Jamaicans Urged to Help Preserve the Country’s Bat Population

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 23, 2025

The Jamaican government, in partnership with environmental organizations, is calling on the public to play a crucial role in protecting the country’s bat population, which is facing significant threats from habitat destruction, urbanization, and human intrusion. Bats, often misunderstood and feared, are an essential part of Jamaica’s ecosystem, contributing to biodiversity, pollination, seed dispersal, and…

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force are the ‘The Envy of every Caribbean Nation,’ Says Bermuda Police Chief

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 22, 2025

Caribbean Law Enforcement Bodies Urged to Follow Jamaica’s Lead as Crime Plummets The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has emerged as the gold standard for crime reduction and police transformation in the Caribbean, according to Bermuda’s Commissioner of Police, Daren Simons. Speaking at the launch of the JCF’s Transformation Expo 2.0 on Thursday, Simons lauded Jamaica’s…

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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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Crime Against Humanity—But No Accountability? U.S., Israel and Argentina Vote ‘No’ as World Confronts Slavery’s Legacy”

On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution—A/80/L.48—formally declaring the transatlantic trafficking and racialized enslavement of Africans as “the gravest crime against humanity.” Backed by 123 nations and championed by Ghana under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, the resolution pushes the world closer to an uncomfortable but long-overdue conversation:…
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Golding at the Crossroads: Age, Ancestry, and the Battle for Jamaica’s Future

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 20, 2026 Golding’s Early Power Play Raises Questions of Timing, Identity and Readiness Opposition Leader Mark Golding has made a bold declaration—he intends to lead the People’s National Party (PNP) into the next general election and is confident of defeating Prime Minister Andrew Holness. But with Jamaica not constitutionally…
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U.S. Tightens Grip: Blocked Cuba from taking Russian Oil

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 20, 2026 Cuba’s worsening energy crisis has taken a dramatic turn after the United States moved to explicitly block the island from accessing Russian oil, intensifying geopolitical tensions and raising serious concerns across the Caribbean. On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued…
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“Tell the Truth!” Wayne Wonder Camp Blasts Buju Banton After Prison Claims

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Mar 17, 2026 KINGSTON — A long-simmering tension between reggae heavyweights Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder has erupted into a full-blown public feud after a controversial interview and explosive response posts that have sent social media into meltdown. The drama began when Buju Banton appeared on a podcast interview with…
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Maduro Capture Controversy: Claims of an Unpaid Reward After Alleged Betrayal by His Own Driver and Bodyguard

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 15, 2026 Fresh allegations emerging in early 2026 suggest that the dramatic capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro may have involved betrayal from within his own security circle. Maduro was seized by U.S. special forces during a controversial military operation on January 3, 2026, and flown to the United…
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Jamaica Eyes Offshore Oil and Gas: Will It Transform the Economy or Just the Energy Sector?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 14, 2026 The Government of Jamaica has intensified efforts to explore offshore oil and gas resources, with international company United Oil & Gas Plc leading current exploration activities in the Walton–Morant Basin. Through the Ministry of Energy, the Jamaican government has entered a production-sharing agreement with the Dublin-based exploration…
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