Jamaica National Heroes Day Honors & Investitures Recipient 2020

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 19, 2020

All these honors recipients are from the various fields: Sports, Arts, Entertainment, Politics, Leadership, Academia, Science, Community Development. These are many more honourees that have contributed greatly to the development of Jamaica but these are the more prominent features Antoinette Kristena for outstanding contribution to the Deaf Community through Jamaican Sign Language and Spoken English…

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Jamaican Reggae Icon Toots Hibbert To Get Heroes Park Burial

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 17, 2020

Kingston, 17 October 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the Reggae legend, Toots Hibbert, will be laid to rest in National Heroes Park. Minister Grange said this had become possible thanks to the generosity of the family of the late Charles Hyatt — the…

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Jamaica First National Shelter For Domestic Abuse “Women” Victims Ready

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 17, 2020

Kingston, 15 October 2020 – the Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, on Thursday toured the first ever domestic abuse shelter for women in Jamaica. According to the report, the establishment of national shelters for women who need help to leave violent relationships has been one of the priority programmes of…

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Falmouth Hospital gets US$100,000 digital X-ray system

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 17, 2020

Falmouth Hospital gets a US$100,000 digital X-ray system for the radiology department of the Falmouth Public General Hospital (FPGH). The digital X-ray system will enhance the quality and efficiency of diagnostic services at the facility. The report was made by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) on Friday, October 16, 2020. Orville Anderson, Manager/Medical & Imaging…

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Dalton Harris talks about being suicidal and his possible sexuality

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 17, 2020

Digicel Rising Stars and X-Factor winner Dalton Harris have fans worried when he tweeted about wanting to take his life.On October 15, Harris tweeted to fans explaining why he did not take his life today. He wrote,“I had a deep realization last night. The only reason I didn’t take my life today is because I…

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Your blood type may determine the severity of COVID-19 risk

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 15, 2020

In Denmark, researchers compared more than 473,000 people with COVID-19 to more than 2.2 million people in the general population.   Among the COVID-19 patients, there was a lower percentage of people with blood type O and higher percentages of those with with types A, B and AB. The findings suggest that people with A,…

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Two JDF Soldiers Arrested. 1500 LBS Of Ganja Seized

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 14, 2020

October 14, 2020 – According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, (JCF) two Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers were arrested in connection with the seizure of approximately 1500 pounds of ganja in Gutters, St. Elizabeth on Tuesday, October 13. File Photo Reports are that about 9:30 p.m., a police team comprising of members of the Narcotics…

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18 Yrs Old Jamaican Sprint Star Briana Williams Purchase Home In Florida

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 14, 2020

Jamaican female sprint star Briana Williams announced to her Facebook followers she has just purchased her new home. At 18 years old this is not her first achievement. Williams is currently  the world age-15 record holder, and the Jamaican junior (under-20) record holder in both the women’s 100 metres and 200 metres. She earned gold medals in the 100…

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Greta Thunberg Endorsed Joe Biden Instead of Green Party

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 10, 2020

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?! Thunberg is an environmental activist who has gained international recognition for promoting the view that humanity is facing an existential crisis arising from climate change The Green Party in the United States have embodied the stance on Climate Change. In fact, it is a profound aspect of their platform. In their “Ecological Sustainability”…

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Jamaicans Turn To The Vervain Plant To Fight COVID-19

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 24, 2020

According to The Star, some Jamaicans have been flocking to the  ‘magic’ herb – Vervine for COVID cure. Vervine, which is commonly spelt as Vervain in other parts of the world is said to have allegedly cure COVID-19 in some Jamaicans.  The report claims the herb is now in high demand in Portland and St Thomas.…

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Usain Bolt has been named the ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Exciting news for cricket and sports fans alike! Sprint Legend Usain Bolt will bring the party energy to the ICC. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The event will be played in the West Indies and USA from…
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Holness take the political high ground, praises Valrie Curtis but no apology or withdrawal of letter

On April 23, 2024, the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Jamaica, Juliet Holness, paid tribute to Valrie Curtis, the former Clerk to the Houses of Parliament. Curtis had retired under a cloud on April 6, due to a public letter of reprimand she received from Holness, a week before her retirement. The letter…
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Jamaica has officially recognised Palestine

KINGSTON, Jamaica — On Monday, April 22, the Government of Jamaica officially recognised the State of Palestine. This major foreign policy decision was announced by Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, after Cabinet discussions. The Jamaican government has historically advocated for a two-state solution to address the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian…
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Tory MP Richard Drax inherited significant payout from Barbados that linked directly to slave trade

In recent revelations, it has come to light that Richard Drax, a notable figure in contemporary circles, inherited an overwhelming amount of wealth drawn directly from the slave trade. This inexplicably large compensation, solidified down the ancestral lines, maintains a history deeply rooted in servitude and oppression. A Tory MP, whose ancestors owned slaves, is…
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Claudette Thompson appointed as acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) 

Claudette A Thompson, the senior deputy director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, has been appointed the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions. The appointment was effective from Monday, April 22. Her appointment was approved by the Governor General of Jamaica, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD,…
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Robert Morgan resigns as Public Relations Chairman for the JLP

Significant restructuring has taken place within the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), characterized by a series of resignations and the appointment of new members. On Sunday, April 21, the Prime Minister, Mr. Andrew Holness, presided over an executive meeting at the Party’s headquarters in Kingston. Following the conclusion of the Central Executive Meeting, the first subsequent…
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