2 d. ago McKenzie Disappointed With State of Property Designated for Negril Fruit & Vegetable Market

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says he’s disappointed with the state of a property prepared to house the long-awaited Negril Fruit and Vegetables Market. Minister McKenzie expressed his displeasure during a tour of the facility on Wednesday. The property has been retrofitted with sanitary facilities and lighting infrastructure for relocation of approximately 25 vendors. The […] The post McKenzie Disappointed With State of Property Designated for Negril Fruit & Vegetable Market appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Special Property Tax Enforcement Operation in St Catherine in June

Tax Administration Jamaica, TAJ, in collaboration with the Portmore and Spanish Town Municipal Corporations, will be undertaking a Property Tax Special Enforcement Operation this month. Deputy commissioner general in charge of operations at TAJ, Dave Jeffery, says the goal is for delinquent property owners to settle their arrears. Dave Jeffrey, deputy commissioner general in charge […] The post Special Property Tax Enforcement Operation in St Catherine in June appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Commentator Believes MPs Should No Longer be Responsible for CDF

Public commentator Germaine Barrett believes members of parliament should no longer be responsible for managing the Constituency Development Fund, CDF. Barrett argues that the fund is often perceived by constituents as a basket for handouts, rather than a tool for structured development. The CDF serves as a designated funding mechanism for constituency-based projects. Each of […] The post Commentator Believes MPs Should No Longer be Responsible for CDF appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Crawford Questions JLP Court Record After McKenzie Files Defamation Suit

Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford, has responded sharply to a lawsuit that was filed against him by local government minister and Jamaica Labour Party deputy leader, Desmond McKenzie. McKenzie’s claim centres on statements made at a People’s National Party, PNP, meeting at the Portmore Community College on March 2, 2025. According to the […] The post Crawford Questions JLP Court Record After McKenzie Files Defamation Suit appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Transformation of NSWMA into Regulatory Body Still Being Pursued – McKenzie

Local government minister, Desmond McKenzie, says the move to transform the National Solid Waste Management Authority, NSWMA, into a wholly regulatory body is still being pursued. He gave the update while speaking with Nationwide This Morning on Friday following his Sectoral Debate presentation. The NSWMA is the regulatory body for solid waste management in Jamaica. […] The post Transformation of NSWMA into Regulatory Body Still Being Pursued – McKenzie appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago McKenzie: Over $1B in Applications for Commercial Development

Municipal corporations across the country have received applications for commercial developments valued at over one hundred billion dollars. Local government minister, Desmond McKenzie, made the revelation during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Minister McKenzie highlighted the efficiency of the local authorities, noting a maximum 90 day approval […] The post McKenzie: Over $1B in Applications for Commercial Development appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Desmond McKenzie Files Defamation Suit Against Damion Crawford

Lawyers for Jamaica Labour Party deputy leader, Desmond McKenzie, have filed a defamation suit against People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for North West St. Catherine, Senator Damion Crawford. The lawsuit relates to comments made by Crawford at a PNP meeting on March 2 this year. Crawford, who is a former PNP vice-president, raised the possibility […] The post Desmond McKenzie Files Defamation Suit Against Damion Crawford appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Standard Practice to Remove Plates from Defective Vehicles – PSTEB

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, P-STEB, Assistant Commissioner Dr Gary McKenzie, says its standard practice for licence plates to be removed from vehicles in instances when defects are identified. He was responding to criticism that the police are heavy-handed and arbitrary in their decision to remove defective vehicles from the road. […] The post Standard Practice to Remove Plates from Defective Vehicles – PSTEB appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Human Rights Groups Disappointed by Govt’s Handling Haitian Repatriations

International human rights lawyer and founder of Freedom Imaginaries, Malene Alleyne, is again expressing disappointment at what she says is the government’s pattern of repatriating Haitians without due process. This, after about 50 Haitians were reportedly sent back to their homeland on Monday night, after entering the island illegally. It’s understood the group of 50 […] The post Human Rights Groups Disappointed by Govt’s Handling Haitian Repatriations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Potential $2.5m Fine for Building Breaches in Gated Portmore Communities

The Portmore Municipal Corporation is warning property owners in gated communities that building breaches can cost them up to $2.5 million in fines. Non-compliance with regulations can also result in property demolition. The corporation says it has seen a significant increase in building violations within gated communities across the municipality. It singled out Phoenix Park […] The post Potential $2.5m Fine for Building Breaches in Gated Portmore Communities appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago JTA, One on One Education Partners to Launch AI Learning Tool

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association, JTA, and One on One Education Limited have launched the One Academy AI Lesson Plan Generator. The generator is being described as a groundbreaking tool designed to transform lesson planning and empower educators across the island. The announcement was made at the Helen Stills Professional Development Day event held at the […] The post JTA, One on One Education Partners to Launch AI Learning Tool appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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