Sadiq Khan re-elected for 3rd Term as Mayor of London

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 4, 2024

Sadiq Khan, the incumbent London Mayor and member of Britain’s Labour Party, secured a record third term victory, defeating Conservative challenger Susan Hall. This marks Khan as the first leader to achieve three terms since the post was created in 2000. Khan’s victory reflects another disappointing day for the United Kingdom’s governing Conservatives. Born to…

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Buju Banton back in the United States after being deported on drug charges

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 2, 2024

Reggae star Buju Banton, whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie, are back in the United States after being deported back to Jamaica, on drug charges. The Grammy award-winning artist was released from U.S. federal prison in December 2018 after serving seven years of a ten-year sentence for illegal possession of a firearm and conspiracy…

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Jamaican teen died after possible racist harassment in Pennsylvania

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 1, 2024

Moments later the video shows several white boys chasing young Justin through a Lower Paxton Township neighborhood. Security camera footage from the home shows teenagers chasing someone in front of the Johnson home. One of the teens is heard saying, “He went back to f***ing Africa!” Justin’s father, Orville Johnson, told CBS 21 Monday that…

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Cabbie in vicious viral bust-up after HWT Rd collision arrested

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 29, 2024

The driver of a Toyota Probox motor car, who was captured in a now-viral video breaking the car window of another motorist following a two-vehicle collision in the Corporate Area on Friday, has been arrested. The driver, 37-year-old Peter Bramwell of a Kingston address, is now facing several charges and has been labelled as an…

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to visit Nigeria

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 28, 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will embark on a visit to Nigeria. According to the The Standard, Prince Harry will attend a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday May 8, though it is not known if Meghan will join him. The…

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Reggae Girlz to rematch with Brazil in two friendly matches in June

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 28, 2024

The Reggae Girlz, Jamaica’s women football team, are preparing for two friendly matches against South American powerhouse, Brazil. These matches are scheduled for June 1 and June 4 and will be held in Recife and Salvador, respectively. This announcement was confirmed by the Jamaica Football Federation. The friendly internationals have come up during the upcoming…

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Jamaica plans to become a republic and remove King Charles as head of state by 2025

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 26, 2024

Jamaica plans to become a republic by 2025, removing King Charles III as its head of state, according to Alando Terrelonge, a state minister. This move aims to liberate the nation from over 350 years of colonial rule and honor the memory of African ancestors who suffered under British colonization. Despite the British monarch being…

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Israel Far-right Minister Ben Gvir’s car flips over after running red light

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 26, 2024

On Friday, an accident involving the vehicle of Ben Gvir, the Far-right National Security Minister, occurred as he was departing from the site of an alleged terror-related stabbing in Ramle, a central city, according to police reports. Surveillance footage captured the minister’s car as it unlawfully crossed through a red traffic light. Authorities confirmed that…

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The leader of Barbados has stopped a £3 million payment to a UK MP which was related to the Drax Hall slave plantation.

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 25, 2024

The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has suspended a plan involving a substantial financial payout to purchase 53 acres of the Drax Hall plantation, property of British Conservative MP Richard Drax. As published in Jamaica Live, the proposed transaction had provoked the ire of advocates for Caribbean reparations, who argue that Drax, the MP…

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 24, 2024

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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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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