Sidem Öztürk: From Stalker and Groupe to Wifey

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 5, 2024

Sidem Öztürk, who is engaged to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, has been in the news since his release from prison. Öztürk who is of Kurdish descent, was born in Turkey. She moved to the UK at a young age and has lived in London for over 29 years. She was introduced as Kartel’s future wife…

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The Bounty Foundation and Shaggy donated USD 10,000 to Lieutenant Stitchie

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 3, 2024

Rodney Basil Price OD, known as Bounty Killer, alongside The Bounty Foundation and Shaggy, have shown incredible generosity and compassion by donating USD 10,000 to support Cleve Laing better known as Lieutenant Stitchie. Cleve is bravely battling the challenging aftermath of a brain hemorrhage that has left him unresponsive. Their heartfelt contribution is a beacon…

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Isat Buchanan selected by the PNP to represent Portland Eastern in the upcoming General Election

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 2, 2024

The People’s National Party (PNP) has confirmed attorney Isat Buchanan as its candidate for Portland Eastern in the upcoming parliamentary general election. Buchanan replaces Colin Bell, who resigned due to a lack of support. The PNP states that Buchanan is dedicated to serving the constituents, with plans to improve education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Specifically,…

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness opened the Jamaica High Commission in New Delhi, India in a ceremonial official visit

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 1, 2024

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced the inauguration of the Jamaica High Commission in New Delhi, India. The Prime Minister is currently on an official visit to India, participating in a series of engagements including the inauguration of the High Commission, a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the opening of the Jamaica…

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding highlights three main points of contention with the constitutional reform

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 30, 2024

Opposition Leader Mark Golding emphasizes three key forms of contention with the constitutional reform: Mark Golding asserts that the PNP maintains a resolute stance on pivotal issues, including the role of the President and accountability measures. We oppose the simple majority vote for selecting a President, deeming it a threat to impartiality and trust. The…

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness unveiled the newly renovated bathroom at the Ocho Rios Market

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 27, 2024

Prime Minister Andrew Holness unveiled the newly renovated bathroom at the Ocho Rios Market in a ceremony highlighting the government’s commitment to improving public facilities. The modernized bathroom is designed to cater to the needs of both vendors and the general public, ensuring a more hygienic and comfortable environment. This renovation is part of a…

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The Government of Trinidad and Tobago formalised ties with Palestine as Israeli settlers prepare to move into Gaza

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 23, 2024

Trinidad and Tobago has formally established diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine. A release posted on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs announced that the Joint Communiqué establishing diplomatic relations was signed by Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Dr. Amery Browne and Prime Minister of the State of Palestine…

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Opposition leader Mark Golding names Prime Minister Andrew Holness as one of the Illicit 6

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 18, 2024

Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, stated that it is evident Prime Minister Andrew Holness is one of the Parliamentarians currently under investigation in connection with the Illicit 6. The Integrity Commission (IC) reported that six Jamaican parliamentarians are being investigated for illicit enrichment by the country’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Integrity Commission. Prime Minister Andrew Holness vehemently…

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Jamaicans to local contractors: Unnuh too teef n lazy nobody nuh want unnuh

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 17, 2024

In a recent report by TVJ News, local contractors in western parishes of Jamaica have expressed their grievances regarding being overlooked in favor of foreign workers in the booming construction sector. Contractors based in Negril, Westmoreland, and Hanover have voiced their concerns about losing out on opportunities to overseas workers, leading to a significant loss…

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New Urban Centre in Port Antonio, Portland

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 31, 2024

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground for the Boundbrook Urban Centre in Port Antonio, Portland. According to the Prime Minister, project is set to provide a major economic boost for the coastal town. He delivered the main address at the ground-breaking on Wednesday (August 14), noted that the project will offer myriad…

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Woman Gives Birth Mid-Flight from Jamaica to US, Ignites Birthright Citizenship Debate

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 11, 2026 A routine flight from Kingston to New York turned into a global talking point after a baby was born mid-air aboard Caribbean Airlines Flight BW005 on April 4, 2026 — raising a complicated and controversial question: Where does this child legally belong? Passengers onboard the flight, which…
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JUTC Drivers Busted in an alleged Expanding Ticket Fraud Scandal

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 11, 2026 The scandal rocking the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is widening, as detectives from the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) have slapped charges on four more employees in a growing crackdown on alleged fare fraud. The accused—31-year-old Kimanie Brown of Sandy Bay, Clarendon; 41-year-old Nikesha Bell of…
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Ask for Justice, Get Locked Out: UK Party Targets Countries Over Reparations

Jamaica Live News Desk– | April 10, 2026 Reform UK’s proposal to block visas over slavery reparations ignites outrage across the Caribbean, raising deeper questions about Britain’s historical accountability. A political firestorm is brewing across the Atlantic after Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party declared that it would deny visas to nationals from countries pursuing slavery…
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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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