20 h. ago Sixth Generation T& T Citizens Now Eligible For Citizenship in India

Sixth-generation generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago will now be eligible to apply for Overseas Citizenship of India, OCI. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced the move Thursday night during his official visit to the Twin-Island Republic. OCI is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin, who have […] The post Sixth Generation T& T Citizens Now Eligible For Citizenship in India appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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46 h. ago Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls

In Trinidad and Tobago, the final report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, COG, on the general election held on April 28 this year, has raised concern over allegations of bribery on polling day and the continued lack of legal controls on campaign financing. According to the report, the COG noted reports of electoral offences, including […] The post Election Observers Flag Bribery, Unregulated Party Spending in Trinidad Polls 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.

Events

3 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Found Not Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking

Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted of less serious offenses, a blow for prosecutors who had targeted the music mogul in a sprawling case that alleged he ran a criminal enterprise for over two decades.  While the 55-year-old Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges against […] The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Found Not Guilty of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Parliament Given Tools for Speedy Creation of Elderly Care & Protection Act

Chairman of the Senate select committee on the proposed Elderly Care and Protection Act, Senator Sherene Golding-Campbell, says parliament has been provided with the tools to speed up creation of the legislation. She says the committee went above and beyond to ensure that the bill can be delivered efficiently. The special select committee of the […] The post Parliament Given Tools for Speedy Creation of Elderly Care & Protection Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago JCF Credits Fingerprint ID System With Capture of Alleged Serial Housebreaker

The JCF says it was able to use its Automated Fingerprint Identification System to identify and charge an alleged serial housebreaker. Charged is 29-year-old Kerron Mason, otherwise called ‘Piggy’ of White Hall Avenue, Kingston, with housebreaking and larceny. The Constant Spring Police reports that on December 16, last year, occupants of a house on Mayfair […] The post JCF Credits Fingerprint ID System With Capture of Alleged Serial Housebreaker appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Special Select Committee Tables Report on Elderly Care & Protection Act

The Special Select Committee of the Senate tasked with reviewing a proposed Elderly Care and Protection Act has tabled its report. The Private Member’s motion was brought forward by Opposition Senator Floyd Morris. After months of in-depth deliberations and consultations, the report was tabled on Friday, marking the conclusion of the committee’s examinations. The proposed […] The post Special Select Committee Tables Report on Elderly Care & Protection Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Alkaline to Sit Down With Nationwide’s Cliff Hughes for Exclusive Interview

International recording star, Alkaline, will engage in his first on air interview with a Jamaican media entity in a decade. On Wednesday, July 2, at 3:45 pm, Jamaica time, Vendetta fans along with music and entertainment lovers globally, can tune in for an exclusive, one-on-one interview with the Emmy Award-winning journalist Cliff Hughes. The highly-anticipated […] The post Alkaline to Sit Down With Nationwide’s Cliff Hughes for Exclusive Interview appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago West Indies Player Facing Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations

A member of the West Indies squad currently playing Australia in Barbados is facing a slew of rape and sexual assault allegations. The player who is said to be from Guyana, was held in custody for a period before he was released on bond. At last count, 11 women have contacted reporters in Guyana with […] The post West Indies Player Facing Slew of Sexual Assault Allegations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

8 d. ago Committee Accepts Recommendation Requiring Children to Care for Parents in Old Age

The joint select committee considering an Elderly Care and Protection Act has accepted a recommendation requiring certain groups of children to maintain their parents in old age. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell is chairman of the committee. Senator Sherene Golding Campbell. Senator Floyd Morris says the provision would allow for an overall healthier dynamic between parents […] The post Committee Accepts Recommendation Requiring Children to Care for Parents in Old Age appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

8 d. ago Burgher Gully Gang Leader Killed in Alleged Police Confrontation

The leader of the Burgher Gully Gang has been fatally shot in an alleged confrontation with the police at 4 Burgher Avenue, Rollington Town in east Kingston. He has been identified as 64-year-old Christopher Murray, otherwise called ‘Chris’. Reports are, at about 6 am on Thursday, the police were conducting an intelligence-led operation in search […] The post Burgher Gully Gang Leader Killed in Alleged Police Confrontation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Correctional Officer Charged With Assaulting a Child at Metcalfe Street

A correctional officer has been charged in relation to the assault of a child at the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Centre in 2024. The officer, Andrew Ricketts, was placed before the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday. It is alleged that Ricketts gave instructions for another ward to slap the child in the face, […] The post Correctional Officer Charged With Assaulting a Child at Metcalfe Street appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

1 week ago Israel’s Military to Ease Nationwide Civil Defense Restrictions

Israel’s military announced Tuesday that it’s easing nationwide civil defense restrictions. The move will allow most of the country to return to full activity starting this evening at 8. The decision was made following a situational assessment and approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz. It applies to all areas except communities near the Gaza border, […] The post Israel’s Military to Ease Nationwide Civil Defense Restrictions appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago JOA Cautions Against Vilifying Athletes Who Switch Allegiance

President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda, cautions against emotionally vilifying the athletes that are going through the process of switching their allegiance from Jamaica to Turkey. These athletes include, Olympic discus champion and record holder, Roje Stona, Paris shot put bronze medallist, Rajindra Campbell, world and Olympic long jump silver medallist, Wayne Pinnock, […] The post JOA Cautions Against Vilifying Athletes Who Switch Allegiance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago ‘Selective’ Alkaline Moves to Dismiss ‘Inaccessible’ Allegations

Alkaline and his management, New Era Entertainment, have come out swinging against suggestions that the entertainer is inaccessible. In a statement on Sunday morning, Alkaline’s camp moved to denounce what they say is a ‘misleading narrative’ being peddled by sections of the local media fraternity in Jamaica. The New Era team says that narrative is […] The post ‘Selective’ Alkaline Moves to Dismiss ‘Inaccessible’ Allegations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago McClaren: Jamaica Must Move on From Guatemala Defeat Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash

Jamaica’s national senior men’s football team and Guadeloupe will be seeking their first win of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup when both teams meet in a group “C” encounter at the Paypal Park in California, on Friday. This will be the second meeting between the two nations in the Gold Cup. They first played each […] The post McClaren: Jamaica Must Move on From Guatemala Defeat Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Netball Jamaica Welcomes Move to Reduce World Cup Cycle to Every 2 Years

President of Netball Jamaica, Tricia Robinson, welcomes the sports global governing body’s decision to reduce the World Cup cycle to every two years. World Netball says the change was made as they look to “future-proof” uncertainty around the Commonwealth Games. The World Cup traditionally takes place on a four-year cycle with the next tournament set […] The post Netball Jamaica Welcomes Move to Reduce World Cup Cycle to Every 2 Years 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.

Events

2 w. ago Disagreement Over GG’s Intervention to Committee Reviewing Integrity Commission Act

Attorney-at-law Kenyatta Powell has described as offensive, recommendations from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen to the joint select committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act. He was speaking on Nationwide at Five on Monday. According to a report in the Gleaner newspaper, Sir Patrick expressed concern about some of the commission’s processes. This includes the process […] The post Disagreement Over GG’s Intervention to Committee Reviewing Integrity Commission Act appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago NIA Accuses Parliament of Allowing Corruption to go Unchecked

The National Integrity Action, NIA, is condemning what it describes as moves to weaken the Integrity Commission, protect the powerful and override democratic oversight. It’s latest charge was issued in a statement on Friday. Mahiri Stewart reports. NIA’s statement is raising an alarm regarding recent developments coming out of the Parliament. The anti-corruption body has […] The post NIA Accuses Parliament of Allowing Corruption to go Unchecked appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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