9 h. ago PNP Concerned by Move to Securitise Sangster International Airport

The opposition People’s National Party is raising concerns over the government’s latest financial move to securitise future revenues from the Sangster International Airport in St. James. In statement on Friday, Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, warned the move signals a lack of a coherent economic growth strategy. Montego Bay Airport Revenue Finance Limited, MoAir, […] The post PNP Concerned by Move to Securitise Sangster International Airport appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 h. ago New System Coming for Motor Vehicle Fitness and Registration Certificates

Major changes are coming to how motorists register and certify their vehicles, following the passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Act 2025.  The changes come into effect on Monday, July 21, 2025. As you hear in this report from Robian Williams, the amendments are aimed modernising and streamlining the vehicle licensing process.  The key changes […] The post New System Coming for Motor Vehicle Fitness and Registration Certificates appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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11 h. ago Appeal Court Overturns Ruling Concerning Birdsucker Drive Multifamily Housing Development

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, has won a major victory in a case concerning a multifamily residential development on Birdsucker Drive in St. Andrew. In 2020 the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the developers of the three storey property, finding that both the KSAMC and National Environment and Panning Agency, NEPA […] The post Appeal Court Overturns Ruling Concerning Birdsucker Drive Multifamily Housing Development appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

12 h. ago Guyana: Constable Jailed for 25 Years for Killing Businessman

In Guyana, a police constable attached to the Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT team, Sherwin Peters, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the killing of a businessman in Essequibo back in 2021. Peters was charged with manslaughter months after it was reported that he was on a police operation searching for illegal […] The post Guyana: Constable Jailed for 25 Years for Killing Businessman appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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37 h. ago Jamaica Tops Global Ranking for Educational Attainment for Females

Members of the Teacher’s College of Jamaica 2022 graduating class at the exercise held on November 6, 2022 at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus. (Mark Bell/JIS) Jamaica is among the countries ranked at the top of the pile for educational attainment among girls and young women. That’s according to the 2025 Global […] The post Jamaica Tops Global Ranking for Educational Attainment for Females appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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37 h. ago IEA Names Guyana as 1 of 4 Countries to Drive Oil Industry Growth in 2025

Guyana has been listed as one of four countries that will help drive growth in the oil industry this year. That’s according to the International Energy Agency, IEA. Kaieteur News is reporting that global supplies are set to rise by 1.6 million barrels per day to an average of 104 million in 2025 and an […] The post IEA Names Guyana as 1 of 4 Countries to Drive Oil Industry Growth in 2025 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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37 h. ago World’s Poorest Countries Paying Millions to Lobbyists Linked to Trump

A story published by the UK Guardian says some of the world’s poorest countries have started paying millions to lobbyists linked to Donald Trump to try to offset US cuts to foreign aid. The story is based on an investigation by Global Witness, an international non-governmental organisation that probes environmental and human rights abuses. The […] The post World’s Poorest Countries Paying Millions to Lobbyists Linked to Trump appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

68 h. ago President of Jamaica’s Court of Appeal Appointed Head of Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal

President of Jamaica’s Court of Appeal, Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, has been appointed president of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, CSAT. The appointment is effective August 1, 2025. The appointment was made by the secretary-general of the Commonwealth Secretariat following her nomination and selection by the Board of Governors, in line with the tribunal’s governing statute. […] The post President of Jamaica’s Court of Appeal Appointed Head of Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 d. ago Contract Killer For Kings Valley Gang Among Two Killed in Alleged Police Confrontation

A contract killer for the Kings Valley gang is one of two men shot and killed during a police confrontation in Lime Hall, St. Ann on Tuesday. He’s identified as 36-year-old Richard Hemmings, otherwise called ‘Black Oil’ or ‘Chin Mix’. The other man remains unidentified. Hemmings was a known affiliate of the Kings Valley Gang, […] The post Contract Killer For Kings Valley Gang Among Two Killed in Alleged Police Confrontation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 d. ago CARICOM Leaders Strategise on Response to Trump’s America First Trade Policy

