12 year old Jamaican boy handcuffed while taking out the trash

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 13, 2023

A viral video which was posted to TikTok August 11-2023, shows officers detained and handcuffed a 12-years-old black boy they claimed to be a suspect in a string of car thefts in Michigan. The Lansing Police Department has addressed the video and calls it an “unfortunate understanding.” The video captures the young boy in a parking…

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Opinion: Genetically modified goats and cows will disrupt local farming and are totally unnecessary.

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 8, 2023

Jamaica is known for some of the best curry goat in the world. This is due to our local meat where goats and other animals roamed the grass land and breed in the natural way. Jamaica is also known for its abundance of domestic farm animals so many Jamaicans are shocked and in dismay to…

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Niger’s New Government Partners with Wagner Group

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 5, 2023

According to reports, Niger, along with its partners Burkina Faso and Mali, is gearing up for possible conflicts in the region. The renewed conflict in the region was ignited with the military coup led by General Abdourahamane Tiani who was the head of the Presidential Guard. Appearing on state television, the general said soldiers had…

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Jamaicans 75 and older with no income can apply for social pension

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 3, 2023

In the Press Briefing August 3, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that Jamaicans, 75 years and older with no income can apply for Social Pension. According to the Prime Minister, pensioners can apply to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to received this pension. Mr. Holness says he understand that pensioners feel as if…

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A Somali sports official was suspended for nepotism on Wednesday after a viral video showed runner skipping across the finish line 

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 3, 2023

According to CNN, the video, which circulated widely on Wednesday, showed Nasro Abukar Ali competing in the third heat of the first round of the women’s 100-meter race at the International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) Summer World University Games in China. In the video, you can see Nasro Abukar Ali looked at the athletes on both…

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced split from Wife Sophie

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 2, 2023

On Wednesday August 2, 2023, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on his Instagram page and he and wife Sophie are separating. In the post Trudeau, wrote, “Hi everyone, Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate,” the post…

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The Jamaican Reggae Girlz made history and eliminated Brazil in the group stage

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 2, 2023

Jamaica Becomes First Caribbean Nation To Reach Round 16 In Women’s World Cup! In the match played on August 2, 2023 the Jamaican Reggae Girlz took on the mighty Brazil. In a battle against Brazil that ended in a 0-0 draw, Jamaica made history as the first Caribbean nation to qualify for knockouts, advancing in…

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France suspended aid to Niger after the coup. Niger responded by suspending the export of gold and uranium to France

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 1, 2023

Niger after President Mohamed Bazoum was seized by members of the presidential guard. According to reports, President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by the military since 19 July. Bazoum – was elected in 2021 in Niger’s first democratic transfer of power since its independence from France in 1960. He is a key ally in the West’s…

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Jamaica Sunshine Girls beat Host South Africa

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 30, 2023

South Africa vs Jamaica: The Sunshine Girls beat Host South Africa for top spot in their Netball World Cup group on Sunday. Jamaica 67- 49 South Africa Jamaica continue to dominate their games with a big over Sri Lanka on Friday with Jamaica 105-25 Sri Lanka Spread the love

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Slashe: Winning the 2023 Jamaica Festival Song “Best in the World.”

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 30, 2023

The 2023 Festival Song Contest Winner was announced and Slashe was named the best song of 2023. The grand final was held the National Indoor Sport Centre today, Saturday, July 29, in Kingston. According to the Jamaica Observer, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange, at the launch of the competition, praises…

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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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