“Water at Last!” — Free Hill Community Gets Running Water After 30-Year Drought

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 30, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | July 30, 2025 St. Ann-After more than three decades without reliable access to piped water, residents of Free Hill in St. Ann are now celebrating a long-awaited victory—the official commissioning of the Free Hill Water Supply System. This critical infrastructure project, which came at an investment of approximately $118 million,…

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Should Jamaica Mandate Foreign Language Education?

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 30, 2025

Jamaica Live News | Education | July 30, 2025 As global borders become increasingly blurred by trade, travel, and technology, countries around the world are strengthening their foreign language education policies to equip the next generation for international success. Today, over 140 countries—including nearly every nation in Europe and much of Asia and Latin America—require…

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JCF Constable Arrested in Firearms Trafficking

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 29, 2025

— Jamaica Live News Desk, July 29, 2025 In a major blow to internal corruption and a bold statement of zero tolerance, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed that one of its own has been taken into custody following a targeted intelligence-driven operation in Florence Hill, St. Andrew. According to the JCF High Command,…

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Jamaican Man Arrested in Maine for Allegedly Working as Police Officer While in U.S. Illegally

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 29, 2025

Jamaica Live International News Desk| July 29, 2025 A Jamaican national who allegedly overstayed his visa in the United States has been arrested after authorities discovered he was working as a police officer in the town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Jon Luke Evans, who entered the…

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📚 “A Roach Problem, Not a Rat Trap”: JTA Rejects Crawford’s School Day Extension Proposal Amid Salary Dispute

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 29, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk| July 29, 2025 The education debate in Jamaica has reached a boiling point as the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) delivered a sharp rebuke to Opposition Spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford, following his controversial proposal to extend the school day by two hours. JTA President Dr. Mark Smith has “categorically rejected” Crawford’s…

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Vybz Kartel & Sidem- The Kurdish Dowry Dilema: Will Love Cost Him Gold?

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 28, 2025

— A Jamaica Live Investigative Gossip Exclusive — The Gaza Don himself, Vybz Kartel, is getting ready to say “I do” to his longtime sweetheart, Sidem Ă–ztĂĽrk — but before the rings and rose petals, there’s a centuries-old question floating through the air: Will Kartel pay a dowry to his Kurdish bride’s family? Dowry is…

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State-of-the-Art Dental Imaging Comes to St. Ann’s Bay Health Centre

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 28, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk| July 27, 2025 St. Ann, Jamaica — In a major boost for dental care services in Jamaica, the St. Ann’s Bay Health Centre has received a cutting-edge Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scanner, a transformative piece of equipment that will revolutionize diagnosis and treatment planning in the parish and surrounding areas.…

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Newly Renovated Alexandria Community Hospital Officially Opens in St Ann

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 27, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk| July 27, 2025 Alexandria, St Ann | Jamaica Live News A Milestone in Jamaica’s Smart Health Initiative The residents of Alexandria and surrounding communities in St Ann now have access to a modern, upgraded medical facility following the official reopening of the Alexandria Community Hospital. The extensive renovation, part of the…

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The Truth About IQ and Jamaica: Myths, Science, and Colonial Legacies

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 27, 2025

By Jamaica Live News In recent years, Jamaica has occasionally appeared in global IQ rankings with controversial claims that the country’s average intelligence quotient (IQ) is significantly lower than the global norm. Some reports—particularly those derived from the book IQ and the Wealth of Nations by Richard Lynn—have cited Jamaican IQ scores as low as…

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Trump Welcomes Jamaica’s New Ambassador, Pledges Stronger Bilateral Ties

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 26, 2025

July 26, 2025 | Jamaica Live News DeskJamaica Live | INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Washington, D.C. — The Government of Jamaica marked a significant diplomatic milestone this week as His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, former Commissioner of Police, formally presented his Letters of Credence to President Donald Trump, officially assuming his role as Jamaica’s Ambassador…

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$58M Upgrade Transforms Torrington Park Housing After Decades of Neglect

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 9, 2025 In a significant step toward improving housing safety and community infrastructure, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Robert Montague, earlier today led the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $58 million Torrington Park Rehabilitation Project. The long-awaited project—completed on November 21, 2025—marks…
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One Jamaica, Not Two: Why the New Republic Must End the Myth of Maroon Sovereignty

As Jamaica prepares to embark on one of the most significant constitutional transformations in its history—the creation of a Jamaican Republic—a long-standing question has resurfaced with new urgency: Should the Maroons retain any claim to “sovereignty” within the borders of an independent Jamaica? Jamaica Live says no.And we are leading the charge in calling for…
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Plot Twist in Accompong: Government Drops Receipts — Is Chief Currie Misleading the Public?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 7, 2025 The controversy surrounding disaster relief in Accompong has taken a dramatic turn after Government Minister Daryl Vaz, MP, published evidence on his social media pages directly contradicting claims made by Maroon Chief Richard Currie. According to Vaz, Accompong was among the first communities visited by government officials…
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Tension in Accompong: Residents Demand JDF Assistance as Chief Currie Rejects Government-Led Support

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 7, 2025 A growing wave of frustration is sweeping through Accompong Town as several Maroons have taken to the streets demanding that Prime Minister Andrew Holness deploy the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to assist with post-hurricane recovery—despite the public position taken by their leader, Chief Richard Currie. The community,…
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The Maroon Question: Traitors Then, Troublemakers Now?

Jamaica Cannot Afford a Divided Island For generations, Jamaica has danced around a painful truth: the Maroon leadership—then and now—has repeatedly positioned itself in conflict with the wider interests of the Jamaican nation.And today, as the country fights to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, the old fractures are once again ripping open. The Maroons were hailed…
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Clinton’s Visit Sparks Skepticism as Jamaican Government Explores Partnership With Clinton Foundation

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 5, 2025 Former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s arrival in Jamaica has triggered a wave of public debate, caution, and criticism as senior members of the Jamaican Government signal an interest in forming a partnership with the Clinton Foundation. The visit—highlighted on social media by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment…
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