Vybz Kartel’s lawyer argued that retrying him would set a bad precedent for the poor

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2024

Vybz Kartel’s legal representative voiced strong opposition to retrying the acclaimed dancehall artiste. He argued that such a move would be detrimental, establishing a perilous precedent adversely affecting the economically disadvantaged. The attorney emphasized that the judicial system should not impose additional burdens on those less fortunate by reopening cases, which could lead to prolonged…

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Is Minister Marion Hall Returning to Dancehall?

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2024

Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as the dancehall queen Lady Saw, has been a topic of speculation recently regarding her possible return to the genre that made her famous. Hall, who transitioned from the secular dancehall scene to gospel music, has been at the center of a whirlwind of rumors fueled by her recent social…

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Buju Banton and Capleton Collaboration Tops USA iTunes Reggae Charts

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 10, 2024

Buju Banton and Capleton have once again showcased their musical prowess with a powerful collaboration that has climbed to the top of the USA iTunes Reggae charts. It’s not often that two legends come together to create something that resonates so deeply with fans across the globe. In the first week of June, Buju Banton…

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Usain Bolt Raptured his Achilles during Soccer Aid match

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 9, 2024

Legendary Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt captained a World XI in the Soccer Aid charity football match in London but his evening ended in painful fashion as he was stretchered off. Usain Bolt was stretchered off after going down injured during the second half of the 2024 Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge. The Olympic sprinter,…

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Shenseea: The New Face of Adidas Jamaica’s 2024 Copa America Away Kit

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 9, 2024

Dancehall artiste Shenseea has unveiled the new Jamaica 2024 away kit, which is expected to be worn by the Reggae Boyz during the Copa America this year. The jersey, designed by Adidas, incorporates the vibrant colours of the Jamaican flag—black, green, and gold—throughout its intricate design. Notable features include the national bird, the hummingbird, seamlessly…

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The United Nations has included Israel in its ‘blacklist’ of countries that kill children in conflict

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 8, 2024

In a significant move, the United Nations has officially added Israel to its blacklist of countries accused of killing children. The United Nations is adding Israel to its so-called “blacklist” of countries that have committed abuses against children in armed conflict, an Israeli diplomat has confirmed, as thousands of Palestinian children have been killed in…

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Vybz Kartel Faces Backlash on Social Media after evoking Maroon Strength Claim

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 7, 2024

It seems like Vybz Kartel has put himself in the line of fire once again. Social media users are not holding back, roasting the artiste for his latest comments about evoking Maroon strength. Critics are questioning the validity and relevance of his claims, suggesting how can he bleach his skin and being a Maroon. @bikerchic650…

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The United States pass Bill to sanction the International Criminal Court over Netanyahu arrest warrant

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 4, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation on Tuesday that would sanction the International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. The 247-155 vote amounts to Congress’ first legislative rebuke of the war-crimes court since its stunning decision last month to seek arrest warrants for the…

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The Andrew Holness Government announced incentive for Heart/NSTA students

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 3, 2024

In a landmark move designed to substantially ease the financial strains of pursuing vocational education, the Government has declared a significant boost for all students enrolled at HEART/NSTA Trust institutions. A monthly transportation grant amounting to $15,000 is to be provided to each student, specifically intended to cover the travel expenses incurred on the journey…

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Dancehall Artiste Valiant involved in a car accident with Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 2, 2024

In a surprising incident, dancehall musician, Valiant, found himself embroiled in a predicament on Charlemont Avenue this Sunday. It has come to our understanding that Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton, fell victim to an unexpected tumble. Valiant, at the time, was the driver of the automobile involved in the unfortunate event. The report indicates…

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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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