Struggling Conservatives elect right-wing hardliner Kemi Badenoch as their leader

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 2, 2024

LONDON —Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch (Kemi Badenoch), a prominent and outspoken lawmaker who many describes as a right-wing radical, has been appointed as the leader of Britain’s opposition Conservatives. Badenoch (pronounced BADE-enock) has made history to be the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom. She vowed to initiate…

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Chris Gayle rose from humble beginnings to become one of cricket’s greatest batsmen

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 30, 2024

Universe Boss Chris Gayle was featured on Virgin Radio Dubai this week inan interview with radio host, Kris Fade. Virgin Dubai is the United ArabEmirates #1 hit music radio station. The interview unfolds just as the excitement builds for Chris Gayle’s electrifying party, 40 Shades of Gayle, set to light up Dubai on November 2nd,…

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A surgeon based in the United States voiced his concerns over the children hospital in Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 29, 2024

Dr. Robert Brady, a surgeon based in the United States and serving as the section chief at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut, spoke to Loop News, voicing deep concerns about the infrastructure of the children hospital facilities in Jamaica. These concerns became particularly urgent when his team was compelled to postpone a critical surgery that was…

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The IMF Kristalina Georgieva recognizes Jamaica as a model for countries seeking to reform its economy

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 28, 2024

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made the reference to Jamaica while responding to questions from reporters during a press briefing on the global policy agenda on Thursday, October-2024. Ms. Georgieva emphasized that Latin America faces significant growth challenges similar to those globally, with a need for reforms to enhance growth trajectories. She pointed out that…

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Bill Gates ordered by Dutch court to stand trial in the Netherlands for allegedly ‘misleading the public about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 23, 2024

Billionaire Bill Gates ordered by Dutch court to stand trial in the Netherlands for allegedly ‘misleading the public about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. A Dutch court has determined that billionaire and prominent advocate for global vaccination, Bill Gates, will stand trial in the Netherlands due to his alleged role in misleading the public regarding…

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Andrew Holness treading dangerous waters with nuclear technology

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 23, 2024

Andrew Holness seems to be treading dangerously close to the edge with nuclear technology, raising concerns about the potential risks involved. Is it wise to dabble in such a contentious field, especially when the implications could be so severe? One has to wonder if the benefits truly outweigh the dangers lurking in the shadows of…

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GRAMMY WINNING reggae artiste Kabaka Pyramid accused of being anti-Semitic

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 22, 2024

According to the European website www.diepresse.com, it has been reported that in private Instagram conversations, Kabaka Pyramid expressed views regarding Jews and Israelis. The Jamaican musician and Reggae Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid is currently on a European tour. But performances in Germany and Austria will not take place as planned: organizers in Munich, Innsbruck and…

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BRICS Pay: Alliance Officially Unveils New Payment System

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 18, 2024

In a significant development for the economic alliance, BRICS Pay has been officially launched. At the BRICS Business Forum occurring in Moscow, attendees were issued new cards for the much-anticipated payment system. These cards mark the inaugural introduction of this landmark initiative. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the summit of BRICS leaders aiming to garner…

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Sidem Öztürk: From Stalker and Groupe to Wifey

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 5, 2024

Sidem Öztürk, who is engaged to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, has been in the news since his release from prison. Öztürk who is of Kurdish descent, was born in Turkey. She moved to the UK at a young age and has lived in London for over 29 years. She was introduced as Kartel’s future wife…

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The Bounty Foundation and Shaggy donated USD 10,000 to Lieutenant Stitchie

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 3, 2024

Rodney Basil Price OD, known as Bounty Killer, alongside The Bounty Foundation and Shaggy, have shown incredible generosity and compassion by donating USD 10,000 to support Cleve Laing better known as Lieutenant Stitchie. Cleve is bravely battling the challenging aftermath of a brain hemorrhage that has left him unresponsive. Their heartfelt contribution is a beacon…

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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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