Jamaica’s Sexual Harassment Tribunal Now Operational: A Landmark Step for Workplace Protection

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 17, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has officially launched its Sexual Harassment Tribunal, a critical milestone in the fight to eliminate sexual harassment across all sectors of society. The announcement was made by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives…

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Eswatini Holds Five U.S.-Deported Foreign Nationals—Including Jamaican—Pending Repatriation

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025 | Jamaica Live News DeskJamaica Live | INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The Government of Eswatini has confirmed that it is holding five individuals deported from the United States—hailing from Jamaica, Vietnam, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen—in separate detention facilities, pending repatriation to their respective home countries. According to a Reuters report, authorities in the southern…

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Jelanie Morgan Aims for Jamaica’s National Basketball Team

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025 | Jamaica Live | Sports & Culture Jelanie Morgan, son of Grammy-winning reggae icon Gramps Morgan of the legendary Morgan Heritage, is charting his own course—not on the musical stage, but on the basketball court. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard has set his sights on making Jamaica’s National Basketball Team, a dream he’s…

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Jamaica to Break Ground on World-Class National Stadium by August 2025

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk The Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has officially announced that ground will be broken for the redevelopment of Jamaica’s National Stadium no later than August 2025. In her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate on June 25 in the House of…

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U.S. Deports Five Convicted Criminals to Eswatini — Including Jamaican National

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 16, 2025

🇯🇲 Jamaica Live | International NewsJuly 16, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk The United States has deported five convicted foreign nationals — including a Jamaican — to the Kingdom of Eswatini in southern Africa, in what officials describe as a “safe third country” transfer involving individuals whose home countries reportedly refused to receive them.…

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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Announces Bid for Eighth Term

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 15, 2025

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, and currently the world’s oldest serving head of state, has officially declared his intention to run for an eighth term in the country’s upcoming presidential elections, set for October 12, 2025. Biya, who has ruled the Central African nation since 1982, made the announcement via his…

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200 South St. Elizabeth Farmers Receive Land Titles as Government Breaks Ground on Landmark Pedro Plains Irrigation Project

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk ST. ELIZABETH, Jamaica – In a milestone event for Jamaica’s agricultural sector, 200 small farmers in South St. Elizabeth are now proud landowners, having received their official land titles during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project on Thursday, July 10. The ceremony marked…

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Spice turns up the heat and sets her sights on Champagne Papi!

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 14, 2025

Dancehall queen Spice had the Wireless Festival stage sizzling as she boldly confessed her longtime crush on none other than Toronto’s own Drake. Mid-performance, she mashed up the vibes with a wickedly raunchy remix of One Dance, grinding up the beat with pure Caribbean flavour. The crowd went wild as Spice turned the global smash…

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Kenya Lifts Visa Requirement for most African Countries and the Caribbean — But Not Haiti

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 13, 2025

July 13, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk In a bold move toward Pan-African unity and inter-regional mobility, the Government of Kenya has officially scrapped visa requirements for almost all African countries and most Caribbean nations. Under this new policy, travelers from the approved regions will no longer need to apply for an Electronic Travel…

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Minister Daryl Vaz Slams Gleaner’s “Reckless and False” Report on School Bus Import Controversy

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 13, 2025

July 13, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, the Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP, has issued a firm rebuttal to a recent article published by the Jamaica Gleaner, which suggested that his Ministry permitted a breach of the government’s motor vehicle importation policy. The controversy centers…

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Maduro Capture Controversy: Claims of an Unpaid Reward After Alleged Betrayal by His Own Driver and Bodyguard

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 15, 2026 Fresh allegations emerging in early 2026 suggest that the dramatic capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro may have involved betrayal from within his own security circle. Maduro was seized by U.S. special forces during a controversial military operation on January 3, 2026, and flown to the United…
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Jamaica Eyes Offshore Oil and Gas: Will It Transform the Economy or Just the Energy Sector?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 14, 2026 The Government of Jamaica has intensified efforts to explore offshore oil and gas resources, with international company United Oil & Gas Plc leading current exploration activities in the Walton–Morant Basin. Through the Ministry of Energy, the Jamaican government has entered a production-sharing agreement with the Dublin-based exploration…
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JCF Corporal in HIV Scandal Charged With Rape as Shadow of Daughter’s Murder Case Returns

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 14, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Norval Rowe, a corporal in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), has been arrested and charged with rape following a ruling by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The charge stems from allegations that Rowe sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl at the…
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Mount Pleasant Hit by U.S. Visa Denials Ahead of Champions Cup Clash with LA Galaxy

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 11, 2026 Jamaican football club Mount Pleasant FA has suffered a major setback ahead of its historic debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup, after ten of its players were denied visas to travel to the United States for Wednesday’s match against Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy. The St.…
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Canadian Fugitive Wanted for Murder Extradited from Jamaica to Face Justice in Toronto

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 10, 2026 A Canadian fugitive who fled to Jamaica after a fatal shooting in Toronto has been extradited back to Canada to face murder charges, according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The suspect, 43-year-old Debbie Sue Jones, was wanted by the Toronto Police in connection with a second-degree…
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Board of Peace in Pieces: Indonesia Puts U.S.-Led Initiative on Hold Amid Iran War

Jamaica Live International News– | Mar 9, 2026 Indonesia has suspended all discussions regarding its potential participation in the United States-led Board of Peace (BoP) initiative, citing escalating military tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns for the safety of its citizens in the region. According to Reuters, Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed on…
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