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Shock is reverberating across sections of Jamaica, the region, and the world following news of the passing of iconic Jamaican businessman and tourism mogul, Gordon Butch Stewart. Butch Stewart lost his battle to illness at age 79. Cliff Hughes reflects on the life and legacy of Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, and his immeasurable contribution to Jamaica.

LISTEN: PNP Vice President, Damion Crawford, is at the centre of controversy following a leaked telephone conversation between himself and two party members from his East Rural Constituency. The audio, which was leaked over the weekend, was reportedly recorded a few weeks before the PNP Presidential race where Mark Golding defeated Lisa Hanna. Here is the full audio which has gone viral:

Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament for East Hanover, Dr, DK Duncan has died. Dr. Duncan died today while in hospital, he was 80 years old. The former Cabinet minister tested positive for COVID-19 in August and was admitted to hospital. A statement from his family said after experiencing some signs of sinusitis and tiredness, out of an abundance of caution Dr Duncan did a COVID-19 test and the preliminary results received indicated that he was positive.

In this 'On Target' segment of Cliff Hughes Online, #CliffHughes interviews newly appointed Opposition Senator, Gabriela J. Morris. Senator Morris, a university student, is the youngest serving member of the Senate at 23.

Former Prime Minister and Head of the OAS Mission to the General Elections in Guyana, Bruce Golding joins Cliff Hughes, to discuss the recent developments surrounding Guyana's General Elections & and his assessment of the Bill Johnson Poll Results. Golding also commended the leadership of PM Andrew Holness but encouraged him not to take his level of support for granted and encouraged his administration not to undermine their leader's goodwill.

In this Cliff Says segment of Cliff Hughes Online, Cliff evaluates the complex 'Manley Era' and says PNP activists are 'missing-the-mark' in their response to PM Holness' Criticism of Manley's Socialist Ideals of the 70s.

Co-Host of Nationwide This Morning, Abka Fitz-Henley says he's bemused at the furore on social media among some Comrades because the statistics and other facts support the notion advanced by Prime Minister Holness that Jamaica has paid dearly for socialist ideals pursued in the 1970s and the mistake should not be repeated as the country seeks to capitalize new and emerging opportunities.

In this What's on My Mind Segment of Nationwide This Morning, Co-Host Abka Fitz-Henley comments on the brutal murder of two Policemen, and injury of two others on Friday, June 12, 2020. Reports from the CCU are that the policemen, who are attached to the St. Catherine North Police Division were conducting an operation in Horizon Park, St. Catherine Upon arrival, they were fired upon by gunmen with high powered weapons. As a result, 2 of them succumbed to their injuries… two others are in critical condition. Police say aM16 rifle was recovered from the scene with 2 empty magazines.

In this episode of Talking History's segment, Verene's Views on May 16, 2020, Verene responds to the news that New Jersey based Ivy League Princeton University recognizes it's first Black Valedictorian in its 274 years of existence. Nicholas Johnson, who was named valedictorian of Princeton's Class of 2020, called the achievement especially significant, given the school's struggle in recent years to confront its troubled history with slavery.

In this episode of Talking History's segment, Verene's Views on April 4, 2020, Verene speaks on the history of epidemics & pandemics before COVID-19. Jamaica announces its first case of COVID-19 on March 10, 2020. Up to June 5, 2020, Jamaica has 591 confirmed COVID-19 cases and a recovery rate of 62.3% with 368 recoveries in total. The first human cases of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 were first reported by officials in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019. To date, more than 6.7 million people have been infected and nearly 400,000 have died as a result of the virus.

In this episode of Talking History's segment, Verene's Views on March 7, 2020, Verene comments on Jamaica's Dependency on Imports & COVID-19 The first human cases of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 were first reported by officials in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019. To date, more than 6.7 million people have been infected and nearly 400,000 have died as a result of the virus.

In this episode of Talking History's segment, Verene's Views on May 30, 2020, Verene comments on the death of African American George Floyd. George Floyd was an unarmed, black man who died in police custody on May 25, 2020 after a Minneapolis Policeman knelt on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds while ignoring his pleas that he could not breathe. The officer, whose name is Derek Chauvin and three other officers were suspended from their duty. Chauvin was charged with Third-Degree Murder and Manslaughter. Floyd's independent autopsy reports that Floyd died from Asphyxia due to sustained pressure on his neck and back.

The fight for Reparatory Justice is an ongoing struggle that is lingering in the Caribbean Society. In the word's of UWI Vice Chancellor, Sit Hilary Beckles, "This 21st century will be the century of global reparatory justice. Citizens are now, for the first time since they were driven into retreat by colonialism, able to stand up for reparatory justice without fear. Their claim, their just claim for reparations, will not go away. Rather, like the waves upon our beautiful shores, they will keep coming until reparatory justice is attained." In this episode of Talking History's segment. Verene's Views on May 23, 2020, Verene gives her take on Reparatory Justice.

