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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Alfred Dawes worried about the outbreak of diseases from Foreign Relief Workers

Newly elected Member of Parliament, Dr. Alfred Dawes, representing Saint Catherine South Eastern, has joined Opposition Members in criticizing the Government’s handling of the Hurricane Melissa disaster relief effort. Dr. Dawes, a medical doctor by profession, raised concerns about the potential outbreak of diseases that could emerge from foreign relief workers currently assisting in the…
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Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Steps Up for Jamaica

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has expressed deep solidarity with the people of Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, announcing an urgent national relief drive and shipments of food and essential supplies to the island. Speaking at the Port of Spain docks, where she personally oversaw loading operations, Persad-Bissessar made an emotional…
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Historic Flooding Brings New York City to a Standstill — Deadly Storm Shatters Rainfall Records

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 31, 2025 New York City is reeling from extensive flooding and damage after a powerful storm dumped record-breaking rainfall across the region on Thursday. The deluge brought the city to a near standstill — flooding streets, subways, and homes — and leaving behind a trail of destruction that officials…
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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Faces Its Strongest Storm in Modern History

Kingston, Jamaica — October 30, 2025:Jamaica is reeling after the catastrophic passage of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 monster that slammed into the island on Tuesday, October 28, leaving behind a trail of destruction not seen in generations. With winds peaking near 185 mph (295 km/h), torrential rain, and storm surges swallowing coastal communities, Melissa…
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Democracy Under Siege as President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania Jailed All Her Opponents

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 29, 2025 Tanzania heads to the polls this Wednesday, October 29, 2025 — but few believe it will be a real contest. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country’s first female leader, is poised to easily retain power after jailing or disqualifying her major opponents, creating what rights groups have…
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar Turns on CARICOM as Trinidad Chooses Washington’s Warships Over Regional Peace

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Oct 28, 2025 A Controversial and Divisive Break in Caribbean Unity The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has chosen to gaslight CARICOM after she aligned her country with a United States military build-up many fear could bring destruction and war into the Caribbean Sea. Kamla Persad-Bissessar has accused the…
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