24 h. ago Pulse Investments Promises Long Awaited Upgrade to Villa Ronai

Pulse Investments Limited is promising a major upgrade to Villa Ronai. In a release on Friday, the company says work will commence on transforming the estate into a world-class 5-star resort. It comes amid mounting concern from disgruntled shareholders that the company has neglected the residential community. Shaloy Smikle reports. Pulse Investments Limited acquired the […] The post Pulse Investments Promises Long Awaited Upgrade to Villa Ronai appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

24 h. ago Sixth Generation T& T Citizens Now Eligible For Citizenship in India

Sixth-generation generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago will now be eligible to apply for Overseas Citizenship of India, OCI. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced the move Thursday night during his official visit to the Twin-Island Republic. OCI is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin, who have […] The post Sixth Generation T& T Citizens Now Eligible For Citizenship in India appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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26 h. ago Terrelonge, Pryce Open to Show of Unity After Claims of Intimidation

A barefaced lie! That’s how member of parliament, MP, for East Central St Catherine, Alando Terrelonge, is describing claims by his opponent Raymond Pryce that he has been stalking his campaign and intimidating workers. Pryce restated the claim when he appeared on Nationwide This Morning on Friday. But Mr Terrelonge, who joined the programme after […] The post Terrelonge, Pryce Open to Show of Unity After Claims of Intimidation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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32 h. ago Manchester Man Charged in Connection with Businessman’s Abduction & Murder

Police in Manchester have slapped a 27-year-old man with ten charges in connection with the abduction and murder of a businessman in Melrose Gardens in 2024. He is Nicholas Knight otherwise called ‘Biggs’, a resident of Royal Flat. He has been charged with murder, three counts of kidnapping, three counts of robbery with aggravation, three […] The post Manchester Man Charged in Connection with Businessman’s Abduction & Murder appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 d. ago FID Warning Public Against Becoming ‘Money Mules’ Amid Fraud Arrests

The Financial Investigations Division, FID, is warning Jamaicans not to allow their bank accounts or identities to be used to move money on behalf of others. The warning follows the arrest and charge of three individuals linked to a $96 million point-of-sale fraud scheme. Robian Williams reports. At the centre of the $96 million point-of-sale, […] The post FID Warning Public Against Becoming ‘Money Mules’ Amid Fraud Arrests appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago US Auto Sales Increase for Second Quarter But Experts Predict Rising Costs

U.S. auto sales are set to rise in the second quarter, aided by sustained demand. But industry players expect President Donald Trump’s tariffs to pressure prices in the months ahead. Market research firm Cox Automotive expects U.S. new-vehicle sales volume to climb about 1.7 million units. This compares to 4.18 million units in the second […] The post US Auto Sales Increase for Second Quarter But Experts Predict Rising Costs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

5 d. ago Civil Society Groups Renew Call to Treat, Not Jail Mentally Ill

A renewed call is being made to end the practice of detaining people deemed mentally ill in correctional facilities rather than placing them in rehabilitative care. This, after a mentally ill man, who spent nearly 50 years in prison without trial, is to be awarded $120 million in compensation from the government. Administrator and project […] The post Civil Society Groups Renew Call to Treat, Not Jail Mentally Ill appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

5 d. ago Transport Minister: 12,000 have Benefitted from School Bus System in Portland

More than 12,000 passengers have benefitted from the rural school bus service in Portland since it was initiated in May this year. That’s according to transport minister, Daryl Vaz. Writing on social media platform ‘X’ on Sunday, Vaz noted that 258 schools will benefit under phase one of the programme, starting September. Minister Vaz was […] The post Transport Minister: 12,000 have Benefitted from School Bus System in Portland appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

5 d. ago Manchester Residents Will Soon See Benefits of Water Improvement Initiatives

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says residents of Manchester will begin to see the benefits of billions of dollars in investments to improve their water supply in the coming weeks. Speaking at the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, North East Manchester workers’ awards at Holmwood Technical High on Sunday night, Dr Holness pointed to several projects […] The post Manchester Residents Will Soon See Benefits of Water Improvement Initiatives appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Chinese National Dies After Car Plunges Off Portmore Causeway

