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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Moses West Foundation: A Potential Solution to Jamaica’s Water Shortage

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 22, 2024

The Moses West Foundation, a non-profit organization, has implemented an innovative water technologies to address water issues affecting disenfranchised communities. One such technology is their atmospheric water generators (AWGs), which harness the humidity in the air to produce clean, drinkable water. These AWGs have already made a significant impact, providing much-needed water to local communities…

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Daryl Vaz on Tuesday declared that “nothing is private or secret”

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 22, 2024

Daryl Vaz, the Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, has defended his actions in disclosing information about Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s passport and citizenship. This has sparked concerns about breaches in data privacy. Vaz stated, “nothing is private or secret” in reference to the concerns. He further claimed, “no public figure, whether in Jamaica…

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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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Isat Buchanan Under Fire Over ‘Chop Di Line’ Remarks Following Coopers Pen Demolition

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 12, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Human Rights and East Portland Member of Parliament Isat Buchanan is facing criticism over remarks circulating on social media in which he appears to encourage Jamaicans who were not affected by the demolition of homes in Coopers Pen, Trelawny,…
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MP Tova Hamilton and ODPEM Respond as Mayor Gager Clarifies Cooper’s Pen Evictions Followed Private Court Dispute

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 12, 2026 TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Member of Parliament Tova Hamilton, in conjunction with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), moved on Wednesday to respond to the plight of residents of Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, who were displaced after being evicted from property by a private developer following…
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Stop Rewriting Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey: Jamaica’s Pan-African Legacy Is Not Israel’s Story

OPINION | A recent claim by journalist and documentary filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici, who describes himself as a three-time Emmy Award winner, should be challenged and publicly admonished for attempting to recast Bob Marley as a Zionist while drawing Jamaica’s National Hero Marcus Garvey into the same narrative. Such claims distort the historical record and misrepresent…
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