Despite Delays, Jamaica Praised for Election Reforms

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 5, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 5, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica – While some voters expressed frustration with long lines and delays at polling stations during Jamaica’s General Election, the overall process has earned high commendations from regional observers for its transparency, organisation, and pioneering reforms. Voter Experience: Long Waits and Closed Doors Reports from across…

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Republican Election Chairman Accused of Drugging Step-Granddaughters’ Dairy Queen Ice Cream

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 1, 2025

In a shocking case out of North Carolina, a Republican election official has been arrested after allegedly contaminating his step-granddaughters’ ice cream with illegal drugs. James Edwin Yokeley Jr., who until recently served as chairman of the Surry County Board of Elections, was taken into custody in August 27, 2025 after police say surveillance video…

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Queen Sheny Reigns Supreme

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 1, 2025

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report | Sept 1, 2025 Shenseea Snatches Dancehall Artiste of the Year – Female at 2025 Caribbean Music Awards! Shenseea has officially claimed her crown! The “ShenYeng Boss” walked away with the coveted Dancehall Artiste of the Year – Female award at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards on Thursday night, August 28, and…

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Kenya Taps Trump Ally Carlos Trujillo in $175K-a-Month U.S. Lobbying Deal

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 1, 2025

Jamaica Live International News– | Sept 1, 2025 Kenya has entered into a high-profile lobbying agreement with U.S.-based firm Continental Strategy LLC, led by former Trump administration official Carlos Trujillo. Filed under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) on August 8, 2025, the deal commits Nairobi to a $175,000 monthly retainer, excluding additional costs, to…

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Health Insurance Launched for Jamaica’s Entertainers and Creatives

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 30, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 30, 2025 A historic milestone has been reached for Jamaica’s cultural sector, as entertainers and creatives are now officially covered under a government-backed health and life insurance plan. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, led by the Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, has launched the Jamaica Entertainers and…

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Major Cold Storage and Irrigation Projects to Boost Food Security in St. Elizabeth

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 30, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 30, 2025 St. Elizabeth, Jamaica — A state-of-the-art cold storage facility is being built in St. Elizabeth, a move the Government says will play a critical role in stabilizing food prices and strengthening the island’s food security. Farmers and agro-processors could have access to much-needed cold storage as early…

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Security Threat Forces Evacuations as Government Workers Cast Their Ballots Ahead of Election

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 29, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 29, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica – Authorities are investigating a security threat that warned of possible attacks on multiple government agencies, law enforcement sources have confirmed. The threat, communicated via an email to the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), prompted an immediate security response and the evacuation of several…

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Mark Golding Brandishes “Birth Certificate” Amid Heated Debate

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 29, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 29, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding held up a document which he claimed was his birth certificate during Thursday night’s highly anticipated Prime Ministerial debate. The dramatic gesture came as questions about his nationality and eligibility to serve as Jamaica’s head of government have intensified in…

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One Escapee Still at Large from Constant Spring Lock-Up

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 28, 2025

Kingston, Jamaica – August 28, 2025/ Jamaica Live News Desk Police have confirmed that only one of the nine men who escaped from the Constant Spring lock-up earlier this week remains on the run. He is 19-year-old Alunzo Espute, otherwise called “Espute,” of Cassava Piece, Kingston 8. Espute was being held on a murder charge…

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25 Countries Suspend Postal Deliveries to U.S. Amid Trump’s Tariff Shake-Up

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 26, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 26, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica | August 26, 2025 – At least 25 countries have suspended postal deliveries to the United States as President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures send shockwaves across the global shipping industry. The Trump administration announced it would abolish a long-standing tax exemption on small packages…

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Is the United Kingdom Breaking Apart? Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Unite in Referendum Push

Jamaica Live International News– | Sept 13, 2026 CARDIFF, Wales — The political future of the United Kingdom is facing renewed scrutiny as the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland prepare for an unprecedented meeting in Cardiff on Monday, September 14, where they are expected to sign a joint declaration asserting their nations’ right…
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Did CVM TV give Jamaicans the full picture on Holness’ classroom comments?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 11, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A social-media report by CVM TV highlighting public reaction to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ controversial comments about children learning outdoors has raised a broader question about media responsibility: when public opinion is clearly divided, should a major news organisation present viewers with only…
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Tent classroom controversy deepens as Moy-Crawford responds to JTA president

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 11, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The controversy surrounding the use of tents as temporary classrooms at hurricane-damaged schools has intensified, with Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information Rhoda Moy-Crawford responding to concerns raised by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President LaSonja Harrison over conditions…
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North Korea and Russia open first-ever road bridge as strategic ties deepen

Jamaica Live International News– | Sept 9, 2026 Russia and North Korea have officially opened their first direct road bridge, creating a new physical link between the two neighbours as their economic, political and military relationship continues to deepen. The historic crossing was inaugurated on September 7, 2026, spanning the Tumen River along the countries’…
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Alleged Sister of Slain Alliance Gang Member ‘Jerry’ Draws Police Attention After Lamenting Officers Survived Shootout

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 9, 2026 ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reviewing inflammatory comments circulating on social media from a woman who identifies herself as the sister of Romario Brown, otherwise called “Jerry,” following his death during an alleged gun battle with police in Mount Salem, St James,…
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Jamaica launches JAMRROC to watch the watchdog as Holness demands faster hurricane recovery

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 9, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — September 8, 2026: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has officially launched the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC), establishing an independent layer of public oversight as the Government attempts to accelerate Jamaica’s massive reconstruction programme following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The…
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