5 h. ago Wint says PNP Will Sweep to Victory on Winds of Change in NE Manchester

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker in North East Manchester, Valenton Wint, says the seat will be removed from the hands of the Jamaica Labour Party, JPL, at the next general election. The JLP has installed Senator Audrey Marks as its candidate in waiting. She’ll replace Audley Shaw who has held the seat for the JLP […] The post Wint says PNP Will Sweep to Victory on Winds of Change in NE Manchester appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 h. ago Labour Minister Allows Chinese Mechanics to Resume Operations

The Ministry of Labour has given the green light to the Chinese-owned and operated Whole Hearted Car Services Company in Ferry Pen, St. Catherine to resume operations. In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said it had completed its investigation into labour law compliance issues at the facility. The labour minister is Pearnel Charles Jr. […] The post Labour Minister Allows Chinese Mechanics to Resume Operations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 h. ago JLP Offers $3M Reward for Information on Abducted Party Worker

The Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, is offering a $3 million reward for anyone with information about the abduction of one of its party workers in South East St Andrew. The worker, Lorna Robertson, aka Nicky, was abducted about two weeks ago by unknown assailants. The incident occurred on Old Hope Road in St Andrew, in […] The post JLP Offers $3M Reward for Information on Abducted Party Worker appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 h. ago UN Human Rights Office Warns Gangs Expanding Influence in Haiti

The UN Human Rights Office says gangs in Haiti are expanding their murderous control beyond Port-au-Prince into central regions. Since late March, gangs have carried out major attacks in the central commune of Mirebalais. They have looted police stations and private properties, and freed over 500 from the local prison. Violent clashes have intensified in […] The post UN Human Rights Office Warns Gangs Expanding Influence in Haiti appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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66 h. ago Frazsiers Whip’s Davia Richards Seeks to Increase Goal Tally

Frazsiers Whip forward, Davia Richards, will again lace up her goal scoring boots when they take on Fedearl United in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League at the Prison Oval, on Saturday. Richards currently lead the golden boot race with 28-goals, while Cavalier’s Shaniel Spence is in second with 25 and Shikira Douglas third with 23. […] The post Frazsiers Whip’s Davia Richards Seeks to Increase Goal Tally appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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67 h. ago JCF Apologies For Wrongly Publishing Man as Wanted For Murder

The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, is apologising for a major blunder after it mistakenly published the photo of an innocent man, naming him as wanted for murder. The man, Alando Gray, was featured on the JCF’s Wanted Wednesday series last month. The police force says it has taken steps to prevent the recurrence of any […] The post JCF Apologies For Wrongly Publishing Man as Wanted For Murder appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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67 h. ago NIA Accuses Parliament of Allowing Corruption to go Unchecked

The National Integrity Action, NIA, is condemning what it describes as moves to weaken the Integrity Commission, protect the powerful and override democratic oversight. It’s latest charge was issued in a statement on Friday. Mahiri Stewart reports. NIA’s statement is raising an alarm regarding recent developments coming out of the Parliament. The anti-corruption body has […] The post NIA Accuses Parliament of Allowing Corruption to go Unchecked appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 d. ago Mayor Swaby Rejects ‘Thinly Veiled Political Mischief’ by Fitz

Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby is rejecting recent statements by Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley about the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC’s, move to demand payment for outstanding advertising fees from media houses. On Thursday, Senator Fitz-Henley cautioned Mayor Swaby against attempts to strong-arm the media and unduly influence its reporting of what the […] The post Mayor Swaby Rejects ‘Thinly Veiled Political Mischief’ by Fitz-Henley appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 d. ago JLP Spokesman Criticises PNP’s Change on Removal of AudG from IC

Government senator, Marlon Morgan, is criticising the opposition People’s National Party. PNP, for changing its tune on the appropriateness of the auditor general sitting on the board of the Integrity Commission. In a statement on Friday, Morgan compared the PNP’s vote against the recommendation by the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act, with […] The post JLP Spokesman Criticises PNP’s Change on Removal of AudG from IC appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 d. ago McKenzie Disappointed With State of Property Designated for Negril Fruit & Vegetable Market

