Crews in the Bahamas keep finding bodies. Can The Full Human Cost be Calculated?

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 15, 2019

Official Death Toll 50 but Bahamas say 2,500 people missing and death toll ‘expected to significantly increase Nearly, two weeks after Hurricane Dorian, (The most powerful hurricane ever to hit The Bahamas) the true human loss of life, remains unknown. Hurricane Dorian made landfall in The Bahamas, on Abaco Island on September 1, 2019, as…

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Is Rihanna Pregnant? Fans & Media in a Frenzy

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 13, 2019

Rihanna at the Annual, Diamond Ball. New York City Rihanna Fenty, The Bajan Pop Princess and Musical Icon bring the Internet in a frenzy after her appearance at her 5th annual Diamond Ball in New York City. The “Rihanna Navy” went into a frenzy, in the last 24 hours, with rumors that The “Wild Thoughts”…

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War on dancehall? Jamaican Dancehall Industry Crying Foul

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 12, 2019

Kingston, Jamaica. September 12, 2019 The argument that there is a “war on dancehall” has been going on for decades. There is no doubt there is a divide among the Political Establishment and the Dancehall Industry. At The Heart of this divide, The Noise Abatement Act of 1997. The law was enacted to protect citizens…

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San Francisco City Leaders Declare NRA ‘A Domestic Terrorist Organization’

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 4, 2019

National Rifle Association a domestic terrorist organization Wednesday, September 4, 2019 21:15 PM San Francisco officials have officially deemed the National Rifle Association a “domestic terrorist organization.”SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco officials have officially deemed the National Rifle Association a “domestic terrorist organization.” The Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Tuesday, urging other cities,…

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Good News! 37 Jamaicans Celebrating their New Homes!

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 12, 2019

St. Catherine, Jamaica: On July 26, 2019, 37 Jamaicans became homeowners due to the National Housing Trust Jamaica (NHT). The 37 beneficiaries were given keys to their homes in the Spanish Ridge housing scheme in St. Catherine. This housing scheme is located in the community of Kitson Town and is about 15 minutes away from…

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Dancehall Artist Cecile Now Children’s Author of a book that features a Jamaican mermaid

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 4, 2019

Kingston, Jamaica: As the world becomes more diverse so are children’s books. Authors are crossing borders and letting children know that they can truly be anything they want to be. Your race, background or any other societal labels doesn’t have to stop you from reaching the stars, climbing the highest mountain or conquering the deepest…

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Over 1700 Dead from Ebola Virus. Jamaica Activates Its Ebola Virus Disease Response Plan

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 25, 2019

A worker of the Democratic Republic of Congo Health Ministry checks people’s temperature in Goma Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa: In 1976, the Ebola virus was discovered near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The name “Ebola virus” is derived from the Ebola River—a river that was at first thought to be in close proximity to the area…

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Traffic deaths out of control in Jamaica prompted Damian Marley to write song “Reach Home Safe”

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 20, 2019

Kingston Jamaica: According to the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport, the latest report indicates that 236 people have died in 216 crashes. This shows a shocking increase of 24 percent when compared to last year’s statistics of the same period. There were 38 road deaths in February; 36 in January; 35 in March…

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Republican Jamaican Immigrant Launched Campaign Attack to Unseat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 18, 2019

Scherie Murray is a 38 years old businesswoman from Jamaica, Queens, New York. She migrated to the United States at 9 years old with her parents from the Island of Jamaica. Murray who is a former state committeewoman of the New York State Republican Party, launched her campaign on July 17, 2019. She is the…

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Huggies’ Historic Move: Black Father & Child on it’s Packaging For The First Time

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 17, 2019

Huggies features black father and child on their packaging for the first time The nappy brand Huggies made an historic move by putting a black family on their diaper labeling. The move is deemed historic as this is the first time ever the company features a black family. Huggies Diapers was introduced to the public…

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Playing God with Nature? Golding to Dump Up Jamaica’s Natural Flood Shields

July 6, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Opposition Leader Mark Golding is courting controversy with his latest proposal to use swamp land for constructing affordable housing — a move that has triggered alarm bells among environmentalists, flood-risk experts, and concerned citizens alike. Golding, in his bid to address Jamaica’s longstanding housing crisis, has proposed…
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Mark Golding Dismisses School Bus System—But Is Jamaica Ready to Go Back to Robot Taxis?

July 6, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Opposition Leader Mark Golding has sparked national debate after signaling his intention to dismantle the Government’s national school bus system, criticizing the fleet as “old buses” and hinting at a return to the days when schoolchildren were left in the hands of private taxi operators. Golding’s comments…
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Mel B Ties the Knot in Iconic London Ceremony

Spice Girl marries longtime love Rory McPhee in romantic cathedral wedding London, England – July 5, 2025 — Global pop icon Melanie “Mel B” Brown, best known as Scary Spice from the legendary Spice Girls, is officially a married woman once again. The 50-year-old singer and TV personality exchanged vows with her fiancé of nearly…
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Dr. Tufton Announces Groundbreaking of $642M Outpatient Department at May Pen Hospital

July 5, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk May Pen, Clarendon – Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has officially announced the groundbreaking of a new $642 million Outpatient Department (OPD) at May Pen Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the Government’s efforts to modernize Jamaica’s healthcare infrastructure. The project, undertaken through the…
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U.S. Remittance Tax to Hit Jamaican Families Hard, Critics Warn

July 4, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk A controversial new U.S. tax on money transfers abroad is set to directly impact thousands of Jamaicans living overseas who send money home to support their families. The measure, part of former President Donald Trump’s newly passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, introduces a 1% tax on…
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Ministry of Health Warns Against Use of Unregulated Sexual Enhancement Products

July 2, 2025 | Jamaica Live News DeskKingston, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging Jamaicans to avoid purchasing or using three unregulated products currently being marketed for sexual enhancement: Black Bull Extreme, Erectemax, and Royal Honey. The Ministry issued the warning following alerts from the United States Food and Drug Administration…
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