BREAKING NEWS: Kobe Bryant Dead at 41

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 26, 2020

As the world remains in mourning and shock at the tragic passing of NBA Legend, (from left) Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, we would like to acknowledge the others who died in the helicopter accident. John Altobelli, Wife Keri and Daughter Alyssa, Sarah Chester and Daughter Payton Chester and Christina Mauser. Condolences to the families…

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Briana Williams reigns supreme at Queens/Grace Jackson Track meet

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 25, 2020

Kingston, Jamaica: Jamaican sprint superstar Briana Williams clocked a personal best of 7.15s in the 60m dash at the 19th staging of the Queens/Grace Jackson Track Meet this evening. The 17-year-old stormed out to a fast start under very wet conditions inside the National Stadium, defeating a field of athletes who were much more seasoned…

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Young Jamaican sprint sensation signs with Nike

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 17, 2020

Jamaica’s darling, Briana Williams has inked a sponsorship deal with international sporting brand, Nike. This deal confirms rumors that she is joining professionals . Williams, who is 17-years-old, will also represent HSI International Sports Management after signing a contract with them as well. Both deals were announced on Friday. Williams has, for some time now,…

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Jamaican Women Dominate Football Overseas

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 16, 2020

Reggae Girlz midfielder, Havana Solaun, recently signed with French giants Paris FC in the first division. Solaun sealed the deal on Tuesday, January 14, where she will ply her trade in the same league as National leading goal scorer Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw. Solaun etched her name into Jamaican history last summer, by becoming the country’s…

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Jamaica’s Leap to the Top: 2019 Sporting Highlights. Year in Review

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 29, 2019

SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW 2019 This year has seen many great sporting moments for Jamaica. Without question, it has been one of the most memorable years in sports historically speaking. A year of immensely high positives saw our names being etched further in the hearts and minds of many individuals on the international stage. From…

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Shelly’s Last Race: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says Tokyo 2020 will be her Final Olympics

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 21, 2019

Kingston, Jamaica: For over a decade, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce has given Jamaicans something to boast about. Her impeccable performances on the international scene has helped propelled the country to a platform where it is respected, revered and often imitated. Now, in the twilight of her career, Fraser-Pryce has indicated that next year’s Olympics in Tokyo…

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Gatlin bowed to Bolt after beaten him

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 31, 2018

World Championships 2017: Usain Bolt beaten by Justin Gatlin in 100m final. Justin Gatlin tore up Usain Bolt’s farewell script as he stole world 100m gold with the run of his long and controversial career. Despite struggling for fitness and form in his valedictory season, Bolt had still been favourite to secure his 20th global gold.…

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France welcome home World Cup Heroes with parade in Paris

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 31, 2018

The World Cup-winning French team returned home to a heroes’ welcome on Monday (Jul 16), parading down the Champs-Elysees as hundreds of thousands of cheering fans gave a raucous welcome to the country’s newest idols. France overcame a determined Croatia to win 4-2 in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2018 final in Russia. The teenager Kylian Mbappe applying the…

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New mum Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wins 100m. Clocked 10.98

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 31, 2018

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, return to track and field almost a year after giving birth to her son Zyon D. Pryce. Zyon D. Pryce was born August 2017. “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Welcome Zyon D. Pryce , August 7th, 2017! “To God be the…

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Jamaican Alia Atkinson Breaks Own Record At Swimming World Cup

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 26, 2018

Jamaican Alia Atkinson scored the second world record at the FINA World Cup in Budapest. She lowered her previous mark of 28.64 down to 28.56 to win the women’s 50 breaststroke. Atkinson had broken the 2009 mark of Jessica Hardy (28.80) at the Tokyo stop of the World Cup circuit in 2016. She now the proud owner of eight swims…

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Mount Pleasant Hit by U.S. Visa Denials Ahead of Champions Cup Clash with LA Galaxy

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 11, 2026 Jamaican football club Mount Pleasant FA has suffered a major setback ahead of its historic debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup, after ten of its players were denied visas to travel to the United States for Wednesday’s match against Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy. The St.…
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Canadian Fugitive Wanted for Murder Extradited from Jamaica to Face Justice in Toronto

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 10, 2026 A Canadian fugitive who fled to Jamaica after a fatal shooting in Toronto has been extradited back to Canada to face murder charges, according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The suspect, 43-year-old Debbie Sue Jones, was wanted by the Toronto Police in connection with a second-degree…
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Board of Peace in Pieces: Indonesia Puts U.S.-Led Initiative on Hold Amid Iran War

Jamaica Live International News– | Mar 9, 2026 Indonesia has suspended all discussions regarding its potential participation in the United States-led Board of Peace (BoP) initiative, citing escalating military tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns for the safety of its citizens in the region. According to Reuters, Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed on…
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Trump Jabs Kamala Harris While Praising Trinidad PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar at Summit

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 7, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump stirred political debate on Saturday, March 7, 2026, after appearing to take a swipe at former Vice President Kamala Harris while speaking at the Shield of the Americas Summit. During remarks welcoming regional leaders, Trump singled out Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of…
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Florida Congressman Carlos Giménez Praises Jamaica’s Move to End Cuba Medical Programme After Earlier Threats

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 6, 2026 Meanwhile, Jamaica is now grappling with the impact of ending the Cuban medical programme, which for decades supplied doctors and nurses to support the island’s healthcare system. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Florida Republican congressman Carlos A. Giménez has once again ignited debate across the Caribbean after praising Jamaica’s…
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Jamaica Ends Decades-Long Medical Cooperation Programme With Cuba Amid Diplomatic Pressure

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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