59 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.

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60 h. 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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60 h. ago Lambert Brown Withdraws Claim of Planned Parliament Suspension

Opposition Senator, Lambert Brown, has withdrawn his claims that PNP Senators were told parliament would be suspended before the tabling of the Integrity Commission’s Annual Report. Senator Brown made this comment while speaking in the Senate last Friday, as he attempted to rebut comments made by Senator Abka Fitz-Henley. His utterances followed those of Opposition […] The post Lambert Brown Withdraws Claim of Planned Parliament Suspension appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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61 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.

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69 h. 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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69 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.

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3 d. ago Gov’t Senator Rebukes Golding for “Insensitive” Remarks on Dead Babies

Reckless and insensitive! That’s how government Senator, Dr. Elon Thompson, has described comments made by Opposition Leader Mark Golding concerning the death of 24 pre-mature babies at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in June. Mr. Golding told PNP supporters at a recent party meeting that 24 premature babies were “killed and allowed to die.” The South […] The post Gov’t Senator Rebukes Golding for “Insensitive” Remarks on Dead Babies appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Bunting Demands Answers Over Retraction of FID Job Description Statement

The Opposition PNP is demanding answers from the Finance Ministry after it retracted a statement concerning the job description for a top position at the Financial Investigations Division, FID. The position of chief technical director is now held by Chartered Accountant, Dennis Chung. Opposition Senator, Peter Bunting, is questioning why the statement was recalled hours […] The post Bunting Demands Answers Over Retraction of FID Job Description Statement appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 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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3 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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4 d. ago JPP Outlines Sweeping Election Promises in US $2Trillion Manifesto

The Jamaica Progressive Party, JPP, is promising an ambitious US $2 trillion agenda to transform the country in fifty years. The manifesto proposes to pay off the national debt, abolish income tax and pay off all student loans. It’s an ambitious and sweeping proposal to fundamentally reshape Jamaica’s economy, governance, and national security under what […] The post JPP Outlines Sweeping Election Promises in US $2Trillion Manifesto appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Fosrich, Wigton Energy Endorse Integration of Renewables in Local Grid

Prominent figures in the local energy sector are welcoming Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz’s, intention to incorporate renewables in the local grid. The Minister has promised the incorporation will form part of negotiations for a new electricity licence. Cecil Foster is the CEO of Fosrich Company Limited. He says the minister’s plan for more renewables on […] The post Fosrich, Wigton Energy Endorse Integration of Renewables in Local Grid appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Inquiry Finds British Committed Genocide on Indigenous Australians

British colonists committed genocide against Australia’s Indigenous population in Victoria. That’s among the findings of a landmark Aboriginal-led inquiry. The Yoorrook Justice Commission found violence and disease reduced the local Indigenous population by three quarters in the 20 years after the state was colonised, in the early 1830s. The BBC says the report included 100 […] The post Inquiry Finds British Committed Genocide on Indigenous Australians appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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.

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5 d. ago Charles Jr Accusing PNP of Trying to Scam Jamaicans With Campaign Promises

South East Clarendon member of parliament, MP, Pearnel Charles Jr., has accused the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, of engaging in attempts to politically scam the Jamaican people with their campaign promises. The MP, who is also the labour and social security minister, was speaking at a Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, rally in West Kingston […] The post Charles Jr Accusing PNP of Trying to Scam Jamaicans With Campaign Promises appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago Agriculture Minister Welcomes Stricter Laws for Praedial Larceny

Agriculture minister, Floyd Green, is welcoming the passing of legislation that stipulates harsher penalties for praedial larceny. The senate passed the Praedial Larceny Amendment Act on Friday with three amendments. The amendments are aimed at combating the theft of agricultural produce, livestock and fish. Minister Green says other praedial larceny prevention measures are in train […] The post Agriculture Minister Welcomes Stricter Laws for Praedial Larceny appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Johnson Smith Hits Back at Claims Holness Administration Threatens Democracy

Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, has hit back at critics who say the Holness administration is threatening the country’s democratic traditions. She was responding to recent criticisms from sections of civil society and the Opposition PNP raising the spectre of tyranny and authoritarianism. But speaking in West Kingston on Sunday, Senator Johnson-Smith, says […] The post Johnson Smith Hits Back at Claims Holness Administration Threatens Democracy appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago PNP Wants Warmington Punished for Using Expletives on Political Platform

People’s National Party, PNP, general secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, is calling on Jamaica Labour Party Leader Dr. Andrew Holness to sanction South West St. Catherine member of parliament, Everald Warmington, for using expletives on stage at a recent party meeting. Dr. Campbell made the call while speaking at a PNP divisional conference in Frome, Central […] The post PNP Wants Warmington Punished for Using Expletives on Political Platform appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Golding: No PNP Parliamentarian Aware of Illicit Enrichment Probe

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says based on his checks, no People’s National Party member of parliament or senator is aware that they are under investigation by the Integrity Commission for illicit enrichment. The issue of illicit enrichment is back in the spotlight following last Friday’s tabling of the Commission’s annual report in the senate. According […] The post Golding: No PNP Parliamentarian Aware of Illicit Enrichment Probe appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago JLP Demands Apology from PNP Over Claims of Attempting to Block Tabling of IC Report

A member of the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Communication Task Force, Senator Marlon Morgan, says Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Senator Donna Scott-Mottley, must apologise for her recent comments on the ending of the parliamentary term. Scott-Mottley told a People’s National Party, PNP, meeting last week that the government was moving to block the tabling of […] The post JLP Demands Apology from PNP Over Claims of Attempting to Block Tabling of IC Report appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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