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says he’s disappointed with the state of a property prepared to house the long-awaited Negril Fruit and Vegetables Market. Minister McKenzie expressed his displeasure during a tour of the facility on Wednesday. The property has been retrofitted with sanitary facilities and lighting infrastructure for relocation of approximately 25 vendors. The […] The post McKenzie Disappointed With State of Property Designated for Negril Fruit & Vegetable Market appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 d. ago Majority of Pembroke Hall Grade 7 Students Reading at Grade Level – Ministry

Director of Region One at the Ministry of Education, Ottis Brown, says the majority of first form students at Pembroke Hall High School are reading at the correct grade level. Responding to the Gleaner story, Mr. Brown says of the cohort, only around 15 are considered challenged where reading is concerned. Ottis Brown, director of […] The post Majority of Pembroke Hall Grade 7 Students Reading at Grade Level – Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 d. ago Tufton Insists Proper Procurement Procedure was Used to Acquire Medical Drill

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Wednesday, June 11, post-cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (Adrian Walker/JIS) Health and wellness minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is again insisting that the procurement process used to acquire a neurosurgical drill for the Bustamante Hospital for Children was properly followed. He addressed the matter at Wednesday’s post-cabinet […] The post Tufton Insists Proper Procurement Procedure was Used to Acquire Medical Drill appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 d. ago Jamaican Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Possession of a Rifle in Antigua

A court in Antigua has sentenced a Jamaican man to more than four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a high-powered rifle and ammunition. The man is 27-year-old Akini Walker. He was sentenced to four years and four months for the gun charge, and two years for the ammunition. The […] The post Jamaican Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Possession of a Rifle in Antigua appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 d. ago Israel Closes Worldwide Diplomatic Missions Amid Strikes Against Iran

Israel is temporarily closing its missions around the world and suspending consular services. The move comes amid Israel’s continued strikes against Iran’s nuclear assets, and Tehran’s vow to retaliate. In an online statement, Israel’s foreign ministry advises Israelis abroad to fill out a survey to update the ministry on their location and situation. It advises […] The post Israel Closes Worldwide Diplomatic Missions Amid Strikes Against Iran appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Mayor Richard Vernon Tells Critics of MoBay City Workers to Stay in their Lanes

Stay in your lane! That’s the retort from mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon, to those critics of the hardworking people of Montego Bay, including those who do beautification and sanitation work in the resort town. Daina Davy reports. During her contribution to the Sectoral Debates on Tuesday, the Opposition Spokesman on Local Government, Natalie […] The post Mayor Richard Vernon Tells Critics of MoBay City Workers to Stay in their Lanes appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. 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.

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3 d. ago Mayor Swaby: Agencies Advanced in Preparations for Hurricane Season

Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby, says several agencies have informed the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation that they are in advanced preparations for the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Met Service is forecasting three to five major hurricanes for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season. Six to 10 hurricanes are expected to develop from these tropical […] The post Mayor Swaby: Agencies Advanced in Preparations for Hurricane Season appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Committee Reviewing IC Act Rejects Recommendation to Declare Gifts from Family

The Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act has thrown out a recommendation that gifts from relatives should be declared by public officials in their statutory declarations. Section 40 of the act says parliamentarians and public officials are not required to declare gifts received from relatives. In their submission to the committee, the commission […] The post Committee Reviewing IC Act Rejects Recommendation to Declare Gifts from Family appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Dudus, Zekes, Kartel: Llewellyn Reflects on Highs & Lows as DPP

Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn says the Dudus extradition and the trials of Kern Spencer, Donald ‘Zekes’ Phipps and Vybz Kartel were among the most challenging matters she’s faced in her career. Llewellyn offered the reflection as she prepares to demit office in September. She reflected on her time in office while speaking on […] The post Dudus, Zekes, Kartel: Llewellyn Reflects on Highs & Lows as DPP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail

Murder accused Ishmael Davis was granted bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Thursday. The 52-year old was granted bail in the sum of $2 million. Based on the conditions of bail, Davis is to surrender his travel documents and report to the police station. A stop order was […] The post License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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