In this episode of Talking History's commentary segment, Verene's Views on May 2, 2020, Verene speaks on the untimely death of Jodian Fearon at the UHWI.

More than one thousand Jamaican crew members aboard the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas will be spending their first night in months on local soil, even as they remain aboard the ship that brought them here. Details: https://nationwideradiojm.com/home-at-last-hundreds-aboard-cruisehip-to-spend-first-night-in-months-on-jcan-soil/

On Monday, May 11, 2020 the Government of Jamaica announced the re-opening of community bars effective May 19, 2020 under strict guidelines which were announced by Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie. In this segment of 'Front Page' on Nationwide this Morning, Hosts Danielle Archer & Abka Fitz-Henley are joined by Co-Principal of Jangas in Kingston, Rohan Young, General Manager of The Deck in Kingston, Richard Spence and Owner and Proprietor of Megan's Hot Spot in St. Elizabeth, Megan Brooks who react to the re-opening and the outline measures.

Jodian Fearon passed away at the University Hospital of the West Indies in St. Andrew on April 24, 2020 shortly after giving birth to her daughter at Spanish Town Hospital after reportedly being denied admission to two public hospitals. Family-Hired Doctor who independently observed post mortem on #JodianFearon's body, Dr. Jephthah Ford, says records indicate that Jodian died alone on the floor of the #UHWI Intensive Care Unit after reportedly being left unattended for approximately 20 minutes.

In this segment on 'Every Woman', Host Patria-Kaye Charles speaks with a man who admits to spending 6-months in Police Lock-Up. Many are unaware of the ins & outs of the prison system or the 'Laws of Lockup', so this man has volunteered to share his 'Jailhouse Story'.

In Nationwide at 5 on April 15, 2020, Hosts Cliff Hughes and Danielle Archer speak with Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff for Latin America & Caribbean Operations for Alorica Inc., Jose Ramirez. So far, 52 of Jamaica's confirmed cases of COVID-19 are linked to the Alorica Call Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine. Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has instructed the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, and lay charges where necessary.

On the Front Page of Nationwide This Morning, Co-Host Abka Fitz-Henley and PNP Campaign Director #PhillipPaulwell clash over the PNP's anti-corruption track record.

In this segment of Nationwide this Morning, PNP Campaign Director #PhillipPaulwell discusses poll findings with @AbkaFitzHenley and Danielle Archer.

Company Secretary for Symbiote Investments, the operators of the Caricel License, Minette Lawrence discuss a raid at the headquarters of the troubled telecommunications company Caricel.

What exactly are 'Magic Mushrooms'? In Nationwide at 5, hosts Cliff Hughes and Rodje Malcolm explore the uses of Magic Mushroom in Jamaica along with the benefits, side effects among other things. Guests: Founder of MycoMeditations Eric Osborne,, Member of the Jamaica Hummingbird Taino Tribe, Kasike Nibonri Kaiman and Consultant Psychiatrist & Government Senator Dr. Sapphire Longmore.

Cliff Hughes interviews US Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia on a wide-range of issues.

On this segment of 'OPM Connect' in Cliff Hughes Online, Mark Wignall is joined by Member of Parliament for South West St. Ann and State Minister within the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Honourable Zavia T. Mayne alongside Director of Social Security, Ms. Suzette Morris and Labour Component Coordinator with oversight of the Jamaica Market Information Systems, LMIS, Lyndon Ford. They discussed major projects being undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

Host Cliff Hughes features Member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Sergeant Andrew Palmer, for his act of service while on duty at the Lacovia Police Station earlier this year.

In an NNN exclusive interview on Nationwide This Morning, Councillor for Trafalgar Park Division, Kari Douglas, speaks with hosts Abka Fitz-Henley and Tauna Thomas on her decision to join the JLP.

In this 'What's on My Mind' segment of Nationwide This Morning, Tauna Thomas shares the challenges faced by residents in and around the JISCO Alpart Plant/Mud Lake- the main challenge being the Dust Nuisance caused by the plant. She calls on the relevant authorities to address the matter swiftly, in the best interest of the residents. She also calls on JISCO/Alpart to issue an apology to the residents.

In the Cover Story segment of Nationwide at 5, host Cliff Hughes and Roje Malcolm speak with PNP Caretaker for South East Clarendon Constituency, Patricia Duncan-Sutherland and her work in the constituency. This ahead of speculations that a by-election will be held soon in the consitutency as a result of MP Rudyard Spencer's decision to leave representational politics and posted in the Diplomatic Service. Senator Pearnel Charles Jr. has been named as his successor.

In the 'Open House' segment of At Your Service with Vernon Derby, MP The Most Honourable Juliet Holness responds to questions from callers on the problems (and solutions) in her East Rural St. Andrew Constituency.

Front Page on Nationwide This Morning- Jamaica's Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson-Smith speaks with hosts Kalilah Reynolds & Abka Fitz-Henley on US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo's concluded working visit to Kingston this week.

