3 d. ago UNAIDS Urging Regional Govts to Increase Support for HIV Prevention, Treatment

Director of UNAIDS Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, Dr. Richard Amenyah, is urging CARICOM governments to step up financial support for HIV prevention and treatment efforts in the region. His call follows a recent UNAIDS and Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS, PANCAP, survey. The survey found that HIV service organisations across the Caribbean […] The post UNAIDS Urging Regional Govts to Increase Support for HIV Prevention, Treatment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 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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4 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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4 d. ago Former Finance Minister Touts Jamaica as a Model For Caribbean Region

Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and Former Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke, has touted the successes of Jamaica’s fiscal reform as a path to sustainable growth for the wider region. Dr. Clarke was delivering the keynote address for 25th William G. Demas Memorial Lecture Tuesday evening. In noting the current difficulties […] The post Former Finance Minister Touts Jamaica as a Model For Caribbean Region appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Labourites Reiterate Support for Gov’t on Fringes of PNP Protest

Labourites on the sidelines of the People’s National Party’s, PNP, protest in Old Harbour expressed their support for the Jamaica Labour Party and member of parliament, MP, Everald Warmington. The PNP’s protest was being held in Warmington’s South West St Catherine constituency. A woman, who says she was once a Comrade, says she switched allegiance […] The post Labourites Reiterate Support for Gov’t on Fringes of PNP Protest appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago PNP Welcomes Injunction Barring Removal of Billboards in St James

Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, is hailing the decision by the Supreme Court to support the People’s National Party’s, PNP, application for an injunction, barring the removal of political billboards in St. James. Senator Scott-Mottley says this is yet another legal win for the PNP in its ongoing defence of democracy and fairness […] The post PNP Welcomes Injunction Barring Removal of Billboards in St James appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago JLP Slams ‘Entitled & Desperate’ Golding in Continued Chung Opposition

Entitled and desperate. That’s how chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Communications’ Taskforce, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, is describing the move by People’s National Party, PNP, president Mark Golding to berate members of the private sector who support the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division. Golding told a […] The post JLP Slams ‘Entitled & Desperate’ Golding in Continued Chung Opposition appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Sammy: Windies Should Be Performing Better as Second England Sweep Looms

West Indies will aim to avoid a second straight sweep on their tour of the United Kingdom when they face England in the final game of their three match T20 International series. The game is set for Tuesday at the Rose Bowl. The Windies were swept in the three match One-Day International series and have […] The post Sammy: Windies Should Be Performing Better as Second England Sweep Looms appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Gonsalves Urging T&T, Venezuela to Come to Peaceful Solution Amid Tensions

St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is urging both Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela to exercise restraint and resolve their differences peacefully and in line with international law. He is warning against inflaming the situation with strong language. Tensions between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela escalated last week after Venezuelan Justice […] The post Gonsalves Urging T&T, Venezuela to Come to Peaceful Solution Amid Tensions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago PSOJ Boss Maintains Support of Chung’s Appointment as FID Head Despite Golding Criticism

President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, Metry Seaga says he still believes Dennis Chung is suited to hold the position of chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. He’s responding to People’s National Party, PNP, president, Mark Golding, who criticised members of the private sector for throwing their support behind […] The post PSOJ Boss Maintains Support of Chung’s Appointment as FID Head Despite Golding Criticism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Police Stations in St Andrew South Achieve International Certification – Commissioner

Every police station in the St. Andrew South division has achieved the internationally recognised ISO-9001 certification. That’s according to police commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake. Dr. Blake was speaking at the inaugural Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, Mensa distinguished lecture in St. Andrew on Friday. The ISO-9001 is a widely recognised international standard for Quality Management Systems. […] The post Police Stations in St Andrew South Achieve International Certification – Commissioner appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago 180,000 Households Still Not Connected to Legal Energy Grid – Vaz

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says 180,000 households islandwide are still not connected to the legal electricity grid. He revealed the figure while speaking at the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS’s, Electrification Fair in St. Ann on Friday. The government has earmarked $1 billion to assist the first 20,000 new customers to regularise their service under […] The post 180,000 Households Still Not Connected to Legal Energy Grid – Vaz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Burn Foundation Eager to Partner With Gov’t to Support Victims

Founder of the Burn Foundation of Jamaica, Stephen Josephs, says he is looking forward to collaborating with the Ministry of Gender to provide support for local burn victims. Josephs was speaking at the recent launch of the Crisis Support Charity and Burn Foundation of Jamaica at the AC Marriott Hotel. Stephen Josephs has been involved […] The post Burn Foundation Eager to Partner With Gov’t to Support Victims appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago McClaren Calling on Jamaicans in the BVI to Support the Reggae Boyz

Coach of the senior Reggae Boyz, Steve McClaren, is calling on the Jamaican diaspora in the British Virgin Islands to come out in their numbers when both teams clash in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifier, on Saturday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams. The last time both teams met was in […] The post McClaren Calling on Jamaicans in the BVI to Support the Reggae Boyz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Johnson Smith Accuses PNP of Damaging Jamaica’s International Reputation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks during a briefing at the ministry’s office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, June 3. (Adrian Walker/JIS) Foreign affairs minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is pushing back against comments from the opposition, suggesting the country’s international reputation is at risk due to recent government actions. According […] The post Johnson Smith Accuses PNP of Damaging Jamaica’s International Reputation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago PNP Warns Jamaica’s Reputation Could Take Hit from Actions of the Gov’t

Jamaica’s international reputation is at serious risk of being compromised by the recent actions of members of the governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP. That’s the claim from Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke. Dr. Brown Burke gave the assessment as part of her Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. […] The post PNP Warns Jamaica’s Reputation Could Take Hit from Actions of the Gov’t appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago JTA Reveals Support from International Bodies Amid JTC Impasse

The Jamaica Teachers Association, JTA, says it has received support from an international teachers’ union as the body continues to oppose several amendments to the Jamaica Teaching Council, JTC, Bill. According to the JTA, the legislation which will govern the teaching landscape is still heavily flawed. The teachers’ union has raised several concerns about the […] The post JTA Reveals Support from International Bodies Amid JTC Impasse appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago NNN/Bluedot Poll: Holness Has Strong Support Among Female Voters

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness continues to perform well with female voters. That’s according to the latest Nationwide/Bluedot polls, powered by Total Tools. He leads Opposition Leader Mark Golding by 11-points with women on the hypothetical question of a direct vote for Prime Minister. 56-percent of women chose Holness. 44-percent chose Golding. That’s a 4-point […] The post NNN/Bluedot Poll: Holness Has Strong Support Among Female Voters appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago NNN/Bluedot Poll: Older Voters say Golding Suited to Lead PNP

Older voters say Mark Golding is well suited to the job of leading the Opposition People’s National Party, PNP. That’s according to the latest Nationwide/Bluedot polls, powered by Total Tools. The finding comes as Golding consolidates his support among a key voting demographic heading into this year’s general election. The PNP president has been at […] The post NNN/Bluedot Poll: Older Voters say Golding Suited to Lead PNP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Hope Pledges WI Will Take Good Batting Against Ireland into England Series

Captain of the West Indies, Shai Hope, says they’ll will take their good showing against Ireland into the three match One-Day International series against England. The Windies drew the series against Ireland 1-1, with the batters scoring over 300 runs in two of the innings. The England series bowls off on Thursday. Hope says Harry […] The post Hope Pledges WI Will Take Good Batting Against Ireland into England Series appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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