Do not eat contaminated chicken washed up in Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 7, 2025

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising the public not to consume chicken products recently washed ashore in Hellshire. These items, originating from Brazil, were not intended for local distribution and have been exposed to unsafe conditions, posing serious food safety risks. The authorities are particularly concerned about the potential contamination of these products…

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The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio official visit to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 26, 2025

Jamaica had the distinct honor of welcoming U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The bilateral relationship with the United States has endured for many decades; as stated by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the visit represents an invaluable opportunity for meaningful discourse as Jamaica strives to uphold and enhance its relationship for the mutual benefit of…

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President Trump initiated the TikTok banned but have a changed of heart

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 19, 2025

In 2020, President Donald Trump proposed a ban of the app as he viewed it as a security threat. He signed an executive order instructing that ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, divest from the app, though the order was reversed by the Biden administration in 2021. In July 2020, then-President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air…

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Minister Carlene Davis drops a new Christmas Jam with 10-year-old Antiguan

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 1, 2024

Carlene Davis is pretty much a legend when it comes to Christmas tunes in Jamaica, and her song “Santa Claus, Do you Ever come to the Ghetto” is like the holiday anthem everyone knows! This year, she’s back at it for 2024 with a new take on the classic carol, “Oh Holy Night.” She teamed…

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Donald Trump to BRICS: Who dare you trying to move away from the Dollar

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 1, 2024

US President-elect Trump has stated that countries within the BRICS coalition will encounter a full imposition of tariffs amounting to 100% should they attempt to establish a new currency intended to replace “the mighty US dollar.” “They will face 100% tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful US economy.” The…

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Sunshine Girls triumphed over England with a 61-53 win to take the Rhone Hornsby trophy

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 26, 2024

Sunshine Girls triumphed gloriously, claiming the Rhone Hornsby trophy with an exhilarating victory over England, finishing with an electrifying score of 61-53! Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls delivered an electrifying performance in the ultimate showdown, triumphing over England with a thrilling score of 61-53 in a nail-biting finale of the Horizon Netball Series held at the National…

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President-elect Donald Trump has named Pete Hegseth who is labeled a white supremacist as defence secretary

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 15, 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Pete Hegseth, a host at Fox News, author, and military veteran, as his selection for the position of Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, 44, who has completed service in Afghanistan and Iraq, will assume responsibility for overseeing the world’s most formidable military in his initial political capacity. In his announcement…

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Donald Trump aims to replace the Jamaican-American prosecutor handling cases against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sean “Diddy” Combs

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 15, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump disclosed his intentions on Thursday to appoint a new prosecutor to replace the individual whose office is currently investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Trump indicated that he intends to nominate his former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Jay Clayton, for the position of U.S. Attorney for…

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness: The JCF Cannot have any of it’s members involve in gangs

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 12, 2024

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has achieved a significant milestone, with 99 Sergeants scheduled to graduate from the Inspector Development Course at the National Police College of Jamaica. In his address to the graduates, Prime Minister Andrew Holness recognized that there have been instances of criminal elements infiltrating the police force. He emphasized to the…

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Jamaica and the United States collaborates to track down delinquent student loan borrowers

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 11, 2024

Jamaicans who have accumulated unpaid student loans and choose to migrate to the United States (US) will encounter considerable challenges when seeking to update or renew their immigration status. Cheryl Surjue, the Manager of the Loan Servicing Department at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), informed JIS News that a partnership has been established between the…

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Stop Rewriting Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey: Jamaica’s Pan-African Legacy Is Not Israel’s Story

OPINION | A recent claim by journalist and documentary filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici, who describes himself as a three-time Emmy Award winner, should be challenged and publicly admonished for attempting to recast Bob Marley as a Zionist while drawing Jamaica’s National Hero Marcus Garvey into the same narrative. Such claims distort the historical record and misrepresent…
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Vybz Kartel appears to confirm fiancée Sidem Öztürk is pregnant during massive UK performance

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Aug 2, 2026 MILTON KEYNES, England — Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel appears set to become a father once again after seemingly confirming that his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, is pregnant during his headline performance at Reggae Land UK on Sunday. Performing before more than 65,000 fans at the Milton Keynes National…
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More Hospital Beds or Better Prevention? Jamaica Faces a Healthcare Dilemma

Complaints about overcrowded hospitals and a shortage of beds in Jamaica have become increasingly common. Expanding hospitals, building new facilities, and hiring more healthcare workers are all important, but should the conversation also include preventing illness before people need hospital care? Many Jamaicans only visit a doctor when they are already sick. Routine health screenings,…
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Could Jamaica Be Next? Trinidad and Tobago’s AI Data Centre Deal Sparks Caribbean Debate

Jamaica Live News Desk– | July 20, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Trinidad and Tobago has become the first Caribbean nation to sign agreements paving the way for major U.S. companies to begin laying the groundwork for large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, a move that supporters say could transform the country’s economy but which has…
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Caribbean Nations Added to Proposed U.S. Immigration Ban as Jamaica Avoids List

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has notably avoided being included in a proposed U.S. immigration bill that would bar nationals from dozens of countries from entering the United States. However, two Caribbean neighbours—Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica—have found themselves on the list, raising questions across the region. On July 15, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced…
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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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