New CNG Buses specifically for persons with disabilities

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 15, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twelve new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses arrived in Jamaica in April, expanding Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet. According to a statement from the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, the new CNG buses now join six which had previously arrived in January of this year with two more expected…

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Queen Ifrica Faces Lawsuit Over Accusations Against Her Father

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 14, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prominent reggae artiste Queen Ifrica is embroiled in legal turmoil following a lawsuit filed against her for allegations made about her father. The artiste, known for her powerful voice and passionate music, is facing serious accusations. The lawsuit emerged after a series of public statements by Ifrica, where she made claims about…

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Jamaican Granny Shot While Sitting In Her Walker In Brooklyn

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2024

In an unfortunate event, an 84-year-old Jamaican woman was shot while she was sitting in her walker in Brooklyn on Monday. She spoke to CBS New York on Tuesday evening. The woman who is a cancer survivor was struck by a stray bullet while sitting in her walker. “It’s a miracle,” Althea Lawson said from…

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Vybz Kartel’s lawyer argued that retrying him would set a bad precedent for the poor

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2024

Vybz Kartel’s legal representative voiced strong opposition to retrying the acclaimed dancehall artiste. He argued that such a move would be detrimental, establishing a perilous precedent adversely affecting the economically disadvantaged. The attorney emphasized that the judicial system should not impose additional burdens on those less fortunate by reopening cases, which could lead to prolonged…

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Is Minister Marion Hall Returning to Dancehall?

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2024

Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as the dancehall queen Lady Saw, has been a topic of speculation recently regarding her possible return to the genre that made her famous. Hall, who transitioned from the secular dancehall scene to gospel music, has been at the center of a whirlwind of rumors fueled by her recent social…

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Buju Banton and Capleton Collaboration Tops USA iTunes Reggae Charts

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 10, 2024

Buju Banton and Capleton have once again showcased their musical prowess with a powerful collaboration that has climbed to the top of the USA iTunes Reggae charts. It’s not often that two legends come together to create something that resonates so deeply with fans across the globe. In the first week of June, Buju Banton…

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Usain Bolt Raptured his Achilles during Soccer Aid match

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 9, 2024

Legendary Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt captained a World XI in the Soccer Aid charity football match in London but his evening ended in painful fashion as he was stretchered off. Usain Bolt was stretchered off after going down injured during the second half of the 2024 Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge. The Olympic sprinter,…

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Shenseea: The New Face of Adidas Jamaica’s 2024 Copa America Away Kit

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 9, 2024

Dancehall artiste Shenseea has unveiled the new Jamaica 2024 away kit, which is expected to be worn by the Reggae Boyz during the Copa America this year. The jersey, designed by Adidas, incorporates the vibrant colours of the Jamaican flag—black, green, and gold—throughout its intricate design. Notable features include the national bird, the hummingbird, seamlessly…

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The United Nations has included Israel in its ‘blacklist’ of countries that kill children in conflict

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 8, 2024

In a significant move, the United Nations has officially added Israel to its blacklist of countries accused of killing children. The United Nations is adding Israel to its so-called “blacklist” of countries that have committed abuses against children in armed conflict, an Israeli diplomat has confirmed, as thousands of Palestinian children have been killed in…

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Vybz Kartel Faces Backlash on Social Media after evoking Maroon Strength Claim

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 7, 2024

It seems like Vybz Kartel has put himself in the line of fire once again. Social media users are not holding back, roasting the artiste for his latest comments about evoking Maroon strength. Critics are questioning the validity and relevance of his claims, suggesting how can he bleach his skin and being a Maroon. @bikerchic650…

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Manhunt launched for a nine-year-old girl killer

A manhunt has been initiated for the individual responsible for the tragic killing of a nine-year-old girl. According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, a major investigation has been launched into the murder of a nine-year-old child at her home on Job Lane, Spanish Town in St. Catherine on Friday, May 9. A person of interest…
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Tribute to Black Dandyism

This year’s theme of the Met Gala Black Dandyism comes from the exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” a landmark show tracing over 300 years of Black fashion through the lens of dandyism.⁠ Black Dandyism is a significant aspect of Black culture, particularly in the African diaspora. It’s a style of dress and a cultural movement…
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness received his Doctorate

Prime Minister Andrew Holness communicated via his social media account that today marked the completion another phase in his personal and professional development. A pursuit born out of a deep desire to examine the root causes and complex dimensions of violence in Jamaica from a more scientific, psycho-social, and geopolitical perspective so we can design…
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Social media sensation ‘Candy Wow’, remanded in custody on assault charges: Court heard she is not Jamaican

The Social media sensation known as ‘Candy Wow’, legally named Keresia Brown, found herself in handcuffs today as she faced the St Catherine Parish Court on a serious charge of assault occasioning bodily harm, stemming from a shocking incident where she unleashed her fury on a woman at her stall in Old Harbour. The Passport,…
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Tiktok star 1Babaskenng shot dead during Livestream

According to various reports, law enforcement authorities in St Andrew North are engaged in an investigation regarding the murder of Jabari Johnson, known on TikTok as ‘1babaskenng’. Johnson was tragically shot multiple times during a live stream near Queenie’s Snack Shop on Red Hills Road. This unfortunate incident reportedly took place on April 28, 2025.…
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Popular Chinese mechanic has been ordered to close operations pending government investigation

The Whole Hearted Car Services Company, located in Ferry Pen, St. Catherine, and operated by Chinese nationals, has been mandated to suspend its operations until the immigration status of its Chinese employees is fully verified. This directive has been issued by the Work Permit Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. This follows…
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