41 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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59 h. 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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59 h. 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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3 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.

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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 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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4 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.

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5 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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8 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.

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1 week ago McClaren Issues Warning to Reggae Boyz Following Gold Cup Elimination

National football coach Steve McClaren says the team is not as good as it thinks it is, following their early elimination from CONCACAF Gold Cup in the USA. The Jamaicans crashed out at the group stage of the tournament for the first time in 16 years on Tuesday night after a 4-1 defeat to Panama […] The post McClaren Issues Warning to Reggae Boyz Following Gold Cup Elimination appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Vassel Says PNP Has Ignored Roads in Areas Considered Sympathetic to JLP

Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, caretaker for East Central St. Andrew, Davion Vassell, believes residents in Cassia Park are victims of political favouritism. He made the claim on Nationwide at Five on Tuesday. Vassell says poor road conditions are but one thing frustrating constituents in East Central St. Andrew. Davion Vassell, JLP caretaker for East Central […] The post Vassel Says PNP Has Ignored Roads in Areas Considered Sympathetic to JLP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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.

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1 week ago Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Following Military Strike

US President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of regime change in Iran following US military strikes against key Iran military sites over the weekend. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump said, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, “Regime Change,” but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE […] The post Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Following Military Strike appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Iran Says it Will Consider Diplomacy When Israel’s Aggression Stops

Iran says it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack. The comment from Iran’s Foreign Minister comes just hours after Israel’s defence minister warned of prolonged conflict against the Islamic republic. Abbas Araghchi met with European diplomats in Geneva on Friday. They urged him to revive diplomatic efforts with the US […] The post Iran Says it Will Consider Diplomacy When Israel’s Aggression Stops appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago McClaren Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash

Coach of Jamaica’s senior men’s football team, Steve McClaren, says there will be no room for complacency when they take on Guadeloupe in their Group “C” encounter of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the Paypal Park in California, on Friday evening at 6:45. Both teams are searching for their first win of the 2025 edition […] The post McClaren Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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.

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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.

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2 w. ago Telegram Founder says His More than 100 Children Will Share His $13B Fortune

The founder of instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, says the more than 100 children he has fathered will share his estimated US$13.9 billion fortune. Mr Durov told French political magazine Le Point that they’re all his children and will all have the same rights. According to Durov he doesn’t want them to tear each […] The post Telegram Founder says His More than 100 Children Will Share His $13B Fortune appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Fans Warned to Prepare for ‘Short Notice’ Changes in Next Season’s PL Schedule

Fans have been warned by the English Premier League that fixtures could be moved at “relatively short notice” next season because of the number of teams playing in Europe. A record nine top-flight clubs have qualified for Uefa competitions in the 2025-26 campaign. The Premier League said there is an “increased likelihood” that games will […] The post Fans Warned to Prepare for ‘Short Notice’ Changes in Next Season’s PL Schedule appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Iran Warns of ‘Irreparable Harm’ if US Joins Israeli Strikes

Iran’s supreme leader warns President Donald Trump of “irreparable harm” if the US joins Israel’s strikes targeting underground nuclear sites. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman delivered the warning in an interview with Al Jazeera English. He says “any American intervention would be a recipe for an all-out war in the region.” Trump said he was […] The post Iran Warns of ‘Irreparable Harm’ if US Joins Israeli Strikes appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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