3 d. ago Mayor Richard Vernon Tells Critics of MoBay City Workers to Stay in their Lanes

Stay in your lane! That’s the retort from mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, to those critics of the hardworking people of Montego Bay, including those who do beautification and sanitation work in the resort town. Daina Davy reports. During her contribution to the Sectoral Debates on Tuesday, the Opposition Spokesman on Local Government, Natalie […] The post Mayor Richard Vernon Tells Critics of MoBay City Workers to Stay in their Lanes appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago KSAMC Seeking External Assistance to Clear Backlog in Financial Records

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, is seeking external assistance to reduce delays in the process of submission of annual financial statements and bank reconciliation. Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby, made the disclosure at the corporation’s monthly meeting earlier this week. Earlier this year, Auditor General Pamela Munroe Ellis threatened to surcharge the […] The post KSAMC Seeking External Assistance to Clear Backlog in Financial Records appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 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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4 d. ago Finance Ministry Rejects JAMP’s Claim of Breaching IC Commitment

The Ministry of Finance has rejected as false, claims by the Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal, JAMP, that it breached a prior commitment to provide public access to the Integrity Commission’s quarterly contract awards report. Chairman of the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act, Edmund Bartlett, read the response of the ministry into the […] The post Finance Ministry Rejects JAMP’s Claim of Breaching IC Commitment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Two PNP & 1 JLP Councillor To Be Charged for Breaching Integrity Commission Act

The Integrity Commission’s acting-director of corruption prosecution, Roneiph Lawrence, has ruled that three councillors attached to the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation be charged for failing to file their statutory declarations. The rulings were tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The councillors in question are the People’s National Party’s, PNP, Vanrick Preddie from the […] The post Two PNP & 1 JLP Councillor To Be Charged for Breaching Integrity Commission Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Opposition Stages Second Protest Against Chung’s FID Appointment

The opposition People’s National Party, PNP, is set to stage a peaceful protest in Old Harbour square at about 8 Wednesday morning to register their disgust with the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief technical director at the Financial Investigations Division, FID. PNP president, Mark Golding, says the opposition will not relent in its efforts […] The post Opposition Stages Second Protest Against Chung’s FID Appointment 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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7 d. ago California Governor Sues Trump Administration For Deploying National Guard to LA

California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, says he’s suing the Trump administration for deploying hundreds of National Guard members to Los Angeles over the weekend. Bonta says President Donald Trump’s move to federalize 2,000 troops to the city in response to protests against the administration’s immigration actions was unnecessary and unlawful. He says the suit will […] The post California Governor Sues Trump Administration For Deploying National Guard to LA appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago PNP to Continue Opposing Chung’s Appointment as FID Boss – Golding

People’s National Party, PNP, president, Mark Golding, is renewing his call for Dennis Chung to step down from his position as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. He repeated the call at a PNP rally in North West St Ann on Sunday. The opposition PNP has been critical of Chung’s appointment to […] The post PNP to Continue Opposing Chung’s Appointment as FID Boss – Golding appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Golding Applauds Civil Society For Questioning Dennis Chung’s FID Appointment

Opposition Leader, Mark Golding has praised non-government groups for voicing their concerns with the appointment of Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. At the same time, he’s criticized members of the private sector who have spoken out in defence of Mr. Chung. The National Integrity Action, the Jamaica Accountability […] The post Golding Applauds Civil Society For Questioning Dennis Chung’s FID Appointment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Gov’t Senator Dismisses PNP’s Warning of Financial Compromise

Government Senator, Marlon Morgan, is dismissing claims by the PNP that the integrity of the country’s financial system is at risk of being compromised. Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke, made the claims as part of her Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday. Senator Morgan is instead warning that it is the PNP’s utterances that […] The post Gov’t Senator Dismisses PNP’s Warning of Financial Compromise appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Commentator Calls PNP’s Protest Against Dennis Chung ‘Unfortunate’

Public commentator, Dr. Nadeen Spence, says the People’s National Party, PNP, protest over the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division is unfortunate. Dr. Spence says it sets a bad precedent for anyone who is asked to give their expert opinion on matters of national importance. Chung has come […] The post Commentator Calls PNP’s Protest Against Dennis Chung ‘Unfortunate’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Requirements For FID Post Adjusted to Accommodate Chung – Dayton Campbell

Hundreds of supporters of the opposition PNP descended on Heroes Circle in the vicinity of the Finance Ministry on Monday to call for what they’re describing as good governance and institutional integrity. This follows the recent appointment of Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. The opposition is resisting his […] The post Requirements For FID Post Adjusted to Accommodate Chung – Dayton Campbell appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago PNP Reports Holness to Political Ombudsman Over “Stand Up Against PNP” Comments

The Opposition PNP has reported Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness to the Office of the Political Ombudsman, alleging six breaches of the political code of conduct. These are the comments from the Prime Minister that have drawn the ire of the PNP. Dr. Holness was speaking in West Central St. James on Sunday. The PNP […] The post PNP Reports Holness to Political Ombudsman Over “Stand Up Against PNP” Comments appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Finance Minister Defends Appointment of Dennis Chung as FID Head

Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, says her ministry stands firmly behind the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. This comes amid a 72-hour ultimatum issued by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, for his appointment to be withdrawn. In a statement on Friday, Minister Williams says the selection […] The post Finance Minister Defends Appointment of Dennis Chung as FID Head appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Gov’t Stands by Process Used to Appoint Dennis Chung as FID Head

Information minister, Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon, says the government stands by the process and selection of Chartered Accountant, Dennis Chung, as the new chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. Dr. Morris Dixon says all proper processes during the selection and appointment were carried out by the Office of the Services Commission, OSC. The […] The post Gov’t Stands by Process Used to Appoint Dennis Chung as FID Head appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago JLP Rejects PNP’s ‘Disgraceful Attack’ on Dennis Chung After FID Appointment

The governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, is rejecting as disgraceful, unbecoming and shameful what it describes as the attack by the People’s National Party, PNP, on Dennis Chung. It was recently announced that Chung will take up the role as chief technical director of the Financial Investigation Division, FID, starting June 2. During a media […] The post JLP Rejects PNP’s ‘Disgraceful Attack’ on Dennis Chung After FID Appointment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago JAMP Wants Gov’t to Clarify Appointment of Dennis Chung as FID Head

The Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal, JAMP, has called on the finance ministry to clarify the appointment of Dennis Chung as the new chief technical director of the Financial Investigation Division, FID. Executive director of JAMP, Jeanette Calder, has raised questions about Chung’s technical suitability for the role. JAMP also wants the ministry to share the […] The post JAMP Wants Gov’t to Clarify Appointment of Dennis Chung as FID Head appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Dennis Chung to Let ‘His Work Speak’ Following Criticism of Appointment

Newly installed chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID, Dennis Chung says he’ll let his work do the talking, amid strident criticism of his appointment by the Opposition People’s National Party, PNP. The PNP have latched on to comments made by Chung, in his capacity as a public commentator, about matters concerning Prime […] The post Dennis Chung to Let ‘His Work Speak’ Following Criticism of Appointment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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