Kidney Disease Affecting Over 150,000 Jamaicans. 6 Causes Of Kidney Disease

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 2, 2019

Minister of Health Christopher Tufton is concerned about the number of Jamaicans being affected by some form of kidney disease. According to the Minister, up to 150,000 Jamaicans are afflicted. Some cases includes those in the early stages of the disease, and in some instances at the end stage when dialysis is required. According to Loop…

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US Navy Hospital Ship Giving Free Medical in Jamaica. Some are skeptical

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 30, 2019

Hundreds of Jamaicans are expected to benefit from the nine-day medical mission of the United States (US) Navy Hospital Ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) from October 28 to November 1. US Navy Hospital Ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), anchored in Kingston According to the Jamaica Information Service,It is anticipated that 150 surgeries will be conducted on…

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Jamaicans Ran to Raise Funds for Those Diagnosed with Breast Cancer but Unable to Afford Treatment

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 27, 2019

As many might know, October is breast cancer awareness month. Countries from all over the world hosted a multitude of activities to support this crucial mission. Throughout the month, you’ll find many wearing pink or pink ribbons in support of raising awareness about breast cancer. This morning Jamaica hosted several runs, one being ICWI/Jamaica Reach…

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Lightning Strikes Jamaican Prep-School Football Players Sending them to Hospital

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 18, 2019

Kingston, Jamaica Mon Sept 18, 2019 According to RJR News, On Monday September 16, the ISSA Schoolboy Football Manning Cup match involving Wolmer’s Boys’ School and Jamaica College came to an abrupt end following a lightning strike Monday afternoon.Video Player00:0000:00 According to reports, five players fell after a bolt of lightning during the second half of…

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War on dancehall? Jamaican Dancehall Industry Crying Foul

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 12, 2019

Kingston, Jamaica. September 12, 2019 The argument that there is a “war on dancehall” has been going on for decades. There is no doubt there is a divide among the Political Establishment and the Dancehall Industry. At The Heart of this divide, The Noise Abatement Act of 1997. The law was enacted to protect citizens…

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Good News! 37 Jamaicans Celebrating their New Homes!

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 12, 2019

St. Catherine, Jamaica: On July 26, 2019, 37 Jamaicans became homeowners due to the National Housing Trust Jamaica (NHT). The 37 beneficiaries were given keys to their homes in the Spanish Ridge housing scheme in St. Catherine. This housing scheme is located in the community of Kitson Town and is about 15 minutes away from…

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Dancehall Artist Cecile Now Children’s Author of a book that features a Jamaican mermaid

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 4, 2019

Kingston, Jamaica: As the world becomes more diverse so are children’s books. Authors are crossing borders and letting children know that they can truly be anything they want to be. Your race, background or any other societal labels doesn’t have to stop you from reaching the stars, climbing the highest mountain or conquering the deepest…

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Over 1700 Dead from Ebola Virus. Jamaica Activates Its Ebola Virus Disease Response Plan

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 25, 2019

A worker of the Democratic Republic of Congo Health Ministry checks people’s temperature in Goma Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa: In 1976, the Ebola virus was discovered near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The name “Ebola virus” is derived from the Ebola River—a river that was at first thought to be in close proximity to the area…

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Traffic deaths out of control in Jamaica prompted Damian Marley to write song “Reach Home Safe”

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 20, 2019

Kingston Jamaica: According to the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport, the latest report indicates that 236 people have died in 216 crashes. This shows a shocking increase of 24 percent when compared to last year’s statistics of the same period. There were 38 road deaths in February; 36 in January; 35 in March…

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Republican Jamaican Immigrant Launched Campaign Attack to Unseat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 18, 2019

Scherie Murray is a 38 years old businesswoman from Jamaica, Queens, New York. She migrated to the United States at 9 years old with her parents from the Island of Jamaica. Murray who is a former state committeewoman of the New York State Republican Party, launched her campaign on July 17, 2019. She is the…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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