3 h. ago Critics of Rural Bus System Don’t Understand Realities of Public Transport – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has defended his administration’s rural school bus programme amid escalating attacks from the parliamentary opposition. Speaking in St. Elizabeth on Friday, Dr. Holness says those who are criticising the programme do not understand the realities of taking public transportation to school. The programme has been criticised by several members of […] The post Critics of Rural Bus System Don’t Understand Realities of Public Transport – PM appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 h. ago New System Coming for Motor Vehicle Fitness and Registration Certificates

Major changes are coming to how motorists register and certify their vehicles, following the passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Act 2025.  The changes come into effect on Monday, July 21, 2025. As you hear in this report from Robian Williams, the amendments are aimed modernising and streamlining the vehicle licensing process.  The key changes […] The post New System Coming for Motor Vehicle Fitness and Registration Certificates appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 h. ago Pedro Plains Irrigation Project Will See ‘Production Skyrocket’ – Ambassador

“Production is going to skyrocket!” That’s the word from the French Ambassador to Jamaica, Olivier Guyonvarch, who believes the government’s Pedro Plains irrigation expansion project will be a game changer for agriculture. He was speaking with Cliff Hughes on the sidelines of the project launch on Friday in Short Hill, St. Elizabeth. The government says […] The post Pedro Plains Irrigation Project Will See ‘Production Skyrocket’ – Ambassador appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 h. ago Jamaica Welcomes Invite to Participate in FATF Regional Jurisdictions Initiative

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says Jamaica is welcoming an invitation to participate in the Financial Action Task Force, FATF, regional bodies jurisdictions guest initiative. In a statement on Friday, she noted that it will allow Jamaica to sit at the FATF table under its own flag and contribute to the organisation’s key policy discussions and […] The post Jamaica Welcomes Invite to Participate in FATF Regional Jurisdictions Initiative appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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14 h. ago Chaos in Manchester Municipal Corporation Over Political Endorsements

There were tense exchanges among councillors during Thursday’s sitting of the Manchester Municipal Corporation over the endorsement of political candidates ahead of the next general election. The chaos started when councillor for the Craighead division, the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Omar Miller, tried to announce Ambassador Audrey Marks as the party’s aspirant in North East […] The post Chaos in Manchester Municipal Corporation Over Political Endorsements appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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14 h. ago Vaz: Rural School Bus Programme Will Use Contracted Operators for PATH Sutdents

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz (right), and managing director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company, Owen Ellington, walk alongside one of the recently procured units under the rural school bus system. The event was Tuesday’s (July 8) press conference to give an update on the system, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium, […] The post Vaz: Rural School Bus Programme Will Use Contracted Operators for PATH Sutdents appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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14 h. ago Report Into Jamaica’s Disaster Response to be Made Public – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says a report into Jamaica’s disaster response infrastructure is complete and will soon be made public. Dr. Holness says the report includes recommendations for the overhaul of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, ODPEM. The report was commissioned in the wake of Hurricane Beryl in June 2024. The […] The post Report Into Jamaica’s Disaster Response to be Made Public – PM appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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14 h. ago Insurance Association Cites Stronger Hurricanes as Reason to Insure Houses

President of the Insurance Association of Jamaica, IAJ, Rosemarie Henry, says harsher hurricane seasons brought on by climate change are a key reason Jamaicans should get their houses insured. Speaking with Ricardo Brooks on Nationwide at Five on Thursday, Henry says stronger hurricanes may do damage to houses that withstood natural disasters in years prior. […] The post Insurance Association Cites Stronger Hurricanes as Reason to Insure Houses appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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28 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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29 h. ago Ground Broken For Expansion of Westland Port at Kingston Freeport Terminal

Jamaica’s shipping capacity is set to experience a major boost with the expansion of the Westland Port at the Kingston Freeport Terminal in Kingston. The project aims to expand cargo capacity, reduce vessel wait times, attract larger vessels and strengthen Jamaica’s position as a key player in regional and global trade. Speaking at the ground […] The post Ground Broken For Expansion of Westland Port at Kingston Freeport Terminal appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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29 h. ago Caribbean Leaders Back Jamaica’s Petition to King Charles for Reparations

