4 d. ago Australia Stage Impressive Fight Back Against WI in 2nd Test

Australia produced an impressive fight back to post a respectable 286 all out at close on day one of the second cricket test against West Indies at the national stadium in St. Georges, Grenada. The tourists were 93 for 4 at one stage with the likes of the returning Steve Smith 3, Usman Khawaja 16, […] The post Australia Stage Impressive Fight Back Against WI in 2nd Test appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago IC’s Probe into PM’s Statutory Declaration Closed in July 2024

The Integrity Commission has revealed via a document tabled in the Parliament that it has closed a probe it had launched into Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ statutory declarations. The investigation into Dr. Holness is listed as among nine investigations which the Commission says it closed during the financial year 2024/2015. Page 171 of the Annual […] The post IC’s Probe into PM’s Statutory Declaration Closed in July 2024 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Iran: US Must Rule Out More Strikes to Return to Negotiating Table

The BBC is reporting that Iran is insisting that the US must rule out any further strikes on the country if it wants to resume diplomatic talks. Iran says the Trump administration has communicated through mediators that it wanted to return to negotiations this week, but had not made its position clear on the very […] The post Iran: US Must Rule Out More Strikes to Return to Negotiating Table appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Iran Launches Arrests and Executions in Spy Crackdown Following Israeli Attack

Iranian authorities have carried out a wave of arrests and multiple executions of people suspected of links to Israeli intelligence agencies, in the wake of the recent war between the two countries. It follows what officials describe as an unprecedented infiltration of Iranian security services by Israeli agents. Iranian authorities suspect information fed to Israel […] The post Iran Launches Arrests and Executions in Spy Crackdown Following Israeli Attack appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Hegseth Hails US Strikes on Nuclear Targets in Iran as a Success

US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is hailing the US strikes on Iranian nuclear targets as a historic success. Speaking at a Pentagon news conference earlier on Thursday, Hegseth cited various assessments, including those from the CIA and the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Hegseth was pushing back against a leaked preliminary intelligence assessment that questioned the impact […] The post Hegseth Hails US Strikes on Nuclear Targets in Iran as a Success appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Sri Lanka’s Nisanka Scores 4th Test Century in Bangladesh Match

Pathum Nisanka carted his fourth Test century and it was a big one, not out 146 as host Sri Lanka took a huge advantage with them at close on day two of their first Test against Bangladesh in Colombo. When stumps were drawn to end the second day the Sri Lankans were 290 for 2 […] The post Sri Lanka’s Nisanka Scores 4th Test Century in Bangladesh Match appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Report Contradicts Trump’s Claim About Crippling Iran’s Nuclear Abilities

Donald Trump insists Iran’s nuclear programme has been set back decades by recent US military strikes, despite an intelligence report casting doubt on their success. The BBC says the leaked assessment from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency estimates the attacks at the weekend set Iran’s nuclear programme back only a few months. But speaking at […] The post Report Contradicts Trump’s Claim About Crippling Iran’s Nuclear Abilities appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Israel’s Military to Ease Nationwide Civil Defense Restrictions

Israel’s military announced Tuesday that it’s easing nationwide civil defense restrictions. The move will allow most of the country to return to full activity starting this evening at 8. The decision was made following a situational assessment and approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz. It applies to all areas except communities near the Gaza border, […] The post Israel’s Military to Ease Nationwide Civil Defense Restrictions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Israel Orders Military Strike on Tehran for ‘Violating Ceasefire’

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says he ordered the military to strike Tehran in response to what he said were Iranian missiles fired in a violation of the ceasefire announced hours earlier by US President Donald Trump. Iran said it had not violated the ceasefire. Iran’s Nour News reported the armed forces general staff denied […] The post Israel Orders Military Strike on Tehran for ‘Violating Ceasefire’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Oil Prices Drop 5% Following Announced Israel/Iran Ceasefire

Oil prices tumbled by nearly 5 per cent on Tuesday after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Iran after nearly two weeks of conflict. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, fell to US$68 a barrel, which is below the level it was when Israel launched missiles against Iran’s nuclear sites on June 13. […] The post Oil Prices Drop 5% Following Announced Israel/Iran Ceasefire appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. 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 Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Following Military Strike

US President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of regime change in Iran following US military strikes against key Iran military sites over the weekend. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump said, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, “Regime Change,” but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE […] The post Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Following Military Strike 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 Gov’t Close to Commercial Development of Fertiliser from Sargassum – Green

Commercial production of a natural fertiliser developed from Sargassum is on the horizon. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green, made the announcement on Wednesday. Floyd Green, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. He was speaking at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the refurbished Black River Fishing Beach in St. Elizabeth. Sargassum is a type of seaweed […] The post Gov’t Close to Commercial Development of Fertiliser from Sargassum – Green appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago UK, France, Germany to Hold Talks With Iran Over Israel Conflict

UK, French and German foreign ministers are set to hold talks with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva on Friday as part of efforts to ease the Israel-Iran conflict. Ahead of the meeting, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says a window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution. It comes after […] The post UK, France, Germany to Hold Talks With Iran Over Israel Conflict appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Israel Threatens Iran’s Supreme Leader After Missiles Damage Hospital

Israel’s defence minister threatened Iran’s supreme leader on Thursday after Iranian missiles damaged a hospital in southern Israel. The missile also hit residential buildings near Tel Aviv, wounding at least 240 people. Israel, meanwhile, struck a heavy water reactor linked to Iran’s nuclear programme. Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, blamed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali […] The post Israel Threatens Iran’s Supreme Leader After Missiles Damage Hospital appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Trump Says US ‘May’ or ‘May Not’ Join Israel’s Strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump says he might or might not join Israel in attacking Iran. This comes as the two Middle East countries enter their sixth day of conflict. Speaking with the press at the WHite House on Wednesday, Trump said Iran is in a lot of trouble. He added that Iran should have negotiated […] The post Trump Says US ‘May’ or ‘May Not’ Join Israel’s Strikes on Iran 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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3 w. ago Dismissal of Civil Gun Suit Against US Won’t Derail Regional Trafficking Fight

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the recent US Supreme Court ruling dismissing Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers will not close the door to progress on the fight against arms trafficking in the region. In 2023, Jamaica had joined Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, the Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago to support Mexico’s civil suit. […] The post Dismissal of Civil Gun Suit Against US Won’t Derail Regional Trafficking Fight appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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