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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Bob Marley’s Funeral- A day in Jamaican history

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 21, 2024

GET READ TO CRY! Bob Marley was buried 21 May 1981 in his birthplace of Nine Mile, St. Ann. He was 36 years old. His bronze coffin was carried to the top of the highest hill in the village and placed in a temporary mausoleum painted in the colours of red, green and gold, the…

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Bob Marley’s Children in chronological order

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 18, 2024

This curator details Bob Marley’s children date of birth, their mothers and their occupations. From this presentation it seem as if Bob had multiple women pregnant at the same time. It also brings to light that Damian Marley is not Bob Marley’s youngest child. Bob had another relationship after his relationship with Cindy Breakspeare, despite…

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Meghan Markle’s “Suits” Revived with Spinoff Pilot amid Netflix Boom

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 9, 2024

Meghan Markle’s pre-royalty stomping ground, ‘Suits’, is enjoying a resurgence. The show recently got greenlighted for a glossy, sun-soaked Los Angeles spin-off— “Suits: LA”. In case you’ve lived under a rock, Suits was a legal drama that aired from 2011 to 2019 and revolved around a college dropout, Mike Ross, who starts practicing law with…

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Cindy Breakspeare labelled Jamaica’s National Side Chick

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 8, 2024

Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976, sparked a social media buzz when she shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Reggae icon, Bob Marley, on what would have been his 79th birthday. The post generated mixed reactions across the internet. In her tribute, Breakspeare, now 69, remembered the many places where she and Marley shared cherished…

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Prince Harry Rushes to UK Amidst King Charles’ Cancer Reveal

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 5, 2024

Prince Harry is due to travel to the UK in the coming days to spend time with his father, King Charles. This decision follows the announcement of King Charles’s cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace announced the diagnosis, stating that during the King’s recent procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue arose resulting in this diagnosis.…

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Veteran Radio Broadcaster Alan Magnus has died

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 3, 2024

Veteran radio broadcaster Alan Magnus has unfortunately passed away at the age of 80, as reported by Nationwide News. His death occurred on Friday, February 2, at his residence in Hope Pastures, St Andrew. Magnus, a proud alumnus of Kingston College, dedicated 46 years of his life to broadcast radio before retiring in 2017. His…

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Jamaica not safe? Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vacationed in Jamaica two years in a row

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 2, 2024

The Canadian government has issued travel warnings for the Bahamas and Jamaica, which they argue is due to an increase in violent crime. Canada updated advisories for both Caribbean countries on Monday, Jan. 29, advising travellers to exercise a high degree on the islands. This advisory comes as a shock to many Jamaicans as the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau…

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NWC Seeks 51% Water Rate Increase Amid Mounting Debt and Infrastructure Investment Needs

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 20, 2026 KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Approximately 500,000 customers of Jamaica’s National Water Commission (NWC) could face significantly higher water bills after the government-owned utility submitted an application seeking a 51 per cent increase in its rates. The proposal, disclosed during Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), raises…
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Happy National Heroes Day, Jamaica! 🇯🇲Jamaica Live — Honouring Our National Heroes.

🇯🇲 “Resilient People with a Proud Heritage” — As Jamaica celebrates National Heroes Day!Mon-Oct 19, 2026. We proudly honour our seven National Heroes: the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Paul Bogle, George William Gordon, Sir Alexander Bustamante, Norman Washington Manley, Samuel Sharpe, and Queen Nanny of the Maroons. (The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey)-(1887 –…
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Police Constable Devoney Rose Dies Following Deadly Sligoville Shootout

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 17, 2026 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed another tragic development following Friday’s deadly shooting incident in Sligoville, St Catherine. According to an update published by the Jamaica Observer, Police Constable Devoney Rose, who was shot and injured during the confrontation, has died. The announcement follows the death…
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Opposition Silence Questioned Following Brutal Sligoville Shootout; Golding Yet to Issue Personal Statement on Slain Corporal

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 17, 2026 KINGSTON, JAMAICA — As Jamaica mourns the brutal killing of Police Corporal Trevoy Shaw during a deadly confrontation with armed gunmen in Five Miles, Sligoville, St Catherine, a significant question hangs over the Office of the Opposition: Why has Opposition Leader Mark Golding not personally and publicly…
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Deadly Sligoville Gun Battle: Corporal Trevoy Shaw Killed, 10-Year-Old Girl Critical as Police Reveal Alleged False Surrender

JAMAICA LIVE NEWS | LOCAL NEWS-Friday, October 16, 2026 | Evening Update ST CATHERINE, JAMAICA — A deadly police operation in Sligoville, St Catherine, on Friday morning has left a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) dead, two other officers injured, and a ten-year-old girl hospitalised with gunshot wounds, following a prolonged confrontation between…
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Despite Political Pushback, NaRRA Moves Forward With Job Opportunities for Jamaicans

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 15, 2026 KINGSTON, JAMAICA — While the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) has found itself at the centre of a political controversy over the cost of its proposed headquarters, the newly established agency is pressing ahead with an important phase of its development: recruiting qualified professionals to help…
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