30 h. ago JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding

Elaine Walker-Brown, chairman of Jamaica Football Federation Women’s Committee, believes the lack of payment that was promised by the government to the clubs participating in the Jamaica Women’s Premier League is stifling the growth of the game on local soil. At the launch of the competition the government had promised a payment of $100,000 for the five months […] The post JFF Women’s Committee Chair Urges Release of Promised League Funding appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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35 h. ago Zaneta Alvaranga to Return to Local Competitive Swimming at Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water

Head coach of Kaizen Swim Club, Rory Alvaranga, announced that former age group standout swimmer, Zaneta Alvaranga, will make her return to local competitive swimming when she competes at the Annual Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water Swim meet. The event is set for Doctors Cave Bathing Club in Montego Bay, on Saturday. Rory Alvaranga. Meanwhile, […] The post Zaneta Alvaranga to Return to Local Competitive Swimming at Rainforest Blue Marlin Open Water appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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40 h. 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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58 h. ago U21 Sunshine Girls Using Elite Netball Competition to Prepare for Youth World Cup

Jamaica’s under-21 Sunshine Girls are fine tuning preparation for the highly anticipated Netball Youth World Cup set to be hosted in Gibraltar from September 19-28.  According to assistant coach of the team, Nardia Hansen, the youngsters are currently using the ongoing Red Stripe Flavours Elite Netball competition as preparation work leading up to the World Cup, […] The post U21 Sunshine Girls Using Elite Netball Competition to Prepare for Youth World Cup appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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3 d. ago Acquiring JPS an Option as Gov’t Seeks Better Terms on Electricity Licence

Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz, says the government is prepared to acquire the services of the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, if necessary. His statement is guided by Condition 27 of the JPS licence of 2016. Condition 27 of the licence deals with the acquisition of the JPS’ service. It empowers the government to take control […] The post Acquiring JPS an Option as Gov’t Seeks Better Terms on Electricity Licence appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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9 d. ago Policeman Reportedly Kills Girlfriend, Wounds Himself in Domestic Dispute

Both the Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force are investigating a suspected murder and attempted suicide in St Mary Wednesday night. The incident, which occurred in the Essex district of St Mary, involved a police constable and his girlfriend. Reports are that the policeman, a constable assigned to the St. Andrew […] The post Policeman Reportedly Kills Girlfriend, Wounds Himself in Domestic Dispute appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago McClaren Issues Warning to Reggae Boyz Following Gold Cup Elimination

National football coach Steve McClaren says the team is not as good as it thinks it is, following their early elimination from CONCACAF Gold Cup in the USA. The Jamaicans crashed out at the group stage of the tournament for the first time in 16 years on Tuesday night after a 4-1 defeat to Panama […] The post McClaren Issues Warning to Reggae Boyz Following Gold Cup Elimination appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Heavy Defeat to Panama Sees Reggae Boyz Eliminated from Gold Cup

The Reggae Boyz were dumped from the Concacaf Gold Cup in Texas in Tuesday night. Ismael Diaz scored a first half hat-trick for the Central Americans to beat the Reggae Boyz 4-1, ending their campaign at the tournament. Jamaica got its consolation from defender Amari’i Bell on 27 minutes. With the defeat, Jamaica ended the […] The post Heavy Defeat to Panama Sees Reggae Boyz Eliminated from Gold Cup appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago Grange Charged with Reviewing Framework on Retaining Athletes

Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Holness, has charged Minister of Sports, Olivia Grange, with the holding consultations with stakeholders on a new framework for the development and retention of the country’s elite athlete. Speaking at the Nike Tribute to honour the extraordinary achievements and enduring legacy of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Prime Minister Dr. Holness asked […] The post Grange Charged with Reviewing Framework on Retaining Athletes 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.

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2 w. ago McClaren Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash

Coach of Jamaica’s senior men’s football team, Steve McClaren, says there will be no room for complacency when they take on Guadeloupe in their Group “C” encounter of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at the Paypal Park in California, on Friday evening at 6:45. Both teams are searching for their first win of the 2025 edition […] The post McClaren Warns Against Complacency Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago McClaren: Jamaica Must Move on From Guatemala Defeat Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash

Jamaica’s national senior men’s football team and Guadeloupe will be seeking their first win of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup when both teams meet in a group “C” encounter at the Paypal Park in California, on Friday. This will be the second meeting between the two nations in the Gold Cup. They first played each […] The post McClaren: Jamaica Must Move on From Guatemala Defeat Ahead of Guadeloupe Clash appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Netball Jamaica Welcomes Move to Reduce World Cup Cycle to Every 2 Years

President of Netball Jamaica, Tricia Robinson, welcomes the sports global governing body’s decision to reduce the World Cup cycle to every two years. World Netball says the change was made as they look to “future-proof” uncertainty around the Commonwealth Games. The World Cup traditionally takes place on a four-year cycle with the next tournament set […] The post Netball Jamaica Welcomes Move to Reduce World Cup Cycle to Every 2 Years appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Preparation for 2025 Hurricane Season Advanced – Education Ministry

Education minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, says the ministry’s preparations for the 2025 hurricane season are in high gear. This includes repairs and maintenance of schools that are designated as shelters. Dr. Morris Dixon was speaking at Wednesday’s post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. The hurricane season began on June 1 […] The post Preparation for 2025 Hurricane Season Advanced – Education Ministry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Hundreds Flock KFC Outlets; Company Says Extensive Preparations Were Made

Marketing Manager of KFC, Andre Roper, says extensive preparations were made in anticipation of Wednesday’s 50th anniversary ‘Brawta Deal’ promotion. This, as hundreds of customers are at this hour still flocking KFC locations islandwide. The one-day promotion also triggered the deployment of police personnel, who were called in to control the crowd. Shaloy Smikle tells […] The post Hundreds Flock KFC Outlets; Company Says Extensive Preparations Were Made appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Gov’t to Implement Reading Workshops for Early Grade Teachers

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (June 18) post-cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (Adrian Walker/JIS) The Ministry of Education says it will be implementing a series of early grade teacher training workshops on reading. That’s according to senior education officer at the ministry, Dr Novelette McLean-Francis. […] The post Gov’t to Implement Reading Workshops for Early Grade Teachers appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Opposition Critical of PM’s Inspection of Installation of Sabina Park Lights

Meanwhile, Opposition Spokesman on Sports, Wavell Hinds, says the Prime Minister’s visit to inspect the installation of a new lighting infrastructure at Sabina Park is a poor attempt by the government to compensate for Jamaica missing out on the ICC T20 World Cup. The lighting at Sabina Park is being installed at a cost of […] The post Opposition Critical of PM’s Inspection of Installation of Sabina Park Lights appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago Fans Warned to Prepare for ‘Short Notice’ Changes in Next Season’s PL Schedule

Fans have been warned by the English Premier League that fixtures could be moved at “relatively short notice” next season because of the number of teams playing in Europe. A record nine top-flight clubs have qualified for Uefa competitions in the 2025-26 campaign. The Premier League said there is an “increased likelihood” that games will […] The post Fans Warned to Prepare for ‘Short Notice’ Changes in Next Season’s PL Schedule appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. ago East Central St Andrew: PNP Caretaker Vows to Train Youth; JLP Wants Transformation

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker for East Central St. Andrew, Dennis Gordon, says he’ll prioritise the training of young people if he wins the right to represent the constituency after the next general election. Gordon, who currently serves as councillor for the Maxfield Park division, was speaking during a PNP meeting at Norman Manley High […] The post East Central St Andrew: PNP Caretaker Vows to Train Youth; JLP Wants Transformation appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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2 w. 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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