Jamaican teen died after possible racist harassment in Pennsylvania

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 1, 2024

Moments later the video shows several white boys chasing young Justin through a Lower Paxton Township neighborhood. Security camera footage from the home shows teenagers chasing someone in front of the Johnson home. One of the teens is heard saying, “He went back to f***ing Africa!” Justin’s father, Orville Johnson, told CBS 21 Monday that…

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Cabbie in vicious viral bust-up after HWT Rd collision arrested

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 29, 2024

The driver of a Toyota Probox motor car, who was captured in a now-viral video breaking the car window of another motorist following a two-vehicle collision in the Corporate Area on Friday, has been arrested. The driver, 37-year-old Peter Bramwell of a Kingston address, is now facing several charges and has been labelled as an…

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The leader of Barbados has stopped a £3 million payment to a UK MP which was related to the Drax Hall slave plantation.

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 25, 2024

The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has suspended a plan involving a substantial financial payout to purchase 53 acres of the Drax Hall plantation, property of British Conservative MP Richard Drax. As published in Jamaica Live, the proposed transaction had provoked the ire of advocates for Caribbean reparations, who argue that Drax, the MP…

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A man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump’s trial was taking place has died

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 20, 2024

A man, who had covered himself in a flammable liquid and ignited himself in proximity to the courthouse where the trial of former President Donald Trump is proceeding, has succumbed to his injuries, according to the New York City Police Department. Authorities confirmed his passing to The Associated Press early on Saturday. It has been…

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DPP Paula Llewellyn’s Tenure Uncertain After Constitutional Court Ruling

By Jamaica Live Medias / April 19, 2024

The constitutional court ruling has left the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn’s tenure in a state of uncertainty. Sources cite that the ruling has the potential to directly impact her position, the specifics of which remain unknown at present. Public commentary has risen surrounding the event, with professionals and laymen alike speculating over…

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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales uncle exposed as a coke dealer and woman beater

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 24, 2024

As the Princes of Wales continues to battle cancer, her uncle continues to attack Meghan Markle. The “Celebrity Big Brother” alum slammed the Duchess of Sussex, whom he nicknamed “laughing girl,” and her marriage to Prince Harry in a new interview with the Times. “Let’s face it, Laughing Girl isn’t going to be around forever, is…

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Jamaica to amend Juror Act to align closely with that of the United Kingdom

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 19, 2024

In light of the case of Adidja Palmer, also known as Vybz Kartel and his co-accused being thrown out by the Privy Council in the UK, Justice minister, Delroy Chuck, says the government is moving expeditiously to craft new legislation to address the issue of jury misconduct. Speaking to Nationwide News, Justice minister, Delroy Chuck…

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DPP Paula Llewellyn to Pursue Retrial in Vybz Kartel Case

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 18, 2024

According to the The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn, the public has to be aware the issue of retrial has nothing to do with who the accused is. She contends that prosecutors are obliged to proceed with a specific aspect, particularly considering the solid case presented by the prosecution. She argues that emotions…

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The UK Privy Council send Vybz Kartel back to Jamaica

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 18, 2024

The UK-based Privy Council has decided to overturn the 2014 murder conviction of Vybz Kartel. The Law Lords have ordered Jamaica’s Court of Appeal to determine if the incarcerated dancehall star and his three co-convicts should be granted a retrial. The directions were issued on Thursday March 14, 2024 by the panel of five judges.…

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Woman Gangster killed in a hail of bullets

By Jamaica Live Medias / March 15, 2024

The woman who has been identified as 32-year-old Sudeen Hylton was said to have been shot 40 times by unknown assailants. According to reports, Hylton was killed at her business location in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Thursday. The commanding officer for Area One Police, ACP Clifford Chambers, says she was directly affiliated with a gang operating…

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Former Ohio Missionary Indicted on Federal Charges of Child Sexual Abuse in Haiti

Jamaica Live International News– | Dec 27, 2025 A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Ohio has indicted Jeriah Mast, a 44-year-old former missionary from Ohio, on four counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti. The indictment, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice, alleges that the offenses occurred…
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JPS Boosts Restoration Efforts with Arrival of 120 Overseas Line Workers After Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 27, 2025 In the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has strengthened its restoration push with the arrival of an additional 120 experienced line workers to the island this week. The team, deployed through Holland Power Services, has joined hundreds of local and international…
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2025 Nobel Peace Prize Sparks Global Backlash Over Venezuela, Sanctions, and War Rhetoric

Jamaica Live International News– | Dec 23, 2025 The awarding of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has ignited widespread controversy, with critics, peace organizations, and social movements arguing that the decision reflects geopolitical alignment rather than a commitment to peace. Accusations of Politicization Many critics contend that Machado’s…
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$58M Upgrade Transforms Torrington Park Housing After Decades of Neglect

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 9, 2025 In a significant step toward improving housing safety and community infrastructure, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Robert Montague, earlier today led the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $58 million Torrington Park Rehabilitation Project. The long-awaited project—completed on November 21, 2025—marks…
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One Jamaica, Not Two: Why the New Republic Must End the Myth of Maroon Sovereignty

As Jamaica prepares to embark on one of the most significant constitutional transformations in its history—the creation of a Jamaican Republic—a long-standing question has resurfaced with new urgency: Should the Maroons retain any claim to “sovereignty” within the borders of an independent Jamaica? Jamaica Live says no.And we are leading the charge in calling for…
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Plot Twist in Accompong: Government Drops Receipts — Is Chief Currie Misleading the Public?

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Dec 7, 2025 The controversy surrounding disaster relief in Accompong has taken a dramatic turn after Government Minister Daryl Vaz, MP, published evidence on his social media pages directly contradicting claims made by Maroon Chief Richard Currie. According to Vaz, Accompong was among the first communities visited by government officials…
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