Caribbean leaders have backed Jamaica’s petition to King Charles on reparations as the region prepares to step up its pursuit of reparative justice for slavery. This was disclosed by CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at the recently closed CARICOM summit. Dr. Holness says Jamaica secured broad support from the Caribbean region for […] The post Caribbean Leaders Back Jamaica’s Petition to King Charles for Reparations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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30 h. ago Thompson, Seville, Blake Head to London Seeking 4x100m Qualification for Tokyo

The top three finishers in the men’s 100m at the JAAA National Championship have been confirmed to run on Jamaica’s men’s 4x100m relay team at the London Diamond League next Saturday. National champion Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville and Ackeem Blake are part of a six member team that will assemble in the British capital, as […] The post Thompson, Seville, Blake Head to London Seeking 4x100m Qualification for Tokyo appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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31 h. ago Jamaica Tops Global Ranking for Educational Attainment for Females

Members of the Teacher’s College of Jamaica 2022 graduating class at the exercise held on November 6, 2022 at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus. (Mark Bell/JIS) Jamaica is among the countries ranked at the top of the pile for educational attainment among girls and young women. That’s according to the 2025 Global […] The post Jamaica Tops Global Ranking for Educational Attainment for Females appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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32 h. ago JOA: $5m Contribution to Racers Track Club Part of Olympic Invest Programme

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, JOA, Christopher Samuda, says the $5 million contribution to Racers Track Club is part of their “Olympic Invest” programme. Samuda says the programme is geared towards athlete and infrastructure development and events activation. Under the programme, the JOA will assist Racers Track Club in treating post event financial commitments […] The post JOA: $5m Contribution to Racers Track Club Part of Olympic Invest Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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58 h. ago Barbados, Belize, SVG & Dominica Agree to Free Movement of Nationals Starting Oct. 1

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Holness, in conversation with CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, during a press conference at the close of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, on Tuesday (July 8). The conference was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in […] The post Barbados, Belize, SVG & Dominica Agree to Free Movement of Nationals Starting Oct. 1 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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58 h. ago CARICOM Chairman Wants EU to Remove Jamaica, Barbados from High

Prime Minister of Jamaica and CARICOM chair, Dr. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses the closing press conference of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). He is flanked by CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett (left) and Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, […] The post CARICOM Chairman Wants EU to Remove Jamaica, Barbados from High-Risk Jurisdictions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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58 h. ago JPP President Pledges to Use Personal Wealth to Fund Party’s 50

President of the Jamaica Progressive Party, JPP, Gilbert Alexander Edwards says he plans to use his personal wealth to fund his party’s manifesto proposals. The JPP is promising to pursue an ambitious US$2 trillion agenda to transform the country in 50 years. The manifesto proposes to pay off the national debt, abolish income tax and […] The post JPP President Pledges to Use Personal Wealth to Fund Party’s 50-Year US$2 Trillion Manifesto appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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58 h. ago Antigua & Barbuda Formalises Participation in CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty

Antigua and Barbuda has formalised its participation in the CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty. Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Greene deposited the instruments of accession on Tuesday during the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The treaty facilitates cooperation among members states in the surrender of individuals […] The post Antigua & Barbuda Formalises Participation in CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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58 h. ago Cavalier’s Speid Hail’s ‘Consummate Professional’ King After St Mirren Move

Technical director of defending Jamaica Premier League outfit Cavalier Soccer Club, Rudolph Speid, describes former captain Richard King as the ‘consummate professional’. The 23-year-old centre back conducted his first training session with his Scotland-based club Saint Mirren this week after guiding Cavalier to back-to-back titles in the local premier league. King previously had a short […] The post Cavalier’s Speid Hail’s ‘Consummate Professional’ King After St Mirren Move appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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63 h. ago Holness Calls for Restoration of Preferential Trade Access with US

Jamaica’s prime minister and CARICOM hair, Dr. Andrew Holness, addresses the closing press conference of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). (Yhomo Hutchinson/JIS) Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called for engagement with the United […] The post Holness Calls for Restoration of Preferential Trade Access with US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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