Nationwide 90FM

NationWide Radio 90FM is a radio station located in Kingston, Jamaica, broadcasting on the frequency 90.3 FM throughout the entire city. It provides a variety of news updates covering sports, entertainment, and current events. The station was founded by the Nationwide News Network Team and is recognized for its thorough, fair, and balanced news coverage, thanks to the oversight of the WatchDog Editorial Board.

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Constant Spring Road Reduced to Single-lane Traffic

Dec 6, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew will be reduced to single-lane traffic beginning tonight, Friday, December 6, to facilitate repair works. The National Works Agency, NWA, says the repair will be carried out on the section of the road between the Ministry of Justice and Manor Park between 9 PM and 4 AM nightly for the next two weeks. The repair work includes the removal of sections of the asphaltic concrete surface through a process referred to as milling and the laying of a new surface.
US National Slapped With Multiple Gun Charges

Dec 6, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

A US national has been slapped with multiple gun and ammunition charges after he was held at the Donald Sangster International Airport in St. James last month. He is 42-year-old Shaun Duncan a commercial driver of Cypress Pointe Boulevard in Davenport, Florida. Duncan arrived in Jamaica on Southwest Airlines on Friday, November 29. Reports from the Firearm and Narcotics Investigation Division are that at about 4 PM, he collected his luggage.
3 Men in Lockup Charged With Murder of Inmate

Dec 3, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

Three men from the Buff Bay lockup in Portland have been charged with the murder of another inmate. Charged are 22-year-old Malik Lewis, 28-year-old Nicardo Buckley, both of White River District, Buff Bay, and 19-year-old Xavier Harriott of Baker Street, also of Buff Bay, Portland. The deceased is 57-year-old Patrick Perry, of Long Bay in the parish. Reports are that on Sunday, September 29, Perry was in the Buff Bay Police lockup when an altercation developed between him and the other inmates.
18 Men Named Persons of Interest In St. Andrew South

Nov 20, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

The St. Andrew South Police Division has released the names of 18 men from Kingston 13 who’ve been identified as persons of interest. The police say the men can assist in their investigations into a number of incidents in the Pretoria Road area and its environs.
Several Suspects Arrested in Relation to Killing of Holmwood Bus Driver

Nov 15, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

Several suspects have been held in connection with the murder of Holmwood Technical High School’s bus driver, Rohan Gentles otherwise called ‘Scrooge.’The incident happened just after 8 AM, shortly after school began. Mr. Gentles, who was 47-year old, was preparing to transport the football team to a match when he was attacked. Head of the Manchester Police, Deputy Superintendent Carey Duncan, says the suspects were apprehended in Clarendon.
FOREX: JM $159.07 to US $1

Oct 30, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | William Mitchell

The Jamaican dollar has lost 9 cents and will open trading this morning selling for an average $159.07 against the benchmark US dollar. The Jamaican dollar has gained 46 cents and will open trading this morning selling for an average $114.46 against the Canadian. And finally, the Jamaican has lost 28 cents and will open trading this morning selling for an average $206.62 against the British pound.
Bunting: FINSAC Archives a Distraction From PM's Finances

Oct 23, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

Opposition spokesperson on National Security, Senator Peter Bunting, says the government’s launch of the FINSAC Archives is a distraction from the Integrity Commission’s damning report into Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ finances. Senator Bunting made the claims as he addressed the South East St. Elizabeth candidate presentation conference in Junction on Sunday. Senator Peter Bunting, Opposition spokesperson on National Security.
Gov't Secures US$480M in First Structured Securitisation Transaction

Oct 7, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

Jamaica’s first structured securitisation transaction in international capital markets has earned the government almost US $500million. Ministry of Finance made the announcement on Monday. The transaction involved the securitisation of the portion of the Norman Manley International Airport, NMIA, revenue that is due to the government.
Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%

Oct 7, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

Jamaica’s unemployment rate has fallen as at April compared to the initial rate recorded under the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, STATIN’s new system. In its latest report, STATIN revealed that the country’s unemployment rate stood at 4.2% as at April 2024. That’s down 1.2 percentage points from the 5.4 percent recorded up January. STATIN says in April 2024, there were 62,800 unemployed persons in the country. Most of those unemployed, 58.1 percent, were females.
PNP Caretakers Call For Urgent Repair to Pedro River Bridge

Oct 7, 2024 | nationwideradiojm.com | Kara Powell

The Opposition PNP is calling on the government to urgently repair a collapsed bridge in the Pedro River. The bridge, which links Clarendon and St. Ann, reportedly collapsed in August following a truck accident. PNP caretaker for Southeast St. Ann, Dr Kenneth Russell, and caretaker for North Clarendon, Wavell Hinds, say the area has been impassable since the collapse, causing significant disruption for local residents.