3 h. ago JFJ Concerned IC Powers Too Broad When Verifying Statutory Declarations

Executive Director of Jamaicans for Justice, Mickel Jackson, is questioning whether the powers of the Integrity Commission to verify information contained in statutory declarations are too broad. Her comments follow a ruling from the Supreme Court which held that financial institutions are mandated to furnish information requested by the Commission. The court held that public […] The post JFJ Concerned IC Powers Too Broad When Verifying Statutory Declarations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 h. ago South Africa Declares With Mulder 33 Runs Shy of Lara’s 400 Record

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder passed up an opportunity to break Brian Lara’s record for the highest individual score in a Test innings. Mulder, captaining South Africa for the first time, was 367 not out at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. He was 33 runs behind the 400 […] The post South Africa Declares With Mulder 33 Runs Shy of Lara’s 400 Record appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 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.

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3 d. ago Kishane Thompson Doesn’t Rule Out Running Prefontaine Classic Record

National champion, Kishane Thompson, says he’ll not count out breaking the stadium record when he runs in the men’s 100-metres at the 50th staging of the Prefontaine Classic, the ninth stop in the Wanda Diamond League series on Saturday at Hayward Stadium University of Oregon. The record of 9.80 seconds was set by fellow Jamaican […] The post Kishane Thompson Doesn’t Rule Out Running Prefontaine Classic Record appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Kishane Thompson’s World Lead a Sign of His Maturity – Bailey

Former Olympic 100m champion and world record holder, Donovan Bailey, says he’s was not surprised by Kishane Thompson’s world leading and personal best 9.75 seconds to win the men’s 100-metres final at the recent National Championships. The time also elevates Thompson to sixth on the world all-time list. Speaking on Donovan Running Things, Bailey, says […] The post Kishane Thompson’s World Lead a Sign of His Maturity – Bailey appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 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.

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3 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.

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4 d. ago Gov’t Senator Rebukes Golding for “Insensitive” Remarks on Dead Babies

Reckless and insensitive! That’s how government Senator, Dr. Elon Thompson, has described comments made by Opposition Leader Mark Golding concerning the death of 24 pre-mature babies at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in June. Mr. Golding told PNP supporters at a recent party meeting that 24 premature babies were “killed and allowed to die.” The South […] The post Gov’t Senator Rebukes Golding for “Insensitive” Remarks on Dead Babies appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. ago Attorney Disagrees with Supreme Court Regarding Powers of the Integrity Commission

Attorney-at-law, Chuck Cameron, is taking issue with the position of the Supreme Court regarding the power of the Integrity Commission to verify statutory declarations. In a ruling last week, the court said financial institutions are mandated to furnish information requested by the commission to verify such declarations. It affirms section seven of the Integrity Commission […] The post Attorney Disagrees with Supreme Court Regarding Powers of the Integrity Commission appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Warmington Urges Westmoreland Labourites to Vote to Secure 3rd Term

South West St. Catherine Member of Parliament, MP, Everald Warmington, is encouraging Labourites in Westmoreland to continue to work with the Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, MPs in the parish in order to secure another term. Mr. Warmington made the plea during a JLP workers awards ceremony in Central Westmoreland on Sunday night. Central, Eastern, and […] The post Warmington Urges Westmoreland Labourites to Vote to Secure 3rd Term appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. ago T&T: Gov’t Looking at Declaring Local Gangs Terrorist Groups

The Trinidad and Tobago government is exploring having some local gangs declared as terrorist organisations in its fight against crime. On Tuesday, the High Court of the twin-island republic ruled to officially designate the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua as a terrorist group. This decision follows an application filed by the Attorney General. The […] The post T&T: Gov’t Looking at Declaring Local Gangs Terrorist Groups appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for South West St Elizabeth, Dr Miranda Wellington, is criticising the sitting member of parliament, MP, the Jamaica Labour Party’s Floyd Green, over his stewardship of the constituency. The constituency is part of the farming belt of the breadbasket parish of St. Elizabeth. Dr Wellington, who is set to challenge […] The post PNP’s SW St Elizabeth Caretaker says Floyd Green Has Failed as MP appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 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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7 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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7 d. ago Golding Doubtful Gov’t Will Take Action Following Deaths of Babies at VJH

Opposition Leader Mark Golding says he’s pessimistic that any meaningful action will be taken by the government in light of the dead babies issue at Victoria Jubilee Hospital. Golding says the government is focused on media manipulation rather than accountability. Mark Golding Opposition Leader, speaking in South St. Andrew on Saturday. The post Golding Doubtful Gov’t Will Take Action Following Deaths of Babies at VJH appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Vast Majority of Declarations Remain Uncertified by Integrity Commission

Of the nearly 190,000 statutory declarations received by the Integrity Commission since 2018, only just over 3,000 have actually been certified. Just over 14,000 of that number have been examined for the seven year period. Four hundred and seventy-six statutory declarations have been submitted to the Commission on behalf of Members of Parliament. Of that […] The post Vast Majority of Declarations Remain Uncertified by Integrity Commission appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Dawes Rejects Explanation For Newborn Deaths at Jubilee Hospital

Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr Alfred Dawes, is rejecting findings that the recent deaths of newborns at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston were mostly due to premature births. The South East Regional Health Authority, SERHA, provided the update, following news that 24 babies have died at the hospital since the start of June. According […] The post Dawes Rejects Explanation For Newborn Deaths at Jubilee Hospital appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago IMF Continues to Praise Jamaica’s ‘Robust’ Macroeconomic Performance

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, continues to commend Jamaica for its robust macroeconomic performance and institutional reforms over the past decade. This following the conclusion of the IMF’s latest Article Four Consultation on June 12. Daina Davy reports. In its assessment published on Wednesday, the IMF highlighted Jamaica’s impressive track record […] The post IMF Continues to Praise Jamaica’s ‘Robust’ Macroeconomic Performance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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