4 d. ago Harvey Weinstein Guilty of Sexual Assault After New York Retrial

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexual assault in New York, after a sex crimes conviction in the state was overturned last year. A panel of seven female and five male jurors deliberated for five days in the six-week trial before unanimously voting to convict the disgraced film mogul of one of three counts. […] The post Harvey Weinstein Guilty of Sexual Assault After New York Retrial appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago US Feds Targeted Squash as the Leader of a Transnational Gang

Federal authorities in the United States say dancehall artiste Squash is the leader of a transnational criminal organisation. The accusation forms part of the file prepared on the 32-year-old Jamaican, whose given name is Andre Maurice Whittaker. Squash has until August 26 this year to accept a plea deal and avoid a September trial. As […] The post US Feds Targeted Squash as the Leader of a Transnational Gang appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago UDC Installed Climate Change Tower to Monitor Air Quality in Portmore

File Photo – Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness examines the environmental features of the Portmore Resilience Park during a walkthrough in early 2025. The Urban Development Corporation, UDC, has installed a Climate Change Tower aimed at analysing and monitoring air quality in Portmore, St. Catherine. The tower was installed at the Portmore Resilience Park. In […] The post UDC Installed Climate Change Tower to Monitor Air Quality in Portmore appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Scientists Say Record Amount of Seaweed Hit Caribbean in May

Scientists say 38 metric tonnes of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, and more is expected this month. This is according to a report published on Monday by the University of South Florida’s Optical Oceanography Lab. It says this is the biggest quantity of Sargassum, the brown prickly algae, observed across the […] The post Scientists Say Record Amount of Seaweed Hit Caribbean in May appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago KSAMC Corruption Saga Takes Major Turn With Official Statement to MOCA

A statement given to the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency, MOCA, has formally accused the People’s National Party, PNP-controlled Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, of operating a scheme where public funds are used to finance the campaign activities of PNP caretakers and candidates. The six page statement also accuses the KSAMC of […] The post KSAMC Corruption Saga Takes Major Turn With Official Statement to MOCA 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 Police Seize 4,000 Bullets and 19 Exotic Animals in Westmoreland

The police seized about 4,000 rounds of ammunition, during an operation on the shores of Whitehouse in Westmoreland on Monday. The operation was led by members of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch, CTOC along an area taking in the Camp Hope and San San beaches. The police say they also seized 19 exotic […] The post Police Seize 4,000 Bullets and 19 Exotic Animals in Westmoreland appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Robinson: Delivery of Essential Services Compromised by Corruption

Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, says the delivery of essential services have been compromised by corruption. He made the statement on Monday at the scene of a People’s National Party, PNP, protest at National Heroes Circle in Kingston. Robinson says Jamaicans must demand the revocation of Dennis Chung’s appointment. Julian Robinson, Opposition Spokesman on […] The post Robinson: Delivery of Essential Services Compromised by Corruption appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Holness Refutes Moves to Minimise Gov’t Efforts in Crime Reduction

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has hit back at suggestions from the Opposition People’s National Party that his administration has little to do with the decline in murders recorded so far in 2025. As at May 29, murders in Jamaica are down 43 per cent, year on year. National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang, says […] The post Holness Refutes Moves to Minimise Gov’t Efforts in Crime Reduction appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Maitland Trial: Crime Scene Examiner Observed Stains Resembling Blood

“Stains resembling blood” were allegedly observed on items in the apartment of Constable Noel Maitland, who is on trial for his girlfriend’s murder. That’s according to a senior crime scene examiner, who took the stand on day nine of the murder trial in the Supreme Court. Robian Williams reports. The senior crime scene examiner is […] The post Maitland Trial: Crime Scene Examiner Observed Stains Resembling Blood appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Police Federation Chairman Calls for Introduction of Drone Patrols

Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arleen McBean, is calling for the JCF to roll out drone patrols. She says while stakeholders clamour for increased use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement, drone patrols should also be utilized as a crime-fighting tool. Arleen McBean, chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation. She was speaking at […] The post Police Federation Chairman Calls for Introduction of Drone Patrols 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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2 w. ago Bunting Reiterates Concerns About Payment of Overtime Wages to Police

Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Senator Peter Bunting, is again raising concern about the payment of overtime benefits to rank-and-file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF. Senator Bunting says police deserve to be treated fairly given their work to reduce major crime. Meanwhile, Senator Bunting says the government should resume the payment of increments […] The post Bunting Reiterates Concerns About Payment of Overtime Wages to Police appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Gains in Reducing Crime, Growing the Economy Resonating With Voters – Commentators

At least two commentators believe the government’s achievements on crime and the economy are now resonating with voters across the country. That’s their explanation for the sentiment among Jamaicans that the governing Jamaica Labour Party is best equipped to address the main problems facing the country. Social commentator, Suelle Anglin, says the major reductions in […] The post Gains in Reducing Crime, Growing the Economy Resonating With Voters – Commentators appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Attorney Suggests Maitland’s Neighbour is Testifying Because of Dislike of Constable

Defence attorney Christopher Townsend has suggested that the former neighbour of Constable Noel Maitland, who’s now a prosecution witness, is only testifying because of personal dislike for his client. The suggestion came during cross-examination on Monday in the Supreme Court. Maitland is on trial for the 2022 murder of his then-girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson. Robian Williams […] The post Attorney Suggests Maitland’s Neighbour is Testifying Because of Dislike of Constable appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Liverpool Parade: Police Detain Man After Car Collides with Crowd

ESPN – A man has been detained after a car collided with pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League victory parade on Monday. Several police cars and ambulances are responding to the incident on Water Street, while an air ambulance also arrived at the scene. In a statement, Merseyside Police said: “We are […] The post Liverpool Parade: Police Detain Man After Car Collides with Crowd appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago ‘Wired To Survive’: The Effect of Crime and Trauma on Jamaican Journalists

An 11-year-old boy stabbed to death by a 14-year-old girl. Eight Jamaicans shot dead while attending a party. Most of the victims were shot in the head.  Five men shot dead at a football game. One of the victims was shot three times in the face.  These crimes represent only a fraction of the more […] The post ‘Wired To Survive’: The Effect of Crime and Trauma on Jamaican Journalists appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago DPP on Mario Deane Trial: Work Needs to Be Done on Finalising Jury List

Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, says more work needs to be done on the finalising of jury lists before a trial begins in court. She says this will help to prevent extensive delays in hearings. The DPP was reacting to the long-awaited culmination of the trial into the August 2014 death of 31-year-old Mario […] The post DPP on Mario Deane Trial: Work Needs to Be Done on Finalising Jury List appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Neighbour Says Noel Maitland Pressured Him to Delete Camera Footage From Apartment

A former neighbour of Constable Noel Maitland has testified that he felt pressured by Maitland to delete camera footage captured at their New Kingston apartment complex. The witness says Maitland contacted him twice on July 13, 2022, seeking information about the recordings, then later visited his apartment. That’s the same day Maitland’s former girlfriend Donna-Lee […] The post Neighbour Says Noel Maitland Pressured Him to Delete Camera Footage From Apartment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Examiners to Inspect Vehicles as Part of Enhanced ITA Checks

The Island Traffic Authority, ITA, says another layer of enforcement will be added to the vehicle inspection process when its agents join the police for spot checks in the coming weeks. The director general of the ITA is Colonel Daniel Pryce. The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve road safety across the island. […] The post Examiners to Inspect Vehicles as Part of Enhanced ITA Checks appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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