Opposition Leader Mark Golding insist on full decolonization of Jamaica from the British Monarchy

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 11, 2024

Opposition Leader Mark Golding is standing firm on his position for full decolonization of Jamaica from the British Monarchy. He insists that the country’s bid to become a republic must align with ridding itself of the UK-based Privy Council as its final appellate court. As a part of this stance, Golding has directed the representatives…

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Sprint Legend Usain Bolt professed his love for girlfriend kasi bennett with new riddim

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 9, 2024

Legendary sprinter and record-breaking Olympian, Usain Bolt, 37, affectionately shares his deep admiration for longtime girlfriend, Kasi Bennett  34, in a unique style. Known for his agility on the tracks, Bolt is proving his vibrant personality extends beyond the athletic sphere. Bolt took to social media to profess his affection for his beloved girlfriend in…

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Issa Trust Foundation “For The Children” Charity Gala set to raise money for a Pediatric Center in Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 9, 2024

The Issa Trust Foundation is set to host its second gala in New York to benefit the Mary Issa Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center near Ocho Rios. This follows the successful “For The Children” Charity Gala which helped the foundation raise an impressive US$417,000, surpassing its initial target of US$200,000. Issa Trust Foundation, established in…

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AstraZeneca withdrawing Covid vaccine worldwide,months after admitting rare side effect

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 7, 2024

Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is currently being pulled from global distribution, several months after the pharmaceutical behemoth acknowledged for the first time in legal documents its potential to induce a rare and hazardous side effect. Following the voluntary withdrawal of its marketing authorisation by the company, the vaccine is now inapplicable within the European Union. The…

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Ky-Mani Marley and Miss Kitty are set to receive honors at a ceremony in Florida

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 7, 2024

Reggae artiste Ky-Mani Marley and media personality Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton-Wilkinson are set to receive honors at a Key To The Region ceremony. The accolade aims to shine a spotlight on Jamaicans who have been exceptional ambassadors for their country, on an international level. The event will take place at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale North…

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness released a Press Update on the Indian Nationals who illegally entered Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 6, 2024

On **May 6th, 2024**, Jamaican authorities launched an investigation into a possible human-smuggling operation involving Indian nationals that arrived in Jamaica on a charter flight. The **218 passengers**, mostly Indian nationals, were initially denied entry upon their arrival. The chartered flight they arrived on had transited through Dubai and had also made a stop in…

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Indian Nationals made illegal entry in Jamaica in an alleged Smuggling Operation

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 6, 2024

On **May 6th, 2024**, Jamaican authorities launched an investigation into a possible human-smuggling operation involving Indian nationals that arrived in Jamaica on a charter flight. The **218 Indian foreigners**, mostly Indian nationals, were initially denied entry upon their arrival on Friday. The chartered flight they arrived on had transited through Dubai and had also made…

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Buju Banton Triumphs Despite Legal Troubles with new collabs and returning to the United States

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 6, 2024

Buju Banton, the reggae luminary, has managed to maintain a strong presence and captivate audiences worldwide despite facing legal issues over the years. His triumphant return to the United States after a 6-year banishment marks a significant moment in both his personal journey and the evolution of reggae music. Born Mark Myrie, Buju Banton began…

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A motorist collided with a crocodile on the Portmore Toll Road in St. Catherine

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 5, 2024

According to reports, a motorist collided with a crocodile while driving along he Portmore toll road in St Catherine on Saturday night. Witnesses said that the reptile attempted to make a way across the carriageway, which resulted in the collision with the driver. The police have confirmed this unusual occurrence and maintain that no physical…

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Law Enforcement encounters difficulties apprehending criminals within gated communities

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 4, 2024

Senior Superintendent Christopher Phillips of the St Catherine South Police Division has expressed concerns regarding access issues that law enforcement authorities are experiencing with some gated communities in Portmore. This topic was addressed during a town hall meeting held in Portmore. Phillips emphasized that it’s crucial for the police to conduct investigations and that gaining…

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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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