Prime Minister of Jamaica and CARICOM chair, Dr. Andrew Holness (right), engages in a discussion with President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali (second right), during an External Trade Negotiation Committee Breakfast Meetingat the Jewel Grande Hotel in St. James on Monday (July 7). Sharing in the conversation are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator […] The post CARICOM Leaders Strategise on Response to Trump’s America First Trade Policy appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Manchester Spurs, U21 Shiners Lead the Way in Sunday’s Elite Netball League Action

Champions Manchester Spurs and Under-21 Shiners were the winners in Sunday’s round of matches in the Red Stripe Flavours Elite Netball League at the Stadium courts. The Shiners, who are using the tournament as part of their preparation for the 2025 Netball Youth World Cup, beat St. Catherine Racers 33-48 to register their second win […] The post Manchester Spurs, U21 Shiners Lead the Way in Sunday’s Elite Netball League Action appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Sport

4 d. ago Airline Seats from Latin America to Double in Summer 2025 – Seiveright

State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, says airline seat capacity from Latin America into Jamaica will double this summer compared to 2024. Together, COPA Airlines and LATAM Airlines are now providing more than 10,000 seats per month into Jamaica during July and August, marking a historic high in connectivity from Latin […] The post Airline Seats from Latin America to Double in Summer 2025 – Seiveright appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump Threatens More Tariffs on Countries Who Side With BRICS

US President Donald Trump has warned that countries which side with the policies of the BRICS alliance that go against US interests will be hit with an extra 10 per cent tariff. Trump has long criticised BRICS, an organisation whose members include China, Russia and India, which was designed to boost countries’ international standing and […] The post Trump Threatens More Tariffs on Countries Who Side With BRICS appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. 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.

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7 d. ago Slow Start to Windies First Innings Chase in Second Test vs Australia

Beau Webster (L) of Australia express disappointment as Brandon King (R) of West Indies looks back to see the ball hit the boundary during the 2nd day of the 2nd Test between West Indies and Australia at Grenada National Cricket Stadium, Saint George’s, Grenada, on July 4, 2025. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) (Photo […] The post Slow Start to Windies First Innings Chase in Second Test vs Australia appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago House Passes Bill to Extend Vehicle Fitness, Registration Validity

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to extend the validity of fitness and registration certificates of motor vehicles. Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, piloted the bill through all its stages. Gianni Willie reports. The Transport Minister says the Road Traffic Amendment Act 2025 is a key step in boosting efficiency in road traffic […] The post House Passes Bill to Extend Vehicle Fitness, Registration Validity appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago First Quarter Economic Growth Hailed as End to Technical Recession

Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, says the return to economic growth in the first quarter of this year is a strong sign of the country’s resilience. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, says the economy grew by 1.1 percent over the January to March quarter when compared to the similar period last year. Minister Williams says […] The post First Quarter Economic Growth Hailed as End to Technical Recession appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

8 d. ago Legislation to Promote Use of Local Goods, Services in Tourism Coming

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett (at podium), addresses an audience of executive members, hoteliers and allied members of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), at the organisation’s 64th annual general meeting, at Dreams Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Minister Bartlett was the guest speaker at the opening ceremony. (Contributed) Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, […] The post Legislation to Promote Use of Local Goods, Services in Tourism Coming appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago Technical Error Cited For Delayed Payment of Some Pensioners

The Accountant General’s Department, AGD, says a technical error caused some pensioners not to be paid for the June period. In a statement on Wednesday, the AGD sought to assure pensioners and the public that payments for the June 2025 pay cycle were successfully and timely. It says payments were disbursed to over 34,000 pensioners […] The post Technical Error Cited For Delayed Payment of Some Pensioners appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

9 d. ago Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry

The government has tabled legislation to modernise the framework that supports the tourism industry. Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says in its current form, the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is not fit for purpose. The update will enhance the tourist board’s ability to effectively regulate the industry and promote Jamaica as a visitor destination. It will […] The post Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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