Adidas set to release Bob Marley Sneakers

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 27, 2024

Sportswear giant Adidas is set to release a special edition of its retro SL 72 running sneaker in collaboration with Bob Marley’s estate. It’s set to launch as part of Adidas’ summer 2024 collection. According to Complex, the unique Bob Marley x adidas SL 72, identified by style code JP5171 will feature in adidas’ Summer 2024…

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Bob Marley’s Funeral- A day in Jamaican history

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 21, 2024

GET READ TO CRY! Bob Marley was buried 21 May 1981 in his birthplace of Nine Mile, St. Ann. He was 36 years old. His bronze coffin was carried to the top of the highest hill in the village and placed in a temporary mausoleum painted in the colours of red, green and gold, the…

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Convicted Criminal Victor Conte Accused Usain Bolt And Other Jamaican Athletes Of Cheating

By Jamaica Live Medias / October 27, 2023

In an Interview with Graham Bensinger aired in 2018, Victor Conte, said that the phenomenal records set by sprinting legend, Usain Bolt, seemed suspicious. Victor Conte, who is a convicted criminal sat with popular Talk Show Host, Graham Bensinger to discuss what they saw was an in depth assessment on the success of the Jamaican…

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A Somali sports official was suspended for nepotism on Wednesday after a viral video showed runner skipping across the finish line 

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 3, 2023

According to CNN, the video, which circulated widely on Wednesday, showed Nasro Abukar Ali competing in the third heat of the first round of the women’s 100-meter race at the International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) Summer World University Games in China. In the video, you can see Nasro Abukar Ali looked at the athletes on both…

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The Jamaican Reggae Girlz made history and eliminated Brazil in the group stage

By Jamaica Live Medias / August 2, 2023

Jamaica Becomes First Caribbean Nation To Reach Round 16 In Women’s World Cup! In the match played on August 2, 2023 the Jamaican Reggae Girlz took on the mighty Brazil. In a battle against Brazil that ended in a 0-0 draw, Jamaica made history as the first Caribbean nation to qualify for knockouts, advancing in…

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Jamaica Sunshine Girls beat Host South Africa

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 30, 2023

South Africa vs Jamaica: The Sunshine Girls beat Host South Africa for top spot in their Netball World Cup group on Sunday. Jamaica 67- 49 South Africa Jamaica continue to dominate their games with a big over Sri Lanka on Friday with Jamaica 105-25 Sri Lanka Spread the love

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Slashe: Winning the 2023 Jamaica Festival Song “Best in the World.”

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 30, 2023

The 2023 Festival Song Contest Winner was announced and Slashe was named the best song of 2023. The grand final was held the National Indoor Sport Centre today, Saturday, July 29, in Kingston. According to the Jamaica Observer, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange, at the launch of the competition, praises…

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The 2024 Olympic Torch Is Unveiled With Sprint Legend Usain Bolt

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 25, 2023

According AFP News Agency, the 2024 Olympic Torch is unveiled during an event on the River Seine with Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet, IOC chief Thomas Bach and legend Usain Bolt, with one year to go to the Summer Games. Speculation surfaced on social media today of Bolt coming out of retirement when he “One…

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Usain Bolt Unretiring for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

By Jamaica Live Medias / July 25, 2023

Athletic legend Usain Bolt posted on his social media today “One Year To Go  Paris 2024 — in Paris, France.” This led to a lot of speculation on social media that Bolt may be coming out of retirement for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Bolt retired after the 2017 World Championships, when he finished third in his last…

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Dancehall artiste The Cham is coming to the defence of Usain Bolt.

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 17, 2023

Cham is calling on the government and relevant authorities to take the initiative to address the issue regarding the disappearance of Bolt’s life saving from Investment Frim Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). He said Bolt have given so much to Jamaica and deserves the protection of the country. He wants to know if Jamaicans shouldn’t…

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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.

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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Usain Bolt has been named the ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Exciting news for cricket and sports fans alike! Sprint Legend Usain Bolt will bring the party energy to the ICC. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The event will be played in the West Indies and USA from…
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Holness take the political high ground, praises Valrie Curtis but no apology or withdrawal of letter

On April 23, 2024, the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Jamaica, Juliet Holness, paid tribute to Valrie Curtis, the former Clerk to the Houses of Parliament. Curtis had retired under a cloud on April 6, due to a public letter of reprimand she received from Holness, a week before her retirement. The letter…
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Jamaica has officially recognised Palestine

KINGSTON, Jamaica — On Monday, April 22, the Government of Jamaica officially recognised the State of Palestine. This major foreign policy decision was announced by Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, after Cabinet discussions. The Jamaican government has historically advocated for a two-state solution to address the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian…
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Tory MP Richard Drax inherited significant payout from Barbados that linked directly to slave trade

In recent revelations, it has come to light that Richard Drax, a notable figure in contemporary circles, inherited an overwhelming amount of wealth drawn directly from the slave trade. This inexplicably large compensation, solidified down the ancestral lines, maintains a history deeply rooted in servitude and oppression. A Tory MP, whose ancestors owned slaves, is…
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Claudette Thompson appointed as acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) 

Claudette A Thompson, the senior deputy director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, has been appointed the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions. The appointment was effective from Monday, April 22. Her appointment was approved by the Governor General of Jamaica, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD,…
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