53 h. ago JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding

Elaine Walker-Brown, chairman of Jamaica Football Federation Women’s Committee, believes the lack of payment that was promised by the government to the clubs participating in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League is stifling the growth of the game on local soil. At the launch of the competition the government had promised a payment of $100,000 for the five months […] The post JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

63 h. ago New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett

Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has flatly rejected claims that the proposed repeal of the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is motivated by a desire to tax Air Bed and Breakfast or AirBNB operations. Bartlett was speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the Lords Multi-purpose Court rehabilitation project at Malcolm Heights in Lucea, Hanover on Thursday. […] The post New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

63 h. 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.

Politics

4 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

4 d. ago Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry

The government has tabled legislation to modernise the framework that supports the tourism industry. Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says in its current form, the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is not fit for purpose. The update will enhance the tourist board’s ability to effectively regulate the industry and promote Jamaica as a visitor destination. It will […] The post Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

5 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.

Politics

5 d. ago Senator Golding Campbell Urges Voters Not to Gamble With Children’s Future

Government senator, Sherene Golding Campbell, has warned voters not to gamble with their children’s future in the upcoming general elections. The senator issued the warning while addressing a Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, rally in West Kingston on Sunday. She appealed to voters to remember their children when it’s time to vote. Golding Campbell is the […] The post Senator Golding Campbell Urges Voters Not to Gamble With Children’s Future appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

6 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.

Politics

9 d. ago Independent Committee Suggested to Address Salary Concerns of Parliamentarians

An independent remuneration authority is being recommended as a means to solve concerns surrounding the salaries of parliamentarians. The recommendation follows an assessment of Jamaica’s parliamentary system by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA. The CPA made the recommendation after noting the most recent furore over the increase granted to politicians under the last public sector […] The post Independent Committee Suggested to Address Salary Concerns of Parliamentarians appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Scott Mottley: Gov’t Trying to Shut Down Parliament to Block IC Report

Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Senator Donna Scott Mottley, is accusing the JLP government of seeking to prematurely shut down Parliament to prevent the tabling of the Integrity Commission’s annual report. Senator Scott Mottley made the accusation while addressing PNP supporters in Eastern St. Andrew. The Integrity Commission has not named any particular parliamentarian in its […] The post Scott Mottley: Gov’t Trying to Shut Down Parliament to Block IC Report appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Dupont Primary Wins Bob & Rita Marley Foundation Basketball Tournament

Dupont Primary are the champions of the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation/JABA Mini Basketball Tournament. Dupont defeated Mavisville Prep 18- 2 in the finals to lift the trophy. Leon Riley of Dupont was named tournament MVP. Dupont also won the Skills Challenge defeating St Patrick’s in the finals 16-10. The post Dupont Primary Wins Bob & Rita Marley Foundation Basketball Tournament appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Voters Urged to Make Proper Assessment of Work Done by Gov’t

National Security Minister, Dr Horace Chang, is encouraging Jamaicans to make a proper assessment of the work done by leaders over the last decade as general elections are fast approaching. He made the comment while closing the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday. The general election is constitutionally due by December this year. In recent weeks, […] The post Voters Urged to Make Proper Assessment of Work Done by Gov’t appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago IC Lauds Court Ruling Granting It Access to Information from Financial Institutions

The Integrity Commission is citing a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court last year affirming its authority to request information from financial institutions. The written judgement was provided on Tuesday. The judgement comes as the Integrity Commission Act is being reviewed by parliamentarians. One concern raised as part of the deliberations is the Commission’s ability […] The post IC Lauds Court Ruling Granting It Access to Information from Financial Institutions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

1 week ago Report Contradicts Trump’s Claim About Crippling Iran’s Nuclear Abilities

Donald Trump insists Iran’s nuclear programme has been set back decades by recent US military strikes, despite an intelligence report casting doubt on their success. The BBC says the leaked assessment from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency estimates the attacks at the weekend set Iran’s nuclear programme back only a few months. But speaking at […] The post Report Contradicts Trump’s Claim About Crippling Iran’s Nuclear Abilities appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago JLP Chides PNP For “Violent Rhetoric” on Political Platforms

The Opposition People’s National Party, PNP, is coming under fire for what’s being described as the violent rhetoric coming from its political platforms. The complaint is coming from JLP Deputy General Secretary, Charles Sinclair. The concerns come as both parties are intensifying their campaigns ahead of this year’s General Election. Gianni Willie has the details. […] The post JLP Chides PNP For “Violent Rhetoric” on Political Platforms appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Recommends Right To Recall

The right to recall Members of Parliament, MPs, and the ability for private citizens to respond to adverse statements uttered in either house are among the recommendations from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA. Assessors from the organization visited the island earlier this year. Their report was published on Friday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The […] The post Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Recommends Right To Recall appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Financial Challenges Force Athletes to Choose Pragmatism Over Patriotism – Coach

Kerrylee Ricketts, who conditions Olympic women’s triple jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts, says track and field athletes, especially those who are not among the elite in the sport, face massive financial challenges. Ricketts says the financial challenges often lead athletes to having to make the difficult choice between patriotism and pragmatism. Ricketts was speaking with […] The post Financial Challenges Force Athletes to Choose Pragmatism Over Patriotism – Coach appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Former PNP MP’s Wife Gives Audrey Marks First Political Hurdle in NE Manchester

Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, caretaker for North East Manchester, Ambassador Audrey Marks, faced her first serious political challenge on Sunday, after tenants of the Apple Tree and Syldian Court plazas were issued with eviction notices. The plazas, owned by Sylvia Lyn of Lyn’s Funeral Home, sit in the constituency where Marks, Jamaica’s former ambassador to […] The post Former PNP MP’s Wife Gives Audrey Marks First Political Hurdle in NE Manchester appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Political Analyst Warns Against the Notion of Safe Political Seats

Political commentator, Dr. Nadeen Spence, says representatives of the country’s two major political parties must not become complacent as they campaign ahead of the next general election. Dr. Spence says this is due partly to the realisation that there are very few if any truly safe seats anymore in Jamaican politics. Both the Jamaica Labor […] The post Political Analyst Warns Against the Notion of Safe Political Seats appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 w. ago PM: Voters Should be Motivated by Party’s Ability to Address Challenges

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is urging Jamaicans to vote based on a party’s ability to address the problems facing the country. Dr Holness says this, rather than personal levels of discontent, should motivate the decision on election day. The prime minister was speaking on the weekend at a fundraising dinner for Central St. James […] The post PM: Voters Should be Motivated by Party’s Ability to Address Challenges appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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