68 h. ago Israel Closes Worldwide Diplomatic Missions Amid Strikes Against Iran

Israel is temporarily closing its missions around the world and suspending consular services. The move comes amid Israel’s continued strikes against Iran’s nuclear assets, and Tehran’s vow to retaliate. In an online statement, Israel’s foreign ministry advises Israelis abroad to fill out a survey to update the ministry on their location and situation. It advises […] The post Israel Closes Worldwide Diplomatic Missions Amid Strikes Against Iran appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago PNP Vows to Reform Education Amid ‘National Literacy Crisis’

The opposition People’s National Party, PNP, is vowing to reform the education sector amidst what it says is a national literacy crisis. The PNP is reacting to news that over 70 per cent of grade seven students at Pembroke Hall High School are unable to read or are reading at or below the grade three […] The post PNP Vows to Reform Education Amid ‘National Literacy Crisis’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago JPS Inks Deal With North American Firms to Help With Electricity Restoration

The Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, is reporting that it has signed major agreements with two North American-based contracting firms to assist with electricity restoration in the event of a major hurricane this year. The firms are expected to provide hundreds of linemen. JPS says the move significantly bolsters its hurricane response capabilities by supplementing […] The post JPS Inks Deal With North American Firms to Help With Electricity Restoration 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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1 week ago T&T: Rowley Blasts PM Persad Bissessar for ‘Undiplomatic’ Stance Toward Venezuela

Former prime minister, Dr. Keith Rowley is describing as madness, the announcement by current Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar that Trinidad and Tobago is off-limits to Venezuela. Persad Bissessar made the comment at a post-cabinet media conference on Thursday in response to a statement from Venezuelan Justice Minister, Diosdado Cabello, who vowed to pursue anyone attempting […] The post T&T: Rowley Blasts PM Persad Bissessar for ‘Undiplomatic’ Stance Toward Venezuela appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Mexico Vows to Take Countermeasures if No Deal on US Metal Tariffs

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to take countermeasures if no deal is met with the US on metal tariffs. It comes after Donald Trump signed an order doubling his steel and aluminium tariffs to 50 per cent, a move welcomed by many American steelmakers. Trump says the measures are intended to secure the future […] The post Mexico Vows to Take Countermeasures if No Deal on US Metal Tariffs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Blake, Bailey, Lowe Return for Reggae Boyz; Nicholson Left Out

National senior men’s football team coach, Steve McLaren, on Tuesday announced a strong 23-man squad ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifying games. Mexico-based Shamar Nicholson has been overlooked for the games against British Virgin Islands on Saturday at the A.O Shirley Grounds and against Guatemala on Tuesday June 10 at the National Stadium. Big names […] The post Blake, Bailey, Lowe Return for Reggae Boyz; Nicholson Left Out appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago GraceKennedy: No Significant Impact from Trump Tariffs on Goods Heading to US

Local food manufacturer GraceKennedy says the 10 per cent tariff that was imposed on goods entering the US market has added to its landing cost for exports. Frank James is the chief executive officer of the GraceKennedy Group. Grace says it will not be able to absorb the full impact of the tariffs but will […] The post GraceKennedy: No Significant Impact from Trump Tariffs on Goods Heading to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Gov’t Vows to Do All in its Power to Punish Acts of Violence Against Women

Gender affairs minister, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, says the government will do all in its power to punish those who perpetrate acts of violence against females. She gave the commitment in the House of Representatives as she and other parliamentarians joined in condemning the recent spate of violent attacks. The minister also announced that the Joint […] The post Gov’t Vows to Do All in its Power to Punish Acts of Violence Against Women appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Energy Minister Vows to Negotiate Better Electricity Deal than the PNP

The Holness administration will negotiate a manifestly better electricity deal with the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, than previous People’s National Party administrations. That’s the word from energy minister, Daryl Vaz. The JPS’s 2001 license is due to expire this year. The government will start negotiations for a new license on July 8. During his […] The post Energy Minister Vows to Negotiate Better Electricity Deal than the PNP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago UK Suspends Free Trade Talks With Israel Over Gaza Offensive

The British government on Tuesday suspended free trade talks with Israel and hit West Bank settlers with sanctions. The move came hours after the UK vowed concrete actions if Israel didn’t stop its new military offensive in Gaza. Pressure from close allies is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of supplies into Gaza […] The post UK Suspends Free Trade Talks With Israel Over Gaza Offensive appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago ‘Bunny’ Shaw Not Named in Reggae Girlz Squad for USWNT Clash

The Jamaica Football Federation named a 21-member senior women’s squad for the International Friendly against the USA on June 3 as part of their preparation for the World Cup qualifiers. The Reggae Girlz suffered a 3-nil loss to France, and back-to-back 4-nil and 3-nil defeats to Mexico all in the month of April. Coach Hubert […] The post ‘Bunny’ Shaw Not Named in Reggae Girlz Squad for USWNT Clash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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