ICE incorrectly identified an American citizen as Jamaican, leading to his preparations for deportation

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 11, 2025

According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Federal Court Rules Detention of U.S. Citizen by ICE Was Unconstitutional. Miami, Fla. — In a significant decision, a federal court granted partial summary judgment in Brown v. Ramsay, siding with Peter Sean Brown, a U.S. citizen wrongfully detained by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) at…

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Chaos in Los Angeles: Protests Erupt Over ICE Raids

By Jamaica Live Medias / June 9, 2025

Los Angeles, CA – June 8, 2025 Tensions erupted into chaos Sunday evening as protesters clashed with law enforcement in downtown Los Angeles, ignited by outrage over aggressive federal immigration sweeps. Over the course of three days (June 6–8, 2025), downtown Los Angeles and surrounding communities—including Compton and Paramount—were rocked by widespread protests in response…

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Energy god faced the ire of fans for carelessly littering and allowing his dogs to roam untethered

By Jamaica Live Medias / May 17, 2025

The Energy God, known for his vibrant and energetic dancehall performances, whose real name is O’Neil Bryan, found himself in hot water after sharing a video on social media where he was seen surrounded by about six dogs unleashed in his neighbourhood. While he intended to showcase his love for animals and the joy they…

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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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Donald Trump plans to end Birthright Citizenship

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 9, 2024

President Donald Trump has reiterated his campaign promise to abolish Birthright Citizenship. In a recently released video as President-elect, Trump reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to terminate this practice. He asserted that he intends to eliminate automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants. This stance contradicts the longstanding interpretation of the…

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Dear Kamala Harris

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 6, 2024

Dear Kamala Harris, We want to take a moment to acknowledge the immense courage it takes to embrace the challenges of becoming the first woman president of the United States. Your journey was a bold and powerful statement in a historical context where, despite the efforts of remarkable women before you, we have yet to…

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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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Yvette and Raymond Ramsey celebrate 34 years of marital bliss

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 3, 2024

Yvette and Raymond Ramsey marked a beautiful milestone this week, celebrating 34 years of marriage at the idyllic Couples Resorts in Tower Isle, Jamaica. Their journey began at The Jamaica Telephone Company, where they first crossed paths in 1987. Their bond quickly blossomed, leading to marriage just three years later. They graciously share that the…

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Jamaica Consulate NYC: Unprofessional and hostile customer Service 

By Jamaica Live Medias / September 16, 2024

In April of 2024 I decided to renew my Jamaican passport. I went to the website of the Jamaica Consulate to seek information on what was needed to renew my Jamaican passport. Here are the details on the website: Renewing Adult Passport You are required to obtain and complete an application form. Along with your…

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A Christian Jamaican Man teetering between upright family life and carnal temptations with men

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 18, 2024

A Jamaican Christian man, who we will refer to as “John” to respect his privacy, finds himself torn between two worlds – his deep, genuine love for his wife and children, and his powerful, undeniable attraction to men. At home, he fulfills his role as a dedicated husband and father, sharing laughter, meals, and moments…

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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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