Usain Bolt voted Greatest male athlete of the past 75 years. Fraser-Pryce voted third

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 5, 2020

The readers of the prominent world renowned athletics magazine, Athletics Weekly (AW) voted Usain Bolt The Greatest in athletics from the past 75 years. They voted Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in third place, The Greatest Female Athlete from the past 75 years. AW Awards results 1 Usain Bolt – 55.3%2 Haile Gebrselassie – 17.1%3 Emil Zatopek – 14.5% 1…

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Eighty-two black public figures asked airlines to halt deportation to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 27, 2020

According to the Guardian, eighty-two black public figures have written to airlines who have worked on deportation charter flights urging them not to carry up to 50 Jamaicans the Home Office wants to deport next week. The signatories include the author Bernardine Evaristo, model Naomi Campbell, historian David Olusoga and actors Naomie Harris and Thandie Newton, as…

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Buju Banton, Skip Marley, Maxi Priest & Toots & the Maytals, Nominated For Grammy Awards

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 25, 2020

The nominees for Best Reggae Album were announced on December 24, on the Grammy Award website. The nominees are: 1.Buju Banton – Upside Down 20202. Skip Marley – Higher Place3. Maxi Priest – It All Comes Back To Love4. Toots and the Maytals – Got To Be Tough5. The Wailers – One World. Sadly Toots passed away…

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Ten ladies vie for the coveted Miss Universe Jamaica 2020 crown.

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 22, 2020

Meet the ten ladies vying for the Miss Universe Jamaica Title. The lady who wins this title will go on to compete for the Miss. Universe Global title. According to the Miss. Universe Jamaica Facebook Page, ten beautiful, intelligent and charismatic ladies vie for the coveted Miss Universe Jamaica 2020 crown. Photos by Dash Productions…

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Koffee Is Jordan’s Latest Ambassador In Their “Unite” campaign

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 22, 2020

Koffee sat down with Vogue UK to talk about her latest project in their November, 20 article. According to Vogue, Mikayla Simpson, known worldwide as Koffee, has been a pioneering force for many types of change. From modernising the face of reggae, revitalising its sound to ensure it resonates with a new generation, to injecting the modern…

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Michael B. Jordan: PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive 2020

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 18, 2020

PEOPLE has named Michael B. Jordan, the Sexiest Man Alive in 2020. According to the Mag, Jordan is Looking for Someone ‘with a Sense of Humor’.Jordan is known for his film roles as shooting victim Oscar Grant in the drama Fruitvale Station (2013), boxer Adonis “Donnie” Creed in the Rocky sequel film Creed (2015), and Erik…

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Jamaica Reggae Boyz defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1 after devastating 3-0 lost

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 18, 2020

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz clinched a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in the two-game international friendly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. The victory came three days after the Reggae Boyz was beaten 3-0 by the Saudi Arabia football team. The International friendly was played at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyad. The Boyz had…

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COVID-19 Vaccinations May Be Required for Athletes and Fans to Attend Tokyo Olympics

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 16, 2020

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach have suggested that Athletes and Fans may be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine to Attend Tokyo Olympics. Bach made the announcement on Monday after meeting with new Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga. Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (R) greets International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach (L)…

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Dancehall Artiste Pocaan Made NBA 2K21 Video Game

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 14, 2020

NBA 2K21 is a basketball simulation video game that was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports, based on the National Basketball Association (NBA). It is the 22nd installment in the NBA 2K franchise and the successor to NBA 2K20. The game was released on September 4, 2020 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch,…

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New WhatsApp feature will make messages disappear after seven days

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 5, 2020

Sky News are reporting that a new WhatsApp feature – which is already available on encrypted messaging app Signal – is being introduced globally throughout November. When the feature is turned on, new messages sent within a chat will automatically delete after seven days – “helping the conversation feel lighter and more private”. WhatsApp has introduced disappearing…

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Alfred Dawes worried about the outbreak of diseases from Foreign Relief Workers

Newly elected Member of Parliament, Dr. Alfred Dawes, representing Saint Catherine South Eastern, has joined Opposition Members in criticizing the Government’s handling of the Hurricane Melissa disaster relief effort. Dr. Dawes, a medical doctor by profession, raised concerns about the potential outbreak of diseases that could emerge from foreign relief workers currently assisting in the…
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Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Steps Up for Jamaica

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has expressed deep solidarity with the people of Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, announcing an urgent national relief drive and shipments of food and essential supplies to the island. Speaking at the Port of Spain docks, where she personally oversaw loading operations, Persad-Bissessar made an emotional…
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Historic Flooding Brings New York City to a Standstill — Deadly Storm Shatters Rainfall Records

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 31, 2025 New York City is reeling from extensive flooding and damage after a powerful storm dumped record-breaking rainfall across the region on Thursday. The deluge brought the city to a near standstill — flooding streets, subways, and homes — and leaving behind a trail of destruction that officials…
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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Faces Its Strongest Storm in Modern History

Kingston, Jamaica — October 30, 2025:Jamaica is reeling after the catastrophic passage of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 monster that slammed into the island on Tuesday, October 28, leaving behind a trail of destruction not seen in generations. With winds peaking near 185 mph (295 km/h), torrential rain, and storm surges swallowing coastal communities, Melissa…
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Democracy Under Siege as President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania Jailed All Her Opponents

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 29, 2025 Tanzania heads to the polls this Wednesday, October 29, 2025 — but few believe it will be a real contest. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country’s first female leader, is poised to easily retain power after jailing or disqualifying her major opponents, creating what rights groups have…
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar Turns on CARICOM as Trinidad Chooses Washington’s Warships Over Regional Peace

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Oct 28, 2025 A Controversial and Divisive Break in Caribbean Unity The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has chosen to gaslight CARICOM after she aligned her country with a United States military build-up many fear could bring destruction and war into the Caribbean Sea. Kamla Persad-Bissessar has accused the…
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