18 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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20 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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20 h. ago Probe Launched After Policemen Shot at Central Village Station

Nationwide News understands that an investigation is reportedly underway following a shooting incident inside the Central Village Police Station in St. Catherine, which left two policemen injured on Friday. One officer was shot in the hand, and the other sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Reports indicate that the firearm discharged during a weapon […] The post Probe Launched After Policemen Shot at Central Village Station appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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43 h. 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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46 h. 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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67 h. 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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67 h. 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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68 h. ago IC’s Probe into PM’s Statutory Declaration Closed in July 2024

The Integrity Commission has revealed via a document tabled in the Parliament that it has closed a probe it had launched into Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ statutory declarations. The investigation into Dr. Holness is listed as among nine investigations which the Commission says it closed during the financial year 2024/2015. Page 171 of the Annual […] The post IC’s Probe into PM’s Statutory Declaration Closed in July 2024 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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69 h. 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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5 d. ago Manchester Residents Will Soon See Benefits of Water Improvement Initiatives

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says residents of Manchester will begin to see the benefits of billions of dollars in investments to improve their water supply in the coming weeks. Speaking at the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, North East Manchester workers’ awards at Holmwood Technical High on Sunday night, Dr Holness pointed to several projects […] The post Manchester Residents Will Soon See Benefits of Water Improvement Initiatives appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 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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7 d. ago Senator, 5 Councillors Among Those Referred to IC For Illicit Enrichment

Two additional parliamentarians are now under investigation by the Integrity Commission for illicit enrichment. That’s according to the Integrity Commission’s Annual Report for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year. The report was tabled in the Senate on Friday. A member of the Senate and five councillors have also joined the list of individuals referred to the Commission […] The post Senator, 5 Councillors Among Those Referred to IC For Illicit Enrichment appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago NEPA to Upgrade Instruments Following Collapsed Pollution Prosecution

The National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA, says it will be investing in equipment that will allow the agency to carry out more precise testing and detection of environmental breaches. The chief executive officer, CEO, of NEPA, Leonard Francis, made the announcement at a media briefing at the agency’s head office in St. Andrew on […] The post NEPA to Upgrade Instruments Following Collapsed Pollution Prosecution appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation

The Education Ministry has launched an investigation and ordered an audit into the operations of St. Francis Primary School, following reports of discrepancies in the management of PATH funding. The PATH programme provides meal support for the school’s most vulnerable children. The St Andrew-based school recently advised parents of students on PATH that it would […] The post MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago Policeman Reportedly Kills Girlfriend, Wounds Himself in Domestic Dispute

Both the Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force are investigating a suspected murder and attempted suicide in St Mary Wednesday night. The incident, which occurred in the Essex district of St Mary, involved a police constable and his girlfriend. Reports are that the policeman, a constable assigned to the St. Andrew […] The post Policeman Reportedly Kills Girlfriend, Wounds Himself in Domestic Dispute appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Abducted Businessman Released; Police Probing Ransom Reports

The police have confirmed that the Westmoreland businessman abducted early Tuesday morning has been released. The man, Gavin Myers, aka ‘Killie Killie’ is from Cairn Curran district, Whithorn in the parish. Head of Police Area One, Assistant Commissioner Glenford Miller, says his team is investigating reports that Myers’ captors were paid a ransom. There are […] The post Abducted Businessman Released; Police Probing Ransom Reports appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

9 d. ago PNP Promises Affordable Rates to Regularise Squatters Living on State Lands

The PNP says when it forms the next government, it will allow individuals and families who have lived for decades on government-owned lands the opportunity to purchase them at affordable rates. This plan was put forward by Member of Parliament for South West Clarendon, Lothan Cousins, as part of his Sectoral Debate presentation on Tuesday. […] The post PNP Promises Affordable Rates to Regularise Squatters Living on State Lands appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Mammee Bay Main Road Blocked to Facilitate Police Investigation

The police are advising members of the public to use an alternative route to the Mammee Bay main road in St. Ann. According to the police, the roadway is currently blocked to facilitate an investigation. Nationwide News understands that a taxi driver and a passenger has been shot and killed. The incident reportedly happened sometime […] The post Mammee Bay Main Road Blocked to Facilitate Police Investigation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Samuda Urges Climate Action for Vulnerable Caribbean Nations

Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, says urgent action is needed for Caribbean countries that are severely vulnerable to climate change. He issued the call on Monday while addressing the Climate Investment Funds, CIF, Latin American and Caribbean, LAC, Knowledge Exchange at UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. The CIF & LAC Knowledge […] The post Samuda Urges Climate Action for Vulnerable Caribbean Nations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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