Prime Minister Andrew Holness opened the Jamaica High Commission in New Delhi, India in a ceremonial official visit

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 1, 2024

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced the inauguration of the Jamaica High Commission in New Delhi, India. The Prime Minister is currently on an official visit to India, participating in a series of engagements including the inauguration of the High Commission, a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the opening of the Jamaica…

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Boris Johnson’s “hopeless” attempt to convince Prince Harry to stay in the UK

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 27, 2024

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims he was asked to convince Prince Harry to stay in the United Kingdom, suggesting that senior officials believed he could prevent Harry from moving abroad. According to the BBC, Boris Johnson was part of a last-minute attempt to discourage the Duke of Sussex from leaving his royal life…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted After Federal Probe

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 25, 2024

Eric Adams has become the first serving New York City mayor to be indicted by a grand jury in a historic federal investigation. According to the New York Post, sources close to Adams said he had not been told about the indictment. After the news, cops set up barriers outside Gracie Mansion, his home, and…

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The Government of Trinidad and Tobago formalised ties with Palestine as Israeli settlers prepare to move into Gaza

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 23, 2024

Trinidad and Tobago has formally established diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine. A release posted on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs announced that the Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations was signed by Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Dr. Amery Browne and Prime Minister of the State of Palestine…

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Israeli military recruits African Asylum-Seekers for War in Gaza in exchange for residency but fail to deliver

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 17, 2024

In a controversial move, the Israeli military has reportedly recruited African asylum-seekers to participate Its war on Gaza. According to the report, the Israeli military has reportedly been recruiting African asylum-seekers to support its war efforts in Gaza, offering promises of permanent residency in return. But refugee advocacy groups say they have reason to doubt…

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Jamaica Consulate NYC: Unprofessional and hostile customer Service 

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 16, 2024

In April of 2024 I decided to renew my Jamaican passport. I went to the website of the Jamaica Consulate to seek information on what was needed to renew my Jamaican passport. Here are the details on the website: Renewing Adult Passport You are required to obtain and complete an application form. Along with your…

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Reggae Boyz Triumph Over Honduras with a 2-1 Victory

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 11, 2024

In a thrilling match, the Reggae Boyz secured a 2-1 victory against Honduras. In a thrilling Concacaf Nations League match, the Jamaica men’s senior national team faced off against Central American opponent Honduras on Tuesday, September 10. The intense showdown took place at the Nacional Chelato Uclés stadium in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and ended with a…

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Viral Olympian Raygun Ranked No. 1 Breakdancer in the World

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 10, 2024

Team Australia’s Rachael *Raygun* Gunn competes during the B-Girls Round Robin – Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Elsa /Getty Images You wouldn’t be wrong to think that something is broken with the world rankings for…

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The Jamaican Government to Deploy Security Personnel to Assist in Haiti

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 10, 2024

The Jamaican Government is expected to announce today the deployment of a team of police and soldiers to Haiti this week. The team is to assist with planning and coordination for a larger contingent. Jamaica is supporting a multinational force to help restore law and order in Haiti. This decision comes in the wake of…

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Steve McClaren Appointed As New Jamaica Head Coach

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 15, 2024

Steve McClaren has been appointed the new head coach of Jamaica. McClaren rejoined Manchester United in summer 2022 to serve as assistant to Erik ten Hag. But the ex-England manager is now set to take the reins with the Reggae Boyz on a two-year contract. “We are truly elated to announce the appointment of Mr.…

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Woman Gives Birth Mid-Flight from Jamaica to US, Ignites Birthright Citizenship Debate

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 11, 2026 A routine flight from Kingston to New York turned into a global talking point after a baby was born mid-air aboard Caribbean Airlines Flight BW005 on April 4, 2026 — raising a complicated and controversial question: Where does this child legally belong? Passengers onboard the flight, which…
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JUTC Drivers Busted in an alleged Expanding Ticket Fraud Scandal

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 11, 2026 The scandal rocking the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is widening, as detectives from the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) have slapped charges on four more employees in a growing crackdown on alleged fare fraud. The accused—31-year-old Kimanie Brown of Sandy Bay, Clarendon; 41-year-old Nikesha Bell of…
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Ask for Justice, Get Locked Out: UK Party Targets Countries Over Reparations

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 10, 2026 Reform UK’s proposal to block visas over slavery reparations ignites outrage across the Caribbean, raising deeper questions about Britain’s historical accountability. A political firestorm is brewing across the Atlantic after Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party declared that it would deny visas to nationals from countries pursuing slavery…
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Crime Against Humanity—But No Accountability? U.S., Israel and Argentina Vote ‘No’ as World Confronts Slavery’s Legacy”

On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution—A/80/L.48—formally declaring the transatlantic trafficking and racialized enslavement of Africans as “the gravest crime against humanity.” Backed by 123 nations and championed by Ghana under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, the resolution pushes the world closer to an uncomfortable but long-overdue conversation:…
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Golding at the Crossroads: Age, Ancestry, and the Battle for Jamaica’s Future

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 20, 2026 Golding’s Early Power Play Raises Questions of Timing, Identity and Readiness Opposition Leader Mark Golding has made a bold declaration—he intends to lead the People’s National Party (PNP) into the next general election and is confident of defeating Prime Minister Andrew Holness. But with Jamaica not constitutionally…
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U.S. Tightens Grip: Blocked Cuba from taking Russian Oil

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 20, 2026 Cuba’s worsening energy crisis has taken a dramatic turn after the United States moved to explicitly block the island from accessing Russian oil, intensifying geopolitical tensions and raising serious concerns across the Caribbean. On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued…
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