26 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.

Politics

58 h. 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 Old Cotton Bank Notes Will Not Be Legal Tender Effective July 1

The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ is advising the public that effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the old cotton banknotes will no longer be legal tender, That is, the bank notes should no longer be accepted as payment for goods and services. Cash transactions should be conducted using the new polymer banknotes which have been in […] The post Old Cotton Bank Notes Will Not Be Legal Tender Effective July 1 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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8 d. ago PNP Pledges to Partner With Tourism Stakeholders to Grant Beach Access to Public

People’s National Party, PNP president, Mark Golding, says a future administration will be partnering with the tourism industry to ensure that citizens have access to the island’s beaches. He made the pledge while addressing a campaign rally in Eastern St. Andrew on Wednesday. Mark Golding, opposition leader. The government has been heavily criticised regarding access […] The post PNP Pledges to Partner With Tourism Stakeholders to Grant Beach Access to Public appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation

The Education Ministry has launched an investigation and ordered an audit into the operations of St. Francis Primary School, following reports of discrepancies in the management of PATH funding. The PATH programme provides meal support for the school’s most vulnerable children. The St Andrew-based school recently advised parents of students on PATH that it would […] The post MOE Probes St. Francis Primary’s Handling of PATH Allocation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Scott Mottley: Gov’t Trying to Shut Down Parliament to Block IC Report

Opposition Spokesman on Justice, Senator Donna Scott Mottley, is accusing the JLP government of seeking to prematurely shut down Parliament to prevent the tabling of the Integrity Commission’s annual report. Senator Scott Mottley made the accusation while addressing PNP supporters in Eastern St. Andrew. The Integrity Commission has not named any particular parliamentarian in its […] The post Scott Mottley: Gov’t Trying to Shut Down Parliament to Block IC Report appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Mammee Bay Main Road Blocked to Facilitate Police Investigation

The police are advising members of the public to use an alternative route to the Mammee Bay main road in St. Ann. According to the police, the roadway is currently blocked to facilitate an investigation. Nationwide News understands that a taxi driver and a passenger has been shot and killed. The incident reportedly happened sometime […] The post Mammee Bay Main Road Blocked to Facilitate Police Investigation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation

A US citizen awaiting deportation from the Dominican Republic was found dead in her cell. Her body was found on Monday. She had been arrested in April because she did not have any identification. A statement from the General Directorate of Migration says at the time of her arrest, she had symptoms consistent with a […] The post Dom Rep Reports Death of Detained US Citizen Awaiting Deportation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Recommends Right To Recall

The right to recall Members of Parliament, MPs, and the ability for private citizens to respond to adverse statements uttered in either house are among the recommendations from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA. Assessors from the organization visited the island earlier this year. Their report was published on Friday. Chevon Campbell tells us more. The […] The post Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Recommends Right To Recall appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago The Bahamas Advises Citizens to Avoid Travel to Some Middle Eastern Territories

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Bahamas has advised citizens to avoid all travel to seven territories in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The travel advisory was issued on Sunday, hours after the US struck Iran on behalf of Israel. According to the advisory, Bahamians are urged to avoid travelling to […] The post The Bahamas Advises Citizens to Avoid Travel to Some Middle Eastern Territories appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Four Caribbean Islands Among 36 Countries Targeted For New US Travel Ban

Spokesperson for the US State Department, Tammy Bruce, has confirmed that President Donald Trump is considering a travel ban targeting 36 countries. This includes four in the Caribbean. The Washington Post has reported that the four are Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia. The countries were listed in a leaked […] The post Four Caribbean Islands Among 36 Countries Targeted For New US Travel Ban appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Trump Says US ‘May’ or ‘May Not’ Join Israel’s Strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump says he might or might not join Israel in attacking Iran. This comes as the two Middle East countries enter their sixth day of conflict. Speaking with the press at the WHite House on Wednesday, Trump said Iran is in a lot of trouble. He added that Iran should have negotiated […] The post Trump Says US ‘May’ or ‘May Not’ Join Israel’s Strikes on Iran appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Attorney Not Surprised Lawsuit Against American Gun Manufacturers Dismissed

US-based Jamaican immigration attorney Wayne Golding says he is not surprised that Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers was dismissed. In 2023, Jamaica had joined Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, the Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago to support Mexico’s civil suit. However, earlier this month, the US Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the US$10 billion action. Prime […] The post Attorney Not Surprised Lawsuit Against American Gun Manufacturers Dismissed appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Dismissal of Civil Gun Suit Against US Won’t Derail Regional Trafficking Fight

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the recent US Supreme Court ruling dismissing Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers will not close the door to progress on the fight against arms trafficking in the region. In 2023, Jamaica had joined Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, the Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago to support Mexico’s civil suit. […] The post Dismissal of Civil Gun Suit Against US Won’t Derail Regional Trafficking Fight appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Four Caribbean Countries Offering Citizenship by Investment Placed on US Watchlist

Four of the five Eastern Caribbean nations offering citizenship by investment, CBI, programmes are on a new US State Department watchlist. According to The Washington Post, a leaked State Department memo says Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia could face visa bans or other restrictions if they fail to comply with […] The post Four Caribbean Countries Offering Citizenship by Investment Placed on US Watchlist appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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 License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail

Murder accused Ishmael Davis was granted bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court on Thursday. The 52-year old was granted bail in the sum of $2 million. Based on the conditions of bail, Davis is to surrender his travel documents and report to the police station. A stop order was […] The post License Firearm Holder Accused of Killing Neighbour Granted Bail appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Grenada Reports Significant Revenue Shortfall Since Start of 2025

Grenada’s Ministry of Finance has reported a significant revenue shortfall of over EC$90 million for the first four months of 2025, compared to the corresponding period last year. The decline is largely attributed to reduced inflows from the Citizenship by Investment, CBI, programme. According to the ministry’s April 2025 fiscal report, government revenue stood at […] The post Grenada Reports Significant Revenue Shortfall Since Start of 2025 appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago Guyana Warns Citizens About Strict Penalties for Illegal Entry to US

The Guyanese Government on Wednesday warned its citizens of strict enforcement measures and legal penalties for illegal entry to the United States. The caution came one day after seven Guyanese nationals were deported from the US and returned to their home country. It also followed a diplomatic note from Washington stating that the Government prioritises […] The post Guyana Warns Citizens About Strict Penalties for Illegal Entry to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 w. ago US Feds Targeted Squash as the Leader of a Transnational Gang

Federal authorities in the United States say dancehall artiste Squash is the leader of a transnational criminal organisation. The accusation forms part of the file prepared on the 32-year-old Jamaican, whose given name is Andre Maurice Whittaker. Squash has until August 26 this year to accept a plea deal and avoid a September trial. As […] The post US Feds Targeted Squash as the Leader of a Transnational Gang appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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