Hurricane Melissa heads to Jamaica: We take a closer look at the major issues that contribute to flooding

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 26, 2025

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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Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his Team Walked Parliament Sparks Controversy

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 22, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 22, 2025 Tensions flared in Parliament on Tuesday after Opposition Leader Mark Golding and his team abruptly walked out of the House during a session addressing matters related to Tropical Storm Melissa. According to reports, the incident began after Minister Matthew Samuda, who has responsibility for Water, Environment and…

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Yohan Blake Honoured with National Order of Distinction for Track and Field Excellence and Philanthropy

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 21, 2025

Jamaica Live Sports Desk– | Oct 21, 2025 Olympian Yohan Blake has added another prestigious accolade to his remarkable career — this time, from his own country. The sprint legend was conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD) during the National Investiture Ceremony at King’s House on National Heroes Day,…

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Trinidad and Tobago breaks ranks with CARICOM, jeopardising peace in the region

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 20, 2025

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Oct 20, 2025 Trinidad and Tobago’s government, led by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, on Sunday, October 19, again declared its “categorical” support for the ongoing U.S. military presence and operations in the southern Caribbean Sea. The statement—issued by the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs—came amid heightened regional tension following…

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Jamaica Live Confirms Larceny Charges Against PNP Activist Kamla Forbes-Thomas in North Carolina

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 14, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 14, 2025 Jamaica Live can confirm that Kamla Forbes-Thomas, a known People’s National Party (PNP) activist, was arrested in Burke County, North Carolina, on July 20, 2025, on charges of Larceny of Property and Receiving or Possessing Stolen Goods. According to information obtained from Gaston County officials, Ms. Forbes-Thomas…

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The U.S. Bullying the Caribbean Over the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 14, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 14, 2025 America’s “Warning” or Economic Blackmail? The United States has once again revealed its double standard on global climate policy. In October 2025, Washington issued an alarming “warning” to member countries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—including those in the Caribbean—not to vote for the Net-Zero Framework (NZF),…

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Prime Minister Holness continues to deliver new homes to needy Jamaicans under the Social Housing Programme

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 12, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 12, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness is not done cutting ribbons just yet. The Prime Minister recently handed over two new homes under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) — bringing renewed hope to two deserving Jamaicans. The beneficiaries are Mr. Neville Barrett, a 75-year-old farmer from South…

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Government invests $2.2 billion to build new police headquarters in Spanish Town to reclaim communities from crime

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 9, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 9, 2025 The Government of Jamaica has announced a major step in its mission to reclaim communities from the grip of crime and violence, with a $2.2 billion investment in Spanish Town to construct a modern, state-of-the-art security facility. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…

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Jamaican philanthropist Carol Picart donates medical equipment to public hospitals

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 8, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 8, 2025 Jamaica’s public health system has received a major boost through the donation of critical medical equipment valued at J$48.7 million (US$314,000) from Jamaican-born philanthropist Carol Picart, now residing in Canada. The items, contributed in collaboration with the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF) — an agency under the…

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PNP Activist Kamla Forbes Thomas Arrested in U.S. for Failing to Appear in Court

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 7, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 7, 2025 Prominent People’s National Party (PNP) activist Kamla Forbes Thomas was detained in the United States over the weekend in the state of North Carolina. According to official police reports, Forbes Thomas, 45, was arrested and booked in Gaston County by the Ranlo Police Department around 5 p.m.…

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Crime Against Humanity—But No Accountability? U.S., Israel and Argentina Vote ‘No’ as World Confronts Slavery’s Legacy”

On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution—A/80/L.48—formally declaring the transatlantic trafficking and racialized enslavement of Africans as “the gravest crime against humanity.” Backed by 123 nations and championed by Ghana under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, the resolution pushes the world closer to an uncomfortable but long-overdue conversation:…
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Golding at the Crossroads: Age, Ancestry, and the Battle for Jamaica’s Future

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 20, 2026 Golding’s Early Power Play Raises Questions of Timing, Identity and Readiness Opposition Leader Mark Golding has made a bold declaration—he intends to lead the People’s National Party (PNP) into the next general election and is confident of defeating Prime Minister Andrew Holness. But with Jamaica not constitutionally…
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U.S. Tightens Grip: Blocked Cuba from taking Russian Oil

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 20, 2026 Cuba’s worsening energy crisis has taken a dramatic turn after the United States moved to explicitly block the island from accessing Russian oil, intensifying geopolitical tensions and raising serious concerns across the Caribbean. On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued…
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“Tell the Truth!” Wayne Wonder Camp Blasts Buju Banton After Prison Claims

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report – | Mar 17, 2026 KINGSTON — A long-simmering tension between reggae heavyweights Buju Banton and Wayne Wonder has erupted into a full-blown public feud after a controversial interview and explosive response posts that have sent social media into meltdown. The drama began when Buju Banton appeared on a podcast interview with…
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Maduro Capture Controversy: Claims of an Unpaid Reward After Alleged Betrayal by His Own Driver and Bodyguard

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 15, 2026 Fresh allegations emerging in early 2026 suggest that the dramatic capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro may have involved betrayal from within his own security circle. Maduro was seized by U.S. special forces during a controversial military operation on January 3, 2026, and flown to the United…
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Jamaica Eyes Offshore Oil and Gas: Will It Transform the Economy or Just the Energy Sector?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 14, 2026 The Government of Jamaica has intensified efforts to explore offshore oil and gas resources, with international company United Oil & Gas Plc leading current exploration activities in the Walton–Morant Basin. Through the Ministry of Energy, the Jamaican government has entered a production-sharing agreement with the Dublin-based exploration…
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