Tory MP Richard Drax inherited significant payout from Barbados that linked directly to slave trade

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 23, 2024

In recent revelations, it has come to light that Richard Drax, a notable figure in contemporary circles, inherited an overwhelming amount of wealth drawn directly from the slave trade. This inexplicably large compensation, solidified down the ancestral lines, maintains a history deeply rooted in servitude and oppression. A Tory MP, whose ancestors owned slaves, is…

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Claudette Thompson appointed as acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) 

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 22, 2024

Claudette A Thompson, the senior deputy director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, has been appointed the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions. The appointment was effective from Monday, April 22. Her appointment was approved by the Governor General of Jamaica, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD,…

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Robert Morgan resigns as Public Relations Chairman for the JLP

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 21, 2024

Significant restructuring has taken place within the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), characterized by a series of resignations and the appointment of new members. On Sunday, April 21, the Prime Minister, Mr. Andrew Holness, presided over an executive meeting at the Party’s headquarters in Kingston. Following the conclusion of the Central Executive Meeting, the first subsequent…

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Paula Llewellyn Steps Aside, Services Commission to Appoint Acting DPP

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 21, 2024

An acting director of public prosecutions (DPP) will be appointed after the Attorney General’s Chambers announced the decision 48 hours after stating that a Constitutional Court ruling on Friday had no impact on Paula Llewellyn’s status in office. This move aims to avoid a potential constitutional crisis where decisions made by Llewellyn since the April…

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Man killed in an alleged family dispute by off duty police officer

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 21, 2024

According to the Jamaica Gleaner, 21-year-old man named Alex Williams from Savannah Cross, Clarendon, was fatally shot by an off-duty policeman following an altercation on Saturday. During the incident, it is reported that Williams tried to attack the officer with a machete and was subsequently shot. Contrary to the accounts published, relatives of the individual…

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A Heartbreaking Image of a palestinian Woman Cradling a dead Child won 2024 World Press Photo of the Year

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 21, 2024

Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem received the 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award for a powerful photograph captured in the Gaza Strip. The winning photo shows 36-year-old Inas Abu Maamar grieving as she holds the body of her five-year-old niece Saly. This poignant moment was photographed at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis on October…

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A man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial was taking place has died

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 20, 2024

A man, who had covered himself in a flammable liquid and ignited himself in proximity to the courthouse where the trial of former President Donald Trump is proceeding, has succumbed to his injuries, according to the New York City Police Department. Authorities confirmed his passing to The Associated Press early on Saturday. It has been…

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DPP Paula Llewellyn’s Tenure Uncertain After Constitutional Court Ruling

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 19, 2024

The constitutional court ruling has left the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn’s tenure in a state of uncertainty. Sources cite that the ruling has the potential to directly impact her position, the specifics of which remain unknown at present. Public commentary has risen surrounding the event, with professionals and laymen alike speculating over…

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A doctor from Spanish Town has been taken into custody as part of an operation targeting the Clansman gang

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 18, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, a renowned Spanish Town medical practitioner has caught the attention of law enforcement authorities. Suspicions swirl around his alleged involvements with the infamous Clansman Gang, leading to his apprehension as part of a sweeping high-level investigation. The Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime (C-TOC) branch of the local police force has…

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OJ Simpson succumbed to cancer

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 11, 2024

The renowned former NFL player, best known for his acquittal in the high-profile double homicide case of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, during the 1990s, has died. His passing was announced on his official Twitter Page. Simpson was 76 years old. The statement wrote, on April 10th, our father, Orenthal…

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Texan Dad Shot and Kills Daughter After Over Argument About Him Supporting Trump

Jamaica Live International News– | Feb 11, 2026 A coroner’s inquest in England has cast new light on a tragic shooting in Prosper, where 23-year-old British national Lucy Harrison was killed by her father, Kris Harrison, during a heated argument on January 10, 2025. The details emerged in February 2026 during proceedings at Cheshire Coroner’s…
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Young Reggae Boyz Book Ticket to Qatar 2026

Jamaica Live Sports Desk– | Feb 11, 2026 The Jamaica’s Under-17 football team have lifted the nation’s spirit after officially qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Boys’ Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. The young Reggae Boyz secured their spot after defeating Canada in their final Concacaf qualifier in Costa Rica, sealing an impressive and dominant campaign.…
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Owe Child Support? The U.S. Government May Take Your Passport

Jamaica Live International News– | Feb 10, 2026 The U.S. State Department is significantly expanding enforcement of a 1996 federal law that allows the government to deny or revoke passports for parents who owe more than $2,500 in overdue child support — part of a broader effort to compel payment from delinquent parents. The Trump…
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Washington Moves to Dictate How the Caribbean Trains Its Doctors

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Jan 02, 2026 Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has revealed that Washington has formally called on Saint Lucia to stop sending its nationals to study medicine in Cuba — a request he described as a “major problem” for the island’s already strained healthcare system. Speaking at the Second World Congress…
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Holness Draws Line on JPS: “High Electricity Costs Are Holding Jamaica Back”

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Jan 22, 2026 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says reducing Jamaica’s high electricity costs remains one of the central pillars of his administration’s economic reform agenda, as the Government continues negotiations with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) ahead of the company’s licence expiry in 2027. “For Jamaica to grow, we must…
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From “Illegal Immigrant” to MAGA Mouthpiece: Nicki Minaj’s Political Whiplash

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Jan 21, 2026 The controversy surrounding Nicki Minaj and immigration has resurfaced, drawing attention to a series of public statements that appear, to some critics, to sit uncomfortably alongside one another. At the center of the debate are Minaj’s past expressions of empathy toward migrant children separated from their parents…
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