Hurricane Melissa heads to Jamaica: We take a closer look at the major issues that contribute to flooding

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 26, 2025

The planet is approximately 79 percent water. Human settlements are already at a natural disadvantage when it comes to flooding. In Jamaica, persistent and severe flooding is driven by several human-induced factors: Destruction of Mangroves and Wetlands:Mangroves and wetlands serve as natural coastal defenses. They absorb storm surges, reduce erosion, and act as buffers during…

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his Team Walked Parliament Sparks Controversy

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 22, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 22, 2025 Tensions flared in Parliament on Tuesday after Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his team abruptly walked out of the House during a session addressing matters related to Tropical Storm Melissa. According to reports, the incident began after Minister Matthew Samuda, who has responsibility for Water, Environment and…

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Yohan Blake Honoured with National Order of Distinction for Track and Field Excellence and Philanthropy

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 21, 2025

Jamaica Live Sports Desk– | Oct 21, 2025 Olympian Yohan Blake has added another prestigious accolade to his remarkable career — this time, from his own country. The sprint legend was conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) during the National Investiture Ceremony at King’s House on National Heroes Day,…

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Trinidad and Tobago breaks ranks with CARICOM, jeopardising peace in the region

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 20, 2025

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Oct 20, 2025 Trinidad and Tobago’s government, led by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, on Sunday, October 19, again declared its “categorical” support for the ongoing U.S. military presence and operations in the southern Caribbean Sea. The statement—issued by the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs—came amid heightened regional tension following…

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Jamaica Live Confirms Larceny Charges Against PNP Activist Kamla Forbes-Thomas in North Carolina

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 14, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 14, 2025 Jamaica Live can confirm that Kamla Forbes-Thomas, a known People’s National Party (PNP) activist, was arrested in Burke County, North Carolina, on July 20, 2025, on charges of Larceny of Property and Receiving or Possessing Stolen Goods. According to information obtained from Gaston County officials, Ms. Forbes-Thomas…

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The U.S. Bullying the Caribbean Over the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 14, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 14, 2025 America’s “Warning” or Economic Blackmail? The United States has once again revealed its double standard on global climate policy. In October 2025, Washington issued an alarming “warning” to member countries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—including those in the Caribbean—not to vote for the Net-Zero Framework (NZF),…

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Prime Minister Holness continues to deliver new homes to needy Jamaicans under the Social Housing Programme

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 12, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 12, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness is not done cutting ribbons just yet. The Prime Minister recently handed over two new homes under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) — bringing renewed hope to two deserving Jamaicans. The beneficiaries are Mr. Neville Barrett, a 75-year-old farmer from South…

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The Nobel Peace Prize or the West’s Seal of Approval?

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 10, 2025

The announcement of Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate has reignited debate about whether the prize still represents a genuine commitment to peace — or whether it has become a convenient tool of Western political signaling. According to the Nobel Committee, Machado was awarded the prize “for leading the…

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are honoured as Humanitarians of the Year for their global mental health work

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 9, 2025

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 9, 2025 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have added another prestigious recognition to their growing list of humanitarian accomplishments. The royal couple received the “Humanitarians of the Year Award” from the U.S.-based nonprofit Project Healthy Minds on October 9, 2025, during the organization’s…

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Government invests $2.2 billion to build new police headquarters in Spanish Town to reclaim communities from crime

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 9, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 9, 2025 The Government of Jamaica has announced a major step in its mission to reclaim communities from the grip of crime and violence, with a $2.2 billion investment in Spanish Town to construct a modern, state-of-the-art security facility. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…

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Two Texas Men Indicted for Shocking Plot to Invade Haitian Island and Enslave Women and Children

Jamaica Live International News– | Nov 23, 2025 In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves across the Caribbean and the United States, two North Texas men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for an alleged conspiracy to invade Gonâve Island, a Haitian island located just off the coast of Port-au-Prince. The accused—21-year-old…
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Jamaica Makes History In Two-Man Bobsleigh In Canada

Jamaica Live Sports Desk– | Nov 22, 2025 Jamaica made sporting history on Friday night in Whistler, Canada, as bobsleigh athletes Shane Pitter and Nimroy Turgott powered their way to a sensational bronze medal in the two-man event at the North American Cup. The podium finish marks a major breakthrough for Jamaica’s winter-sports programme and…
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Miss Jamaica Falls Off Stage During Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report | Nov 19, 2025 Jamaica’s Miss Universe representative, Gabrielle Henry, gave the world quite a scare during the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand after she slipped and fell off the stage during the live competition. The unexpected incident halted the show briefly as medical personnel rushed in to assist the 23-year-old…
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Alfred Dawes worried about the outbreak of diseases from Foreign Relief Workers

Newly elected Member of Parliament, Dr. Alfred Dawes, representing Saint Catherine South Eastern, has joined Opposition Members in criticizing the Government’s handling of the Hurricane Melissa disaster relief effort. Dr. Dawes, a medical doctor by profession, raised concerns about the potential outbreak of diseases that could emerge from foreign relief workers currently assisting in the…
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Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Steps Up for Jamaica

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has expressed deep solidarity with the people of Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, announcing an urgent national relief drive and shipments of food and essential supplies to the island. Speaking at the Port of Spain docks, where she personally oversaw loading operations, Persad-Bissessar made an emotional…
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Historic Flooding Brings New York City to a Standstill — Deadly Storm Shatters Rainfall Records

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 31, 2025 New York City is reeling from extensive flooding and damage after a powerful storm dumped record-breaking rainfall across the region on Thursday. The deluge brought the city to a near standstill — flooding streets, subways, and homes — and leaving behind a trail of destruction that officials…
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