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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Sadiq Khan re-elected for 3rd Term as Mayor of London

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 4, 2024

Sadiq Khan, the incumbent London Mayor and member of Britain’s Labour Party, secured a record third term victory, defeating Conservative challenger Susan Hall. This marks Khan as the first leader to achieve three terms since the post was created in 2000. Khan’s victory reflects another disappointing day for the United Kingdom’s governing Conservatives. Born to…

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Buju Banton back in the United States after being deported on drug charges

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 2, 2024

Reggae star Buju Banton, whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie, are back in the United States after being deported back to Jamaica, on drug charges. The Grammy award-winning artist was released from U.S. federal prison in December 2018 after serving seven years of a ten-year sentence for illegal possession of a firearm and conspiracy…

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Jamaican teen died after possible racist harassment in Pennsylvania

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 1, 2024

Moments later the video shows several white boys chasing young Justin through a Lower Paxton Township neighborhood. Security camera footage from the home shows teenagers chasing someone in front of the Johnson home. One of the teens is heard saying, “He went back to f***ing Africa!” Justin’s father, Orville Johnson, told CBS 21 Monday that…

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Inside Chapelton Community Hospital: A look at the upgraded Clarendon facility and the healthcare services it provides

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 4, 2026 CLARENDON, Jamaica — The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has given the public an inside look at the Chapelton Community Hospital, highlighting the different areas of the facility, their functions and the range of healthcare services available to residents of Chapelton and surrounding communities. The Clarendon-based hospital…
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Haughton’s TVJ Interview Now Cited by U.S. Prosecutors in Chronic Law Bail Fight

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 3, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — What began as a character-reference letter written by Jamaican economist and former Opposition People’s National Party Senator Professor Andre Haughton for dancehall artiste Chronic Law has taken a significant turn, with Haughton’s subsequent TVJ interview now being cited by U.S. federal prosecutors as part…
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Major Investment Coming to Inner-City Schools, Including State-of-the-Art Performing Arts School

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 20, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican Government has announced plans to establish two specialised performing arts schools over the next two years, with one of the institutions slated for West Kingston, as part of a wider push to expand educational opportunities beyond the traditional academic pathway. Minister of…
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Clock Ticking: September 30 Cut-Off Looms for Jamaica’s Next Voters’ List

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 19, 2026 ARE YOU ON THE VOTERS LIST? Check your status. Jamaicans who are eligible to vote but have not yet registered have until September 30, 2026, if they want to be considered for inclusion on the next voters’ list, which will be published on November 30. The Electoral…
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Major Housing Push: Onx Factory Coming to Jamaica With Capacity for Up to 10,000 Homes a Year

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 11, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced a potentially significant development for Jamaica’s housing sector, revealing that technology-driven homebuilder Onx Homes plans to establish a manufacturing operation in Jamaica capable of producing thousands of homes annually. Holness made the announcement after touring an Onx…
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Former PNP Senator Andre Haughton Reportedly Gave Character Reference for Chronic Law Amid U.S. Federal Gun Case

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 17, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica —A potentially significant development has emerged in the U.S. federal case involving Jamaican dancehall artiste Chronic Law, whose given name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, with Nationwide News reporting that Professor Andre Haughton — a former Opposition Senator and prominent member of the People’s National Party…
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