11 h. ago Calderbank to Make Second Appearance at Swimming World Champs

National swimmer Jessica Calderbank is excited about making Jamaica’s team to the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore, from July 11 to August 3. Calderbank, who will be making her second appearance at the Championships, will compete in the women’s 50 and 100 metres butterfly events. She’ll be joined by Kito Campbell and Josh Kirlew. Campbell […] The post Calderbank to Make Second Appearance at Swimming World Champs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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12 h. ago Vaz Rubbishes Claims Procurement Money Could’ve Bought 100 New Buses

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is rubbishing claims the government could have bought 100 brand new coaster buses for the money he used to procure 110 used buses from the United States. Mahiri Stewart has that story. Nationwide News has seen the import licences for 42 of the 110 buses being used for the government’s rural […] The post Vaz Rubbishes Claims Procurement Money Could’ve Bought 100 New Buses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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15 h. ago PNP’s RIDE Plan for Rural Students Being ‘Unfairly Criticised’ – Campbell

People’s National Party, PNP, general secretary, Dr. Dayton Campbell, says the party’s plan for transporting rural students to school is being unfairly criticised. Speaking at a constituency conference in Albert Town Square in South Trelawny on Wednesday, Dr. Campbell says the PNP’s plan, dubbed RIDE, will be an expansion of what the Holness administration currently […] The post PNP’s RIDE Plan for Rural Students Being ‘Unfairly Criticised’ – Campbell appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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15 h. ago Plan Being Developed to Expand Christiana Transport Centre – Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz (centre), is accompanied by Transport Authority managing director, Ralston Smith (left), and other stakeholders during a tour of the Christiana Transport Centre and adjoining lands being considered for the facility’s expansion, in Manchester, on Wednesday (July 9). (Michael Sloley/JIS) Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government […] The post Plan Being Developed to Expand Christiana Transport Centre – Vaz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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37 h. ago Taxi Operators Back Rural School Bus Programme Despite Revenue Concerns

Taxi operators are supporting the government’s plan for a rural school bus programme, despite concerns about the impact on their potential to earn. The operators are the latest group to weigh in on the ongoing national debate. Shaloy Smikle reports. Amid continued debate between the government and the opposition about the planned school bus programme, […] The post Taxi Operators Back Rural School Bus Programme Despite Revenue Concerns appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Culture

41 h. ago Vaz Denounces Bloggers’ Attempts to Undermine Rural School Bus Programme

Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, says he’s disappointed by what he says is the wicked, evil and sustained attack on the government’s rural school bus programme by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP. Minister Vaz says the latest phase of the PNP’s attack involves the use of bloggers to raise doubt about the cost of the […] The post Vaz Denounces Bloggers’ Attempts to Undermine Rural School Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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41 h. ago St Thomas Police Denies “Inaccurate Reports” Linked to Seizure of Pipe Bombs

Head of the St. Thomas Police Division, Superintendent Michael Campbell, is denying reports that a large cache of explosives seized in the parish on Monday are related to warring gangs from the 10 and 11 Mile communities. Campbell says 510 pipe bombs were indeed found. The Gleaner published a story saying three men were arrested […] The post St Thomas Police Denies “Inaccurate Reports” Linked to Seizure of Pipe Bombs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

41 h. ago Chris Gayle Critical of Mulder’s Decision Not to Chase Lara’s 400

Former West Indies batting star, Chris Gayle, criticised South Africa’s stand-in Test captain Wiaan Mulder’s decision not to chase down Brian Lara’s historic 400-run Test record. Mulder had the opportunity to break Lara’s world record of 400 in the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. On the second day, when lunch happened, Mulder returned to […] The post Chris Gayle Critical of Mulder’s Decision Not to Chase Lara’s 400 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

