Man who assaulted nurse identified as businessman Robert Bell

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 16, 2025

NEWS UPDATE: Police in St Andrew have formally charged 65-year-old businessman Robert Bell, also known as ‘Andy Bell,’ of Grosvenor Terrace, St Andrew, with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm following an incident involving a nurse on Mt Friendship Road in the parish on Tuesday, May 13. According to reports from the Stony Hill Police, at…

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A man has been detained following an incident in which he assaulted a woman while brandishing a firearm during a road altercation.

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 16, 2025

A man has been detained following an incident in which he assaulted a woman while brandishing a firearm during a road altercation. The police are currently conducting an investigation into viral video that show a female nurse being assaulted by a man on a roadside. Details regarding the location and the events leading up to…

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Social Studies and History teachers and students from St. Catherine High School visited King’s House 

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 15, 2025

On Monday, May 5, educators and students from the Social Studies and History departments at St. Catherine High School were graciously welcomed at King’s House, where they had the distinguished honor of meeting His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, along with Major Dwayne Hill, the Secretary to the Governor-General. They were provided with a comprehensive and…

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International News: Armed boys ages 7 and 9, in a gun standoff with law enforcement

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 12, 2025

A video footage released by the Sheriff’s Office depicts two children, aged seven and nine, attempting to evade apprehension by law enforcement while wielding a loaded handgun. The children engaged in a firearm standoff with law enforcement authorities. They are observed standing behind an air-conditioning unit while officers make earnest efforts to de-escalate the situation.…

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Tribute to Black Dandyism

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 7, 2025

This year’s theme of the Met Gala Black Dandyism comes from the exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” a landmark show tracing over 300 years of Black fashion through the lens of dandyism.⁠ Black Dandyism is a significant aspect of Black culture, particularly in the African diaspora. It’s a style of dress and a cultural movement…

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness received his Doctorate

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 1, 2025

Prime Minister Andrew Holness communicated via his social media account that today marked the completion another phase in his personal and professional development. A pursuit born out of a deep desire to examine the root causes and complex dimensions of violence in Jamaica from a more scientific, psycho-social, and geopolitical perspective so we can design…

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Tiktok star 1Babaskenng shot dead during Livestream

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 29, 2025

According to various reports, law enforcement authorities in St Andrew North are engaged in an investigation regarding the murder of Jabari Johnson, known on TikTok as ‘1babaskenng’. Johnson was tragically shot multiple times during a live stream near Queenie’s Snack Shop on Red Hills Road. This unfortunate incident reportedly took place on April 28, 2025.…

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Popular Chinese mechanic has been ordered to close operations pending government investigation

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 25, 2025

The Whole Hearted Car Services Company, located in Ferry Pen, St. Catherine, and operated by Chinese nationals, has been mandated to suspend its operations until the immigration status of its Chinese employees is fully verified. This directive has been issued by the Work Permit Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. This follows…

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Strong warning to Jamaica from Asafa Powell

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 17, 2025

Former Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell warns his children will not pursue athletic opportunities for Jamaica unless certain support systems are established. Furthermore, he indicated that, upon reflection, he would choose not to compete for Jamaica if given another chance. Powell made these comments in a social media post following a previous video showcasing his son’s…

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Do not eat contaminated chicken washed up in Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 7, 2025

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising the public not to consume chicken products recently washed ashore in Hellshire. These items, originating from Brazil, were not intended for local distribution and have been exposed to unsafe conditions, posing serious food safety risks. The authorities are particularly concerned about the potential contamination of these products…

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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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