Members of CARICOM To Acquire Cargo Planes as Mottley Warns of Renewed Threats to Region

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Montego Bay, Jamaica | July 7, 2025 —At least two CARICOM member states have begun the process of acquiring cargo planes to improve the regional movement of goods — a critical step in addressing long-standing trade and supply chain challenges within the Caribbean. The announcement came during…

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Playing God with Nature? Golding to Dump Up Jamaica’s Natural Flood Shields

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 6, 2025

July 6, 2025 | Jamaica Live News Desk Opposition Leader Mark Golding is courting controversy with his latest proposal to use swamp land for constructing affordable housing — a move that has triggered alarm bells among environmentalists, flood-risk experts, and concerned citizens alike. Golding, in his bid to address Jamaica’s longstanding housing crisis, has proposed…

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Ministry of Health Warns Against Use of Unregulated Sexual Enhancement Products

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025 | Jamaica Live News DeskKingston, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging Jamaicans to avoid purchasing or using three unregulated products currently being marketed for sexual enhancement: Black Bull Extreme, Erectemax, and Royal Honey. The Ministry issued the warning following alerts from the United States Food and Drug Administration…

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The Blood in the Water: Calling Out Kenya’s President William Ruto Ignorance That Betrays the Memory of the Enslaved Africans

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 2, 2025

There are moments in history so cruel, so calculated, so demonic, that to forget them is not just ignorance — it is betrayal. One such moment is the Transatlantic Slave Trade. During its brutal centuries-long reign, millions of African men, women, and children were kidnapped, chained, branded, and thrown into the bellies of European ships…

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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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Beenie Man Announces Second Free Music Workshop for Jamaican Youth

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 24, 2025

Beenie Man Hosts Free Music Workshops for Jamaican Youth Jamaican music legend Beenie Man is thrilled to announce the launch of the second edition of his free music workshops for youth, specifically targeting children ages 6-14. The initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of musical talent. The workshop, which took place on Saturday, June…

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Despite Political Pushback, NaRRA Moves Forward With Job Opportunities for Jamaicans

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 15, 2026 KINGSTON, JAMAICA — While the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) has found itself at the centre of a political controversy over the cost of its proposed headquarters, the newly established agency is pressing ahead with an important phase of its development: recruiting qualified professionals to help…
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Diddy vs Dudus Coke: Alleged prison fight as Jamaican drug lord’s release date pushed back to 2029

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 14, 2026 Christopher “Dudus” Coke, Jamaica’s former Tivoli Gardens strongman, has reportedly had his projected release date from a United States federal prison pushed back by one year, amid allegations that he was involved in a physical confrontation with American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. According to reports citing…
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Inside Chapelton Community Hospital: A look at the upgraded Clarendon facility and the healthcare services it provides

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 4, 2026 CLARENDON, Jamaica — The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has given the public an inside look at the Chapelton Community Hospital, highlighting the different areas of the facility, their functions and the range of healthcare services available to residents of Chapelton and surrounding communities. The Clarendon-based hospital…
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Haughton’s TVJ Interview Now Cited by U.S. Prosecutors in Chronic Law Bail Fight

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 3, 2026 KINGSTON, Jamaica — What began as a character-reference letter written by Jamaican economist and former Opposition People’s National Party Senator Professor Andre Haughton for dancehall artiste Chronic Law has taken a significant turn, with Haughton’s subsequent TVJ interview now being cited by U.S. federal prosecutors as part…
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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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