Jamaica Live Confirms Larceny Charges Against PNP Activist Kamla Forbes-Thomas in North Carolina

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 14, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 14, 2025 Jamaica Live can confirm that Kamla Forbes-Thomas, a known People’s National Party (PNP) activist, was arrested in Burke County, North Carolina, on July 20, 2025, on charges of Larceny of Property and Receiving or Possessing Stolen Goods. According to information obtained from Gaston County officials, Ms. Forbes-Thomas…

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Prime Minister Holness continues to deliver new homes to needy Jamaicans under the Social Housing Programme

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 12, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 12, 2025 Prime Minister Andrew Holness is not done cutting ribbons just yet. The Prime Minister recently handed over two new homes under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) — bringing renewed hope to two deserving Jamaicans. The beneficiaries are Mr. Neville Barrett, a 75-year-old farmer from South…

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The Nobel Peace Prize or the West’s Seal of Approval?

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 10, 2025

The announcement of Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate has reignited debate about whether the prize still represents a genuine commitment to peace — or whether it has become a convenient tool of Western political signaling. According to the Nobel Committee, Machado was awarded the prize “for leading the…

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Government invests $2.2 billion to build new police headquarters in Spanish Town to reclaim communities from crime

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 9, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 9, 2025 The Government of Jamaica has announced a major step in its mission to reclaim communities from the grip of crime and violence, with a $2.2 billion investment in Spanish Town to construct a modern, state-of-the-art security facility. Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…

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Jamaican philanthropist Carol Picart donates medical equipment to public hospitals

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 8, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 8, 2025 Jamaica’s public health system has received a major boost through the donation of critical medical equipment valued at J$48.7 million (US$314,000) from Jamaican-born philanthropist Carol Picart, now residing in Canada. The items, contributed in collaboration with the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF) — an agency under the…

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OPINION: Mark Golding’s white privilege is showing — and he thinks Andrew Holness is beneath him

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 6, 2025

Golding rejects invitation to meet with Delroy Chuck on constitutional reform, insisting that discussions must take place directly with Prime Minister Andrew Holness. By all appearances, Opposition Leader Mark Golding has once again allowed his white privilege and deep sense of superiority to drive his behaviour, overshadowing the broader national interest. His recent refusal to…

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Nine Shot, Five Fatally, in Linstead — Police Suspect Gang Conflict Behind Attack

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 6, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 6, 2025 A community in shock, families in mourning, and a nation asking why — that’s the reality gripping Linstead, St Catherine, after a brutal mass shooting left five people dead, including a four-year-old girl, and four others hospitalized on Sunday night. According to police reports, the attack unfolded…

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Minister Grange Hands Over Water Tanks to Residents of Ensom City Division

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 5, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 5, 2025 Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, on Friday, October 3, handed over water tanks to residents of the Ensom City Division. Minister Grange noted that access to clean water is a basic necessity and expressed pride in supporting initiatives that improve the…

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The JLP Blasts PNP for ‘Barefaced Hypocrisy’ in Dr. Dixon Case

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 3, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 3, 2025 The political debate surrounding the suspension of Dr. Aujae Dixon from the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has intensified, with Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) representative Marlon Morgan accusing the People’s National Party (PNP) of “barefaced hypocrisy” and selective outrage. Dixon was interdicted following his participation in the…

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Caribbean Integration Takes Bold Step Forward: Barbados Opens Its Doors to Regional Partners

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 2, 2025

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Oct 2, 2025 Bridgetown, Barbados — October 1, 2025-In what Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described as a “historic and orderly step” toward deeper regional unity, Barbados has officially opened its borders to nationals of Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Belize, granting them the right to live,…

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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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