International News: Armed boys ages 7 and 9, in a gun standoff with law enforcement

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 12, 2025

A video footage released by the Sheriff’s Office depicts two children, aged seven and nine, attempting to evade apprehension by law enforcement while wielding a loaded handgun. The children engaged in a firearm standoff with law enforcement authorities. They are observed standing behind an air-conditioning unit while officers make earnest efforts to de-escalate the situation.…

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Giovanni Ellis, who was accused of murdering and raping nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon, was killed by police

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 12, 2025

Giovanni Ellis, identified as a person of interest in the tragic death of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon, was fatally shot during a police operation conducted near Sandy Bay in Clarendon earlier today. This incident has raised significant concerns among local residents, who are still reeling from the shock of Kelsey’s untimely demise. Authorities had been actively…

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Photo of nine-year-old girl alleged killer released

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 11, 2025

Law enforcement authorities have increased their efforts to locate Giovanni Ellis, known colloquially as ‘Indian’ or ‘Coolie Man,’ who has been identified as a person of interest in the horrific murder of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. A manhunt has been initiated for the individual responsible for the tragic killing of a…

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Manhunt launched for a nine-year-old girl killer

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 10, 2025

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 7, 2025

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 1, 2025

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 1, 2025

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 29, 2025

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 25, 2025

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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Strong warning to Jamaica from Asafa Powell

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 17, 2025

Former Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell warns his children will not pursue athletic opportunities for Jamaica unless certain support systems are established. Furthermore, he indicated that, upon reflection, he would choose not to compete for Jamaica if given another chance. Powell made these comments in a social media post following a previous video showcasing his son’s…

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his Team Walked Parliament Sparks Controversy

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

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

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

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

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

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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