Jamaican man sentenced to death in Florida for raping, killing 9-year-old girl

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 11, 2020

According to Miami 7 News, Ritchie, 41, was dating 9-year-old Felecia Williams’ neighbor, Eboni Wiley, in May 2014, prosecutors said. Ritchie and Wiley were watching the girl one day and took her to his mother’s apartment. Ritchie sexually assaulted and strangled the girl while Wiley went to buy marijuana, prosecutors said. Ritchie then hid the girl’s…

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Krystal Tomlinson replaced in debate after being suspected to have been exposed to COVID-19

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 25, 2020

The Opposition Peoples National Party General secretary announced that two Member Parliament candidates have been withdrawn from participating in the upcoming political debates due to being suspected of exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The debate is set to start today at 9pm. Peter Bunting, Manchester Central candidate will now be replaced by Raymond Pryce who…

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Two Suspects Arrested For The Murder Of St. James Accountant

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 6, 2020

According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), police in St. James have made a major breakthrough in the investigation of a recent murder in the parish. Two men were today arrested in connection with the murder of 57-year-old Steven McPherson in Bogue Heights, St. James. The report states the St. James accountant was killed while trying to…

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Jamaica Supreme Court Rules School Can Ban Dreadlocks

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 2, 2020

The Jamaica Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional rights of a seven years old girl were not breached. She was denied access because of her dreadlocks into the Kensington Primary, a well-known school in the St Catherine area. On the eve of Emancipation Day which marks the end of slavery and colonial powers, this story…

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Zimbabwe To Pay White Farmers $3.5 Billion Dollars

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 2, 2020

The Zimbabwe’s government signed a $3.5 billion agreement on Wednesday July 29, to compensate white farmers for land that was retrieved from them. Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe, led a land reform program 20 years ago that forced white farmers off land that was taken away from blacks during the British rule in the country.…

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Buju Banton “I Am Jamaica” Festival Song Winner

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 27, 2020

BUJU BANTON is the 2020 winner for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition. This is the first entry for Mark  Myrie popularly known as Buju Banton. Buju is also coming off a very successful album release Upside down 2020. Since coming home from his stint in Federal lockup in the United States, Buju dropped back in…

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Head of Security to have access to citizens personal data!

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 18, 2020

*TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY ACCESS* On July 16, a Committee of Member of Parliament from both parties, stated that senior officials in the security forces will now have full access to real-time communications information in an effort to investigate selected criminal acts in pursuit of solving the cases. Horace Chang tabled this motion in the House by…

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Tamar Braxton found unresponsive from alleged suicide attempt

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 18, 2020

According to reports from The Blast and TMZ singer and reality TV star Tamar Braxton was found unresponsive in her room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The report stated that the 43 years old singer was found by her boyfriend David Adefeso. The Blast reported that Braxton is in stable condition but still unconscious, and is…

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Christopher Tufton “Market Me Jamaica” Scandal

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 17, 2020

*MARKET ME CONSTROVERSY* The contracts between the communications agency Market Me Jamaica and the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton have been under scrutiny by the Opposition Peoples National Party (PNP) and the Public. According the government, Market Me Jamaica was hired to facilitate the COVID-19 communications strategy. The contract valued 38 million…

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Health Minister Tufton To Doctors: Find Jobs Elsewhere

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 16, 2020

The Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton are again making headlines. He received a barrage of backlash following his statement at a meeting with representatives from Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) and the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The Minister told the doctors they should explore private practicing domestically and seek employment…

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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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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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