9 d. ago Abducted Businessman Released; Police Probing Ransom Reports

The police have confirmed that the Westmoreland businessman abducted early Tuesday morning has been released. The man, Gavin Myers, aka ‘Killie Killie’ is from Cairn Curran district, Whithorn in the parish. Head of Police Area One, Assistant Commissioner Glenford Miller, says his team is investigating reports that Myers’ captors were paid a ransom. There are […] The post Abducted Businessman Released; Police Probing Ransom Reports appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

9 d. ago Ground Broken on Expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire Main Road

Ground has been broken for the $2.4 billion expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire main road in Portmore, St Catherine. The development forms part of the government’s efforts to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion in the area. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas, says the project is […] The post Ground Broken on Expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire Main Road appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago Mammee Bay Main Road Blocked to Facilitate Police Investigation

The police are advising members of the public to use an alternative route to the Mammee Bay main road in St. Ann. According to the police, the roadway is currently blocked to facilitate an investigation. Nationwide News understands that a taxi driver and a passenger has been shot and killed. The incident reportedly happened sometime […] The post Mammee Bay Main Road Blocked to Facilitate Police Investigation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 w. ago INDECOM Probing Five Deaths in Four Separate Police Shootings

The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, has launched a probe into four separate incidents of police fatal shootings. INDECOM says five men were killed in the separate incidents on Thursday. Three of the fatal shootings occurred in Westmoreland, while one incident was in St. Catherine. Mahiri Stewart reports. The deceased in Westmoreland have been identified […] The post INDECOM Probing Five Deaths in Four Separate Police Shootings appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 w. ago Knockpatrick Main Road Blocked in Protest of Police Fatal Shooting

Residents of Pitter Lane and Lucky Street in Manchester blocked a section of the Knockpatrick main road on Tuesday morning to protest the fatal shooting of Moses Morgan. Morgan, otherwise known as ‘Osah’, was killed in an alleged confrontation with the police last Wednesday, and a firearm reportedly seized. However, residents are challenging the police’s […] The post Knockpatrick Main Road Blocked in Protest of Police Fatal Shooting appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

4 w. ago Tension in South East St Andrew as Police Intensify Search for Lorna Robertson

Police investigators are intensifying their search for a woman, Lorna Robertson, who was abducted last week Saturday by unknown assailants. Robertson is otherwise known as ‘Nicky’. She was snatched by an unknown assailant on Old Hope Road in St Andrew, in the vicinity of Downer Avenue and forced into a motor vehicle. The incident occurred […] The post Tension in South East St Andrew as Police Intensify Search for Lorna Robertson appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events