12 year old Jamaican boy handcuffed while taking out the trash

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 13, 2023

A viral video which was posted to TikTok August 11-2023, shows officers detained and handcuffed a 12-years-old black boy they claimed to be a suspect in a string of car thefts in Michigan. The Lansing Police Department has addressed the video and calls it an “unfortunate understanding.” The video captures the young boy in a parking…

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Opinion: Genetically modified goats and cows will disrupt local farming and are totally unnecessary.

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 8, 2023

Jamaica is known for some of the best curry goat in the world. This is due to our local meat where goats and other animals roamed the grass land and breed in the natural way. Jamaica is also known for its abundance of domestic farm animals so many Jamaicans are shocked and in dismay to…

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Niger’s New Government Partners with Wagner Group

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 5, 2023

According to reports, Niger, along with its partners Burkina Faso and Mali, is gearing up for possible conflicts in the region. The renewed conflict in the region was ignited with the military coup led by General Abdourahamane Tiani who was the head of the Presidential Guard. Appearing on state television, the general said soldiers had…

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Jamaicans 75 and older with no income can apply for social pension

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 3, 2023

In the Press Briefing August 3, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that Jamaicans, 75 years and older with no income can apply for Social Pension. According to the Prime Minister, pensioners can apply to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to received this pension. Mr. Holness says he understand that pensioners feel as if…

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A Somali sports official was suspended for nepotism on Wednesday after a viral video showed runner skipping across the finish line 

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 3, 2023

According to CNN, the video, which circulated widely on Wednesday, showed Nasro Abukar Ali competing in the third heat of the first round of the women’s 100-meter race at the International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) Summer World University Games in China. In the video, you can see Nasro Abukar Ali looked at the athletes on both…

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced split from Wife Sophie

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 2, 2023

On Wednesday August 2, 2023, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on his Instagram page and he and wife Sophie are separating. In the post Trudeau, wrote, “Hi everyone, Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate,” the post…

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The Jamaican Reggae Girlz made history and eliminated Brazil in the group stage

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 2, 2023

Jamaica Becomes First Caribbean Nation To Reach Round 16 In Women’s World Cup! In the match played on August 2, 2023 the Jamaican Reggae Girlz took on the mighty Brazil. In a battle against Brazil that ended in a 0-0 draw, Jamaica made history as the first Caribbean nation to qualify for knockouts, advancing in…

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France suspended aid to Niger after the coup. Niger responded by suspending the export of gold and uranium to France

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 1, 2023

Niger after President Mohamed Bazoum was seized by members of the presidential guard. According to reports, President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by the military since 19 July. Bazoum – was elected in 2021 in Niger’s first democratic transfer of power since its independence from France in 1960. He is a key ally in the West’s…

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Jamaica Sunshine Girls beat Host South Africa

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 30, 2023

South Africa vs Jamaica: The Sunshine Girls beat Host South Africa for top spot in their Netball World Cup group on Sunday. Jamaica 67- 49 South Africa Jamaica continue to dominate their games with a big over Sri Lanka on Friday with Jamaica 105-25 Sri Lanka Spread the love

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Slashe: Winning the 2023 Jamaica Festival Song “Best in the World.”

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 30, 2023

The 2023 Festival Song Contest Winner was announced and Slashe was named the best song of 2023. The grand final was held the National Indoor Sport Centre today, Saturday, July 29, in Kingston. According to the Jamaica Observer, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange, at the launch of the competition, praises…

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Historic Flooding Brings New York City to a Standstill — Deadly Storm Shatters Rainfall Records

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 31, 2025 New York City is reeling from extensive flooding and damage after a powerful storm dumped record-breaking rainfall across the region on Thursday. The deluge brought the city to a near standstill — flooding streets, subways, and homes — and leaving behind a trail of destruction that officials…
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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Faces Its Strongest Storm in Modern History

Kingston, Jamaica — October 30, 2025:Jamaica is reeling after the catastrophic passage of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 monster that slammed into the island on Tuesday, October 28, leaving behind a trail of destruction not seen in generations. With winds peaking near 185 mph (295 km/h), torrential rain, and storm surges swallowing coastal communities, Melissa…
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Democracy Under Siege as President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania Jailed All Her Opponents

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 29, 2025 Tanzania heads to the polls this Wednesday, October 29, 2025 — but few believe it will be a real contest. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country’s first female leader, is poised to easily retain power after jailing or disqualifying her major opponents, creating what rights groups have…
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar Turns on CARICOM as Trinidad Chooses Washington’s Warships Over Regional Peace

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Oct 28, 2025 A Controversial and Divisive Break in Caribbean Unity The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has chosen to gaslight CARICOM after she aligned her country with a United States military build-up many fear could bring destruction and war into the Caribbean Sea. Kamla Persad-Bissessar has accused the…
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Cameroon erupts after the world oldest president claim victory

Jamaica Live International News– | Oct 27, 2025 Protests flared across Cameroon after the Constitutional Council declared President Paul Biya, 92, the winner of the October 12 presidential election, extending his four-decade rule into an eighth term. Security forces clashed with demonstrators in the commercial hub of Douala/Yaoundé on Sunday, leaving at least four people…
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Hurricane Melissa heads to Jamaica: We take a closer look at the major issues that contribute to flooding

The planet is approximately 79 percent water. Human settlements are already at a natural disadvantage when it comes to flooding. In Jamaica, persistent and severe flooding is driven by several human-induced factors: Destruction of Mangroves and Wetlands:Mangroves and wetlands serve as natural coastal defenses. They absorb storm surges, reduce erosion, and act as buffers during…
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