20 h. ago JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding

Elaine Walker-Brown, chairman of Jamaica Football Federation Women’s Committee, believes the lack of payment that was promised by the government to the clubs participating in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League is stifling the growth of the game on local soil. At the launch of the competition the government had promised a payment of $100,000 for the five months […] The post JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

30 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.

Politics

45 h. ago Bunting Demands Answers Over Retraction of FID Job Description Statement

The Opposition PNP is demanding answers from the Finance Ministry after it retracted a statement concerning the job description for a top position at the Financial Investigations Division, FID. The position of chief technical director is now held by Chartered Accountant, Dennis Chung. Opposition Senator, Peter Bunting, is questioning why the statement was recalled hours […] The post Bunting Demands Answers Over Retraction of FID Job Description Statement appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

47 h. ago Commentator Urges Golding to Hit Reset Following ‘Troubling’ Comments

Political commentator, Germaine Barrett, is calling on Mark Golding to lead a reset in his party, following recent troubling pronouncements from the political platform by People’s National Party, PNP, caretakers. Barrett was speaking on Nationwide This Morning on Thursday. Daina Davy reports. On Sunday, PNP caretaker for South West St Elizabeth, Dr. Miranda Wellington issued […] The post Commentator Urges Golding to Hit Reset Following ‘Troubling’ Comments appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

53 h. ago Warmington Urges Westmoreland Labourites to Vote to Secure 3rd Term

South West St. Catherine Member of Parliament, MP, Everald Warmington, is encouraging Labourites in Westmoreland to continue to work with the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, MPs in the parish in order to secure another term. Mr. Warmington made the plea during a JLP workers awards ceremony in Central Westmoreland on Sunday night. Central, Eastern, and […] The post Warmington Urges Westmoreland Labourites to Vote to Secure 3rd Term appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 d. ago Outstanding Pension Funds to be Paid this Week – Finance Ministry

Government pensioners who did not receive their benefits for June will get the funds by the end of this week. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams provided the update to Nationwide News on Wednesday. Fayval Williams, finance minister. Her comment follows concern raised by Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson during Parliament’s […] The post Outstanding Pension Funds to be Paid this Week – Finance Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 d. ago Gov’t Moving to Minimise Effect of Industrial Action from Healthcare Workers

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it’s mobilising resources to minimise the impact on health services islandwide, following reports of industrial action by several categories of healthcare workers. The workers include nurses, midwives and medical technologists. The sickouts, primarily involving nurses and midwives in the Southeast, Northeast, and Southern Regional Health Authorities, are reportedly […] The post Gov’t Moving to Minimise Effect of Industrial Action from Healthcare Workers appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 d. ago Opposition Wants Future Negotiations to Secure Lower Energy Cost

Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Phillip Paulwell, says the government must ensure that future negotiations on a new electricity licence result in lower energy costs for Jamaicans. According to Paulwell, he has repeatedly alerted the government on the impending expiration of the company’s licence. He notes that he had also urged Minister Vaz to establish a […] The post Opposition Wants Future Negotiations to Secure Lower Energy Cost appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

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.

Politics

4 d. ago Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans

A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Monday on whether the Trump administration can use a wartime law to deport Venezuelans. The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is weighing whether Venezuelan migrants being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, can be deported under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. American Civil […] The post Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

4 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.

Events

7 d. ago Dawes Rejects Explanation For Newborn Deaths at Jubilee Hospital

Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes, is rejecting findings that the recent deaths of newborns at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston were mostly due to premature births. The South East Regional Health Authority, SERHA, provided the update, following news that 24 babies have died at the hospital since the start of June. According […] The post Dawes Rejects Explanation For Newborn Deaths at Jubilee Hospital appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

8 d. ago Alana Reid Named Ambassador for Team PanAm Sports Ahead of 2025 Games

Jamaica’s sprinter Alana Reid has been named one of seven official ambassadors for Team PanAm Sports ahead of the ASU2025 Junior Pan American Games, scheduled for August 9–23 in Paraguay. At just 20-years-old, Reid stands among the fastest women in the world in the under-20 category and continues to make history as one of the […] The post Alana Reid Named Ambassador for Team PanAm Sports Ahead of 2025 Games appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Sport

8 d. ago MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation

The Education Ministry has launched an investigation and ordered an audit into the operations of St. Francis Primary School, following reports of discrepancies in the management of PATH funding. The PATH programme provides meal support for the school’s most vulnerable children. The St Andrew-based school recently advised parents of students on PATH that it would […] The post MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago Vulnerable Jamaicans Urged to Apply For $1B Solidarity Programme

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is urging vulnerable Jamaicans to make use of the government’s one billion dollar Solidarity programme now in effect. He was speaking at the launch of the initiative at Jamaica House on Wednesday. Under Solidarity, one-time cash grants of $20,000 will be provided to 50,000 eligible Jamaicans. To be eligible, individuals […] The post Vulnerable Jamaicans Urged to Apply For $1B Solidarity Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago Voters Urged to Make Proper Assessment of Work Done by Gov’t

National Security Minister, Dr Horace Chang, is encouraging Jamaicans to make a proper assessment of the work done by leaders over the last decade as general elections are fast approaching. He made the comment while closing the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday. The general election is constitutionally due by December this year. In recent weeks, […] The post Voters Urged to Make Proper Assessment of Work Done by Gov’t appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Local Gov’t Ministry Rejects Claims of Duplication in Poor Relief Efforts

The Ministry of Local Government has strongly rejected claims of duplication or irregularities in its poor relief efforts. Addressing concerns raised by the auditor general, permanent secretary in the ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin, stood by the efficacy and transparency of the Municipal Social Assistance Programme, MSAP. Henry-Martin was addressing Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, […] The post Local Gov’t Ministry Rejects Claims of Duplication in Poor Relief Efforts appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Heavy Defeat to Panama Sees Reggae Boyz Eliminated from Gold Cup

The Reggae Boyz were dumped from the Concacaf Gold Cup in Texas in Tuesday night. Ismael Diaz scored a first half hat-trick for the Central Americans to beat the Reggae Boyz 4-1, ending their campaign at the tournament. Jamaica got its consolation from defender Amari’i Bell on 27 minutes. With the defeat, Jamaica ended the […] The post Heavy Defeat to Panama Sees Reggae Boyz Eliminated from Gold Cup appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago JCTU: Announced Salary Increase a Delayed Entitlement, Not a New Benefit

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, JCTU, says the 7.5 percent salary increase for public sector workers is a delayed entitlement. On Monday, Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, announced that eligible employees will receive up to three increments in their substantive salary scales for the 2025-26 financial year. She noted that the ministry was moving to […] The post JCTU: Announced Salary Increase a Delayed Entitlement, Not a New Benefit appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Samuda Urges Climate Action for Vulnerable Caribbean Nations

Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, says urgent action is needed for Caribbean countries that are severely vulnerable to climate change. He issued the call on Monday while addressing the Climate Investment Funds, CIF, Latin American and Caribbean, LAC, Knowledge Exchange at UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. The CIF & LAC Knowledge […] The post Samuda Urges Climate Action for Vulnerable Caribbean Nations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics