July 13, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk In a bold move toward Pan-African unity and inter-regional mobility, the Government of Kenya has officially scrapped visa requirements for almost all African countries and most Caribbean nations. Under this new policy, travelers from the approved regions will no longer need to apply for an Electronic Travel…
Read MoreJuly 13, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, the Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP, has issued a firm rebuttal to a recent article published by the Jamaica Gleaner, which suggested that his Ministry permitted a breach of the government’s motor vehicle importation policy. The controversy centers…
Read MoreJuly 13, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk The Andrew Holness-led government has officially launched a new fleet of customized JUTC COACH buses, marking a major leap forward in public transportation across the island. These new buses are designed to provide commuters with the comfort and convenience they deserve while traveling. With a range of…
Read MoreThe Jamaica Constabulary (JCF) community outreach programmes are nothing short of impressive, yet it feels like they are not getting the props they deserve. Time and time again, we see the JCF stepping up in the communities—whether it’s through events, youth initiatives, or other programs—actively working to shift the perception of the force. They are…
Read MoreThe Andrew Holness administration has officially broken ground on a transformative housing development that promises to bring renewed hope to residents of a once-neglected tenement yard. This new initiative, dubbed Hibiscus, is set to become a modern, sustainable community that will provide much-needed housing for families who have long struggled with inadequate infrastructure. Prime Minister…
Read MoreJamaica Live | Washington, D.C.Jamaica Live News Desk: July 10, 2025 The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the controversial“One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping budget reconciliation measure will drastically reduce access to healthcare for millions of immigrants—including thousands of Jamaican Green Card holders. The bill proposes to delay or eliminate healthcare subsidies for…
Read MoreJuly 8, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Yallahs, St. Thomas – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued a correction following confusion surrounding the recent seizure of 510 sticks of dynamite in St. Thomas, revising earlier reports that indicated three men were arrested in connection with the explosives. In an updated statement posted to…
Read MoreJuly 8, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Yallahs, St Thomas – Police in the St Thomas Division have made a significant discovery after seizing 510 sticks of dynamite during a targeted operation in Yallahs on Monday, July 7. The explosives were found concealed in a bag at a premises searched by lawmen around 1:00…
Read MoreJuly 8, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Loop News, a household name in Caribbean digital media, has officially announced the closure of its operations after 11 years of delivering news and features across the region. In a statement posted on its website, the company shared: “All good things must come to an end and…
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