11 h. ago TAJ: More than $18B in Outstanding Taxes Collected from Special Arrears Programme

Tax Administration Jamaica, TAJ, says it has collected over $18 billion in outstanding taxes through its Special Arrears Settlement Programme. The programme ended on May 31. It started on January 28 and was originally scheduled to end on March 31. TAJ says the initiative has relieved business people of over $6 billion in interest, penalty […] The post TAJ: More than $18B in Outstanding Taxes Collected from Special Arrears Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Frazsiers Whip’s Davia Richards Seeks to Increase Goal Tally

Frazsiers Whip forward, Davia Richards, will again lace up her goal scoring boots when they take on Fedearl United in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League at the Prison Oval, on Saturday. Richards currently lead the golden boot race with 28-goals, while Cavalier’s Shaniel Spence is in second with 25 and Shikira Douglas third with 23. […] The post Frazsiers Whip’s Davia Richards Seeks to Increase Goal Tally appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail

Murder accused Ishmael Davis was granted bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Thursday. The 52-year old was granted bail in the sum of $2 million. Based on the conditions of bail, Davis is to surrender his travel documents and report to the police station. A stop order was […] The post License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 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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4 d. ago UK Chancellor Refuses to Rule Out Tax Increases After Economy Shrinks

The UK economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half in April, as taxes increased for businesses, household bills jumped and exports to the US plunged. The economy shrank by 0.3 per cent, more than the 0.1 per cent predicted by experts, marking the steepest monthly decline since October 2023 April saw […] The post UK Chancellor Refuses to Rule Out Tax Increases After Economy Shrinks appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation at Norman Manley International Airport

A bomb threat forced the emergency evacuation of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Wednesday night. The threat was emailed to airport authorities sometime after 10. It’s understood the threat alleged that a bomb had been planted near the airport’s check-in area and would detonate within 26 minutes. The threat was reportedly emailed by a businessman […] The post Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation at Norman Manley International Airport appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago W.I Women Beat S.A in Rain Interrupted One Day International

West Indies women beat South Africa by 4 wickets under the Duckworth/Lewis method a short while ago in Barbados to take a 1-nil lead in their three match One Day International Series. After restricting the South Africans to 232 for 9 in their 50 overs, the Windies were asked to get a revised victory target […] The post W.I Women Beat S.A in Rain Interrupted One Day International appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago PNP Describes Tourism Earnings Retained by Jamaica as An ‘Insulting Low’

Member of Parliament, MP, for North Central St Catherine, the People’s National Party’s, Natalie Neita-Garvey, has described the tourism earnings that are being retained by Jamaica as an insulting low. In May 2024, tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, reported that approximately 40 per cent of the over $4 billion that the tourism industry earned for the […] The post PNP Describes Tourism Earnings Retained by Jamaica as An ‘Insulting Low’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Chang Hints Marks, Seiveright To Be Confirmed As JLP Caretakers

Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, general secretary, Dr. Horace Chang, has all but confirmed that Senator Audrey Marks will be the party’s standard-bearer in North East Manchester for the next general election. He has also indicated that State Minister of Tourism, Senator Delano Seiveright, who in May suspended his push to replace Karl Samuda in North […] The post Chang Hints Marks, Seiveright To Be Confirmed As JLP Caretakers appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Sri Lanka Emerging Players Resume With 219 Run Lead Over WI Academy

Sri Lanka Emerging players, with a lead of 219, will resume on 141 for 5 on day three of their second innings of the four-day match against West Indies Academy. Janishka Perera, 13, and Dhananjaya Lakshan, who is yet to get off the mark, are the not-out batsmen. The Academy men were bowled out for […] The post Sri Lanka Emerging Players Resume With 219 Run Lead Over WI Academy appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Trump: Travel Ban Contains Exemption for World Cup, Olympic Participation

The United States is gearing up to host the world’s two biggest sporting events in the next three years, the 2026 Fifa World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. They are events which ordinarily see a host nation attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe. So will a new travel ban issued by […] The post Trump: Travel Ban Contains Exemption for World Cup, Olympic Participation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Haiti, Venezuela Among 12 Countries Banned from Traveling to US

Haitians are among nationals of 12 countries now banned from travelling to the United States. President Donald Trump signed the proclamation for the travel ban on Wednesday, citing national security risks. The 11 other countries affected are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The proclamation […] The post Haiti, Venezuela Among 12 Countries Banned from Traveling to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Business Leader Hails Significant Reduction in Crime in St James

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jason Russell, says fear is no longer a top concern for residents and business operators in St. James. He’s reacting to the significant reduction in murders in the parish since the start of the year. Shaloy Smikle reports. The St. James Police Division was once […] The post Business Leader Hails Significant Reduction in Crime in St James appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Working Jamaicans Urged to Pay NIS Contributions in Timely Manner

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Junior, is encouraging employers and business operators to pay over National Insurance Scheme, NIS, contributions on time. He was speaking at the National Insurance Scheme’s 49th Anniversary Church Service at Yallahs Baptist Church on Sunday. Minister Charles Junior stressed that NIS is imperative to providing aid for […] The post Working Jamaicans Urged to Pay NIS Contributions in Timely Manner appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago NNN/Bluedot Poll: Holness & Golding Improve Favourability Ahead of General Elections

The leaders of the country’s two major political parties have improved their favourability rankings headed into this year’s general elections. That’s according to the latest Nationwide/Bluedot polls, powered by Total Tools. While Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, holds a commanding lead in net favourability of 11 per cent, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has seen his […] The post NNN/Bluedot Poll: Holness & Golding Improve Favourability Ahead of General Elections appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago JHTA: Upgraded Travel Advisory May Lead to More Business Tourism

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Robin Russell, says the upgraded travel advisory may result in more opportunities in business travel tourism for local hoteliers. He says the results have come from a collaborative effort that included tourism stakeholders. Robin Russell, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, speaking on Nationwide This […] The post JHTA: Upgraded Travel Advisory May Lead to More Business Tourism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Tourism Minister: Upgraded Travel Advisory to Boost Tourist Confidence

Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, says the tourism industry is welcoming the decision by the US to revise its travel advisory for Jamaica to Level 2. He says the revision affirms the island’s ongoing progress in public safety, security, and tourism resilience. Minister Bartlett says the upgrade is also expected to further boost travel confidence and […] The post Tourism Minister: Upgraded Travel Advisory to Boost Tourist Confidence appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Executive Chairman of Sandals Upbeat About Upgraded Travel Advisory

Hotel magnate and businessman, Adam Stewart, is upbeat regarding Jamaica’s improved travel advisory. The executive chairman of the Sandals Group says this is affirmation of the gains Jamaica has made in improving its image as a safe welcoming destination. Mr. Stewart says the improvement will also help the country in attracting more tourism from one […] The post Executive Chairman of Sandals Upbeat About Upgraded Travel Advisory 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 Major Decline in Crime a Boost to Holness’ Popularity – Analyst

President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, JEF, Wayne Chen, says the significant decline in violent crime has boosted Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ popularity among Jamaicans. Chen was responding to the latest Nationwide/Bluedot Poll, powered by Total Tools, which shows the prime minister maintaining a 10 point lead over Opposition Leader Mark Golding. Wayne Chen, […] The post Major Decline in Crime a Boost to Holness’ Popularity – Analyst appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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