27 h. ago Family Clings to Hope One Week After Fishermen’s Disappearance

Today marks one week since three fishermen went missing at sea, and still, there’s no trace of them, not even a shred of evidence. The missing men have been identified as 71-year-old Lestin Duncan Senior, also known as ‘Fatjaw’, his 29-year-old son Lestin Duncan Junior, nicknamed ‘Tat’, and their 24-year-old cousin Kemarly Nelson, who goes […] The post Family Clings to Hope One Week After Fishermen’s Disappearance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 d. ago Political Ombudsman Remains Vigilant as Election Campaigning Intensifies

The Office of the Political Ombudsman says it’s maintaining a watchful eye on the conduct of political parties and candidates as campaigning intensifies ahead of the general election. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ombudsman says it has taken note of flags, display boards and other paraphernalia erected, as well as public utterances from political […] The post Political Ombudsman Remains Vigilant as Election Campaigning Intensifies appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 d. ago New JHTA President Credits JPS With Improved Performance in Last Year

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, JHTA, is praising the Jamaica Public Service Company for improving its performance over the last year. Newly elected JHTA president, Christopher Jarrett, says the organisation has grown more confident in JPS’ reliability. Energy minister, Daryl Vaz, has maintained that under its current terms, the licence has not served the […] The post New JHTA President Credits JPS With Improved Performance in Last Year appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

8 d. ago NEPA to Upgrade Instruments Following Collapsed Pollution Prosecution

The National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA, says it will be investing in equipment that will allow the agency to carry out more precise testing and detection of environmental breaches. The chief executive officer, CEO, of NEPA, Leonard Francis, made the announcement at a media briefing at the agency’s head office in St. Andrew on […] The post NEPA to Upgrade Instruments Following Collapsed Pollution Prosecution appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

8 d. 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.

Society

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.

Politics

1 week ago NEPA Refutes Claims It’s At Fault in Collapsed Pollution Prosecution

The National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA, is refuting claims that it did not collect enough samples to achieve a positive outcome in the WISYNCO pollution case. Agency chief executive officer, CEO, Leonard Francis spoke with our news centre on Wednesday. Colliecia Wright has our story. WISYNCO was charged under the Wildlife Protection Act following […] The post NEPA Refutes Claims It’s At Fault in Collapsed Pollution Prosecution appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 w. ago Solicitor General: IC’s Director of Information Operating in Contravention of Law

Marlene Aldred, solicitor general Solicitor General Marlene Aldred maintains her view that the Integrity Commission’s director of information is operating in contravention of the body’s enabling legislation. She expressed that view during Wednesday’s sitting of the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act. The topic came up for discussion as the Joint Select Committee […] The post Solicitor General: IC’s Director of Information Operating in Contravention of Law appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 w. ago Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Partnership With Cuban Medical Programme

Health Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a partnership with the medical missions programme from Cuba. Dr. Tufton made the announcement during his Sectoral Presentation to Parliament on Tuesday. The medical missions programme permits Cuban doctors to live and work in Jamaica. The programme came under scrutiny earlier this year, […] The post Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Partnership With Cuban Medical Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

4 w. ago PSOJ Boss Maintains Support of Chung’s Appointment as FID Head Despite Golding Criticism

President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, Metry Seaga says he still believes Dennis Chung is suited to hold the position of chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. He’s responding to People’s National Party, PNP, president, Mark Golding, who criticised members of the private sector for throwing their support behind […] The post PSOJ Boss Maintains Support of Chung’s Appointment as FID Head Despite Golding Criticism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics