2 h. ago New Study Reveals 70% of Jamaica’s Electorate Reachable by Social Media

Seven out of every ten eligible voters in Jamaica are now reachable via social media. That’s according to an assessment of data by political scientist, Dr. Michelle Munroe. Dr. Munroe was speaking at a recent forum on ‘Democracy in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities for Jamaica’s Media Landscape’. It was hosted by the Caribbean […] The post New Study Reveals 70% of Jamaica’s Electorate Reachable by Social Media appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. 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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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.

Events

5 d. ago Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry

The government has tabled legislation to modernise the framework that supports the tourism industry. Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says in its current form, the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is not fit for purpose. The update will enhance the tourist board’s ability to effectively regulate the industry and promote Jamaica as a visitor destination. It will […] The post Gov’t Tables Legislation Designed to Modernise Tourism Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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6 d. ago Mark X Driver Charged After Bus Overturns on Mandela Highway

The driver of a Toyota Mark X has been charged after an accident that saw a bus overturn on the Mandela Highway on Monday morning. Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, PSTEB, ACP Dr. Gary McKenzie told Nationwide News that the accident occurred after the driver of the Toyota Mark X suffered […] The post Mark X Driver Charged After Bus Overturns on Mandela Highway appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Transport

1 week 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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1 week ago Alana Reid Named Ambassador for Team PanAm Sports Ahead of 2025 Games

Jamaica’s sprinter Alana Reid has been named one of seven official ambassadors for Team PanAm Sports ahead of the ASU2025 Junior Pan American Games, scheduled for August 9–23 in Paraguay. At just 20-years-old, Reid stands among the fastest women in the world in the under-20 category and continues to make history as one of the […] The post Alana Reid Named Ambassador for Team PanAm Sports Ahead of 2025 Games appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Sport

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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1 week ago Some Lawmakers Question Usefulness of a Social intervention Database

Some government lawmakers are calling into question the viability or usefulness of a centralised database for the government’s various social intervention efforts. The issue came up for discussion as legislators continued their review of the auditor general’s performance audit report on the management of the government’s social benefit programmes at Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, PAC. […] The post Some Lawmakers Question Usefulness of a Social intervention Database appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Society

2 w. ago Over 70% of Motorcyclists in Crashes Weren’t Wearing Helmets

More than 70 percent of motorcyclists involved in road crashes were not wearing helmets. Head of the JCF’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, PSTEB, ACP Dr. Gary McKenzie, made the revelation on Friday. He was speaking at the signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding on Global Road Safety. As of June 20, 2025, […] The post Over 70% of Motorcyclists in Crashes Weren’t Wearing Helmets appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

2 w. ago Law Enforcement Figures Hail JCF on Steps to Improve Public Trust

Several law enforcement figures believe the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, has taken significant steps to improve public perception and trust. Their comments were solicited at the opening ceremony of the JCF’s Expo 2.0 at the National Arena Thursday evening. Mahiri Stewart has that story. Speaking with Nationwide News after the formalities, State Minister of National […] The post Law Enforcement Figures Hail JCF on Steps to Improve Public Trust appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Study Shows Lingering Perceptions About Safety Continue to Deter Visitors – PM

Despite the much touted reduction in murders and other major crimes, lingering perceptions about safety continue to deter visitors. That’s according to a study done by the government which polled tourists and their opinion of Jamaica. Prime Minister and JLP leader, Dr. Andrew Holness revealed the findings at a constituency meeting in West St. Mary […] The post Study Shows Lingering Perceptions About Safety Continue to Deter Visitors – PM appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Holness Popular in West St Mary While Negative Sentiment Grows Around Montague

Residents of Western St. Mary say they believe Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has been working hard and deserves a chance to continue. This is despite them expressing largely negative sentiments about their sitting Member of Parliament Robert Montague. Our news centre spent more than six hours in the constituency on Wednesday. Daina Davy has […] The post Holness Popular in West St Mary While Negative Sentiment Grows Around Montague appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Police Optimistic Crime Reduction Will Boost Employment in Area Three

Head of the Police Area Three, Assistant Commissioner Calvin Allen, says the continued reduction in major crimes will boost employment and investment opportunities in southern Jamaica. Area Three consists of St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon. All three parishes have recorded a decline in murders since the start of the year. Speaking at the Mandeville Police […] The post Police Optimistic Crime Reduction Will Boost Employment in Area Three appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

3 w. ago Israel Closes Worldwide Diplomatic Missions Amid Strikes Against Iran

Israel is temporarily closing its missions around the world and suspending consular services. The move comes amid Israel’s continued strikes against Iran’s nuclear assets, and Tehran’s vow to retaliate. In an online statement, Israel’s foreign ministry advises Israelis abroad to fill out a survey to update the ministry on their location and situation. It advises […] The post Israel Closes Worldwide Diplomatic Missions Amid Strikes Against Iran appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Up to Three Years for Rural Bus Service to Reach Full Capacity – Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, addresses the launch of Road Safety Month 2025, at Chambers’ Texaco Service Station, in Kingston, on June 4. (Rudranath Fraser/JIS) Transport minister, Daryl Vaz, is estimating that it will take up to three years for the rural school bus service to reach full capacity. The rural […] The post Up to Three Years for Rural Bus Service to Reach Full Capacity – Vaz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago JLP Slams ‘Entitled & Desperate’ Golding in Continued Chung Opposition

Entitled and desperate. That’s how chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party’s, JLP, Communications’ Taskforce, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, is describing the move by People’s National Party, PNP, president Mark Golding to berate members of the private sector who support the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division. Golding told a […] The post JLP Slams ‘Entitled & Desperate’ Golding in Continued Chung Opposition appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago 27% of Street Children Forced There by Guardians – CPFSA Study

A study by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, CPFSA, has found that 27 per cent of Jamaica’s most vulnerable children were forced by their guardian to work on the streets. The study was conducted between 2019 and 2020. The study identified 413 children. Director of Policy Planning and Evaluation at the CPFSA, Newton […] The post 27% of Street Children Forced There by Guardians – CPFSA Study appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 w. ago PNP to Continue Opposing Chung’s Appointment as FID Boss – Golding

People’s National Party, PNP, president, Mark Golding, is renewing his call for Dennis Chung to step down from his position as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division, FID. He repeated the call at a PNP rally in North West St Ann on Sunday. The opposition PNP has been critical of Chung’s appointment to […] The post PNP to Continue Opposing Chung’s Appointment as FID Boss – Golding appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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