Andrew Holness: No contracts for gang members

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 16, 2024

During the groundbreaking ceremony of redevelopment of the Spanish Town Hospital in St Catherine on 16 January, 2024, Prime Minister Andrew Holness issued a stern warning to potential extortionists who may be eyeing the renovation. He emphatically stated that none of such activities will take place. OUR GENERANTION MUST BREAK THE CYCLE Well, let me…

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Dancehall Artiste Gully Bop received a flashy farewell

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 14, 2024

Iconic veteran dancehall artist Gully Bop, born Robert Lee Malcolm, was laid to rest on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The funeral service took place at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, 36 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica, starting at 11:00 a.m. Gully Bop passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 59, after prolonged kidney-related…

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South Africa presents its case at The Hague regarding Israel’s massacre in Gaza

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 11, 2024

THE HAGUE, Jan 11 (Reuters) – In a high-profile case, South Africa accused Israel on Thursday of inflicting genocidal acts upon Palestinians during the opening hearings at the top U.N. court. PALESTINIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY STATEMENT ISSUED IN RAMALLAH IN THE ISRAELI-OCCUPIED WEST BANK “This case presented by South Africa at the International Court of Justice…

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NHT Issues Urgent Warning Against Phishing Scams for Contributors

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 9, 2024

Jan 08, 2024 · Kingston, Jamaica — Contributors of the National Housing Trust (NHT) are urged to be extra cautious due to reports of phishing scams targeting them with fraudulent emails pretending to be sent from the organization. According to a statement published on Monday, the deceptive communication instructs recipients to validate their details by…

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Secret Tunnels Discovered Underneath Brooklyn Synagogue Unleash Havoc

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 9, 2024

Previously unseen images and reports showcase a wild, tumultuous event that unfolded within the confines of a Brooklyn synagogue when undisclosed tunnels were unearthed beneath its foundation. The alarming find sparked off a series of clashes which ended in a number of individuals being taken into custody. The surprising discovery was first made at the…

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Pope Demands Universal Surrogacy Ban Despite Supporting Same-Sex Marriage

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 8, 2024

VATICAN CITY (AP) – In a stance blending moral doctrine with contemporary societal issues, Pope Francis demanded a comprehensive ban on surrogacy, which he decried as a “reprehensible” practice, even though he has expressed support for the rights of same-sex couples. Addressing diplomats from around the globe at the Vatican, the Pope underscored the urgency…

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British police investigate first case of rape in Metaverse

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 3, 2024

In a groundbreaking Investigation and a truly unprecedented occurrence, the British police found themselves confronted with a first of its kind case – investigating a virtual rape in the metaverse, the online realm where users interact via digital avatars. With advances in technology catapulting us into new digital realms, law enforcement agencies must now ponder…

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Jamaica should forgo the Samoa Agreement based on the EU lack of credibility to enforce human rights and conflict with gender issues

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 15, 2023

The new Samoa Agreement is said to be a partnership agreement that will serve as the new legal framework for EU relations with 79 countries. This includes 47 African, 16 Caribbean and 15 Pacific countries, and the Republic of Maldives.   According to the European Council of the European Union website, the Samoa agreement is the overarching framework for EU relations with African, Caribbean and…

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No Two-State Solution: Netanyahu’s Government Advocates for ‘Voluntary Emigration’ of Palestinians from Gaza”

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 14, 2023

According to reports from Reuters, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government, has taken a rather radical stance. This stance pertains to a resolution for the ongoing crisis in Gaza – a solution that essentially involves the ‘voluntary emigration’ of Palestinians currently residing in the beleaguered strip. The Netanyahu administration’s recent propositions suggest a new direction in…

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Millions around the world marched in support of Palestine

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 11, 2023

In cities across the globe, masses rally in support for Palestine. Worldwide, large numbers of people flocked the streets, vociferously expressing their unity with Palestine as the conflict with Israel intensifies. Solidarity demonstrations were staged in multiple cities, demanding an end to the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. The US capital witnessed scenes of fervent protests,…

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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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