New WhatsApp feature will make messages disappear after seven days

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 5, 2020

Sky News are reporting that a new WhatsApp feature – which is already available on encrypted messaging app Signal – is being introduced globally throughout November. When the feature is turned on, new messages sent within a chat will automatically delete after seven days – “helping the conversation feel lighter and more private”. WhatsApp has introduced disappearing…

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Trump Administration Policy That Would Deny Green Card To Immigrants Reverse By Judge

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 4, 2020

According to Reuters, a federal judge in Chicago has vacated the Department of Homeland Security’s rule barring immigrants who may need government assistance from receiving green cards or visas, saying the agency’s definition of who qualifies as a so-called “public charge” was far too broad. U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman on Monday, November 2, 2020, agreed with…

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The United States Prepare For Civil Unrest On Election Day

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 1, 2020

From New York City to Chicago, stores are boarding up in ahead of Election Day preparing for potential civil unrest. Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square, New York City is boarded up but remain accessible to customers. Alex Provenzano, who owns a salon in downtown Washington, D.C., installed his door and window coverings Wednesday, not…

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South Sudan Refugee, Nova Stevens, Won Miss. Universe Canada 2020

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 31, 2020

Miss Universe Canada 2020 is Nova Stevens! Standing a whopping 183cm tall, she is an actress, spokesperson, mentor and activist who aims to bring a change for her country and for the people from her culture. She was born in Kenya to parents who, fleeing the civil war in South Sudan, decided to send her…

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Rapper Lil Wayne Endorses President Donald Trump

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 30, 2020

Lil Wayne (WEEZY) endorses President Donald Trump in a Tweet yesterday evening. This comes after 50 Cent Curtis Jackson said he was voting for Trump. In the Tweet Wayne said, “Just had a great meeting with @realdonaldtrump @potus besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the…

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Taraji P. Henson confirms split from fiancé Kelvin Hayden

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 20, 2020

Taraji P. Henson and Kelvin Hayden have split. The 50-year-old actress confirmed she was single again during an interview with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club on Monday. Henson and Hayden got engaged in May 2018, after two years of dating, and were set to marry this past April. They postponed the wedding due to COVID-19,…

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Jamaica National Heroes Day Honors & Investitures Recipient 2020

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 19, 2020

All these honors recipients are from the various fields: Sports, Arts, Entertainment, Politics, Leadership, Academia, Science, Community Development. These are many more honourees that have contributed greatly to the development of Jamaica but these are the more prominent features Antoinette Kristena for outstanding contribution to the Deaf Community through Jamaican Sign Language and Spoken English…

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Jamaican Reggae Icon Toots Hibbert To Get Heroes Park Burial

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 17, 2020

Kingston, 17 October 2020 – The Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the Reggae legend, Toots Hibbert, will be laid to rest in National Heroes Park. Minister Grange said this had become possible thanks to the generosity of the family of the late Charles Hyatt — the…

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Dalton Harris talks about being suicidal and his possible sexuality

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 17, 2020

Digicel Rising Stars and X-Factor winner Dalton Harris have fans worried when he tweeted about wanting to take his life.On October 15, Harris tweeted to fans explaining why he did not take his life today. He wrote,“I had a deep realization last night. The only reason I didn’t take my life today is because I…

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Your blood type may determine the severity of COVID-19 risk

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 15, 2020

In Denmark, researchers compared more than 473,000 people with COVID-19 to more than 2.2 million people in the general population.   Among the COVID-19 patients, there was a lower percentage of people with blood type O and higher percentages of those with with types A, B and AB. The findings suggest that people with A,…

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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, come out in support of Diane Abbott amidst racist row

Kingston, 25 March 2024 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, issued a statement amidst of the racist row involving Member of Parliament Diane Abbott and UK Conservatives’ top donor Frank Hester . The statement was issued as follows: I met Diane Abbott many years ago during one of…
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The Integrity Commission of Jamaica issued Public Notice for MP Robert Chin

The Integrity Commission of Jamaica (ICJ) has formally summoned Mr. Robert Chin, the Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, to present himself at its headquarters. An announcement regarding the summons was disseminated through a Public Notice. This development occurs in the midst of a political contest, with Senator Peter Bunting declaring his candidacy for the…
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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales uncle exposed as a coke dealer and woman beater

As the Princes of Wales continues to battle cancer, her uncle continues to attack Meghan Markle. The “Celebrity Big Brother” alum slammed the Duchess of Sussex, whom he nicknamed “laughing girl,” and her marriage to Prince Harry in a new interview with the Times. “Let’s face it, Laughing Girl isn’t going to be around forever, is…
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Jamaica to amend Juror Act to align closely with that of the United Kingdom

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

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

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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