Jamaica Ends Decades-Long Medical Cooperation Programme With Cuba Amid Diplomatic Pressure

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 5, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 5, 2026 Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaica has officially discontinued its long-standing medical cooperation programme with Cuba, bringing to an end a partnership that has helped support the island’s public health system for more than five decades. The decision, announced Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,…

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Caribbean Youth Leaders Gather in Kingston for Climate and Sustainable Energy Workshop

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 5, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 5, 2026 Kingston, Jamaica — Young leaders from across the Caribbean are gathering in Jamaica this week to take part in a major regional workshop focused on climate action, renewable energy, and sustainable development. The Caribbean Youth Climate Council (CYCC), in partnership with Youth Action Co:Lab and Youth4Energy, is…

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U.S. Congressman Threatens Jamaica — Sparks Outrage Over Sovereignty and Caribbean Independence

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 26, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Feb 26, 2026 A diplomatic storm is brewing after Florida Congressman Carlos A. Giménez publicly threatened Jamaica following remarks by Prime Minister Andrew Holness on the crisis in Cuba. In a strongly worded social media post, Giménez accused Jamaica’s governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) of “covering up for the moribund…

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Three-Year-Old Zaylon Pinnock Killed in Denham Town Gun Attack — Grieving Mother Vows to Help Police Find His Killers

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 21, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Feb 21, 2026 Grief has gripped the community of Denham Town after three-year-old Zaylon Pinnock was shot and killed during a brazen gun attack at his home on Nelson Street early Saturday morning. The toddler’s mother, overcome with emotion, wept openly as she vowed to support investigators in their efforts…

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Crossing Party Lines for Country: Holness Brings Patterson and Golding Into Jamaica’s Recovery Talks.

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 21, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Feb 21, 2026 In a notable show of statesmanship and national unity, Andrew Holness revealed that he recently met with two former Prime Ministers — P. J. Patterson of the People’s National Party (PNP) and Bruce Golding of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). The Prime Minister shared that the discussions…

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Texan Dad Shot and Kills Daughter After Over Argument About Him Supporting Trump

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 11, 2026

Jamaica Live International News– | Feb 11, 2026 A coroner’s inquest in England has cast new light on a tragic shooting in Prosper, where 23-year-old British national Lucy Harrison was killed by her father, Kris Harrison, during a heated argument on January 10, 2025. The details emerged in February 2026 during proceedings at Cheshire Coroner’s…

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Young Reggae Boyz Book Ticket to Qatar 2026

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 11, 2026

Jamaica Live Sports Desk– | Feb 11, 2026 The Jamaica’s Under-17 football team have lifted the nation’s spirit after officially qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Boys’ Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. The young Reggae Boyz secured their spot after defeating Canada in their final Concacaf qualifier in Costa Rica, sealing an impressive and dominant campaign.…

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Washington Moves to Dictate How the Caribbean Trains Its Doctors

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 2, 2026

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Jan 02, 2026 Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has revealed that Washington has formally called on Saint Lucia to stop sending its nationals to study medicine in Cuba — a request he described as a “major problem” for the island’s already strained healthcare system. Speaking at the Second World Congress…

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Holness Draws Line on JPS: “High Electricity Costs Are Holding Jamaica Back”

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 22, 2026

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Jan 22, 2026 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says reducing Jamaica’s high electricity costs remains one of the central pillars of his administration’s economic reform agenda, as the Government continues negotiations with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) ahead of the company’s licence expiry in 2027. “For Jamaica to grow, we must…

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From “Illegal Immigrant” to MAGA Mouthpiece: Nicki Minaj’s Political Whiplash

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 21, 2026

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Jan 21, 2026 The controversy surrounding Nicki Minaj and immigration has resurfaced, drawing attention to a series of public statements that appear, to some critics, to sit uncomfortably alongside one another. At the center of the debate are Minaj’s past expressions of empathy toward migrant children separated from their parents…

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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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Is the United Kingdom Breaking Apart? Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Unite in Referendum Push

Jamaica Live International News– | Sept 13, 2026 CARDIFF, Wales — The political future of the United Kingdom is facing renewed scrutiny as the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland prepare for an unprecedented meeting in Cardiff on Monday, September 14, where they are expected to sign a joint declaration asserting their nations’ right…
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Did CVM TV give Jamaicans the full picture on Holness’ classroom comments?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 11, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A social-media report by CVM TV highlighting public reaction to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ controversial comments about children learning outdoors has raised a broader question about media responsibility: when public opinion is clearly divided, should a major news organisation present viewers with only…
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Tent classroom controversy deepens as Moy-Crawford responds to JTA president

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 11, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — The controversy surrounding the use of tents as temporary classrooms at hurricane-damaged schools has intensified, with Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information Rhoda Moy-Crawford responding to concerns raised by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President LaSonja Harrison over conditions…
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