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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Cabinet Minister Matthew Samuda said he will renounce his British citizenship

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 30, 2024

Jamaica’s Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Matthew Samuda admits he is a British citizen and announced his intention to renounce his citizenship. Samuda, who acquired British citizenship at birth, clarified that he made this decision in light of recent public discourse on dual citizenship. Explaining his move, Samuda…

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Opposition PNP Abstains from Legislation Empowering Jamaican Parliament over British Monarch

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 30, 2024

A recent development in the legislation reform process saw the abstination of the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) on a momentous bill. This bill proposed that ensuing Jamaican laws be passed under the authority of the Parliament and the citizenry of Jamaica, replacing the traditional British Monarch’s endorsement. The Parliament and the citizenry of Jamaica…

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International Footballer Raheem Sterling: Turning Dreams into Reality with a Generous College Fund

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 29, 2024

Jamaican born Football star Raheem Sterling, who is playing for the national team of England and Chelsea football club in the English Premier League, is bringing hopes alive and making dreams come true through a generous college fund initiative. Sterling’s fund offers support to disadvantaged youngsters who wish to further their education. Dedicating a massive…

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The first ever Artisan Village in Jamaica and the Caribbean opens in Falmouth

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 28, 2024

Prime Minister Andrew Holness unveils a striking innovation in the heart of Jamaica and the Caribbean – the first ever artisan village located in Falmouth. This groundbreaking initiative aims to bring forth a space for local artisans to showcase their unparalleled talents, providing visitors a memorable experience steeped in history and culture. The vibrant artisan…

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International footballer Leon Bailey give back to Jamaica and donates to Bellevue Hospital

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 27, 2024

May 27, 2024 – Time 09:00 AM ET: The International football sensation, and a proud son of Jamaica, Leon Bailey proves his love and commitment to his birthplace yet again. He was part of a group of Jamaicans who participated in the May 23 Labour Day cleanup and beautification of Bellevue Hospital, Kingston. He became…

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Gramps Morgan Coming Home To Brooklyn With First Solo Performance

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 26, 2024

Roy “Gramps” Morgan from the Grammy Award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage is going back home to Brooklyn for his first solo performance. The Jamaican-American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, producer, record executive, is the son of the late, legendary reggae artiste Denroy Morgan, the founder of the band Morgan Heritage. Gramps Morgan is set to headline in Tortola…

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Nicki Minaj fans in Manchester left disappointed after her arrest in Amsterdam

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 25, 2024

Thousands of Nicki Minaj fans gathered at Co-op Live, Manchester for a live performance, were severely disappointed as the gig was called off. The singer was arrested in Amsterdam on preceding Saturday afternoon on charges of alleged possession of ‘soft drugs,’ after a search operation conducted on her luggage prior to her flight departure to…

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DJ and music producer Diplo draws criticism over his property in Portland Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 25, 2024

Diplo, a popular DJ and music producer, is currently facing criticism over his recent acquisition of an estate in Portland, Jamaica. The backlash stems from concerns regarding the impact of foreign ownership on local communities and local residents and activists argue that such purchases can lead to gentrification and displacement of locals. Diplo was born…

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More Haitians Arrive in Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 23, 2024

As of March 2024, over 120 Haitian migrants have arrived in Jamaica by boat since July 2023. In March 2024, 59 Haitian children and 13 caregivers arrived in Jamaica from an orphanage in Haiti that was surrounded by armed gangs. The children were evacuated due to growing unrest in Haiti, and the trip to Jamaica was uneventful. However,…

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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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