Jamaicans to local contractors: Unnuh too teef n lazy nobody nuh want unnuh

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 17, 2024

In a recent report by TVJ News, local contractors in western parishes of Jamaica have expressed their grievances regarding being overlooked in favor of foreign workers in the booming construction sector. Contractors based in Negril, Westmoreland, and Hanover have voiced their concerns about losing out on opportunities to overseas workers, leading to a significant loss…

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Jamaica Consulate NYC: Unprofessional and hostile customer Service 

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 16, 2024

In April of 2024 I decided to renew my Jamaican passport. I went to the website of the Jamaica Consulate to seek information on what was needed to renew my Jamaican passport. Here are the details on the website: Renewing Adult Passport You are required to obtain and complete an application form. Along with your…

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Reggae Boyz Triumph Over Honduras with a 2-1 Victory

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 11, 2024

In a thrilling match, the Reggae Boyz secured a 2-1 victory against Honduras. In a thrilling Concacaf Nations League match, the Jamaica men’s senior national team faced off against Central American opponent Honduras on Tuesday, September 10. The intense showdown took place at the Nacional Chelato Uclés stadium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and ended with a…

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Viral Olympian Raygun Ranked No. 1 Breakdancer in the World

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 10, 2024

Team Australia’s Rachael *Raygun* Gunn competes during the B-Girls Round Robin – Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Elsa /Getty Images You wouldn’t be wrong to think that something is broken with the world rankings for…

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The Jamaican Government to Deploy Security Personnel to Assist in Haiti

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 10, 2024

The Jamaican Government is expected to announce today the deployment of a team of police and soldiers to Haiti this week. The team is to assist with planning and coordination for a larger contingent. Jamaica is supporting a multinational force to help restore law and order in Haiti. This decision comes in the wake of…

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New Urban Centre in Port Antonio, Portland

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 31, 2024

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground for the Boundbrook Urban Centre in Port Antonio, Portland. According to the Prime Minister, project is set to provide a major economic boost for the coastal town. He delivered the main address at the ground-breaking on Wednesday (August 14), noted that the project will offer myriad…

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The St Elizabeth Police seized a large cache of ammunition

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 30, 2024

The St Elizabeth Police seized a large cache of ammunition in an area of Santa Cruz in the parish earlier today, Friday, August 30. According to the police, the operation was conducted about 10:00 am, whereby a premises in the community was searched. Minto said at the end of the operation, a breakdown of the…

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Seven people shot at Chris Martin’s grandmother’s Wake

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 21, 2024

Seven individuals were shot during a wake in Point Hill, St Catherine, early Wednesday morning. The wake was held in honor of the late grandmother of reggae artiste Chris Martin. One person is reportedly fatally wounded. The incident allegedly occurred around 2 am. Reports indicate that gunmen infiltrated the wake, opened fire, and subsequently fled…

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Man who threatened to kill Prime Minister and his wife in custody

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 17, 2024

He is 21-year-old Garfield Ross of Bloomfield Street, Mandeville, Manchester. The Manchester Proactive Investigation Unit has confirmed that the man seen in a mask in a video on social media threatening the Prime Minister is now in police custody. The threat came after the Prime Minister ferocious response to the mass murder Cherry Tree Lane…

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Steve McClaren Appointed As New Jamaica Head Coach

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 15, 2024

Steve McClaren has been appointed the new head coach of Jamaica. McClaren rejoined Manchester United in summer 2022 to serve as assistant to Erik ten Hag. But the ex-England manager is now set to take the reins with the Reggae Boyz on a two-year contract. “We are truly elated to announce the appointment of Mr.…

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

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

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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