Jamaica to amend Juror Act to align closely with that of the United Kingdom

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 19, 2024

In light of the case of Adidja Palmer, also known as Vybz Kartel and his co-accused being thrown out by the Privy Council in the UK, Justice minister, Delroy Chuck, says the government is moving expeditiously to craft new legislation to address the issue of jury misconduct. Speaking to Nationwide News, Justice minister, Delroy Chuck…

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DPP Paula Llewellyn to Pursue Retrial in Vybz Kartel Case

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 18, 2024

According to the The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn, the public has to be aware the issue of retrial has nothing to do with who the accused is. She contends that prosecutors are obliged to proceed with a specific aspect, particularly considering the solid case presented by the prosecution. She argues that emotions…

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The UK Privy Council send Vybz Kartel back to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 18, 2024

The UK-based Privy Council has decided to overturn the 2014 murder conviction of Vybz Kartel. The Law Lords have ordered Jamaica’s Court of Appeal to determine if the incarcerated dancehall star and his three co-convicts should be granted a retrial. The directions were issued on Thursday March 14, 2024 by the panel of five judges.…

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Pretti Don accused Sizzla of being a woman-beater and gun man

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 9, 2024

Social Media Influencer Pretti Don who is known for her outspoken and profanity-filled commentary has leveled some serious allegations against Reggae artiste Sizzla Kalonji. In recent shocking revelations, *Pretti Don* has come forward pointing an incriminating finger at *Sizzla*, accusing him of being a woman-beater and a gun man. These serious allegations have left fans reeling, wondering…

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Joshua Jackson and Actress Lupita Nyong’o have gone public with their romance.

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 5, 2024

Jackson became famous for his role as Pacey Witter on the teen drama Dawson’s Creek. Nyong’o and Jackson in full PDA while walking on the beach. Joshua Jackson was married to British-Jamaican actress Jodie Turner-Smith. The two have a four years old daughter together. Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce in October 2023, after 4 years…

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Cindy Breakspeare Story Have Never Been Told

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 5, 2024

Following the debut of the Bob Marley Movie, Cindy Breakspeare’s stepdaughter, Jana Bent, boldly shared her thoughts on the movie’s poster as well as a photograph of Rita Marley. Her commentary has added a compelling layer of perspective to the narrative, providing audiences with a more enriched understanding of Bob Marley’s legacy. According to Bent,…

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Industrial Revolution iron method ‘was stolen from Jamaica by Briton’

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 29, 2024

The iron-making method that sparked the Industrial Revolution in Britain was, intriguingly, not a product of the British genius, but was rather stolen from Jamaica by a Briton. This discovery challenges the common notion of British intellectual supremacy during the period and sheds light on the cross-cultural dimensions of technological advancements. Evidence suggests that the…

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Beyoncé gone full country with “Texas Hold ‘Em”

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 27, 2024

Beyoncé released “Texas Hold ‘Em” as the first single from her upcoming Act II album on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 18). The song opens the conversation of black artistes in country music. Black artistes have always been a part of country music, but have historically been marginalized from the industry. Black artistes who have found success in country…

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Adidas set to release Bob Marley Sneakers

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 27, 2024

Sportswear giant Adidas is set to release a special edition of its retro SL 72 running sneaker in collaboration with Bob Marley’s estate. It’s set to launch as part of Adidas’ summer 2024 collection. According to Complex, the unique Bob Marley x adidas SL 72, identified by style code JP5171 will feature in adidas’ Summer 2024…

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Jamaica breaks new ground in Aviation with flight 4007

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 25, 2024

Jamaica created aviation history on Saturday 24 February-2024 at the Ian Fleming International Airport (IFIA) in Boscobel, St Mary. It welcomed American Airlines’ inaugural flight from Miami, Florida in the United States to the airport. A National pride was on display at the airport as flight AA4007 landed and made its way down the runway…

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Oxtail vs Kangaroo Tail: What’s the Difference and Can You Tell Them Apart?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 4, 2026 Jamaica Live News — Food & Culture Oxtail is one of Jamaica’s most celebrated dishes, but a viral comparison between oxtail and kangaroo tail has sparked an unusual conversation online, with people examining the similarities between the two cuts of meat and asking: Could you tell the…
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PNP blames Government for sky-high airfares — but Jamaica doesn’t set ticket prices

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 2, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A political row has erupted over the rising cost of travelling to Jamaica, after Opposition Spokesperson on Tourism and Linkages Andrea Purkiss, MP, criticised the Government amid complaints of extraordinarily high airline ticket prices. Purkiss argued that Jamaicans overseas are increasingly being priced out…
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Did Democratic Socialism Fail Jamaica? Or Did the Cold War Change Jamaica Forever?

JAMAICA LIVE | SPECIAL ANALYSIS Opposition Leader Mark Golding has reopened one of the most consequential and painful debates in Jamaica’s modern political history by embracing democratic socialism and invoking the legacy of former Prime Minister Michael Manley. Golding argues that changing economic conditions have renewed the relevance of the philosophy and that government should…
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Was Dr. Jason Arday Hounded to Death? Questions Over Racism, Right-Wing Attacks and a Relentless Media Campaign

JAMAICA LIVE – SPECIAL REPORT The sudden death of Professor Jason Arday, Cambridge University’s youngest-ever Black professor, has left Britain confronting an uncomfortable and deeply troubling question: did legitimate scrutiny of an academic accused of wrongdoing develop into a racially charged, right-wing media campaign that placed unbearable pressure on one of Britain’s most prominent Black…
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OP-ED | Jamaica Is at a Crossroads of Neocolonialism and Becoming a Developed Nation

Since Jamaica gained independence from Britain in 1962, the country has struggled with economic and structural disadvantages inherited from colonialism.  Jamaica entered independence as what was then widely described as a “Third World” nation, while Western powers, including the United States and former European colonial states, continued to enjoy far greater levels of wealth, industrialisation,…
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Vaz Turns the Clock Back on Golding: 2000 Squatter Dispute Resurfaces Amid Cooper’s Pen Controversy

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 13, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz has turned to the newspaper archives in an attempt to challenge Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s position on the demolition controversy in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, accusing the People’s National Party (PNP) president of politicising the plight…
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