Paula Llewellyn Steps Aside, Services Commission to Appoint Acting DPP

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 21, 2024

An acting director of public prosecutions (DPP) will be appointed after the Attorney General’s Chambers announced the decision 48 hours after stating that a Constitutional Court ruling on Friday had no impact on Paula Llewellyn’s status in office. This move aims to avoid a potential constitutional crisis where decisions made by Llewellyn since the April…

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Man killed in an alleged family dispute by off duty police officer

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 21, 2024

According to the Jamaica Gleaner, 21-year-old man named Alex Williams from Savannah Cross, Clarendon, was fatally shot by an off-duty policeman following an altercation on Saturday. During the incident, it is reported that Williams tried to attack the officer with a machete and was subsequently shot. Contrary to the accounts published, relatives of the individual…

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A Heartbreaking Image of a palestinian Woman Cradling a dead Child won 2024 World Press Photo of the Year

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 21, 2024

Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem received the 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award for a powerful photograph captured in the Gaza Strip. The winning photo shows 36-year-old Inas Abu Maamar grieving as she holds the body of her five-year-old niece Saly. This poignant moment was photographed at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis on October…

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A man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial was taking place has died

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 20, 2024

A man, who had covered himself in a flammable liquid and ignited himself in proximity to the courthouse where the trial of former President Donald Trump is proceeding, has succumbed to his injuries, according to the New York City Police Department. Authorities confirmed his passing to The Associated Press early on Saturday. It has been…

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DPP Paula Llewellyn’s Tenure Uncertain After Constitutional Court Ruling

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 19, 2024

The constitutional court ruling has left the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn’s tenure in a state of uncertainty. Sources cite that the ruling has the potential to directly impact her position, the specifics of which remain unknown at present. Public commentary has risen surrounding the event, with professionals and laymen alike speculating over…

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 25, 2024

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 24, 2024

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 24, 2024

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 19, 2024

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

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 18, 2024

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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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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“Tell the Truth!” Wayne Wonder Camp Blasts Buju Banton After Prison Claims

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Mar 17, 2026 KINGSTON — A long-simmering tension between reggae heavyweights Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder has erupted into a full-blown public feud after a controversial interview and explosive response posts that have sent social media into meltdown. The drama began when Buju Banton appeared on a podcast interview with…
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Maduro Capture Controversy: Claims of an Unpaid Reward After Alleged Betrayal by His Own Driver and Bodyguard

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 15, 2026 Fresh allegations emerging in early 2026 suggest that the dramatic capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro may have involved betrayal from within his own security circle. Maduro was seized by U.S. special forces during a controversial military operation on January 3, 2026, and flown to the United…
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Jamaica Eyes Offshore Oil and Gas: Will It Transform the Economy or Just the Energy Sector?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 14, 2026 The Government of Jamaica has intensified efforts to explore offshore oil and gas resources, with international company United Oil & Gas Plc leading current exploration activities in the Walton–Morant Basin. Through the Ministry of Energy, the Jamaican government has entered a production-sharing agreement with the Dublin-based exploration…
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