Jamaica Live viewer poll has revealed strong approval for Prime Minister Andrew Holness

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025 – Kingston, JamaicaA Jamaica Live Viewer Poll conducted between June 19 and June 22 has revealed strong approval for Prime Minister Andrew Holness, with over 84% of respondents expressing satisfaction with his leadership. The poll, which engaged 677 participants from across the island and diaspora viewers, sought to gauge public sentiment on…

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Why Jamaican Athletes Running for Turkey Just Won’t Be the Same

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 21, 2025

A growing trend of Jamaican athletes switching allegiance to countries like Turkey has raised eyebrows — and for good reason. It may look like an opportunity for greater financial support or international exposure, but the truth is, running for another country is not the same. Especially when that country isn’t Jamaica. A significant shift is…

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First Set of Buses for Rural School Transport System Headed to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 21, 2025

Government Pushes Forward with Plan to Bridge Educational Access Gap Kingston, Jamaica – June 21, 2025 — The Government of Jamaica has officially commenced shipment of the first set of school buses under its groundbreaking Rural School Bus System, a major initiative aimed at transforming education access for students in rural communities. The buses, currently…

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PICA to Stop Accepting Old Cotton Banknotes by June 30, 2025

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 20, 2025

Kingston, Jamaica – June 21, 2025 The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has announced that it will cease accepting the old cotton-based banknotes as of June 30, 2025, following the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) decision to demonetize the notes effective July 1, 2025. The BOJ’s move to demonetize the old series of banknotes means…

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Jamaica Constabulary Force Showcases a New Era of Policing at the Transformations Expo 2.0

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 19, 2025

Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica – June 19 to 22, 2025 Today is the Day! JCF Transformation Expo 2.0 Officially Kicks Off in Kingston and Montego Bay The highly anticipated Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Transformations: People, Quality & Technology Expo 2.0 officially kicks off today, promising four days of innovation, interaction, and inspiration. The Expo…

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Stateless and Stranded: U.S. Soldier’s Son, Jermaine Thomas Deported to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 19, 2025

Ten years after his name appeared in a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Jermaine Thomas now finds himself exiled to a country he’s never known. Born to a U.S. Army father on an American military base in Germany, Thomas was deported last week to Jamaica — a place he’s never lived, has no…

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Jamaica made history by opening the Caribbean’s first new state-of-the-art Forensic Pathology Facility Suite

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 17, 2025

Jamaica has recently taken significant strides in enhancing its forensic capabilities, with the opening of a state-of-the-art Forensic Pathology Autopsy Suite in Kingston, located at 149 Orange Street. This facility is described as the Caribbean’s first of its kind and represents a major investment of approximately $680 million by the Ministry of National Security.  This new facility is specifically…

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is offering a $3 million reward for information on those involved in Lorna Robertson’s abduction

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 15, 2025

KINGSTON, JAMAICA — June 15, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a J$3 million reward for information on those who are involved in the adduction of Lorna “Nikki” Robertson, a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) scrutineer who was abducted on May 30. The offer, made public on Sunday, underscores the growing urgency surrounding the case…

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JCF Launches Agricultural Protection Branch to Tackle Praedial Larceny and protect farmers

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 14, 2025

In a bold move to defend Jamaica’s food supply and disrupt criminal financing, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has officially launched a new Agricultural Protection Branch (APB). The unit, unveiled this week in Kingston, represents a major escalation in the fight against praedial larceny—agricultural theft that law enforcement officials say is increasingly being used to…

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Israel Launches Airstrikes in Iran

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 14, 2025

June 12, 2025 – Middle East Region In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Israeli forces have reportedly launched airstrikes against in what they claim are key military and nuclear-related targets inside Iran. The strikes, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning local time, targeted facilities, according to Israel, to be associated with…

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$58M Upgrade Transforms Torrington Park Housing After Decades of Neglect

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 9, 2025 In a significant step toward improving housing safety and community infrastructure, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Robert Montague, earlier today led the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $58 million Torrington Park Rehabilitation Project. The long-awaited project—completed on November 21, 2025—marks…
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One Jamaica, Not Two: Why the New Republic Must End the Myth of Maroon Sovereignty

As Jamaica prepares to embark on one of the most significant constitutional transformations in its history—the creation of a Jamaican Republic—a long-standing question has resurfaced with new urgency: Should the Maroons retain any claim to “sovereignty” within the borders of an independent Jamaica? Jamaica Live says no.And we are leading the charge in calling for…
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Plot Twist in Accompong: Government Drops Receipts — Is Chief Currie Misleading the Public?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 7, 2025 The controversy surrounding disaster relief in Accompong has taken a dramatic turn after Government Minister Daryl Vaz, MP, published evidence on his social media pages directly contradicting claims made by Maroon Chief Richard Currie. According to Vaz, Accompong was among the first communities visited by government officials…
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Tension in Accompong: Residents Demand JDF Assistance as Chief Currie Rejects Government-Led Support

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 7, 2025 A growing wave of frustration is sweeping through Accompong Town as several Maroons have taken to the streets demanding that Prime Minister Andrew Holness deploy the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to assist with post-hurricane recovery—despite the public position taken by their leader, Chief Richard Currie. The community,…
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The Maroon Question: Traitors Then, Troublemakers Now?

Jamaica Cannot Afford a Divided Island For generations, Jamaica has danced around a painful truth: the Maroon leadership—then and now—has repeatedly positioned itself in conflict with the wider interests of the Jamaican nation.And today, as the country fights to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, the old fractures are once again ripping open. The Maroons were hailed…
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Clinton’s Visit Sparks Skepticism as Jamaican Government Explores Partnership With Clinton Foundation

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 5, 2025 Former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s arrival in Jamaica has triggered a wave of public debate, caution, and criticism as senior members of the Jamaican Government signal an interest in forming a partnership with the Clinton Foundation. The visit—highlighted on social media by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment…
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