2 h. ago Trump Wants ‘Better Than a Ceasefire’ Between Israel and Iran

US President Donald Trump says he expects “better than a ceasefire” between Israel and Iran after warning people earlier to evacuate Tehran. He made the comment after his early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, but it’s still unclear what he meant. Iran and Israel are exchanging fire for a fifth straight day, with […] The post Trump Wants ‘Better Than a Ceasefire’ Between Israel and Iran appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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16 h. ago McClaren Expects ‘Highly Competitive’ Gold Cup Clash vs Guatemala

Coach of Jamaica’s senior men’s football team, Steve McClaren, reiterated that it will be a highly competitive match against Guatemala in their Group “C” CONCACAF Gold Cup encounter at at the Dignity Health Tennis Centre California on Monday at 9 pm. McClaren says they take little comfort from the 3-0 win over the Guatemalans in […] The post McClaren Expects ‘Highly Competitive’ Gold Cup Clash vs Guatemala appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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4 d. 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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7 d. ago Immigration Attorney Urging Undocumented Jamaicans in US to Seek Legal Counsel

Immigration attorney, Opal Lee, is urging Jamaicans living in the United States illegally to seek legal representation immediately. This as the Trump administration has ramped up its crackdown on undocumented immigrants across the country. Trump’s latest enforcement actions have set off a wave of protests in Los Angeles. The President has responded by deploying the […] The post Immigration Attorney Urging Undocumented Jamaicans in US to Seek Legal Counsel appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago California Governor Sues Trump Administration For Deploying National Guard to LA

California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, says he’s suing the Trump administration for deploying hundreds of National Guard members to Los Angeles over the weekend. Bonta says President Donald Trump’s move to federalize 2,000 troops to the city in response to protests against the administration’s immigration actions was unnecessary and unlawful. He says the suit will […] The post California Governor Sues Trump Administration For Deploying National Guard to LA appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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7 d. ago Newsom Calls National Guard Deployment in California ‘Unlawful’

California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, says the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles is unlawful. Some 2,000 troops were deployed on Sunday to help quell a third day of protests over President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement. Los Angeles police officers told a news briefing that police were making more arrests, after at least […] The post Newsom Calls National Guard Deployment in California ‘Unlawful’ appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador Returned to US

A Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador has been returned to the United States. Kilmar Ábrego García has been charged with human trafficking. The Trump administration mistakenly deported Ábrego García to an El Salvador prison in March. At a press conference on Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed he had landed in the US. […] The post Maryland Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador Returned to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago McClaren Calling on Jamaicans in the BVI to Support the Reggae Boyz

Coach of the senior Reggae Boyz, Steve McClaren, is calling on the Jamaican diaspora in the British Virgin Islands to come out in their numbers when both teams clash in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifier, on Saturday. This will be the second meeting between the two teams. The last time both teams met was in […] The post McClaren Calling on Jamaicans in the BVI to Support the Reggae Boyz appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Trump: Travel Ban Contains Exemption for World Cup, Olympic Participation

The United States is gearing up to host the world’s two biggest sporting events in the next three years, the 2026 Fifa World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. They are events which ordinarily see a host nation attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe. So will a new travel ban issued by […] The post Trump: Travel Ban Contains Exemption for World Cup, Olympic Participation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Charlton’s Young Player of the Year Eager to Make Reggae Boyz Debut

Jamaica’s senior Reggae Boyz play away to British Virgin Islands in round two of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers at the A.O. Shirley Grounds, on Saturday. British born, Tyreece Campbell, could make his Reggae Boyz debut after acquiring his Jamaican passport. The 21-year-old Chalton Athletics forward qualified to represent Jamaica through his father and maternal […] The post Charlton’s Young Player of the Year Eager to Make Reggae Boyz Debut appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Haiti, Venezuela Among 12 Countries Banned from Traveling to US

Haitians are among nationals of 12 countries now banned from travelling to the United States. President Donald Trump signed the proclamation for the travel ban on Wednesday, citing national security risks. The 11 other countries affected are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The proclamation […] The post Haiti, Venezuela Among 12 Countries Banned from Traveling to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Trump Warns Putin Will Seek Revenge For Ukraine Drone Attack

Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, says he will have to respond to Ukraine’s major drone attack on his country’s airbases. The warning was allegedly given to US President Donald Trump during a phone call on Wednesday. At least 40 Russian warplanes at four military bases were damaged after Ukraine launched a series of drone strikes on […] The post Trump Warns Putin Will Seek Revenge For Ukraine Drone Attack appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Mexico Vows to Take Countermeasures if No Deal on US Metal Tariffs

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to take countermeasures if no deal is met with the US on metal tariffs. It comes after Donald Trump signed an order doubling his steel and aluminium tariffs to 50 per cent, a move welcomed by many American steelmakers. Trump says the measures are intended to secure the future […] The post Mexico Vows to Take Countermeasures if No Deal on US Metal Tariffs appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Cavalier Drawn in Caribbean Cup Group “B” & Mount Pleasant in Group “A”

Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League Champions Cavalier have been drawn in Group “B” for the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup. The regional cup tournament will be played between August and December 2025, with the winner qualifying for next year’s Concacaf Champions Cup. Cavalier will be joined by Cibao FC of Dominican Republic, Defence Force from Trinidad […] The post Cavalier Drawn in Caribbean Cup Group “B” & Mount Pleasant in Group “A” appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Blake, Bailey, Lowe Return for Reggae Boyz; Nicholson Left Out

National senior men’s football team coach, Steve McLaren, on Tuesday announced a strong 23-man squad ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifying games. Mexico-based Shamar Nicholson has been overlooked for the games against British Virgin Islands on Saturday at the A.O Shirley Grounds and against Guatemala on Tuesday June 10 at the National Stadium. Big names […] The post Blake, Bailey, Lowe Return for Reggae Boyz; Nicholson Left Out appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago British High Commissioner Hails Jamaica’s Unity Cup Performance

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Judith Slater, had high praises for Jamaica’s senior men’s football team after their recent performance in the Unity Cup football competition, in London. The Reggae Boyz opened their campaign with a 3-2 win over Caribbean neighbours Trinidad and Tobago. In the final they were beaten 5-4 on penalties by Nigeria. […] The post British High Commissioner Hails Jamaica’s Unity Cup Performance appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago St. Catherine CC & Kensington CC to Face Off in Michael Holding Senior Cup Final

St. Catherine CC and Kensington CC will meet in the final of the Michael Holding Senior Cup cricket competition. Kensington booked their place in the final after beating Clarendon CA in semi-final-2 at Jamalco over the weekend. Batting a second time, Kensington reached 39 for 1 when play was called off. Clarendon were bowled out […] The post St. Catherine CC & Kensington CC to Face Off in Michael Holding Senior Cup Final appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago GraceKennedy: No Significant Impact from Trump Tariffs on Goods Heading to US

Local food manufacturer GraceKennedy says the 10 per cent tariff that was imposed on goods entering the US market has added to its landing cost for exports. Frank James is the chief executive officer of the GraceKennedy Group. Grace says it will not be able to absorb the full impact of the tariffs but will […] The post GraceKennedy: No Significant Impact from Trump Tariffs on Goods Heading to US appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Only a Fraction of the Labour Force Can Participate in Global Economy – UWI Principal

Only a fraction of Jamaica’s labour force is skilled enough to participate in an ever-changing global economy. This was highlighted by Principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Densil Williams, at the launch of the UWI Short-Term Advancement and Resource Centre, UWISTAR, at the Mona Campus on Thursday. UWISTAR is the central […] The post Only a Fraction of the Labour Force Can Participate in Global Economy – UWI Principal appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago JHTA: Upgraded Travel Advisory May Lead to More Business Tourism

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Robin Russell, says the upgraded travel advisory may result in more opportunities in business travel tourism for local hoteliers. He says the results have come from a collaborative effort that included tourism stakeholders. Robin Russell, president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, speaking on Nationwide This […] The post JHTA: Upgraded Travel Advisory May Lead to More Business Tourism appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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