By Jamaica Live Sports Desk | June 27, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica — In what was undoubtedly an emotional chapter in Jamaican sporting history, the “Pocket Rocket” Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competed in her final race on home soil at the Jamaican National Championships, held at the National Stadium in Kingston. The four-day championships, running from June 26–29,…
KINGSTON, Jamaica – June 26, 2025 — Jamaica is set to make a historic move in its long-standing push for reparations by formally petitioning His Majesty King Charles III to refer critical legal questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council regarding Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. The announcement was made by…
A devastating head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, on Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of six individuals, including three young children. The victims were all Jamaican nationals, with five of them being members of the Anderson family from Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St. Catherine. The Incident The crash occurred on State Road 60, west of South…
In a decisive move to strengthen the legal framework surrounding serious crimes, the Senate of Jamaica on Friday, June 20, 2025, approved significant amendments to three key pieces of legislation aimed at imposing harsher penalties for murder, particularly in cases involving the killing of children. The Bills, which include The Offences Against the Person (Amendment)…
In a developing story, the Jamaica Fire Brigade is currently battling a massive blaze along Spanish Town Road, near the Industrial Gases Limited (IGL) area. Emergency crews have rushed to the scene to contain the fire, which has caused significant disruption in the area. Authorities are urging all motorists and pedestrians to avoid Spanish Town…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Was Dr. Jason Arday Hounded to Death? Questions Over Racism, Right-Wing Attacks and a Relentless Media Campaign
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OP-ED | Jamaica Is at a Crossroads of Neocolonialism and Becoming a Developed Nation
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Vaz Turns the Clock Back on Golding: 2000 Squatter Dispute Resurfaces Amid Cooper’s Pen Controversy
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Isat Buchanan Under Fire Over ‘Chop Di Line’ Remarks Following Coopers Pen Demolition
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MP Tova Hamilton and ODPEM Respond as Mayor Gager Clarifies Cooper’s Pen Evictions Followed Private Court Dispute
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