Tupac Shakur’s Godmother, Assata Shakur, Dies at 78 in Cuba

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 26, 2025

Havana, Cuba – Assata Olugbala Shakur, revolutionary, writer, exile, and elder of Black liberation, has died at the age of 78. She passed away in Havana on September 25, 2025, where she had lived in political asylum since the 1980s. Assata Shakur was both the godmother and step-aunt of Tupac Shakur, a connection formed when…

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“No Nation Too Small”: Holness Pushes for Inclusion, Peace, and a War on Gangs at UNGA

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 26, 2025

Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking 63 years since Jamaica joined the UN. In his wide-ranging speech, Holness reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to the principles of peace, equality, and cooperation, while stressing that the multilateral system must be reformed to become more democratic, inclusive, and effective in…

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She Predicted the Silence: Tyra Spaulding’s Story Calls Us to Care Before It’s Too Late

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 25, 2025

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report | Sept 25, 2025 Shock and heartbreak have gripped Jamaica following the tragic death of 26-year-old Tyra Spaulding, a former contestant in the 2023 Miss Universe Jamaica competition. Spaulding was found at home by relatives on Tuesday evening. The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) confirmed that she was discovered in…

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UB40 and Spragga Benz Clash Over Claims of Cultural Exploitation in Reggae

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 25, 2025

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report | Sept 25, 2025 The reggae world is buzzing with controversy after Jamaican artiste Dantan Humble threw sharp words at German reggae star Gentleman, accusing him of exploitation and disrespect. Humble claimed that Gentleman “rob him and give him a red card,” before delivering a broader critique of white reggae artistes, including…

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Suicide on the Rise Among Children in Jamaica: A Growing Crisis

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 22, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 22, 2025 Trelawny, Jamaica — The tragic death of 16-year-old Jhamar “DJ” Surgeon in the Stettin district of Trelawny on Sunday has once again brought the alarming rise of suicide among Jamaican children into the national spotlight. Surgeon, a Grade 11 student of Holmwood Technical High School, was discovered…

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Reform UK Pledges to Scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain, Putting 430,000 Migrants’ Status at Risk

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 22, 2025

Jamaica Live International News– | Sept 22, 2025 Nigel Farage and Reform UK say that if they win the next UK general election, they will abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)—the status that lets migrants settle in Britain permanently. In its place, Reform proposes a renewable five-year visa with tougher rules (higher salary thresholds, no…

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Jamaica Rallies for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 22, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 22, 2025 On Saturday September, 20 —Jamaica proudly joined the global movement for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025, uniting communities, government agencies, and international partners in a bold push to protect the nation’s marine environment. This year’s cleanup was coordinated by the JICA Alumni Association of Jamaica in partnership…

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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Lash Kingston & St. Andrew

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 21, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 21, 2025 Heavy thunderstorms and torrential rains battered sections of Kingston and St. Andrew yesterday, Friday, September 19, 2025, leaving behind scenes of chaos and flooding across the Corporate Area. Residents were rattled by intense lightning strikes throughout the afternoon. September marks the peak of Jamaica’s thunderstorm season, when…

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“Go Go Mel?” – Buju Banton Fires Back at Critics After Viral Gyrating Video

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 20, 2025

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report | Sept 20, 2025 Reggae and Dancehall legend Buju Banton, affectionately known as Gargamel, has found himself in the center of a social media storm after a video of him gyrating on stage went viral. Internet trolls quickly rebranded him “Go Go Mel”, sparking heated debate among fans and critics alike. The…

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Unveils New Cabinet, Signals Possible Exit After Current Term

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 17, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 17, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica – The new executive of government was officially sworn in on Wednesday at King’s House in St. Andrew, with Prime Minister Andrew Holness presenting a 19-member Cabinet that includes the controversial return of Andrew Wheatley and Robert Montague. Both men, who previously resigned under clouds…

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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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