Israeli authorities responsible for war crimes in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 19, 2024

According to the report from the United Nations (UN), Israel have violated laws of war in Gaza. GENEVA (19 June 2024) – The UN Human Rights Office published an assessment today on six emblematic attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza last year that led to high numbers of civilian fatalities and widespread…

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Heart Trust’s Summer of Skills Programme is now accepting applications

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 18, 2024

The Heart Trust is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its highly anticipated Summer of Skills Programme. This initiative aims to provide young individuals with the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience in various fields. Participants will have the chance to engage in hands-on learning, workshops, and training sessions led by…

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The United States House of Representative approves defense bill that automatically enrolls men aged 18-26 for the draft

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 16, 2024

The House has passed a significant defense bill that entails automatic registration for the draft for men aged 18-26. The legislation, which has sparked considerable debate, mandates that young men in this age bracket be included in the Selective Service System, thus making them eligible for conscription in times of national emergency. The House of…

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New CNG Buses specifically for persons with disabilities

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 15, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twelve new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses arrived in Jamaica in April, expanding Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet. According to a statement from the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, the new CNG buses now join six which had previously arrived in January of this year with two more expected…

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Queen Ifrica Faces Lawsuit Over Accusations Against Her Father

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 14, 2024

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prominent reggae artiste Queen Ifrica is embroiled in legal turmoil following a lawsuit filed against her for allegations made about her father. The artiste, known for her powerful voice and passionate music, is facing serious accusations. The lawsuit emerged after a series of public statements by Ifrica, where she made claims about…

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Jamaican Granny Shot While Sitting In Her Walker In Brooklyn

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2024

In an unfortunate event, an 84-year-old Jamaican woman was shot while she was sitting in her walker in Brooklyn on Monday. She spoke to CBS New York on Tuesday evening. The woman who is a cancer survivor was struck by a stray bullet while sitting in her walker. “It’s a miracle,” Althea Lawson said from…

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Vybz Kartel’s lawyer argued that retrying him would set a bad precedent for the poor

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2024

Vybz Kartel’s legal representative voiced strong opposition to retrying the acclaimed dancehall artiste. He argued that such a move would be detrimental, establishing a perilous precedent adversely affecting the economically disadvantaged. The attorney emphasized that the judicial system should not impose additional burdens on those less fortunate by reopening cases, which could lead to prolonged…

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Is Minister Marion Hall Returning to Dancehall?

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2024

Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as the dancehall queen Lady Saw, has been a topic of speculation recently regarding her possible return to the genre that made her famous. Hall, who transitioned from the secular dancehall scene to gospel music, has been at the center of a whirlwind of rumors fueled by her recent social…

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Buju Banton and Capleton Collaboration Tops USA iTunes Reggae Charts

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 10, 2024

Buju Banton and Capleton have once again showcased their musical prowess with a powerful collaboration that has climbed to the top of the USA iTunes Reggae charts. It’s not often that two legends come together to create something that resonates so deeply with fans across the globe. In the first week of June, Buju Banton…

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Usain Bolt Raptured his Achilles during Soccer Aid match

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 9, 2024

Legendary Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt captained a World XI in the Soccer Aid charity football match in London but his evening ended in painful fashion as he was stretchered off. Usain Bolt was stretchered off after going down injured during the second half of the 2024 Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge. The Olympic sprinter,…

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Was Dr. Jason Arday Hounded to Death? Questions Over Racism, Right-Wing Attacks and a Relentless Media Campaign

JAMAICA LIVE – SPECIAL REPORT The sudden death of Professor Jason Arday, Cambridge University’s youngest-ever Black professor, has left Britain confronting an uncomfortable and deeply troubling question: did legitimate scrutiny of an academic accused of wrongdoing develop into a racially charged, right-wing media campaign that placed unbearable pressure on one of Britain’s most prominent Black…
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OP-ED | Jamaica Is at a Crossroads of Neocolonialism and Becoming a Developed Nation

Since Jamaica gained independence from Britain in 1962, the country has struggled with economic and structural disadvantages inherited from colonialism.  Jamaica entered independence as what was then widely described as a “Third World” nation, while Western powers, including the United States and former European colonial states, continued to enjoy far greater levels of wealth, industrialisation,…
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Vaz Turns the Clock Back on Golding: 2000 Squatter Dispute Resurfaces Amid Cooper’s Pen Controversy

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 13, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz has turned to the newspaper archives in an attempt to challenge Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s position on the demolition controversy in Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, accusing the People’s National Party (PNP) president of politicising the plight…
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Isat Buchanan Under Fire Over ‘Chop Di Line’ Remarks Following Coopers Pen Demolition

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 12, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Youth and Human Rights and East Portland Member of Parliament Isat Buchanan is facing criticism over remarks circulating on social media in which he appears to encourage Jamaicans who were not affected by the demolition of homes in Coopers Pen, Trelawny,…
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MP Tova Hamilton and ODPEM Respond as Mayor Gager Clarifies Cooper’s Pen Evictions Followed Private Court Dispute

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 12, 2026 TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Member of Parliament Tova Hamilton, in conjunction with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), moved on Wednesday to respond to the plight of residents of Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, who were displaced after being evicted from property by a private developer following…
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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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