Jamaica to Honour Dancehall Icons Beenie Man and Bounty Killer With National Awards

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 7, 2024

In an historic move, the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness presented dancehall legends Beenie Man and Bounty Killer with national awards during the country’s 62nd Independence anniversary in Jamaica August 6-2024. Both icons were bestowed with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer, recognizing their significant contributions to the development and global…

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Americans falsely identify National Hero Paul Bogle as Thomas Jennings

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 6, 2024

The identity of Jamaican National Hero Paul Bogle and Thomas Jennings has been finally been rectified. The photograph of Jamaican National Hero Paul Bogle is generating another round of controversy and discussion on social media following a video that is being circulated on popular social media platform, TikTok. There are calls for the Jamaican Government…

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Fans are outraged by the results between Kishane Thompson and Noah Lyes at the Paris Olympics

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 6, 2024

Fans of the Olympics have vented their fury, with some believing Jamaican star Kishane Thompson deserved the gold medal instead of Noah Lyles following the 100-metre race at the Paris Olympics. The Paris Olympics Committee decided that Lyles had won the race on Sunday by just five thousandths of a second in arguably one of…

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Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel freed by the court of appeal

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 31, 2024

Court of Appeal frees Vybz Kartel On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Jamaican Court of Appeal made a monumental decision to free renowned dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Azim Palmer, from prison. This landmark ruling marks a significant turn in the high-profile case that has gripped the nation and the global music community for…

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Furious Yohan Blake lashes out: Jamaicans only have time for winners

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 22, 2024

Yohan Blake, disheartened by the reactions from his fellow Jamaicans, brings forth a stark reflection on what he called, Jamaicans obsession with victory. According to Blake, he has faced immense pressure, not just from the global stage, but from his homeland. In Jamaica, the expectation to win is more than a national pride; it’s virtually…

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A Christian Jamaican Man teetering between upright family life and carnal temptations with men

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 18, 2024

A Jamaican Christian man, who we will refer to as “John” to respect his privacy, finds himself torn between two worlds – his deep, genuine love for his wife and children, and his powerful, undeniable attraction to men. At home, he fulfills his role as a dedicated husband and father, sharing laughter, meals, and moments…

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Jamaica Wins Ice Hockey ‘Challenger Series’ in Canada

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 17, 2024

Jamaica’s Ice Hockey team clinched the inaugural Challenger Series title with a 12-8 triumph over Lebanon in the final match held in Toronto, Canada. The Challenger Series, launched this past spring, featured national teams from Jamaica, Lebanon, and Puerto Rico. These teams, unable to participate in the IIHF World Championship due to insufficient rinks or…

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Aliens could be listening to Missy Elliott’s ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 16, 2024

As far as we know, Earth is the only planet stupid enough to keep blasting signals into outer space, and last week we did it again. Hopefully, the aliens don’t see a Missy Elliott anthem as an invitation to launch a full-scale invasion. According to the ‘dark forest hypothesis,’ the universe could be filled with…

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Dancehall Artiste Rygin King arrested in New York City on gun charges

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 11, 2024

Dancehall star Rygin King has been apprehended in New York City on multiple weapons possession charges, as confirmed by Jamaica Live. Jamaica Live verified with the NYPD 113 Precinct that the charges comprise criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (loaded firearm), criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree (ammunition clips),…

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Fish vendor Queenie got outpouring support with the help of the Prime Minister

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 8, 2024

Queenie, a dedicated fish vendor from Portland Cottage in Clarendon, shared her struggles with Prime Minister Andrew Holness after Hurricane Beryl. She was trying to sell 300 pounds of frozen conch and other seafood amidst the aftermath of the storm. Queenie, determined and resilient, emphasized she wasn’t seeking a handout; she just needed customers to…

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🗣️ Opinion | The PNP’s Selective Outrage: Where Was This Energy for Fenton Ferguson?

By Jamaica Live Editorial Team In the ongoing debate about accountability in Jamaica’s health sector, the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has taken a strong stance. They are now loudly demanding the resignation of Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, following the tragic deaths of several newborns and allegations of systemic neglect in public hospitals. But…
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Jamaican woman killed in the Bronx Amid Domestic Violence Investigation

By Jamaica Live Staff WriterPublished: June 30, 2025 BRONX, NEW YORK — A Jamaican woman who is said to be a former employee at the Jamaica Gleaner was tragically stabbed to death in her apartment in Wakefield, Bronx, on Saturday night, in what authorities are investigating as a case of domestic violence. The victim has…
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U.S. DOJ Elevates Denaturalization to Top 5 Civil Enforcement Priorities

By Jamaica Live Staff WriterPublished: June 30, 2025 The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a sweeping new initiative to prioritize the denaturalization of naturalized American citizens, raising alarm among civil rights advocates and immigrant communities. The policy shift, introduced through a June 11 memo by Attorney General Brett A. Shumate, targets individuals…
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Kishane Thompson Blazes to 9.75 — Faster Than Lyles, Makes History with the Fastest 100m Time in a Decade

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Kishane Thompson has officially entered sprinting’s elite stratosphere. On Friday night at the Jamaican National Championships, the 23-year-old unleashed a searing 9.75 seconds to win the men’s 100m final — the fastest time in the world since 2015 and now the sixth-fastest mark in history. Thompson ran a blistering 9.75s (0.8), securing…
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One Last Run. One Last Roar. Shelly-Ann Says Goodbye to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Sports Desk | June 27, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica —The National Stadium erupted in joy last night as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce secured her spot at the World Championships in Tokyo—marking her final international appearance. Shelly-Ann leaves the track as Jamaica’s most decorated female sprinter, a true legend and one of the greatest athletes the…
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A Jamaican Man Arrested by ICE at New York Immigration Court

NEW YORK, USA — A Jamaican man was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at an immigration court in New York this week, sparking concerns about the increasingly aggressive tactics being used to detain migrants across the United States. The arrest, captured in a now-viral video circulating online, shows the man being…
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