50 h. 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.

Politics

3 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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5 d. ago Lawrence Rowe Believes Current WI Test Squad Has Big Potential

Former Jamaica and West Indies batting stylist Lawrence “Yagga” Rowe says the current West Indies Test squad has the talent to develop into a very good outfit. Rowe, who was speaking on i95 fm at the weekend, says the inconsistency of the players must be addressed if they are to get to the next level, […] The post Lawrence Rowe Believes Current WI Test Squad Has Big Potential appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

5 d. ago US Auto Sales Increase for Second Quarter But Experts Predict Rising Costs

U.S. auto sales are set to rise in the second quarter, aided by sustained demand. But industry players expect President Donald Trump’s tariffs to pressure prices in the months ahead. Market research firm Cox Automotive expects U.S. new-vehicle sales volume to climb about 1.7 million units. This compares to 4.18 million units in the second […] The post US Auto Sales Increase for Second Quarter But Experts Predict Rising Costs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Chinese National Dies After Car Plunges Off Portmore Causeway

More details have emerged about Sunday’s incident on the old Causeway Bridge in St. Catherine, where a Chinese businessman ran his car into the sea. Dead is 62-year-old Jing Wang Wang of a Kingston address. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Warren Malcolm says his team was called to the location about midday on […] The post Chinese National Dies After Car Plunges Off Portmore Causeway appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

6 d. ago Iran: US Must Rule Out More Strikes to Return to Negotiating Table

The BBC is reporting that Iran is insisting that the US must rule out any further strikes on the country if it wants to resume diplomatic talks. Iran says the Trump administration has communicated through mediators that it wanted to return to negotiations this week, but had not made its position clear on the very […] The post Iran: US Must Rule Out More Strikes to Return to Negotiating Table appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

8 d. ago NWC Collects Millions From Portmore Residents Under Amnesty Programme

Over $300 million has been collected by the National Water Commission, NWC, from Portmore residents. The funds were collected in May under the Commission’s amnesty programme. This was disclosed by the NWC Revenue Recovery Manager for St. Catherine, Colleen Williams Champagnie, during Nationwide’s ‘People’s Agenda Townhall’ held at the Portmore HEART Academy on Thursday. More […] The post NWC Collects Millions From Portmore Residents Under Amnesty Programme appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago Australia Extends Lead to 300 on Day 3 of 1st Test Against WI

Australia, resuming on 92 for 4 reached 310 all out on day three of the first Test against West Indies at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Travis Head made 61 and Beau Webster top scored with 63. Alex Carney is not out on 50 and Pat Cummings is 9 unbeaten. The visitors currently hold a […] The post Australia Extends Lead to 300 on Day 3 of 1st Test Against WI appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 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

1 week ago West Indies Make Progress on Day 2 of 1st Test Against Australia

The West Indies have made significant progress on day two of the first Test against Australia at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown Barbados. Resuming on 57 for 4 on the second morning the home team at sports time reached 190 all out, replying to Australia’s 180 all out. Brandon King added just 3 to his […] The post West Indies Make Progress on Day 2 of 1st Test Against Australia appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Sri Lanka’s Nisanka Scores 4th Test Century in Bangladesh Match

Pathum Nisanka carted his fourth Test century and it was a big one, not out 146 as host Sri Lanka took a huge advantage with them at close on day two of their first Test against Bangladesh in Colombo. When stumps were drawn to end the second day the Sri Lankans were 290 for 2 […] The post Sri Lanka’s Nisanka Scores 4th Test Century in Bangladesh Match appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Spurs’ Devis Vassell to Visit Basketball Clinic in Western Jamaica

San Antonio Spurs NBA player, Devin Vassell, is set to visit Herbert Morrison High school basketball clinic on June 30. President of the Jamaica Basketball Association, Paulton Gordon, says the clinic will involve 30 high school players from the Western schools. Gordon says this initiative is just part of their development strategy for local basketball. […] The post Spurs’ Devis Vassell to Visit Basketball Clinic in Western Jamaica appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

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 Financial Challenges Force Athletes to Choose Pragmatism Over Patriotism – Coach

Kerrylee Ricketts, who conditions Olympic women’s triple jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts, says track and field athletes, especially those who are not among the elite in the sport, face massive financial challenges. Ricketts says the financial challenges often lead athletes to having to make the difficult choice between patriotism and pragmatism. Ricketts was speaking with […] The post Financial Challenges Force Athletes to Choose Pragmatism Over Patriotism – Coach appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Labour Minister Allows Chinese Mechanics to Resume Operations

The Ministry of Labour has given the green light to the Chinese-owned and operated Whole Hearted Car Services Company in Ferry Pen, St. Catherine to resume operations. In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said it had completed its investigation into labour law compliance issues at the facility. The labour minister is Pearnel Charles Jr. […] The post Labour Minister Allows Chinese Mechanics to Resume Operations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Frazsiers Whip’s Davia Richards Seeks to Increase Goal Tally

Frazsiers Whip forward, Davia Richards, will again lace up her goal scoring boots when they take on Fedearl United in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League at the Prison Oval, on Saturday. Richards currently lead the golden boot race with 28-goals, while Cavalier’s Shaniel Spence is in second with 25 and Shikira Douglas third with 23. […] The post Frazsiers Whip’s Davia Richards Seeks to Increase Goal Tally appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 w. ago Police Seize Gun, Arrest Two Women Linked to Spanish Town Robbery

The police have arrested two women in connection with an illegal gun and a large sum of cash believed to be linked to a robbery in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. They’re a 22-year student and a 27-year-old unemployed woman. Their identities are being withheld pending charges. Both were nabbed after the Police Emergency Communication Centre, […] The post Police Seize Gun, Arrest Two Women Linked to Spanish Town Robbery appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 w. ago PNP Pledges to Establish National Training Academy for Emergency Responders

Opposition Spokesperson on Local Government, Natalie Neita Garvey, says a future People’s National Party, PNP, administration will establish a national training academy for firefighters and emergency responders. She made the comment during her sectoral presentation on Tuesday. Natalie Neita Garvey, Opposition spokesperson on local government. Neita Garvey stressed the need for the modernisation of fire […] The post PNP Pledges to Establish National Training Academy for Emergency Responders appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation at Norman Manley International Airport

A bomb threat forced the emergency evacuation of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Wednesday night. The threat was emailed to airport authorities sometime after 10. It’s understood the threat alleged that a bomb had been planted near the airport’s check-in area and would detonate within 26 minutes. The threat was reportedly emailed by a businessman […] The post Bomb Threat Forced Evacuation at Norman Manley International Airport appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 w. ago W.I Women Beat S.A in Rain Interrupted One Day International

West Indies women beat South Africa by 4 wickets under the Duckworth/Lewis method a short while ago in Barbados to take a 1-nil lead in their three match One Day International Series. After restricting the South Africans to 232 for 9 in their 50 overs, the Windies were asked to get a revised victory target […] The post W.I Women Beat S.A in Rain Interrupted One Day International appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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