15 h. ago Political Ombudsman Urges Leaders to Set Tone of Unity Ahead of General Election

The Office of the Political Ombudsman is also calling on political leaders to set a tone of unity, tolerance, and restraint, as the country inches closer to the general election. In a statement on Wednesday, Chairman of the ECJ, Earl Jarrett, denounced the removal and the defacing of political flyers. He says the actions undermine […] The post Political Ombudsman Urges Leaders to Set Tone of Unity Ahead of General Election appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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20 h. ago Chris Gayle Critical of Mulder’s Decision Not to Chase Lara’s 400

Former West Indies batting star, Chris Gayle, criticised South Africa’s stand-in Test captain Wiaan Mulder’s decision not to chase down Brian Lara’s historic 400-run Test record. Mulder had the opportunity to break Lara’s world record of 400 in the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. On the second day, when lunch happened, Mulder returned to […] The post Chris Gayle Critical of Mulder’s Decision Not to Chase Lara’s 400 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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25 h. ago Former JPP Caretakers Accuse Party of Owing them for Work Done in 2020

Two former caretakers of the Jamaica Progressive Party, JPP, are accusing the organisation of failing to pay them for the work they did during its 2020 campaign launch. The allegations come only days after the political party published an expansive manifesto, promising to use trillions of dollars to revolutionise the delivery of services to Jamaicans […] The post Former JPP Caretakers Accuse Party of Owing them for Work Done in 2020 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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25 h. ago T&T’s President Questions if Criticism Aimed at Her is Gender

Trinidad and Tobago’s president, Christine Kangaloo, is questioning whether criticism aimed at her would be as strident of she were a man. The Newsday is reporting that President Kangaloo raised the issue of senators appointed by her as evidence of the gender influenced bias against her. Two independent senators appointed by President Kangaloo have come […] The post T&T’s President Questions if Criticism Aimed at Her is Gender-Based appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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46 h. ago JFJ’s Mickel Jackson Critical of Ombudsman’s ‘Silence’ Amid Campaign Flashpoints

Executive director of Jamaicans for Justice, Mickel Jackson, is calling out the Office of the Political Ombudsman for remaining silent on the political discord she says is plaguing the country. She referenced a May incident in which West Portland member of parliament, MP, Daryl Vaz, played a song promoting homophobia at a Jamaica Labour Party […] The post JFJ’s Mickel Jackson Critical of Ombudsman’s ‘Silence’ Amid Campaign Flashpoints appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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63 h. ago JFJ Concerned IC Powers Too Broad When Verifying Statutory Declarations

Executive Director of Jamaicans for Justice, Mickel Jackson, is questioning whether the powers of the Integrity Commission to verify information contained in statutory declarations are too broad. Her comments follow a ruling from the Supreme Court which held that financial institutions are mandated to furnish information requested by the Commission. The court held that public […] The post JFJ Concerned IC Powers Too Broad When Verifying Statutory Declarations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 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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5 d. ago Terrelonge, Pryce Open to Show of Unity After Claims of Intimidation

A barefaced lie! That’s how member of parliament, MP, for East Central St Catherine, Alando Terrelonge, is describing claims by his opponent Raymond Pryce that he has been stalking his campaign and intimidating workers. Pryce restated the claim when he appeared on Nationwide This Morning on Friday. But Mr Terrelonge, who joined the programme after […] The post Terrelonge, Pryce Open to Show of Unity After Claims of Intimidation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago PNP’s Dr Miranda Wellington Denounces Political Violence After ‘Prepare for War’ Backlash

“I do not support political violence!” That’s the word from People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St. Elizabeth, Dr. Miranda Wellington. Dr. Wellington took to social media on Thursday, amid an avalanche of criticism over her incendiary remarks on the campaign trial in Westmoreland on the weekend. Dr. Wellington told comrades at a […] The post PNP’s Dr Miranda Wellington Denounces Political Violence After ‘Prepare for War’ Backlash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. 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.

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6 d. ago McNeill Laments Destruction of Campaign Material in North Trelawny

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker in North Trelawny, Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says a recent incident in his constituency harks back to the turbulent nature of political campaigning in the 1970s and 80s. Dr. McNeill posted a video on social media on Wednesday, lamenting how his campaign posters had been torn down by vandals. Dr. McNeill […] The post McNeill Laments Destruction of Campaign Material in North Trelawny appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls

In Trinidad and Tobago, the final report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, COG, on the general election held on April 28 this year, has raised concern over allegations of bribery on polling day and the continued lack of legal controls on campaign financing. According to the report, the COG noted reports of electoral offences, including […] The post Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Political Ombudsman Remains Vigilant as Election Campaigning Intensifies

The Office of the Political Ombudsman says it’s maintaining a watchful eye on the conduct of political parties and candidates as campaigning intensifies ahead of the general election. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ombudsman says it has taken note of flags, display boards and other paraphernalia erected, as well as public utterances from political […] The post Political Ombudsman Remains Vigilant as Election Campaigning Intensifies appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St Elizabeth, Dr Miranda Wellington, is criticising the sitting member of parliament, MP, the Jamaica Labour Party’s Floyd Green, over his stewardship of the constituency. The constituency is part of the farming belt of the breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth. Dr Wellington, who is set to challenge […] The post PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Charles Jr Accusing PNP of Trying to Scam Jamaicans With Campaign Promises

South East Clarendon member of parliament, MP, Pearnel Charles Jr., has accused the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, of engaging in attempts to politically scam the Jamaican people with their campaign promises. The MP, who is also the labour and social security minister, was speaking at a Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, rally in West Kingston […] The post Charles Jr Accusing PNP of Trying to Scam Jamaicans With Campaign Promises appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Johnson Smith Hits Back at Claims Holness Administration Threatens Democracy

Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, has hit back at critics who say the Holness administration is threatening the country’s democratic traditions. She was responding to recent criticisms from sections of civil society and the Opposition PNP raising the spectre of tyranny and authoritarianism. But speaking in West Kingston on Sunday, Senator Johnson-Smith, says […] The post Johnson Smith Hits Back at Claims Holness Administration Threatens Democracy appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week 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 Mayor Swaby Responds to JLP Critics Demanding More Resources from KSAMC

Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby, is hitting back at critics from the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, calling for the allocation of additional resources from the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSMAC. Mayor Swaby made reference to a 2020 resolution by People’s National Party, PNP, councillors who called for an increase in the funds distributed […] The post Mayor Swaby Responds to JLP Critics Demanding More Resources from KSAMC appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. 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.

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2 w. ago Vaz Calls Crawford’s Rural School Bus Alternative ‘Woefully Inadequate’

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has hit back at Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford, over his criticism of the Rural School Bus Programme. Minister Vaz addressed Senator Crawford’s alternate plan for school transportation during a broadcast on social media platform X on Monday. The first batch of buses, 25 arrived at Kingston Wharves on […] The post Vaz Calls Crawford’s Rural School Bus Alternative ‘Woefully Inadequate’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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