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…
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…
The planet is approximately 79 percent water. Human settlements are already at a natural disadvantage when it comes to flooding. In Jamaica, persistent and severe flooding is driven by several human-induced factors: Destruction of Mangroves and Wetlands:Mangroves and wetlands serve as natural coastal defenses. They absorb storm surges, reduce erosion, and act as buffers during…
Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 22, 2025 Tensions flared in Parliament on Tuesday after Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his team abruptly walked out of the House during a session addressing matters related to Tropical Storm Melissa. According to reports, the incident began after Minister Matthew Samuda, who has responsibility for Water, Environment and…
Jamaica Live Sports Desk– | Oct 21, 2025 Olympian Yohan Blake has added another prestigious accolade to his remarkable career — this time, from his own country. The sprint legend was conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) during the National Investiture Ceremony at King’s House on National Heroes Day,…
Jamaica Live Regional News – | Oct 20, 2025 Trinidad and Tobago’s government, led by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, on Sunday, October 19, again declared its “categorical” support for the ongoing U.S. military presence and operations in the southern Caribbean Sea. The statement—issued by the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs—came amid heightened regional tension following…
Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 14, 2025 Jamaica Live can confirm that Kamla Forbes-Thomas, a known People’s National Party (PNP) activist, was arrested in Burke County, North Carolina, on July 20, 2025, on charges of Larceny of Property and Receiving or Possessing Stolen Goods. According to information obtained from Gaston County officials, Ms. Forbes-Thomas…
Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 14, 2025 America’s “Warning” or Economic Blackmail? The United States has once again revealed its double standard on global climate policy. In October 2025, Washington issued an alarming “warning” to member countries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—including those in the Caribbean—not to vote for the Net-Zero Framework (NZF),…
Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 12, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness is not done cutting ribbons just yet. The Prime Minister recently handed over two new homes under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) — bringing renewed hope to two deserving Jamaicans. The beneficiaries are Mr. Neville Barrett, a 75-year-old farmer from South…
Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 9, 2025 The Government of Jamaica has announced a major step in its mission to reclaim communities from the grip of crime and violence, with a $2.2 billion investment in Spanish Town to construct a modern, state-of-the-art security facility. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…
Inside Chapelton Community Hospital: A look at the upgraded Clarendon facility and the healthcare services it provides
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Haughton’s TVJ Interview Now Cited by U.S. Prosecutors in Chronic Law Bail Fight
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Major Investment Coming to Inner-City Schools, Including State-of-the-Art Performing Arts School
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Clock Ticking: September 30 Cut-Off Looms for Jamaica’s Next Voters’ List
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Major Housing Push: Onx Factory Coming to Jamaica With Capacity for Up to 10,000 Homes a Year
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