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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Hanover residents disarm gunman and handed firearm to the police

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 7, 2024

According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), three men are currently on the run after one of them, armed with a firearm, was disarmed by residents in Lucea, Hanover on Saturday, July 6. Reports indicate that around 10:00 a.m., the three men, one of whom was brandishing a gun, approached another man with whom they…

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Windrush pensioner: We’ve been treated differently because we are black

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 6, 2024

Thelma Campbell, an 89-year-old woman, born in Jamaica, moved to Britain as part of the Windrush mass migration in 1960. Ms. Campbell moved to Britain when Britain was still part of the British Empire and therefore a British citizen. Jamaica later got Independence in 1962. The former factory worker has lived, worked, and raised her…

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Stray dogs riding waves of rubbish in a flooded gully during

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 4, 2024

Hello Everyone, We acknowledge the significant concerns from our international audience regarding the dogs seen floating on debris in Jamaica during Hurricane Beryl. Regrettably, we do not have an update on their current status. It has been suggested that the dogs may have climbed onto the floating debris to avoid being swept away. However, we…

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Hurricane Beryl moves away from Jamaica, leaving many without electricity and property damages

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 4, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans remain without power after Hurricane Beryl thundered through the Island. The category four storm—one of the most powerful to ever hit the country since Hurricane Gilbert in September of 1988 —swept along the island’s southern coast on Wednesday night, bringing more than 12 hours of heavy rain. Officials and residents…

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ESPN respond to Pat Tillman’s mother’s concerns over the award given to Prince Harry

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 3, 2024

The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards on July 11. This award, named in memory of the late NFL star Pat Tillman, who enlisted in the Army following the events of September 11 and was killed in combat in 2004, acknowledges individuals with…

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Jamaica Receives ‘Good’ Credit Rating with Stable Outlook from Regional Rating Agency CariCRIS

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 30, 2026 The Government of Jamaica has received a favourable credit assessment from Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS), with the regional credit rating agency assigning the country initial sovereign credit ratings described as “good”, accompanied by a stable outlook. The assessment reflects Jamaica’s fiscal management, progress…
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Jamaica Moves to Increase Minimum Gun Sentence to 20 Years as National Security Council Announces Sweeping Reforms

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 25, 2026 Jamaica’s National Security Council (NSC), chaired by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, has recommended increasing the mandatory minimum prison sentence for illegal firearm possession from 15 to 20 years, as the Government moves to strengthen its response to gun violence, organised crime and the recruitment of children…
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Meghan Markle Breaks Silence on Disturbing Allegations Against Her Father, Reveals She Was Warned in 2018

Breaking News | Jamaica Live– | Oct 23, 2026 The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has issued a deeply personal statement following serious allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., revealing that she was informed of troubling accusations against him as far back as 2018. The statement comes amid reports that her father, 82,…
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NWC Seeks 51% Water Rate Increase Amid Mounting Debt and Infrastructure Investment Needs

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 20, 2026 KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Approximately 500,000 customers of Jamaica’s National Water Commission (NWC) could face significantly higher water bills after the government-owned utility submitted an application seeking a 51 per cent increase in its rates. The proposal, disclosed during Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), raises…
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Happy National Heroes Day, Jamaica! 🇯🇲Jamaica Live — Honouring Our National Heroes.

🇯🇲 “Resilient People with a Proud Heritage” — As Jamaica celebrates National Heroes Day!Mon-Oct 19, 2026. We proudly honour our seven National Heroes: the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, Sir Alexander Bustamante, Norman Washington Manley, Samuel Sharpe, and Queen Nanny of the Maroons. (The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey)-(1887 –…
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Police Constable Devoney Rose Dies Following Deadly Sligoville Shootout

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 17, 2026 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed another tragic development following Friday’s deadly shooting incident in Sligoville, St Catherine. According to an update published by the Jamaica Observer, Police Constable Devoney Rose, who was shot and injured during the confrontation, has died. The announcement follows the death…
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