Holness Draws Line on JPS: “High Electricity Costs Are Holding Jamaica Back”

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 22, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Jan 22, 2026 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says reducing Jamaica’s high electricity costs remains one of the central pillars of his administration’s economic reform agenda, as the Government continues negotiations with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) ahead of the company’s licence expiry in 2027. “For Jamaica to grow, we must…

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From “Illegal Immigrant” to MAGA Mouthpiece: Nicki Minaj’s Political Whiplash

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 21, 2026

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Jan 21, 2026 The controversy surrounding Nicki Minaj and immigration has resurfaced, drawing attention to a series of public statements that appear, to some critics, to sit uncomfortably alongside one another. At the center of the debate are Minaj’s past expressions of empathy toward migrant children separated from their parents…

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Machado’s Regional ‘Liberation’ Rhetoric Raises Sovereignty and Stability Concerns

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 21, 2026

Jamaica Live International News– | Jan 21, 2026 María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and leading Venezuelan political figure, has ignited international controversy after publicly linking Venezuela’s recent U.S.-backed regime change to a broader vision that includes Cuba and Nicaragua, statements critics warn could destabilise the entire region. Speaking in a televised interview…

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Has the British Press Finally Met Its Match in Prince Harry?

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 20, 2026

Jamaica Live International News– | Jan 20, 2026 For Prince Harry, the courtroom has become more than a legal battleground. It is a reckoning with a media culture he believes destroyed his mother, tormented his childhood, and later turned its full force on his wife. As the Duke of Sussex confronts the publisher of the…

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Municipal Officials Charged After 20.5 lbs of Cocaine Seized at Sangster Airport

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 20, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Jan 20, 2026 According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, detectives assigned to the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) have charged two municipal officials following the seizure of approximately 20.5 pounds of cocaine at the Sangster International Airport on Friday, January 16, 2026. Charged are 40-year-old Trevon Clayton, Chief Financial…

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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham Speaks Out After Years of Speculation Over Beckham Feud

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 19, 2026

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Jan 19, 2026 For years, rumours of tension within one of Britain’s most famous families have circulated quietly through tabloids and social media, largely unaddressed by those at the centre of it. Now, that silence has been broken. Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of football icon David Beckham and…

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Minister Floyd Green Announces Start of Independence Park Debris Removal

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 19, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Jan 19, 2026 Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, has announced that cleanup operations are now underway at Independence Park in Black River, as the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) intensifies efforts to remove debris left behind by…

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No Nobel, No Peace? Trump Letter to Norway Sends Shockwaves Through Europe

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 19, 2026

Jamaica Live International News– | Jan 19, 2026 A controversial letter sent by President Donald Trump to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has ignited fresh diplomatic tensions across Europe, after Trump explicitly linked his renewed push for U.S. control of Greenland to his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The letter, reportedly circulated…

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Regional Military Support Drives Jamaica’s Post-Melissa Recovery

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 18, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Jan 18, 2026 As communities across Jamaica continue the long road to recovery following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), with support from regional partners, is playing a central role in helping families rebuild damaged homes. Assisting the JDF are members of the Guyana Defence Force…

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A Revolution Without an Exit: Museveni’s Long Rule and Uganda’s Broken Vote

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 18, 2026

Jamaica Live International News– | Jan 18, 2026 When Yoweri Museveni seized power in 1986, he did not pretend that his rule would be temporary. He warned Ugandans plainly that he would govern for “a long time,” that there would be “no alternative arrangement” for the country, and that the revolution he led was “irreversible.”…

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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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