30 h. ago Morris Dixon Denounces PNP’s ‘Shameful & Vulgar’ Attack on Rural School Bus System

Information minister, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, has condemned what she describes as a vulgar attack by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, on the rural school bus programme. The PNP has launched a coordinated attack on the government’s plan to provide transportation to thousands of students living in rural Jamaica, decrying the use of what […] The post Morris Dixon Denounces PNP’s ‘Shameful & Vulgar’ Attack on Rural School Bus System appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago PNP’s Defense of Wellington’s ‘War’ Comments Egregious – Morgan

Member of the JLP’s Communication Task Force, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Opposition PNP’s defence of Dr. Miranda Wellington’s ‘war’ comment is egregious. Dr. Wellington, the PNP caretaker for South West St. Elizabeth, told comrades at a PNP meeting in Frome, Westmoreland on Sunday that, “this is not going to be an easy victory, but […] The post PNP’s Defense of Wellington’s ‘War’ Comments Egregious – Morgan appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago PNP’s Dr Miranda Wellington Denounces Political Violence After ‘Prepare for War’ Backlash

“I do not support political violence!” That’s the word from People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St. Elizabeth, Dr. Miranda Wellington. Dr. Wellington took to social media on Thursday, amid an avalanche of criticism over her incendiary remarks on the campaign trial in Westmoreland on the weekend. Dr. Wellington told comrades at a […] The post PNP’s Dr Miranda Wellington Denounces Political Violence After ‘Prepare for War’ Backlash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St Elizabeth, Dr Miranda Wellington, is criticising the sitting member of parliament, MP, the Jamaica Labour Party’s Floyd Green, over his stewardship of the constituency. The constituency is part of the farming belt of the breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth. Dr Wellington, who is set to challenge […] The post PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Special Select Committee Tables Report on Elderly Care & Protection Act

The Special Select Committee of the Senate tasked with reviewing a proposed Elderly Care and Protection Act has tabled its report. The Private Member’s motion was brought forward by Opposition Senator Floyd Morris. After months of in-depth deliberations and consultations, the report was tabled on Friday, marking the conclusion of the committee’s examinations. The proposed […] The post Special Select Committee Tables Report on Elderly Care & Protection Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Committee Accepts Recommendation Requiring Children to Care for Parents in Old Age

The joint select committee considering an Elderly Care and Protection Act has accepted a recommendation requiring certain groups of children to maintain their parents in old age. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell is chairman of the committee. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell. Senator Floyd Morris says the provision would allow for an overall healthier dynamic between parents […] The post Committee Accepts Recommendation Requiring Children to Care for Parents in Old Age appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Spurs’ Devis Vassell to Visit Basketball Clinic in Western Jamaica

San Antonio Spurs NBA player, Devin Vassell, is set to visit Herbert Morrison High school basketball clinic on June 30. President of the Jamaica Basketball Association, Paulton Gordon, says the clinic will involve 30 high school players from the Western schools. Gordon says this initiative is just part of their development strategy for local basketball. […] The post Spurs’ Devis Vassell to Visit Basketball Clinic in Western Jamaica appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago PNP’s Danishka Williams Slams ‘Underperforming’ Mayne in SW St Ann

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St. Ann, Danishka Williams, has slammed incumbent Member of Parliament, MP, Zavia Mayne, accusing him of years of underperformance in the constituency. She was speaking on Nationwide at Five on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Williams is a marketing and communications specialist. She’s a former deputy general secretary and […] The post PNP’s Danishka Williams Slams ‘Underperforming’ Mayne in SW St Ann appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago PNP’s Wint Condemns JLP’s Marks’ Pledge to Distribute Water Tanks

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for North East Manchester, Valenton Wint, is condemning recent remarks by Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, standard-bearer Senator Audrey Marks, who pledged to distribute 50 water tanks to party workers. Senator Marks made the announcement at a worker’s meeting on the weekend. Senator Audrey Marks, JLP standard-bearer in North East Manchester. […] The post PNP’s Wint Condemns JLP’s Marks’ Pledge to Distribute Water Tanks appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago ‘Selective’ Alkaline Moves to Dismiss ‘Inaccessible’ Allegations

Alkaline and his management, New Era Entertainment, have come out swinging against suggestions that the entertainer is inaccessible. In a statement on Sunday morning, Alkaline’s camp moved to denounce what they say is a ‘misleading narrative’ being peddled by sections of the local media fraternity in Jamaica. The New Era team says that narrative is […] The post ‘Selective’ Alkaline Moves to Dismiss ‘Inaccessible’ Allegations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Preparation for 2025 Hurricane Season Advanced – Education Ministry

Education minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, says the ministry’s preparations for the 2025 hurricane season are in high gear. This includes repairs and maintenance of schools that are designated as shelters. Dr. Morris Dixon was speaking at Wednesday’s post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. The hurricane season began on June 1 […] The post Preparation for 2025 Hurricane Season Advanced – Education Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Gov’t to Implement Reading Workshops for Early Grade Teachers

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (June 18) post-cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (Adrian Walker/JIS) The Ministry of Education says it will be implementing a series of early grade teacher training workshops on reading. That’s according to senior education officer at the ministry, Dr Novelette McLean-Francis. […] The post Gov’t to Implement Reading Workshops for Early Grade Teachers appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago JLP Spokesman Criticises PNP’s Change on Removal of AudG from IC

Government senator, Marlon Morgan, is criticising the opposition People’s National Party. PNP, for changing its tune on the appropriateness of the auditor general sitting on the board of the Integrity Commission. In a statement on Friday, Morgan compared the PNP’s vote against the recommendation by the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act, with […] The post JLP Spokesman Criticises PNP’s Change on Removal of AudG from IC appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Several Initiatives Deployed to Improve Literacy Rate in Secondary Schools

Education Minister, Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon, says the ministry has deployed multiple initiatives aimed at improving the literacy rate of primary and secondary students islandwide. She was reacting to a Gleaner report that 70 percent of first-form students at Pembroke Hall High School in Kingston are either unable to read or can only do so at […] The post Several Initiatives Deployed to Improve Literacy Rate in Secondary Schools appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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