More details have emerged about Sunday’s incident on the old Causeway Bridge in St. Catherine, where a Chinese businessman ran his car into the sea. Dead is 62-year-old Jing Wang Wang of a Kingston address. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Warren Malcolm says his team was called to the location about midday on […] The post Chinese National Dies After Car Plunges Off Portmore Causeway appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Rescue Operation at Portmore Causeway After Car Plunges Off Bridge

The Causeway Bridge in Portmore, St. Catherine was the scene of frantic rescue efforts on Sunday following an incident involving a motor car. It’s understood that the car ran off the Causeway and plunged into the sea. The cause of the incident remains uncertain at this hour. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade Warren […] The post Rescue Operation at Portmore Causeway After Car Plunges Off Bridge appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago NWC Collects Millions From Portmore Residents Under Amnesty Programme

Over $300 million has been collected by the National Water Commission, NWC, from Portmore residents. The funds were collected in May under the Commission’s amnesty programme. This was disclosed by the NWC Revenue Recovery Manager for St. Catherine, Colleen Williams Champagnie, during Nationwide’s ‘People’s Agenda Townhall’ held at the Portmore HEART Academy on Thursday. More […] The post NWC Collects Millions From Portmore Residents Under Amnesty Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago Stand Up For Jamaica Welcomes $120M Court Award for Man Imprisoned Without Trial

Non-profit organisation, Stand Up For Jamaica, is expressing mixed views about a court order for the government to pay $120 million to a man who spent 50 years in prison without a trial. George Williams, a mentally ill man, spent his entire working life behind bars. Speaking on Nationwide This Morning on Friday, administrator and […] The post Stand Up For Jamaica Welcomes $120M Court Award for Man Imprisoned Without Trial appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

8 d. ago MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation

The Education Ministry has launched an investigation and ordered an audit into the operations of St. Francis Primary School, following reports of discrepancies in the management of PATH funding. The PATH programme provides meal support for the school’s most vulnerable children. The St Andrew-based school recently advised parents of students on PATH that it would […] The post MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

8 d. ago Gov’t Ordered to Pay $120M to Man Jailed For Decades Without Trial

The government has been ordered to pay $120 million to a man who spent 50 years in prison without a trial. George Williams, a mentally ill man, spent his entire working life behind bars. Justice Sonya Wint-Blair has awarded him $78.6 million in compensatory damages and $42 million in vindicatory damages. The government had reportedly […] The post Gov’t Ordered to Pay $120M to Man Jailed For Decades Without Trial appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

9 d. ago PM says Good Governance is Behind Jamaica’s Economic Success

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is arguing that the reason for the economic success of the country is good government policy. He was speaking at the commission of a US$42 million facility of the Carib Cement Company Ltd. on Thursday. He added that social programmes implemented by his government are a result of good management […] The post PM says Good Governance is Behind Jamaica’s Economic Success appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Ground Broken on Expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire Main Road

Ground has been broken for the $2.4 billion expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire main road in Portmore, St Catherine. The development forms part of the government’s efforts to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion in the area. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas, says the project is […] The post Ground Broken on Expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire Main Road appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Some Lawmakers Question Usefulness of a Social intervention Database

Some government lawmakers are calling into question the viability or usefulness of a centralised database for the government’s various social intervention efforts. The issue came up for discussion as legislators continued their review of the auditor general’s performance audit report on the management of the government’s social benefit programmes at Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, PAC. […] The post Some Lawmakers Question Usefulness of a Social intervention Database appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

9 d. ago Vulnerable Jamaicans Urged to Apply For $1B Solidarity Programme

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is urging vulnerable Jamaicans to make use of the government’s one billion dollar Solidarity programme now in effect. He was speaking at the launch of the initiative at Jamaica House on Wednesday. Under Solidarity, one-time cash grants of $20,000 will be provided to 50,000 eligible Jamaicans. To be eligible, individuals […] The post Vulnerable Jamaicans Urged to Apply For $1B Solidarity Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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.

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