62 h. 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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3 d. ago Police Seize Gun, Arrest Two Women Linked to Spanish Town Robbery

The police have arrested two women in connection with an illegal gun and a large sum of cash believed to be linked to a robbery in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. They’re a 22-year student and a 27-year-old unemployed woman. Their identities are being withheld pending charges. Both were nabbed after the Police Emergency Communication Centre, […] The post Police Seize Gun, Arrest Two Women Linked to Spanish Town Robbery appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Grenada Reports Significant Revenue Shortfall Since Start of 2025

Grenada’s Ministry of Finance has reported a significant revenue shortfall of over EC$90 million for the first four months of 2025, compared to the corresponding period last year. The decline is largely attributed to reduced inflows from the Citizenship by Investment, CBI, programme. According to the ministry’s April 2025 fiscal report, government revenue stood at […] The post Grenada Reports Significant Revenue Shortfall Since Start of 2025 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 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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3 d. ago Food Standards Agency Warn Products from Sweet Brand Unsafe to Eat

The Food Standards Agency, FSA, has warned that a number of products from a brand of US sweets are unsafe to eat. It says they contain ingredients which could damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer. UK businesses and consumers are being urged to stop buying and selling the Jolly Ranchers products, owned by […] The post Food Standards Agency Warn Products from Sweet Brand Unsafe to Eat appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Immigration Attorney Urging Undocumented Jamaicans in US to Seek Legal Counsel

Immigration attorney, Opal Lee, is urging Jamaicans living in the United States illegally to seek legal representation immediately. This as the Trump administration has ramped up its crackdown on undocumented immigrants across the country. Trump’s latest enforcement actions have set off a wave of protests in Los Angeles. The President has responded by deploying the […] The post Immigration Attorney Urging Undocumented Jamaicans in US to Seek Legal Counsel appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Gonsalves Urging T&T, Venezuela to Come to Peaceful Solution Amid Tensions

St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is urging both Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela to exercise restraint and resolve their differences peacefully and in line with international law. He is warning against inflaming the situation with strong language. Tensions between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela escalated last week after Venezuelan Justice […] The post Gonsalves Urging T&T, Venezuela to Come to Peaceful Solution Amid Tensions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Harsher Penalties Coming for Vandals & Thieves of Telecoms Equipment – Vaz

Telecommunications minister, Daryl Vaz, says harsher penalties are coming for people guilty of damaging and stealing equipment from telecoms service providers. Minister Vaz says the new fines for criminal vandalism or theft of equipment owned by the telecoms providers will be set as high as $5 million. Daryl Vaz, telecommunications minister. The post Harsher Penalties Coming for Vandals & Thieves of Telecoms Equipment – Vaz 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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1 week ago Gov’t Senator Dismisses PNP’s Warning of Financial Compromise

Government Senator, Marlon Morgan, is dismissing claims by the PNP that the integrity of the country’s financial system is at risk of being compromised. Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, made the claims as part of her Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday. Senator Morgan is instead warning that it is the PNP’s utterances that […] The post Gov’t Senator Dismisses PNP’s Warning of Financial Compromise appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Trump Warns Putin Will Seek Revenge For Ukraine Drone Attack

Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, says he will have to respond to Ukraine’s major drone attack on his country’s airbases. The warning was allegedly given to US President Donald Trump during a phone call on Wednesday. At least 40 Russian warplanes at four military bases were damaged after Ukraine launched a series of drone strikes on […] The post Trump Warns Putin Will Seek Revenge For Ukraine Drone Attack appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago PNP Warns Jamaica’s Reputation Could Take Hit from Actions of the Gov’t

Jamaica’s international reputation is at serious risk of being compromised by the recent actions of members of the governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP. That’s the claim from Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke. Dr. Brown Burke gave the assessment as part of her Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. […] The post PNP Warns Jamaica’s Reputation Could Take Hit from Actions of the Gov’t appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago JCF Urged to Hunt & Apprehend Perpetrators Behind Recent Massive Gun Find

The governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, is urging the police to leave no stone unturned in finding and bringing to justice the individuals who attempted to import 238 illegal guns and over 50,000 rounds of ammunition into the country. Chairman of the JLP Communication Taskforce, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, says the attempt to import the massive […] The post JCF Urged to Hunt & Apprehend Perpetrators Behind Recent Massive Gun Find appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago JCF Urged to Hunt & Apprehend Perpetrators Behind Recent Massive Gun Finds

The governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, is urging the police to leave no stone unturned in finding and bringing to justice the individuals who attempted to smuggle over 250 illegal guns and over 50,000 rounds of ammunition into the country. Chairman of the JLP Communication Taskforce, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, says the attempt to import the […] The post JCF Urged to Hunt & Apprehend Perpetrators Behind Recent Massive Gun Finds appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago British High Commissioner Hails Jamaica’s Unity Cup Performance

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Judith Slater, had high praises for Jamaica’s senior men’s football team after their recent performance in the Unity Cup football competition, in London. The Reggae Boyz opened their campaign with a 3-2 win over Caribbean neighbours Trinidad and Tobago. In the final they were beaten 5-4 on penalties by Nigeria. […] The post British High Commissioner Hails Jamaica’s Unity Cup Performance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Johnson Smith: US Travel Advisory Upgrade Indicates Improvement in Public Safety

The US state department has upgraded Jamaica’s travel advisory. It has moved from Level 3 to Level 2. Level 2 advises US citizens to “exercise increased caution” when travelling to Jamaica. It’s the second lowest rating on the four-point scale. But it’s a significant improvement over Level 3 that advises US citizens to “reconsider travel” […] The post Johnson Smith: US Travel Advisory Upgrade Indicates Improvement in Public Safety appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago National Security Council Calls Media Briefing Following Record Gun & Ammunition Seizure

Nationwide News understands that the National Security Council, NSC, is set to host a press briefing at 4 pm Thursday afternoon at Jamaica House to address Wednesday’s historic gun seizure at the port of Kingston. It’s understood that a shipment of at least 220 illegal guns, along with about 50,000 rounds of ammunition were intercepted […] The post National Security Council Calls Media Briefing Following Record Gun & Ammunition Seizure appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Wanted Man from St Mary Killed in Police Confrontation in St Andrew

An escapee has been fatally shot in an alleged confrontation with the police. The deceased is 33-year-old Gavin Hurd of Fort Stewart, Enfield in St. Mary. Hurd was shot and killed at about 1:30 pm at 71 Rosalie Avenue, Kingston 11 on Wednesday. The police say an illegal gun was seized. Reports are that a […] The post Wanted Man from St Mary Killed in Police Confrontation in St Andrew appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 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 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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