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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:

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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