68 h. ago Zaneta Alvaranga to Return to Local Competitive Swimming at Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water

Head coach of Kaizen Swim Club, Rory Alvaranga, announced that former age group standout swimmer, Zaneta Alvaranga, will make her return to local competitive swimming when she competes at the Annual Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water Swim meet. The event is set for Doctors Cave Bathing Club in Montego Bay, on Saturday. Rory Alvaranga. Meanwhile, […] The post Zaneta Alvaranga to Return to Local Competitive Swimming at Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Australia Stage Impressive Fight Back Against WI in 2nd Test

Australia produced an impressive fight back to post a respectable 286 all out at close on day one of the second cricket test against West Indies at the national stadium in St. Georges, Grenada. The tourists were 93 for 4 at one stage with the likes of the returning Steve Smith 3, Usman Khawaja 16, […] The post Australia Stage Impressive Fight Back Against WI in 2nd Test appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago First Quarter Economic Growth Hailed as End to Technical Recession

Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, says the return to economic growth in the first quarter of this year is a strong sign of the country’s resilience. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN, says the economy grew by 1.1 percent over the January to March quarter when compared to the similar period last year. Minister Williams says […] The post First Quarter Economic Growth Hailed as End to Technical Recession appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago World Leader Kishane Thompson Looking Forward to Prefontaine Classic

National 100-metres champion, Kishane Thompson, says he’s eager to return to the Prefontaine Classic, the ninth stop in the Wanda Diamond League series. It is set for Saturday at Hayward Stadium University of Oregon. Thompson posted a world leading 9.75 seconds to win the men’s 100-metres at Jamaica’s National Championships. He says his performance on […] The post World Leader Kishane Thompson Looking Forward to Prefontaine Classic appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans

A federal appeals court heard oral arguments on Monday on whether the Trump administration can use a wartime law to deport Venezuelans. The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is weighing whether Venezuelan migrants being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, can be deported under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. American Civil […] The post Court Weighs Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Iran: US Must Rule Out More Strikes to Return to Negotiating Table

The BBC is reporting that Iran is insisting that the US must rule out any further strikes on the country if it wants to resume diplomatic talks. Iran says the Trump administration has communicated through mediators that it wanted to return to negotiations this week, but had not made its position clear on the very […] The post Iran: US Must Rule Out More Strikes to Return to Negotiating Table appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation

A US citizen awaiting deportation from the Dominican Republic was found dead in her cell. Her body was found on Monday. She had been arrested in April because she did not have any identification. A statement from the General Directorate of Migration says at the time of her arrest, she had symptoms consistent with a […] The post Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Israel’s Military to Ease Nationwide Civil Defense Restrictions

Israel’s military announced Tuesday that it’s easing nationwide civil defense restrictions. The move will allow most of the country to return to full activity starting this evening at 8. The decision was made following a situational assessment and approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz. It applies to all areas except communities near the Gaza border, […] The post Israel’s Military to Ease Nationwide Civil Defense Restrictions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago JCF Apologies For Wrongly Publishing Man as Wanted For Murder

The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, is apologising for a major blunder after it mistakenly published the photo of an innocent man, naming him as wanted for murder. The man, Alando Gray, was featured on the JCF’s Wanted Wednesday series last month. The police force says it has taken steps to prevent the recurrence of any […] The post JCF Apologies For Wrongly Publishing Man as Wanted For Murder appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Guyana Warns Citizens About Strict Penalties for Illegal Entry to US

The Guyanese Government on Wednesday warned its citizens of strict enforcement measures and legal penalties for illegal entry to the United States. The caution came one day after seven Guyanese nationals were deported from the US and returned to their home country. It also followed a diplomatic note from Washington stating that the Government prioritises […] The post Guyana Warns Citizens About Strict Penalties for Illegal Entry to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Robertson: KSAMC Corruption Scandal Proof PNP Can’t Be Trusted in Power

Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, deputy leader, James Robertson, says the corruption scandal gripping the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, confirms the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, cannot be trusted with state power. James Robertson, JLP deputy leader addressing a constituency conference in South Central St. Catherine in Sunday. The opposition returned to the […] The post Robertson: KSAMC Corruption Scandal Proof PNP Can’t Be Trusted in Power appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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last month Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador Returned to US

A Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador has been returned to the United States. Kilmar Ábrego García has been charged with human trafficking. The Trump administration mistakenly deported Ábrego García to an El Salvador prison in March. At a press conference on Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed he had landed in the US. […] The post Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador Returned to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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