6 h. ago Vaz: Rural School Bus Programme Will Use Contracted Operators for PATH Sutdents

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz (right), and managing director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, Owen Ellington, walk alongside one of the recently procured units under the rural school bus system. The event was Tuesday’s (July 8) press conference to give an update on the system, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium, […] The post Vaz: Rural School Bus Programme Will Use Contracted Operators for PATH Sutdents appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Culture

23 h. ago JOA: $5m Contribution to Racers Track Club Part of Olympic Invest Programme

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, JOA, Christopher Samuda, says the $5 million contribution to Racers Track Club is part of their “Olympic Invest” programme. Samuda says the programme is geared towards athlete and infrastructure development and events activation. Under the programme, the JOA will assist Racers Track Club in treating post event financial commitments […] The post JOA: $5m Contribution to Racers Track Club Part of Olympic Invest Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

45 h. ago Taxi Operators Back Rural School Bus Programme Despite Revenue Concerns

Taxi operators are supporting the government’s plan for a rural school bus programme, despite concerns about the impact on their potential to earn. The operators are the latest group to weigh in on the ongoing national debate. Shaloy Smikle reports. Amid continued debate between the government and the opposition about the planned school bus programme, […] The post Taxi Operators Back Rural School Bus Programme Despite Revenue Concerns appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Culture

49 h. ago Vaz Denounces Bloggers’ Attempts to Undermine Rural School Bus Programme

Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, says he’s disappointed by what he says is the wicked, evil and sustained attack on the government’s rural school bus programme by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP. Minister Vaz says the latest phase of the PNP’s attack involves the use of bloggers to raise doubt about the cost of the […] The post Vaz Denounces Bloggers’ Attempts to Undermine Rural School Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

50 h. ago Cavalier’s Speid Hail’s ‘Consummate Professional’ King After St Mirren Move

Technical director of defending Jamaica Premier League outfit Cavalier Soccer Club, Rudolph Speid, describes former captain Richard King as the ‘consummate professional’. The 23-year-old centre back conducted his first training session with his Scotland-based club Saint Mirren this week after guiding Cavalier to back-to-back titles in the local premier league. King previously had a short […] The post Cavalier’s Speid Hail’s ‘Consummate Professional’ King After St Mirren Move appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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54 h. ago Nigerian Volunteer Nurse Educators in Jamaica to Train Healthcare Workers

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton (left), engages in discussion with Chargé d’Affaires, Nigerian High Commission in Jamaica, Bintu Bwala Ekikor (right), during the introduction and handover ceremony for nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme at the Ministry in New Kingston on Monday (July 7). The nurses will be integrated into the local healthcare workforce to […] The post Nigerian Volunteer Nurse Educators in Jamaica to Train Healthcare Workers appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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69 h. ago Training Sessions to Get Underway Before Rollout of Rural Bus Programme

Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, Owen Ellington, says drivers who will be operating the rural school buses will begin training sessions later this week. Owen Ellington, Managing Director of the JUTC. Mr. Ellington was speaking during a media briefing at the Transport Ministry’s office on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Director of the School […] The post Training Sessions to Get Underway Before Rollout of Rural Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Vaz Slams ‘Reckless & Evil’ PNP Statements in Defence of Rural School Buses

Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, is describing statements made by the opposition People’s National Party about the government’s rural school bus programme as reckless. Speaking at a press briefing in St. Andrew, Minister Vaz dismissed the opposition’s stance as a vulgar attempt to fool the electorate. Minister Vaz says the government remains committed to delivering a […] The post Vaz Slams ‘Reckless & Evil’ PNP Statements in Defence of Rural School Buses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 d. ago Parents, Teachers, Principals Welcome Rural School Bus Programme

Key education stakeholders are throwing their support behind the government’s rural school bus programme, in the face of a coordinated attack from the opposition People’s National Party, PNP. The country’s national parent teachers’ association has been joined by at least three rural area principals in supporting the move. Shaloy Smikle has more in this report. […] The post Parents, Teachers, Principals Welcome Rural School Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

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 Morris Dixon Denounces PNP’s ‘Shameful & Vulgar’ Attack on Rural School Bus System

Information minister, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, has condemned what she describes as a vulgar attack by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, on the rural school bus programme. The PNP has launched a coordinated attack on the government’s plan to provide transportation to thousands of students living in rural Jamaica, decrying the use of what […] The post Morris Dixon Denounces PNP’s ‘Shameful & Vulgar’ Attack on Rural School Bus System appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

6 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.

Politics

7 d. ago Kishane Thompson’s World Lead a Sign of His Maturity – Bailey

Former Olympic 100m champion and world record holder, Donovan Bailey, says he’s was not surprised by Kishane Thompson’s world leading and personal best 9.75 seconds to win the men’s 100-metres final at the recent National Championships. The time also elevates Thompson to sixth on the world all-time list. Speaking on Donovan Running Things, Bailey, says […] The post Kishane Thompson’s World Lead a Sign of His Maturity – Bailey appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

7 d. ago Zaneta Alvaranga to Return to Local Competitive Swimming at Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water

Head coach of Kaizen Swim Club, Rory Alvaranga, announced that former age group standout swimmer, Zaneta Alvaranga, will make her return to local competitive swimming when she competes at the Annual Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water Swim meet. The event is set for Doctors Cave Bathing Club in Montego Bay, on Saturday. Rory Alvaranga. Meanwhile, […] The post Zaneta Alvaranga to Return to Local Competitive Swimming at Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

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

1 week ago Transport Minister: 12,000 have Benefitted from School Bus System in Portland

More than 12,000 passengers have benefitted from the rural school bus service in Portland since it was initiated in May this year. That’s according to transport minister, Daryl Vaz. Writing on social media platform ‘X’ on Sunday, Vaz noted that 258 schools will benefit under phase one of the programme, starting September. Minister Vaz was […] The post Transport Minister: 12,000 have Benefitted from School Bus System in Portland appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago NWC Collects Millions From Portmore Residents Under Amnesty Programme

Over $300 million has been collected by the National Water Commission, NWC, from Portmore residents. The funds were collected in May under the Commission’s amnesty programme. This was disclosed by the NWC Revenue Recovery Manager for St. Catherine, Colleen Williams Champagnie, during Nationwide’s ‘People’s Agenda Townhall’ held at the Portmore HEART Academy on Thursday. More […] The post NWC Collects Millions From Portmore Residents Under Amnesty Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago PM says Good Governance is Behind Jamaica’s Economic Success

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is arguing that the reason for the economic success of the country is good government policy. He was speaking at the commission of a US$42 million facility of the Carib Cement Company Ltd. on Thursday. He added that social programmes implemented by his government are a result of good management […] The post PM says Good Governance is Behind Jamaica’s Economic Success appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago IMF Continues to Praise Jamaica’s ‘Robust’ Macroeconomic Performance

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, continues to commend Jamaica for its robust macroeconomic performance and institutional reforms over the past decade. This following the conclusion of the IMF’s latest Article Four Consultation on June 12. Daina Davy reports. In its assessment published on Wednesday, the IMF highlighted Jamaica’s impressive track record […] The post IMF Continues to Praise Jamaica’s ‘Robust’ Macroeconomic Performance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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