The UK Privy Council send Vybz Kartel back to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 18, 2024

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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Pretti Don accused Sizzla of being a woman-beater and gun man

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 9, 2024

Social Media Influencer Pretti Don who is known for her outspoken and profanity-filled commentary has leveled some serious allegations against Reggae artiste Sizzla Kalonji. In recent shocking revelations, *Pretti Don* has come forward pointing an incriminating finger at *Sizzla*, accusing him of being a woman-beater and a gun man. These serious allegations have left fans reeling, wondering…

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Joshua Jackson and Actress Lupita Nyong’o have gone public with their romance.

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 5, 2024

Jackson became famous for his role as Pacey Witter on the teen drama Dawson’s Creek. Nyong’o and Jackson in full PDA while walking on the beach. Joshua Jackson was married to British-Jamaican actress Jodie Turner-Smith. The two have a four years old daughter together. Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce in October 2023, after 4 years…

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Cindy Breakspeare Story Have Never Been Told

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 5, 2024

Following the debut of the Bob Marley Movie, Cindy Breakspeare’s stepdaughter, Jana Bent, boldly shared her thoughts on the movie’s poster as well as a photograph of Rita Marley. Her commentary has added a compelling layer of perspective to the narrative, providing audiences with a more enriched understanding of Bob Marley’s legacy. According to Bent,…

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Industrial Revolution iron method ‘was stolen from Jamaica by Briton’

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 29, 2024

The iron-making method that sparked the Industrial Revolution in Britain was, intriguingly, not a product of the British genius, but was rather stolen from Jamaica by a Briton. This discovery challenges the common notion of British intellectual supremacy during the period and sheds light on the cross-cultural dimensions of technological advancements. Evidence suggests that the…

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Beyoncé gone full country with “Texas Hold ‘Em”

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 27, 2024

Beyoncé released “Texas Hold ‘Em” as the first single from her upcoming Act II album on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 18). The song opens the conversation of black artistes in country music. Black artistes have always been a part of country music, but have historically been marginalized from the industry. Black artistes who have found success in country…

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Adidas set to release Bob Marley Sneakers

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 27, 2024

Sportswear giant Adidas is set to release a special edition of its retro SL 72 running sneaker in collaboration with Bob Marley’s estate. It’s set to launch as part of Adidas’ summer 2024 collection. According to Complex, the unique Bob Marley x adidas SL 72, identified by style code JP5171 will feature in adidas’ Summer 2024…

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Jamaica breaks new ground in Aviation with flight 4007

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 25, 2024

Jamaica created aviation history on Saturday 24 February-2024 at the Ian Fleming International Airport (IFIA) in Boscobel, St Mary. It welcomed American Airlines’ inaugural flight from Miami, Florida in the United States to the airport. A National pride was on display at the airport as flight AA4007 landed and made its way down the runway…

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Bob Marley’s Funeral- A day in Jamaican history

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 21, 2024

GET READ TO CRY! Bob Marley was buried 21 May 1981 in his birthplace of Nine Mile, St. Ann. He was 36 years old. His bronze coffin was carried to the top of the highest hill in the village and placed in a temporary mausoleum painted in the colours of red, green and gold, the…

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Bob Marley’s Children in chronological order

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 18, 2024

This curator details Bob Marley’s children date of birth, their mothers and their occupations. From this presentation it seem as if Bob had multiple women pregnant at the same time. It also brings to light that Damian Marley is not Bob Marley’s youngest child. Bob had another relationship after his relationship with Cindy Breakspeare, despite…

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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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Vybz Kartel appears to confirm fiancée Sidem Öztürk is pregnant during massive UK performance

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Aug 2, 2026 MILTON KEYNES, England — Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel appears set to become a father once again after seemingly confirming that his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, is pregnant during his headline performance at Reggae Land UK on Sunday. Performing before more than 65,000 fans at the Milton Keynes National…
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More Hospital Beds or Better Prevention? Jamaica Faces a Healthcare Dilemma

Complaints about overcrowded hospitals and a shortage of beds in Jamaica have become increasingly common. Expanding hospitals, building new facilities, and hiring more healthcare workers are all important, but should the conversation also include preventing illness before people need hospital care? Many Jamaicans only visit a doctor when they are already sick. Routine health screenings,…
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Could Jamaica Be Next? Trinidad and Tobago’s AI Data Centre Deal Sparks Caribbean Debate

Jamaica Live News Desk– | July 20, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Trinidad and Tobago has become the first Caribbean nation to sign agreements paving the way for major U.S. companies to begin laying the groundwork for large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, a move that supporters say could transform the country’s economy but which has…
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Caribbean Nations Added to Proposed U.S. Immigration Ban as Jamaica Avoids List

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has notably avoided being included in a proposed U.S. immigration bill that would bar nationals from dozens of countries from entering the United States. However, two Caribbean neighbours—Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica—have found themselves on the list, raising questions across the region. On July 15, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced…
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Government Clarifies U.S. Migrant Transit Deal Amid Public Backlash

Jamaica Live News Desk– | June 16, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A storm of controversy erupted online Tuesday after the Jamaica Gleaner reported that Jamaica had agreed to accept non-nationals being removed from the United States under a new arrangement between the two countries. The headline, “DEPORTEE DEAL – Jamaica offers to accept non-nationals being…
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