LISTEN: Full audio from the media conference after the bi-lateral meeting with Prime Minister Andrew Holness and US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. This event was aired LIVE on Nationwide 90FM.

In the House of Representatives, Speaker Pearnel Charles bars members of parliament from debating on the AGD's Report on the Scandal Hit Caribbean Maritime Institute, CMU.

Cliff Hughes Online, host Cliff Hughes says CMU leadership should be removed following damning Auditor General report and the reputational harm which has been done to the University which is a crucial national institution.

#WOMM: In this mornings segment, Abka Fitz-Henley says more persons should be held accountable for CMU Scandal. He notes firing of the Minister & says following damning AGD CMU report, operational stewards including CMU President, Dr. #FritzPinnock should also be held accountable via his resignation & the then P.S. should be summoned by PSC .

In What's on my Mind on Nationwide this morning, Abka Fitz-Henley says more people should be held accountable for the CMU Scandal. He notes firing of the Minister & says following damning Attorney General Dept's CMU report, operational stewards including CMU President, Dr. #FritzPinnock should also be held accountable via his resignation & the then P.S. should be summoned by PSC.

In this episode of Every Woman, Patria-Kaye Charles engages in a wide-ranging discussion on the realities of Intimate Partner Violence in Jamaica. Featured is a man who admits to the practice of beating his partner. Panelists: Nadine Spence, Gender Specialist Calvin Young, Integrative Psychologist *Tony *Name changed.

In this episode of Every Woman, Patria-Kaye Charles engages in a wide-ranging discussion on the realities of Intimate Partner Violence in Jamaica. Featured is a man who admits to the practice of beating his partner. Panelists: Nadine Spence, Gender Specialist Calvin Young, Integrative Psychologist *Tony *Name changed.

In this segment of Nationwide this Morning, hosts Kalilah Reynolds and Abka Fitz-Henley speak with Phillip Paulwell on the PNP's readiness for a general election. They also discuss the PNPs decision, coming out of their weekend retreat, to present an attractive manifesto to attract the youth population.

In part 2 of WOMM in Nationwide This Morning, Abka Fitz-Henley says those in the PNP who are objecting to Dr. Phillips' laudable attempt to create a perception that the party is unified should 'get over themselves ' and look at the bigger picture.

In part one of today's WOMM segment, host Abka-Fitz Henley says it's time for the JLP to refresh some of its personnel. He calls for Prime Minister Holness to send home some under-performing members of the cabinet as they are beyond their 'sell-by' date.

In this segment of Nationwide This Morning, Police Commissioner, Antony Anderson joins our hosts, Kalilah Reynolds and Abka Fitz-Henley to discuss the JCF's Anti-Crime Strategy and their efforts to transform the force.

In this segment of What's on My Mind on Nationwide This Morning, co-host Abka Fitz-Henley provides 'audio receipts' and chides Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips, for his inconsistent posture on the minimum wage.

In this segment of Nationwide This Morning, Hosts Kalilah Reynolds and Tyesha Turner feature former Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, Professor of Caribbean Sustainable Development at UWI Mona, Anthony Clayton and Programme Manager of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Orville Simmonds in a discussion on the effectiveness of Social Intervention Programmes.

Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019 at the 69th annual beauty pageant. She's the fourth Jamaica to win the beauty pageant. For reaction, her predecessors, all former Ms. Worlds' joined Nationwide @5 to react to Toni-Ann's win. Our guests: - Miss World 1963, Carole Joan Crawford - Miss World 1976, Cindy Breakspeare - Miss World 1993, Lisa Hanna

On this segment of Cliff Hughes Online, our Host, Cliff Hughes, engages the Father, Bradshaw Singh, Grandmother, Cecile Bailey and Aunt, Marlene Barham of the newly crowned Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh.

On this episode of NNN's Front Page, our hosts Kalilah Reynolds and Patria Kaye Aarons is joined by Director of Tourism, Donovon Whyte and Chairman of the Kingston Chapter of the JHTA, Christopher Jarrett.

This Front Page Segment features Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit, Superintendent Dahlia Garrick. She joins our hosts Kalilah Reynolds and Patria-Kaye Aarons as they discuss the 156th Anniversary of the Jamaica Constabulary Force under the theme 'Transforming the Police'. November 28, 2019

On this segment of Front Page, our hosts discuss the Protection of Brand Jamaica with Executive Director of JIPO, Lilyclaire Bellamy, Attorney-at-Law and Lecturer at UWI Mona Law School Dr. Natalie Corthesy & Cultural Industries Research Fellow at South Hampton Solent University and JAMPRO's former film commissioner, Kim-Marie Spence.

In this segment of Cliff Hughes Online, OPM Connect, Prime Minister Andrew Holness joins our Host Cliff Hughes in studio. They Discussed a range of issues to including RADA Expenditures, Education(New STEM Schools), Elections and more.

In this segment of AYS The Job Centre, our Hosts Vernon Derby and Erica Williams speak with 'Community Tourism Guru', Diana McIntyre Pike.