45 h. ago New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett

Tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has flatly rejected claims that the proposed repeal of the Jamaica Tourist Board Act is motivated by a desire to tax Air Bed and Breakfast or AirBNB operations. Bartlett was speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the Lords Multi-purpose Court rehabilitation project at Malcolm Heights in Lucea, Hanover on Thursday. […] The post New Tourism Bill Not Being Designed to Impose Tax on Air BnB Operators – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Economics

60 h. ago House Passes Bill to Extend Vehicle Fitness, Registration Validity

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to extend the validity of fitness and registration certificates of motor vehicles. Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, piloted the bill through all its stages. Gianni Willie reports. The Transport Minister says the Road Traffic Amendment Act 2025 is a key step in boosting efficiency in road traffic […] The post House Passes Bill to Extend Vehicle Fitness, Registration Validity appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

5 d. ago Perreira Names His Windies 11 Pick For 2nd Test Against Australia

Veteran cricket commentator, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, says he would make several changes to West Indies eleven for the second test against Australia. The Windies are set to face the tourists in a series levelling test at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada, starting on July 3. Perriera says Jamaican John Campbell would be one of […] The post Perreira Names His Windies 11 Pick For 2nd Test Against Australia appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

5 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.

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6 d. ago Rescue Operation at Portmore Causeway After Car Plunges Off Bridge

The Causeway Bridge in Portmore, St. Catherine was the scene of frantic rescue efforts on Sunday following an incident involving a motor car. It’s understood that the car ran off the Causeway and plunged into the sea. The cause of the incident remains uncertain at this hour. Deputy Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade Warren […] The post Rescue Operation at Portmore Causeway After Car Plunges Off Bridge appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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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

8 d. ago Alkaline to Sit Down With Nationwide’s Cliff Hughes for Exclusive Interview

International recording star, Alkaline, will engage in his first on air interview with a Jamaican media entity in a decade. On Wednesday, July 2, at 3:45 pm, Jamaica time, Vendetta fans along with music and entertainment lovers globally, can tune in for an exclusive, one-on-one interview with the Emmy Award-winning journalist Cliff Hughes. The highly-anticipated […] The post Alkaline to Sit Down With Nationwide’s Cliff Hughes for Exclusive Interview appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

9 d. ago Ground Broken on Expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire Main Road

Ground has been broken for the $2.4 billion expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire main road in Portmore, St Catherine. The development forms part of the government’s efforts to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion in the area. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas, says the project is […] The post Ground Broken on Expansion of Braeton Road and Hellshire Main Road appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Voters Urged to Make Proper Assessment of Work Done by Gov’t

National Security Minister, Dr Horace Chang, is encouraging Jamaicans to make a proper assessment of the work done by leaders over the last decade as general elections are fast approaching. He made the comment while closing the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday. The general election is constitutionally due by December this year. In recent weeks, […] The post Voters Urged to Make Proper Assessment of Work Done by Gov’t appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Samuda Urges Climate Action for Vulnerable Caribbean Nations

Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, says urgent action is needed for Caribbean countries that are severely vulnerable to climate change. He issued the call on Monday while addressing the Climate Investment Funds, CIF, Latin American and Caribbean, LAC, Knowledge Exchange at UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. The CIF & LAC Knowledge […] The post Samuda Urges Climate Action for Vulnerable Caribbean Nations appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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1 week ago St Catherine Residents Want Authorities to Fix Health Hazard from Gully

Residents of Portmore, St Catherine are calling for the municipal authorities to remedy what they describe as a health hazard hiding in plain sight. It’s a gully teeming with green stagnant sewage water and garbage lying within walking distance of Portmore Mall and the tolled highway heading to Kingston. It produces an unbearable stench that […] The post St Catherine Residents Want Authorities to Fix Health Hazard from Gully appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

1 week ago Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Following Military Strike

US President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of regime change in Iran following US military strikes against key Iran military sites over the weekend. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump said, “It’s not politically correct to use the term, “Regime Change,” but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE […] The post Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Following Military Strike appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago CARICOM Heads to Focus on Security, Food Resilience, Climate Change at Upcoming Summit

Regional heads are expected to focus their attention, at CARICOM’s 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, on improving regional security, enhancing food and nutrition security, and combating climate change. The announcement was made by CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett on Thursday. The 49th Regular Meeting is set for July 6 to […] The post CARICOM Heads to Focus on Security, Food Resilience, Climate Change at Upcoming Summit appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

2 w. ago Low Crime in St James Bodes Well for Tourism Sector – Bartlett

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the low crime numbers being recorded in St. James bode well for the local tourism sector. Minister Bartlett spoke with Nationwide News after a post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday. National security minister, Dr. Horace Chang, revealed earlier this month that only one murder […] The post Low Crime in St James Bodes Well for Tourism Sector – Bartlett appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Events

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.

Politics

2 w. ago Tourism Minister Promises Legislative Changes to Improve Industry

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett addresses June 18’s post-cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. (Adrian Walker/JIS) Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett promises a raft of legislative changes to better position the industry for the future. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, Minister Bartlett spoke to the need to modernise the enabling legislation as […] The post Tourism Minister Promises Legislative Changes to Improve Industry appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

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.

Politics

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.

Events

2 w. ago Wint says PNP Will Sweep to Victory on Winds of Change in NE Manchester

People’s National Party, PNP, caretaker in North East Manchester, Valenton Wint, says the seat will be removed from the hands of the Jamaica Labour Party, JPL, at the next general election. The JLP has installed Senator Audrey Marks as its candidate in waiting. She’ll replace Audley Shaw who has held the seat for the JLP […] The post Wint says PNP Will Sweep to Victory on Winds of Change in NE Manchester appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

Politics

3 w. ago JLP Spokesman Criticises PNP’s Change on Removal of AudG from IC

Government senator, Marlon Morgan, is criticising the opposition People’s National Party. PNP, for changing its tune on the appropriateness of the auditor general sitting on the board of the Integrity Commission. In a statement on Friday, Morgan compared the PNP’s vote against the recommendation by the Joint Select Committee reviewing the Integrity Commission Act, with […] The post JLP Spokesman Criticises PNP’s Change on Removal of AudG from IC appeared first on Nationwide 90FM.

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