8 h. ago Shocked Family of Mummified Woman Searched for Her for Over a Year

A grandniece of Viola Destin says her family is devastated and heartbroken after learning the elderly woman’s mummified remains were discovered at a house in Westmoreland, nearly two years after she reportedly died. The horrific discovery was made on Sunday, July 6, in Old Hope District in the parish. A grandniece of Miss Destin told […] The post Shocked Family of Mummified Woman Searched for Her for Over a Year appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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23 h. ago Integrity Commission Refuses to Release Audit Findings Into PM’s Financial Affairs

The Integrity Commission has refused to release the findings of a multi-million dollar international audit it commissioned into the financial affairs of Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness. The anti corruption body has also refused to confirm whether it has closed its investigations into Dr. Holness’ statutory declarations. The Commission has claimed the matters are now […] The post Integrity Commission Refuses to Release Audit Findings Into PM’s Financial Affairs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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47 h. ago Ageing Expert Horrified By Discovery of Mummified Remains of Senior

Ageing expert, Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer, says she’s been left horrified by the discovery of the mummified remains an elderly woman who died nearly two years ago. The body of Viola Destin was discovered on July 6 at her home in Old Hope District in Westmoreland. She had been dead since December 2023. Images seen by […] The post Ageing Expert Horrified By Discovery of Mummified Remains of Senior appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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56 h. ago Former JPP Caretakers Accuse Party of Owing them for Work Done in 2020

Two former caretakers of the Jamaica Progressive Party, JPP, are accusing the organisation of failing to pay them for the work they did during its 2020 campaign launch. The allegations come only days after the political party published an expansive manifesto, promising to use trillions of dollars to revolutionise the delivery of services to Jamaicans […] The post Former JPP Caretakers Accuse Party of Owing them for Work Done in 2020 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 d. ago Mummified Body of Elderly Woman Discovered; Caretaker in Custody

The police are probing the death of an elderly woman whose body was found in a mummified state nearly two years after she died. The woman, Viola Destin, died in December 2023. However, Miss Destin’s body was found on Sunday, July 6 at her home in Old Hope district in Little London, Westmoreland. Her age […] The post Mummified Body of Elderly Woman Discovered; Caretaker in Custody appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 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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7 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 Green Defends ‘Comprehensive’ Record Following Criticism from PNP Challenger

“The most comprehensive, extensive work that has ever been done!” That’s how Agriculture Minister, Floyd Green, is describing his time at the helm of the ministry. Speaking on Nationwide at Five on Thursday, Minister Green responded to sharp criticism of his stewardship from People’s National Party caretaker, Dr. Miranda Wellington. Dr. Wellington says the minister […] The post Green Defends ‘Comprehensive’ Record Following Criticism from PNP Challenger appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Pregnant Woman Arrested in Portland for Internet Cable Vandalism

Seven people were arrested on Thursday by the Portland police after they were caught vandalising internet cables. The group is comprised of six men and a woman. The woman is reportedly pregnant. It’s understood that on Wednesday night, the individuals cut down the wires connecting the communities of Orange Bay and Windsor Castle. They were […] The post Pregnant Woman Arrested in Portland for Internet Cable Vandalism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago Commentator Urges Golding to Hit Reset Following ‘Troubling’ Comments

Political commentator, Germaine Barrett, is calling on Mark Golding to lead a reset in his party, following recent troubling pronouncements from the political platform by People’s National Party, PNP, caretakers. Barrett was speaking on Nationwide This Morning on Thursday. Daina Davy reports. On Sunday, PNP caretaker for South West St Elizabeth, Dr. Miranda Wellington issued […] The post Commentator Urges Golding to Hit Reset Following ‘Troubling’ Comments appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago McNeill Laments Destruction of Campaign Material in North Trelawny

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker in North Trelawny, Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says a recent incident in his constituency harks back to the turbulent nature of political campaigning in the 1970s and 80s. Dr. McNeill posted a video on social media on Wednesday, lamenting how his campaign posters had been torn down by vandals. Dr. McNeill […] The post McNeill Laments Destruction of Campaign Material in North Trelawny appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Parliament Given Tools for Speedy Creation of Elderly Care & Protection Act

Chairman of the Senate select committee on the proposed Elderly Care and Protection Act, Senator Sherene Golding-Campbell, says parliament has been provided with the tools to speed up creation of the legislation. She says the committee went above and beyond to ensure that the bill can be delivered efficiently. The special select committee of the […] The post Parliament Given Tools for Speedy Creation of Elderly Care & Protection Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago West Indies Player Facing Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations

A member of the West Indies squad currently playing Australia in Barbados is facing a slew of rape and sexual assault allegations. The player who is said to be from Guyana, was held in custody for a period before he was released on bond. At last count, 11 women have contacted reporters in Guyana with […] The post West Indies Player Facing Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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 Vassel Says PNP Has Ignored Roads in Areas Considered Sympathetic to JLP

Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, caretaker for East Central St. Andrew, Davion Vassell, believes residents in Cassia Park are victims of political favouritism. He made the claim on Nationwide at Five on Tuesday. Vassell says poor road conditions are but one thing frustrating constituents in East Central St. Andrew. Davion Vassell, JLP caretaker for East Central […] The post Vassel Says PNP Has Ignored Roads in Areas Considered Sympathetic to JLP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. 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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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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