Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all counts in a corruption trial

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 16, 2024

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., was found guilty on all counts Monday after being tried on charges of accepting bribes, including cash and gold bars, to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York whose office prosecuted the case, hailed the verdict, saying Menendez’s “years…

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Aliens could be listening to Missy Elliott’s ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 16, 2024

As far as we know, Earth is the only planet stupid enough to keep blasting signals into outer space, and last week we did it again. Hopefully, the aliens don’t see a Missy Elliott anthem as an invitation to launch a full-scale invasion. According to the ‘dark forest hypothesis,’ the universe could be filled with…

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100 New JUTC Buses arrive in Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 15, 2024

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) announced 100 additional new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses has arrived in Jamaica. These will bring the total number of new buses introduced into the public transportation system since May 2023 to 171. The buses arrived earlier today and was received by Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister,…

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Donald Trump would-be assassin identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 14, 2024

Thomas Matthew Crooks, is identified the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Crooks, 20, was positioned on the roof of a manufacturing plant, over 130 yards away from Trump’s rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds on Saturday when he opened fire at the former president. The incident resulted in grazing Trump’s…

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Donald Trump safe after assassination attempt

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 13, 2024

Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage by U.S. Secret Service Saturday after at least six shots rang out, rattling the crowd and injuring the president during a rally in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred at 18:06 while the former President was at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “An incident occurred the evening of July 13…

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Man washed away in Collie Smith Drive Gully found dead

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 11, 2024

News Update: According to the Jamaica Gleaner, the police have recovered the body of 20-year-old Alrick Moncrieffe, who was swept away by floodwaters in Havana, Arnett Gardens, St Andrew, during the passage of Hurricane Beryl last week. The body was reportedly found around 10:45 a.m. in the water on the outskirts of the Petrojam plant…

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Dancehall Artiste Rygin King arrested in New York City on gun charges

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 11, 2024

Dancehall star Rygin King has been apprehended in New York City on multiple weapons possession charges, as confirmed by Jamaica Live. Jamaica Live verified with the NYPD 113 Precinct that the charges comprise criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (loaded firearm), criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree (ammunition clips),…

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Keir Starmer approves British missiles for strikes against targets inside Russia

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 11, 2024

Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given the green light for British missiles to be deployed in strikes against targets within Russia. This decision comes amid escalating tensions which could signal a nuclear world war 3. The move signifies a pivotal moment in UK policy in the war against Russia. According to the…

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The United States government donated medical equipment to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 10, 2024

The United States government donated medical equipment to Jamaica post Hurricane Beryl. Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright, Director, Emergency, Disaster Management, and Special Services, accepted donations valued in excess of USD 14,000 on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Government of Jamaica. The United States Embassy Jamaica wrote on their X page, we are…

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Fish vendor Queenie got outpouring support with the help of the Prime Minister

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 8, 2024

Queenie, a dedicated fish vendor from Portland Cottage in Clarendon, shared her struggles with Prime Minister Andrew Holness after Hurricane Beryl. She was trying to sell 300 pounds of frozen conch and other seafood amidst the aftermath of the storm. Queenie, determined and resilient, emphasized she wasn’t seeking a handout; she just needed customers to…

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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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