49 h. ago New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett

Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has flatly rejected claims that the proposed repeal of the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is motivated by a desire to tax Air Bed and Breakfast or AirBNB operations. Bartlett was speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the Lords Multi-purpose Court rehabilitation project at Malcolm Heights in Lucea, Hanover on Thursday. […] The post New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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67 h. ago Incorporation of Renewables in Electricity Supply Would Boost Manufacturing – Fosrich

CEO of the Fosrich Group, Cecil Foster, believes the manufacturing sector would reap massive benefits if broad scale use of renewable energy sources forms part of a new all-island electricity supply licence. Foster was speaking with Nationwide News on Wednesday. Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz on Tuesday announced that the government would not renew its licence […] The post Incorporation of Renewables in Electricity Supply Would Boost Manufacturing – Fosrich appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 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.

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3 d. ago Fosrich, Wigton Energy Endorse Integration of Renewables in Local Grid

Prominent figures in the local energy sector are welcoming Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz’s, intention to incorporate renewables in the local grid. The Minister has promised the incorporation will form part of negotiations for a new electricity licence. Cecil Foster is the CEO of Fosrich Company Limited. He says the minister’s plan for more renewables on […] The post Fosrich, Wigton Energy Endorse Integration of Renewables in Local Grid appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago T&T: Gov’t Looking at Declaring Local Gangs Terrorist Groups

The Trinidad and Tobago government is exploring having some local gangs declared as terrorist organisations in its fight against crime. On Tuesday, the High Court of the twin-island republic ruled to officially designate the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua as a terrorist group. This decision follows an application filed by the Attorney General. The […] The post T&T: Gov’t Looking at Declaring Local Gangs Terrorist Groups appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry

The government has tabled legislation to modernise the framework that supports the tourism industry. Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says in its current form, the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is not fit for purpose. The update will enhance the tourist board’s ability to effectively regulate the industry and promote Jamaica as a visitor destination. It will […] The post Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Efficient Electricity Generation Among Issues Private Sector Wants Addressed in Licence Negotiations

The local business lobby is calling on the government to ensure certain steps are taken during negotiations for a new electricity licence. The call is being made by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, JCC, and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, JMEA. The groups are reacting to news […] The post Efficient Electricity Generation Among Issues Private Sector Wants Addressed in Licence Negotiations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Independent Committee Suggested to Address Salary Concerns of Parliamentarians

An independent remuneration authority is being recommended as a means to solve concerns surrounding the salaries of parliamentarians. The recommendation follows an assessment of Jamaica’s parliamentary system by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA. The CPA made the recommendation after noting the most recent furore over the increase granted to politicians under the last public sector […] The post Independent Committee Suggested to Address Salary Concerns of Parliamentarians appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. 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 JCTU: Announced Salary Increase a Delayed Entitlement, Not a New Benefit

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, JCTU, says the 7.5 percent salary increase for public sector workers is a delayed entitlement. On Monday, Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, announced that eligible employees will receive up to three increments in their substantive salary scales for the 2025-26 financial year. She noted that the ministry was moving to […] The post JCTU: Announced Salary Increase a Delayed Entitlement, Not a New Benefit appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Jamaica’s Crime Reduction ‘Envy of Every Caribbean Nation’ – Bermuda Police Chief

President of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police, Darrin Simons, has offered a ringing endorsement of the work being done to reduce crime and violence in Jamaica. He’s described it as the envy of the Caribbean region. Commissioner Simons, who leads the police force in Bermuda, says the reductions should be celebrated. He commended […] The post Jamaica’s Crime Reduction ‘Envy of Every Caribbean Nation’ – Bermuda Police Chief appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Three Found Guilty of Using Post Offices to Carry Out Drug Trafficking Scheme

Three individuals have been found guilty of multiple drug trafficking charges after appearing in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Wednesday. They are Yasheka James, Leroy Adamson, and Ashane Bennett. The three were convicted on counts relating to the illegal exportation of cocaine through the Jamaican postal service. They’re charged with two counts […] The post Three Found Guilty of Using Post Offices to Carry Out Drug Trafficking Scheme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Fitz Henley: Bunting Must Apologise For Questioning Crime Figures

Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley on Friday demanded that Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Peter Bunting, apologize to the security forces for earlier this year calling into question whether murder statistics are being suppressed. Mr. Bunting on numerous occasions in the past called into question the accuracy of murder statistics provided by the JCF. In a […] The post Fitz Henley: Bunting Must Apologise For Questioning Crime Figures appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Tourism Sector Will Soon Have More Jobs than People to Fill Them – Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says based on the growth of the country’s tourism product, it’s inevitable that there will soon come a time when there are more jobs available in the industry than workers to fill them. He made the observation at the recent post-cabinet press briefing. Minister Bartlett says the ministry may have to […] The post Tourism Sector Will Soon Have More Jobs than People to Fill Them – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Low Crime in St James Bodes Well for Tourism Sector – Bartlett

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the low crime numbers being recorded in St. James bode well for the local tourism sector. Minister Bartlett spoke with Nationwide News after a post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday. National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang, revealed earlier this month that only one murder […] The post Low Crime in St James Bodes Well for Tourism Sector – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Civil Servants Demand Outstanding Payments from Health Ministry

The Jamaica Civil Service Association, JCSA, is concerned over the non-payment of outstanding emoluments owed to public sector workers under the Ministry of Health. The government committed to public sector workers that increments and other outstanding monies would be paid in the first quarter of the current financial year. But JCSA president, Techa Clarke-Griffiths, says […] The post Civil Servants Demand Outstanding Payments from Health Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

2 w. ago Tourism Minister Promises Legislative Changes to Improve Industry

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett addresses June 18’s post-cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (Adrian Walker/JIS) Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett promises a raft of legislative changes to better position the industry for the future. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, Minister Bartlett spoke to the need to modernise the enabling legislation as […] The post Tourism Minister Promises Legislative Changes to Improve Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Small Farmers Earned Millions From Tourism Through ALEX Portal – Bartlett

Small local farmers earned over $400 million last year from supplying the tourism sector with produce through the Agri-Linkages Exchange, ALEX, portal. Minister of Tourism, Ed Bartlett made the announcement at Wednesday’s post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Mahiri Stewart has that story. Edmund Bartlett revealed the massive figure while detailing […] The post Small Farmers Earned Millions From Tourism Through ALEX Portal – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Gov’t Retaining Almost Half of its Money Earned From Tourism

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says the Holness administration has nearly doubled the retention rate of the tourism dollar. He made the announcement during his contribution to the Sectoral Debates in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Minister Bartlett also credited the JLP government for nearly doubling the total generated by the Tourism Enhancement Fund, TEF. […] The post Gov’t Retaining Almost Half of its Money Earned From Tourism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Police Optimistic Crime Reduction Will Boost Employment in Area Three

Head of the Police Area Three, Assistant Commissioner Calvin Allen, says the continued reduction in major crimes will boost employment and investment opportunities in southern Jamaica. Area Three consists of St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon. All three parishes have recorded a decline in murders since the start of the year. Speaking at the Mandeville Police […] The post Police Optimistic Crime Reduction Will Boost Employment in Area Three appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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