Opposition Leader Mark Golding Admits to Being a British Citizen

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 18, 2024

Opposition leader Mark Golding disclosed that he is a British citizen, sparking a debate on the matter. Golding’s admission raises questions on the eligibility of individuals with dual citizenship to hold public office in the country or being the Prime Minister of Jamaica. Golding wrote on his Instagram page, I am a born Jamaican and…

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Mr. Vegas questions Mark Golding on Dual Citizenship

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 17, 2024

Renowned dancehall entertainer, Mr Vegas, recently joined in on the discussion surrounding the citizenship status of Mark Golding, the president of the People’s National Party (PNP). Mr Vegas questioned Golding’s stance on decolonization in light of his potential dual citizenship. In a post on social media, Mr Vegas posed a potent question to Golding. “Are…

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s Visit to the Diaspora in America

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 17, 2024

Opposition Leader Mark Golding recently concluded his visit to the diaspora in America. This visit marked an important milestone in fostering better relationships between our homeland and the diaspora community. Purpose of the Visit The main objective behind Golding’s visit was to strengthen the ties between the diaspora community in America and their roots back…

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Ziggy Marley set the record straight saying he never raised funds for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) or any military globally

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 17, 2024

Ziggy Marley passionately addressed swirling rumors about his involvement in fundraising for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The world-renowned son of legendary Reggae legend, Bob Marley, took to social media to fervently clear the air and set the record straight amidst the controversy. Marley publicly stated: “dont really like commenting on sh*t like this but…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation remain compliant

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 14, 2024

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation was previously declared delinquent by the California Registry of Charities and Fundraisers. However, it is now reported that the foundation remains in good standing after an investigation. Earlier this month, the Attorney General, Rob Bonta, issued a delinquency notice to the foundation on behalf of the Registry of…

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Vybz Kartel suggested the government had burnt down the office building in Kingston

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 14, 2024

Vybz Kartel, whose original name is Adidja Palmer suggested the government had burnt down an office building in Kingston. The office building located on Duke Street in downtown Kingston, which was utilized by at least seven attorneys, was completely destroyed by a fire last Thursday. The building contained vital documents for several legal cases, including…

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Civil engineer proposed reuse of wastewater for water scarcity in Negril

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 14, 2024

Civil engineer, Dick Hooijschuur, has proposed two potential solutions for the water scarcity in Negril, Jamaica – reuse of wastewater and desalination. What is wastewater? Wastewater, also known as sewage, is polluted water that comes from human activities and rainwater runoff. It can include substances like: human waste, food scraps, oils, soaps, and chemicals. Jamaica is labeled “The…

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Huge crocodile scared swimmers in Salt River

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 13, 2024

A 12-foot crocodile was captured in Salt River, Clarendon, on a Sunday morning after giving the local swimmers a fright during their weekend recreation. Terrestrial biologist, Damion Whyte revealed, “We received a call that the reptile was seen and that members of the Caribbean Coastal Area Management (CCAM) team had responded. I was in the…

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The Munching Unicorn: ‘Mom-Inspired’ Snack-tastic Business Sprinkled with Rum-Infused Popcorn Magic

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 13, 2024

Danielle Howe is the CEO and Owner of The Munching Unicorn. A gourmet snack business offering rum-infused caramel popcorn. Inspired by her mom’s favorite snack, popcorn, Danielle told Loop News, that amidst the pandemic, with time on her hands, she embarked on a delicious journey fusing her mom’s favourite snack, caramel popcorn, with a Jamaican…

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Vybz Kartel pledged loyalty to King Charles 111

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 12, 2024

Jamaican dancehall artiste who was convicted of murder for his associate Clive Lizard has now pledged his loyalty to King Charles 111 after the UK based privy council have overturned his conviction. Kartel wrote on X, 1 world leader mi recognize. #KINGCHARLES111. The UK-based Privy Council has decided to overturn the 2014 murder conviction of…

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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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