38 h. ago Media Bosses say Reduced Energy Costs Would Benefit Businesses

Media bosses say a reduction in electricity costs would massively benefit their businesses. Senior executive for corporate and external affairs at the RJR/Gleaner Group, Gary Allen, says electricity bills take up a big portion of the expenses of a media house. Mr. Allen is also chairman of the Media Association of Jamaica. Gary Allen, senior […] The post Media Bosses say Reduced Energy Costs Would Benefit Businesses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

8 d. ago Vast Majority of Declarations Remain Uncertified by Integrity Commission

Of the nearly 190,000 statutory declarations received by the Integrity Commission since 2018, only just over 3,000 have actually been certified. Just over 14,000 of that number have been examined for the seven year period. Four hundred and seventy-six statutory declarations have been submitted to the Commission on behalf of Members of Parliament. Of that […] The post Vast Majority of Declarations Remain Uncertified by Integrity Commission appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

8 d. 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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9 d. ago NEPA Backtracks on Wisynco Blame; ODPP Maintains Evidence Was Weak

Even as National Environment and Protection Agency, NEPA, maintains it did the requisite due diligence related to the Wisynco Limited pollution case, CEO Leonard Francis, appears to be admitting otherwise. Mr Francis told Nationwide’s Ricardo Brooks on Wednesday that NEPA could not be definitive in laying blame on the beverage manufacturer. WISYNCO was charged under […] The post NEPA Backtracks on Wisynco Blame; ODPP Maintains Evidence Was Weak 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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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.

Events

2 w. ago MP Guy Blames Teacher Migration for Underperformance in External Exams

Member of Parliament for Central St. Mary, Dr. Morais Guy, says student underperformance in external exams is a result of mass teacher migration. He made the argument during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Dr. Guy claims the opposition has a plan to rescue the education system. The […] The post MP Guy Blames Teacher Migration for Underperformance in External Exams appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Israel Threatens Iran’s Supreme Leader After Missiles Damage Hospital

Israel’s defence minister threatened Iran’s supreme leader on Thursday after Iranian missiles damaged a hospital in southern Israel. The missile also hit residential buildings near Tel Aviv, wounding at least 240 people. Israel, meanwhile, struck a heavy water reactor linked to Iran’s nuclear programme. Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, blamed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali […] The post Israel Threatens Iran’s Supreme Leader After Missiles Damage Hospital appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 w. ago PNP Vows to Fix Healthcare System ‘On the Verge of Collapse’

Member of Parliament for Central St. Mary, Dr. Morais Guy, took the government to task on Tuesday for what he sees as the poor state of the country’s healthcare system. He’s vowing fixes under a People’s National Party, PNP, administration. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, Dr. Guy described […] The post PNP Vows to Fix Healthcare System ‘On the Verge of Collapse’ 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 KSAMC Seeking External Assistance to Clear Backlog in Financial Records

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, is seeking external assistance to reduce delays in the process of submission of annual financial statements and bank reconciliation. Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby, made the disclosure at the corporation’s monthly meeting earlier this week. Earlier this year, Auditor General Pamela Munroe Ellis threatened to surcharge the […] The post KSAMC Seeking External Assistance to Clear Backlog in Financial Records appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 w. ago Committee To Recommend Removal of Auditor General from Integrity Commission

The Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act has voted in favour of removing the auditor general from the board of the anti-corruption body. However, the two opposition legislators present at Wednesday’s sitting of the Joint Select Committee, Dr. Morais Guy and Julian Robinson, voted against the move. The recommendation for the auditor general’s […] The post Committee To Recommend Removal of Auditor General from Integrity Commission appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 w. ago Caribbean Projected to Remain Largely Unaffected by Global Trade Tensions – World Bank

The Caribbean region is projected to remain largely unaffected by global trade tensions. That’s according to the latest Global Economic Prospects report published by the World Bank on Tuesday. However, the report anticipates average global growth will decline significantly, particularly in the United States. Mahiri Stewart tells us more. The World Bank blames rising trade […] The post Caribbean Projected to Remain Largely Unaffected by Global Trade Tensions – World Bank appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago UDC Installed Climate Change Tower to Monitor Air Quality in Portmore

File Photo – Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness examines the environmental features of the Portmore Resilience Park during a walkthrough in early 2025. The Urban Development Corporation, UDC, has installed a Climate Change Tower aimed at analysing and monitoring air quality in Portmore, St. Catherine. The tower was installed at the Portmore Resilience Park. In […] The post UDC Installed Climate Change Tower to Monitor Air Quality in Portmore appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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