Monument Unveiled in Honour of Victims of Kendal Train Crash

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 12, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 12, 2025 Manchester, Jamaica – A long-awaited monument paying tribute to the 187 lives lost in the Kendal Train Crash of 1957 was officially unveiled on Thursday, September 11, 2025, by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange. The monument, originally scheduled to…

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Why Does the Establishment Want Andrew Holness Gone?

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 7, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Sept 7, 2025 Andrew Holness is just 53 years old — the youngest Prime Minister ever to hold office in Jamaica — yet the chorus for his departure is already loud and insistent. Compare that with Opposition Leader Mark Golding: at 60 years old, he will be 65 by the…

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Health Insurance Launched for Jamaica’s Entertainers and Creatives

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 30, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 30, 2025 A historic milestone has been reached for Jamaica’s cultural sector, as entertainers and creatives are now officially covered under a government-backed health and life insurance plan. The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, led by the Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, has launched the Jamaica Entertainers and…

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Major Cold Storage and Irrigation Projects to Boost Food Security in St. Elizabeth

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 30, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 30, 2025 St. Elizabeth, Jamaica — A state-of-the-art cold storage facility is being built in St. Elizabeth, a move the Government says will play a critical role in stabilizing food prices and strengthening the island’s food security. Farmers and agro-processors could have access to much-needed cold storage as early…

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JDC Accused of Silencing Deaf Community by Blacklisting Veteran Interpreter

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 26, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 26, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica’s leading sign language interpreter, Antoinette Aiken, is raising alarm after claiming she has been blacklisted by the Jamaica Debates Commission (JDC), leaving the deaf community without access to interpretation during Saturday night’s first of three political debates. In a series of videos posted…

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“Born PNP”: The Dangerous Myth of Political Genetics

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 25, 2025

During a recent campaign stop, Prime Minister Andrew Holness engaged in a telling exchange with a man from Mount Salem. Holness greeted the man warmly, and though the man admitted he was not a Labourite, he showed respect to the Prime Minister. When asked why he supported the People’s National Party (PNP), his answer was…

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Mark Golding Once Branded Maroons as Traitors Who Crushed Slave Revolts

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 24, 2025

Kingston, Jamaica – August 2025 – The role of the Jamaican Maroons is once again in the national spotlight, this time with a fresh layer of political intrigue. In an old interview now resurfacing online, Opposition Leader Mark Golding branded the Maroons as “runaway slaves turned traitors,” arguing that they betrayed their African brothers and…

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Spice Goes All Out: 18 Lavish Gifts for Her Son’s 18th Birthday

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 23, 2025

Jamaica Live Entertainment Report | Aug 23, 2025 Dancehall Queen Spice has once again proven that she knows how to shut down the internet—this time not with music, but with motherhood. The superstar flew in straight from her international tour to celebrate her son Nico’s 18th birthday, surprising him with not just her presence, but…

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Jamaica Joins the AI Revolution with First-Ever Olympiad Team

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 22, 2025

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Aug 22, 2025 Jamaica has entered the global stage of Artificial Intelligence (AI), proudly fielding its first national AI team at the prestigious International Olympiad of Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Beijing, China. This historic moment marks a bold step into a rapidly evolving digital era, signaling Jamaica’s commitment to…

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Gates Foundation Launches 8-Year Contraceptive in Kenya Amid Debate Over Global Population Policies

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 20, 2025

Jamaica Live International News– | Aug 20, 2025 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced the launched what they dubbed as groundbreaking contraceptive — a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) capable of preventing pregnancy for up to eight years. Kenya, alongside Nigeria and India, is among the first countries to benefit from this initiative, which…

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Mount Pleasant Hit by U.S. Visa Denials Ahead of Champions Cup Clash with LA Galaxy

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 11, 2026 Jamaican football club Mount Pleasant FA has suffered a major setback ahead of its historic debut in the Concacaf Champions Cup, after ten of its players were denied visas to travel to the United States for Wednesday’s match against Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy. The St.…
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Canadian Fugitive Wanted for Murder Extradited from Jamaica to Face Justice in Toronto

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 10, 2026 A Canadian fugitive who fled to Jamaica after a fatal shooting in Toronto has been extradited back to Canada to face murder charges, according to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The suspect, 43-year-old Debbie Sue Jones, was wanted by the Toronto Police in connection with a second-degree…
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Board of Peace in Pieces: Indonesia Puts U.S.-Led Initiative on Hold Amid Iran War

Jamaica Live International News– | Mar 9, 2026 Indonesia has suspended all discussions regarding its potential participation in the United States-led Board of Peace (BoP) initiative, citing escalating military tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns for the safety of its citizens in the region. According to Reuters, Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed on…
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Trump Jabs Kamala Harris While Praising Trinidad PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar at Summit

Jamaica Live Regional News – | Mar 7, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump stirred political debate on Saturday, March 7, 2026, after appearing to take a swipe at former Vice President Kamala Harris while speaking at the Shield of the Americas Summit. During remarks welcoming regional leaders, Trump singled out Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of…
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Florida Congressman Carlos Giménez Praises Jamaica’s Move to End Cuba Medical Programme After Earlier Threats

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 6, 2026 Meanwhile, Jamaica is now grappling with the impact of ending the Cuban medical programme, which for decades supplied doctors and nurses to support the island’s healthcare system. KINGSTON, Jamaica — Florida Republican congressman Carlos A. Giménez has once again ignited debate across the Caribbean after praising Jamaica’s…
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Jamaica Ends Decades-Long Medical Cooperation Programme With Cuba Amid Diplomatic Pressure

Jamaica Live News Desk– | Mar 5, 2026 Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaica has officially discontinued its long-standing medical cooperation programme with Cuba, bringing to an end a partnership that has helped support the island’s public health system for more than five decades. The decision, announced Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,…
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