One Last Run. One Last Roar. Shelly-Ann Says Goodbye to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

By Jamaica Live Sports Desk | June 27, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica —The National Stadium erupted in joy last night as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce secured her spot at the World Championships in Tokyo—marking her final international appearance. Shelly-Ann leaves the track as Jamaica’s most decorated female sprinter, a true legend and one of the greatest athletes the…

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A Jamaican Man Arrested by ICE at New York Immigration Court

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

NEW YORK, USA — A Jamaican man was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at an immigration court in New York this week, sparking concerns about the increasingly aggressive tactics being used to detain migrants across the United States. The arrest, captured in a now-viral video circulating online, shows the man being…

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DR Congo and Rwanda Sign Peace Agreement in Washington, Mediated by U.S. and Facilitated by Qatar

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

Trump Hosts Foreign Ministers as He Eyes Nobel Peace Prize Bid Washington, D.C. – In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a peace agreement in Washington aimed at de-escalating months of deadly tensions along their shared border. The accord was mediated by the United States and facilitated…

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Bids Farewell on Home Soil After Emotional Final Race in Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

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,…

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Jamaica to Seek Slavery Reparations Through King Charles III and Privy Council

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 26, 2025

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…

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Tragic Loss: Jamaican Family Among Six Killed in Fiery Florida Crash

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 24, 2025

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…

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Jamaica Passes Tougher Laws Against Child Murder

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 24, 2025

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)…

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Jamaica Fire Brigade Battles Major Fire Near IGL on Spanish Town Road

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 23, 2025

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…

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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 to Break Ground on World-Class National Stadium by August 2025

July 16, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk The Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has officially announced that ground will be broken for the redevelopment of Jamaica’s National Stadium no later than August 2025. In her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate on June 25 in the House of…
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U.S. Deports Five Convicted Criminals to Eswatini — Including Jamaican National

🇯🇲 Jamaica Live | International NewsJuly 16, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk The United States has deported five convicted foreign nationals — including a Jamaican — to the Kingdom of Eswatini in southern Africa, in what officials describe as a “safe third country” transfer involving individuals whose home countries reportedly refused to receive them.…
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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Announces Bid for Eighth Term

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, and currently the world’s oldest serving head of state, has officially declared his intention to run for an eighth term in the country’s upcoming presidential elections, set for October 12, 2025. Biya, who has ruled the Central African nation since 1982, made the announcement via his…
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200 South St. Elizabeth Farmers Receive Land Titles as Government Breaks Ground on Landmark Pedro Plains Irrigation Project

July 15, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk ST. ELIZABETH, Jamaica – In a milestone event for Jamaica’s agricultural sector, 200 small farmers in South St. Elizabeth are now proud landowners, having received their official land titles during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project on Thursday, July 10. The ceremony marked…
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Spice turns up the heat and sets her sights on Champagne Papi!

Dancehall queen Spice had the Wireless Festival stage sizzling as she boldly confessed her longtime crush on none other than Toronto’s own Drake. Mid-performance, she mashed up the vibes with a wickedly raunchy remix of One Dance, grinding up the beat with pure Caribbean flavour. The crowd went wild as Spice turned the global smash…
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Kenya Lifts Visa Requirement for most African Countries and the Caribbean — But Not Haiti

July 13, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk In a bold move toward Pan-African unity and inter-regional mobility, the Government of Kenya has officially scrapped visa requirements for almost all African countries and most Caribbean nations. Under this new policy, travelers from the approved regions will no longer need to apply for an Electronic Travel…
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