The U.S. State Department will work with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 29, 2025

Chinese students studying in the United States are facing uncertainty regarding their futures following the announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, which indicated that the visas of certain students would be revoked. The U.S. is poised to revoke visas for some Chinese students, particularly those engaged in “critical fields” and those…

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A Mandeville mother charged in the tragic shooting death of her daughter

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 27, 2025

Mother charged in the tragic shooting death of her daughter, a heartbreaking incident that has left the community in shock. According to the police report, the mother, who is currently facing severe legal consequences, told detectives that she put both children to bed and went to use the restroom, momentarily stepping away from their safety.…

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The Equality for All Foundation urged Daryl Vaz to issue a public apology regarding comment about Chi Chi Man

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 27, 2025

The Equality for All Foundation (formerly J-FLAG) is calling on West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz to publicly apologize for encouraging the playing of a song widely known for promoting violence against LGBTQ+ individuals in Jamaica.  The Equality for All Foundation is actively advocating against the use of homophobic language and actions in Jamaican…

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She has no class! Opposition Leader Mark Golding to JLP Dr Michelle Charles

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 26, 2025

Imagine the asserting that a black woman has no class and resorting to phrases like “badly beaten.” This is especially in given the rampant violence and blatant disrespect aimed at black women in Jamaica. To witness such derogatory language from a political leader, particularly from a political leader seeking to lead the nation, such remarks…

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I Hate Rapist! Dancehall Artiste Popcaan lend his voice to the cause

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 25, 2025

In light of the recent reports of sexual assaults and murders targeting women and children in Jamaica, the dancehall artiste Andrae Hugh Sutherland, known professionally as Popcaan, has expressed his support for the cause through a powerful statement: “I Hate Rapists!” Kelsey Ferrigon was a student at St John’s Primary School and a grade-three student.…

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Usain Bolt has been appointed as Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 23, 2025

Jamaica’s esteemed sprint icon, Usain Bolt, has officially been appointed as Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador. This distinguished role will enable the world’s fastest man to represent Jamaica’s culture and tourism on the international stage. In his capacity as Global Tourism Ambassador, Bolt will actively promote Jamaica’s tourism and highlight the nation’s rich cultural heritage to…

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Jamaicans actively advocating for the reopening of the highly sought-after Chinese Mechanic

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 23, 2025

Jamaicans are actively advocating for the reopening of the highly sought-after Chinese Mechanic, as the auto repair business has become a community staple for many motorists. The facility, conveniently located at Ferry, off Mandela Highway in St. Andrew, was shuttered last month after it emerged that the foreign workers were operating without the necessary permits.…

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Government’s New Mission is to End Absolute Poverty In Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 22, 2025

Prime Minister Andrew Holness touting his accomplishments stating poverty in Jamaica has been reduced by fifty percent. The proportion of individuals residing below the poverty line has declined from 16 percent to 8 percent, he said. This development signifies that fewer Jamaicans are experiencing hardships, while an increased number are earning adequate income to live…

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Alleged gang leader Romaine ‘Forty Ball’ Murray taken out by police

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 22, 2025

According to the Jamaica Observer, an alleged high-ranking member of the Kings Valley gang was fatally shot during a police operation in Westmoreland. A man, identified as 28-year-old Romaine Murray, otherwise called Bartez or Forty Ball was killed by security forces during an early morning operation in Westmoreland on Wednesday. A senior member of police…

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The U.S. is advancing its drone base plans in Côte d’Ivoire in response to changing geopolitical situations in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 19, 2025

According to Business Insider Africa, discussions between the United States and Côte d’Ivoire have commenced regarding the prospective establishment of a drone base in the West African country. It is intended to solidify military ties with the United States and progressed towards formalizing its relations with Côte d’Ivoire. This development entails an enhancement of military…

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Government Clarifies U.S. Migrant Transit Deal Amid Public Backlash

Jamaica Live News Desk– | June 16, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A storm of controversy erupted online Tuesday after the Jamaica Gleaner reported that Jamaica had agreed to accept non-nationals being removed from the United States under a new arrangement between the two countries. The headline, “DEPORTEE DEAL – Jamaica offers to accept non-nationals being…
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Jamaican-Born MrBeast Winner Released After Being Swept Up In Paraguay Drug Probe

Jamaica Live News Desk– | June 02, 2026 Jamaican-born pilot Jabari Brown, the young aviator who rose to international fame after winning a private jet challenge hosted by YouTube megastar MrBeast, found himself at the centre of an international drug trafficking investigation in Paraguay over the weekend. Brown, 20, who is known online as “Captain…
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Woman Gives Birth Mid-Flight from Jamaica to US, Ignites Birthright Citizenship Debate

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 11, 2026 A routine flight from Kingston to New York turned into a global talking point after a baby was born mid-air aboard Caribbean Airlines Flight BW005 on April 4, 2026 — raising a complicated and controversial question: Where does this child legally belong? Passengers onboard the flight, which…
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JUTC Drivers Busted in an alleged Expanding Ticket Fraud Scandal

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 11, 2026 The scandal rocking the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is widening, as detectives from the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) have slapped charges on four more employees in a growing crackdown on alleged fare fraud. The accused—31-year-old Kimanie Brown of Sandy Bay, Clarendon; 41-year-old Nikesha Bell of…
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Ask for Justice, Get Locked Out: UK Party Targets Countries Over Reparations

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 10, 2026 Reform UK’s proposal to block visas over slavery reparations ignites outrage across the Caribbean, raising deeper questions about Britain’s historical accountability. A political firestorm is brewing across the Atlantic after Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party declared that it would deny visas to nationals from countries pursuing slavery…
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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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