46 h. ago T&T’s President Questions if Criticism Aimed at Her is Gender

Trinidad and Tobago’s president, Christine Kangaloo, is questioning whether criticism aimed at her would be as strident of she were a man. The Newsday is reporting that President Kangaloo raised the issue of senators appointed by her as evidence of the gender influenced bias against her. Two independent senators appointed by President Kangaloo have come […] The post T&T’s President Questions if Criticism Aimed at Her is Gender-Based appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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60 h. ago Training Sessions to Get Underway Before Rollout of Rural Bus Programme

Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, JUTC, Owen Ellington, says drivers who will be operating the rural school buses will begin training sessions later this week. Owen Ellington, Managing Director of the JUTC. Mr. Ellington was speaking during a media briefing at the Transport Ministry’s office on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Director of the School […] The post Training Sessions to Get Underway Before Rollout of Rural Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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65 h. ago Vaz Slams ‘Reckless & Evil’ PNP Statements in Defence of Rural School Buses

Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, is describing statements made by the opposition People’s National Party about the government’s rural school bus programme as reckless. Speaking at a press briefing in St. Andrew, Minister Vaz dismissed the opposition’s stance as a vulgar attempt to fool the electorate. Minister Vaz says the government remains committed to delivering a […] The post Vaz Slams ‘Reckless & Evil’ PNP Statements in Defence of Rural School Buses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

67 h. ago Parents, Teachers, Principals Welcome Rural School Bus Programme

Key education stakeholders are throwing their support behind the government’s rural school bus programme, in the face of a coordinated attack from the opposition People’s National Party, PNP. The country’s national parent teachers’ association has been joined by at least three rural area principals in supporting the move. Shaloy Smikle has more in this report. […] The post Parents, Teachers, Principals Welcome Rural School Bus Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

67 h. ago PNP Rural Bus System Alternative a ‘Backward Step’ – Parent Teacher Association

President of the National Parent Teachers’ Association, NPTAJ, Stewart Jacobs, is suggesting the People’s National Party’s, PNP, plan to provide a subsidy to taxi operators to transport rural children is a backward move. The PNP says its plan is to provide taxi/bus operators with a subsidy to transport the children to and from school. The […] The post PNP Rural Bus System Alternative a ‘Backward Step’ – Parent Teacher Association appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

67 h. ago BOJ says Jamaica’s Financial System Resilient Amid US Triggered Uncertainty

The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, has confirmed that the country’s financial system remains resilient and well-capitalised. This amid mounting global economic uncertainty triggered by shifting US trade and immigration policies. The BOJ’s statement follows the latest meeting of its Financial Policy Committee, FPC, last week. Chevon Campbell tells us more. According to the BOJ’s Financial […] The post BOJ says Jamaica’s Financial System Resilient Amid US Triggered Uncertainty appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 d. ago Morris Dixon Denounces PNP’s ‘Shameful & Vulgar’ Attack on Rural School Bus System

Information minister, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, has condemned what she describes as a vulgar attack by the opposition People’s National Party, PNP, on the rural school bus programme. The PNP has launched a coordinated attack on the government’s plan to provide transportation to thousands of students living in rural Jamaica, decrying the use of what […] The post Morris Dixon Denounces PNP’s ‘Shameful & Vulgar’ Attack on Rural School Bus System appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 d. ago Trump Threatens More Tariffs on Countries Who Side With BRICS

US President Donald Trump has warned that countries which side with the policies of the BRICS alliance that go against US interests will be hit with an extra 10 per cent tariff. Trump has long criticised BRICS, an organisation whose members include China, Russia and India, which was designed to boost countries’ international standing and […] The post Trump Threatens More Tariffs on Countries Who Side With BRICS appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

6 d. 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.

Events

6 d. 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.

Events

6 d. 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

7 d. ago Candidates Gear Up to Replace Conde Riley as Barbados Cricket President

A new president of Barbados Cricket will soon be elected as Conde Riley announced that he’ll relinquish the post of president. Riley is a retired investment banker. He is a highly respected administrator of three decades’ experience and director of Cricket West Indies. Veteran cricket commentator, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perriera, says three high-profile candidates plan to […] The post Candidates Gear Up to Replace Conde Riley as Barbados Cricket President appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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