects “better than a ceasefire” between Israel and Iran after warning people earlier to evacuate Tehran. He made the comment after his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, but it’s still unclear what he meant. Iran and Israel are exchanging fire for a fifth straight day, with […] The post Trump Wants ‘Better Than a Ceasefire’ Between Israel and Iran appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Four Caribbean Countries Offering Citizenship by Investment Placed on US Watchlist

Four of the five Eastern Caribbean nations offering citizenship by investment, CBI, programmes are on a new US State Department watchlist. According to The Washington Post, a leaked State Department memo says Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia could face visa bans or other restrictions if they fail to comply with […] The post Four Caribbean Countries Offering Citizenship by Investment Placed on US Watchlist appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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