Remembering Walter Rodney: 45 Years Since the Assassination of a Revolutionary Intellectual 13 June 1980

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 13, 2025

Remembering Walter Rodney: 45 Years Since the Assassination of a Revolutionary Intellectual. March 23, 1942– 13 June 1980. On this day, 45 years ago, the world lost one of its sharpest revolutionary minds. Walter Rodney, the Guyanese historian, Pan-Africanist, and political activist, was assassinated. On 13 June 1980 in a car bombing in Georgetown. He…

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President Trump signaled that “changes are coming,” for undocumented immigrants in Hospitality and on Farms

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 12, 2025

President Trump has acknowledged that recent immigration crackdowns—including ICE raids targeting undocumented farm and hospitality workers—are disrupting U.S. agriculture and harming food supply chains. He stated that many long-standing immigrant laborers have been removed, causing labor shortages on farms and in meatpacking  As a result, Trump’s team is reportedly preparing an executive order aimed at…

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There Miles Windshield Wipers: Now a Certified Sensation

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 12, 2025

The Jamaica Star article spotlights a surprising and image-conscious evolution of the “windshield wipers” at Three Miles, Kingston — now organized under the Windshield Wipers Association. Decked out in matching blue uniforms boldly asking “Can I wipe your glass?”, the initiative signals a shift from the chaotic hustle many associate with these roadside workers to…

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Annotto Bay Fire Station Officially Reopens After Major Renovations

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 12, 2025

Annotto Bay, St. Mary – The Annotto Bay Fire Station has been officially reopened following extensive renovations, bringing the facility up to modern standards and significantly enhancing the working environment for firefighters in the parish. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, presided over the reopening ceremony and highlighted the government’s ongoing…

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ICE incorrectly identified an American citizen as Jamaican, leading to his preparations for deportation

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2025

According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Federal Court Rules Detention of U.S. Citizen by ICE Was Unconstitutional. Miami, Fla. — In a significant decision, a federal court granted partial summary judgment in Brown v. Ramsay, siding with Peter Sean Brown, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) at…

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Minister Bartlett Launches JAM-ICONIC Experience at Historic Hope Gardens

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 10, 2025

Kingston, Jamaica – June 10, 2025Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, today officially unveiled the HOPE installation at the Hope Royal Botanic Gardens, marking the latest milestone in the JAM-ICONIC Experience — a national heritage initiative by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). The unveiling of the Jam-Iconic Hope Gardens Experience sign represents the fourth…

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Chaos in Los Angeles: Protests Erupt Over ICE Raids

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 9, 2025

Los Angeles, CA – June 8, 2025 Tensions erupted into chaos Sunday evening as protesters clashed with law enforcement in downtown Los Angeles, ignited by outrage over aggressive federal immigration sweeps. Over the course of three days (June 6–8, 2025), downtown Los Angeles and surrounding communities—including Compton and Paramount—were rocked by widespread protests in response…

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H&L Unveils Game-Changing Modular Concrete Homes to Tackle Jamaica’s Housing Crisis

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 8, 2025

Kingston, Jamaica – June 5, 2025 — Hardware and Lumber Limited (H&L) has officially launched its Modular Concrete Homes, a bold, innovative housing solution set to revolutionize how Jamaicans build and own homes. With affordability, speed, and durability at its core, the initiative aims to significantly reduce the nation’s estimated 100,000-unit housing deficit. The homes…

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force rolls out it digital technology with “Constable Smart” – AI Agent. JamaicaEye and the ‘Connected Cop’ concept

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 8, 2025

Amber Group Unveils “Constable Smart” – AI Agent to Support the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Operations Yesterday, Mr. Dushyant Savadia, CEO of the Amber Group and proud sponsor of the JCF Mensa Lecture, officially introduced Constable Smart—a cutting-edge artificial intelligence agent developed to support the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Designed to assist with reporting, information…

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Jamaican Citizen Arrested for Making a False Claim of Citizenship to Register to Vote in the 2024 Presidential Primary Election

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 6, 2025

United States Attorney’s Office- Northern District of Florida: PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA – Jacqueline Dianne Wallace, 52, a Jamaican citizen, has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint and charged with unlawfully making a false claim of citizenship in order to register to vote in the 2024 Florida Presidential Primary Election. Michelle Spaven, Acting United States Attorney…

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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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