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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.