Kishane Thompson Blazes to 9.75 — Faster Than Lyles, Makes History with the Fastest 100m Time in a Decade

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Kishane Thompson has officially entered sprinting’s elite stratosphere. On Friday night at the Jamaican National Championships, the 23-year-old unleashed a searing 9.75 seconds to win the men’s 100m final — the fastest time in the world since 2015 and now the sixth-fastest mark in history. Thompson ran a blistering 9.75s (0.8), securing…

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One Last Run. One Last Roar. Shelly-Ann Says Goodbye to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

By Jamaica Live Sports Desk | June 27, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica —The National Stadium erupted in joy last night as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce secured her spot at the World Championships in Tokyo—marking her final international appearance. Shelly-Ann leaves the track as Jamaica’s most decorated female sprinter, a true legend and one of the greatest athletes the…

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A Jamaican Man Arrested by ICE at New York Immigration Court

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

NEW YORK, USA — A Jamaican man was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at an immigration court in New York this week, sparking concerns about the increasingly aggressive tactics being used to detain migrants across the United States. The arrest, captured in a now-viral video circulating online, shows the man being…

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DR Congo and Rwanda Sign Peace Agreement in Washington, Mediated by U.S. and Facilitated by Qatar

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

Trump Hosts Foreign Ministers as He Eyes Nobel Peace Prize Bid Washington, D.C. – In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a peace agreement in Washington aimed at de-escalating months of deadly tensions along their shared border. The accord was mediated by the United States and facilitated…

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Bids Farewell on Home Soil After Emotional Final Race in Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 28, 2025

By Jamaica Live Sports Desk | June 27, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica — In what was undoubtedly an emotional chapter in Jamaican sporting history, the “Pocket Rocket” Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competed in her final race on home soil at the Jamaican National Championships, held at the National Stadium in Kingston. The four-day championships, running from June 26–29,…

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Jamaica to Seek Slavery Reparations Through King Charles III and Privy Council

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 26, 2025

KINGSTON, Jamaica – June 26, 2025 — Jamaica is set to make a historic move in its long-standing push for reparations by formally petitioning His Majesty King Charles III to refer critical legal questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council regarding Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. The announcement was made by…

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Tragic Loss: Jamaican Family Among Six Killed in Fiery Florida Crash

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 24, 2025

A devastating head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, on Saturday afternoon claimed the lives of six individuals, including three young children. The victims were all Jamaican nationals, with five of them being members of the Anderson family from Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St. Catherine. The Incident The crash occurred on State Road 60, west of South…

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Jamaica Passes Tougher Laws Against Child Murder

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 24, 2025

In a decisive move to strengthen the legal framework surrounding serious crimes, the Senate of Jamaica on Friday, June 20, 2025, approved significant amendments to three key pieces of legislation aimed at imposing harsher penalties for murder, particularly in cases involving the killing of children. The Bills, which include The Offences Against the Person (Amendment)…

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Jamaica Fire Brigade Battles Major Fire Near IGL on Spanish Town Road

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 23, 2025

In a developing story, the Jamaica Fire Brigade is currently battling a massive blaze along Spanish Town Road, near the Industrial Gases Limited (IGL) area. Emergency crews have rushed to the scene to contain the fire, which has caused significant disruption in the area. Authorities are urging all motorists and pedestrians to avoid Spanish Town…

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Jamaicans Urged to Help Preserve the Country’s Bat Population

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 23, 2025

The Jamaican government, in partnership with environmental organizations, is calling on the public to play a crucial role in protecting the country’s bat population, which is facing significant threats from habitat destruction, urbanization, and human intrusion. Bats, often misunderstood and feared, are an essential part of Jamaica’s ecosystem, contributing to biodiversity, pollination, seed dispersal, and…

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Mark Golding: “We Are Not Coming to Government with Empty Hands — We Are Coming with Plans”

July 23, 2025 – Jamaica Live | News Desk People’s National Party (PNP) President, Mark Golding, is signaling that his party is ready to take the reins of government — not with vague promises, but with concrete plans and backing from investors. Speaking recently, Golding revealed that he has been engaged in strategic discussions with local and…
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🎸 Ozzy Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness,” dies aged 76

July 22, 2025 – Jamaica Live | Entertainment News Legendary singer and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76. His family announced he died this morning, surrounded by loved ones, urging privacy during this painful time. Ozzy rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with Black…
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Constable Patrick Walters Charged with Murder of 20-Year-Old D’Jonnay Graham

Jamaica Live News | July 22, 2025 The Jamaica Constabulary Force has confirmed that 22-year-old Constable Patrick Walters has been formally charged with the murder of 20-year-old D’Jonnay Graham, following a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Graham’s residence in Richmond, St. Mary. The charges were laid after a comprehensive…
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JUTC Launches New SmartFare Card for Cashless Bus Travel

July 22, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has announced the rollout of its upgraded SmartFare Card system, a move that marks a significant shift towards fully cashless payments on JUTC buses across the Corporate Area and St. Catherine. The new cards will replace the older generation of Smart…
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Contract Killing Foiled In ST. Andrew: Five Men Fatally Shot, Four Firearms Seized In Police Operation

July 21, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk JACKS HILL, St. Andrew | A murder-for-hire plot was thwarted by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) during a high-stakes operation on Jacks Hill Road in St. Andrew on Monday, July 21, 2025. The deadly confrontation left five men dead and led to the seizure of…
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The Clarendon Police seized illegal drugs and arrested one man

July 21, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk The Clarendon Police Division successfully carried out a high-impact tactical operation on Thursday, July 17, 2025, resulting in the arrest of one man on drug-related charges and the dismantling of several illegal electrical connections within local communities. The operation, which was strategically planned and executed, was led…
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