The Jamaican connection to the Oscars Best Picture “Green Book”

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 25, 2019

Green Book won the coveted title of Best Picture of The Year of 91st Academy Awards. The Green Book is said to be a true story about a black virtuosic piano player, Donald Shirley, 1962 tour through the Jim Crow South with his racist driver, Tony “Lip” Vallelonga. The movie had 5 Oscar nominations, 3…

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Mahershala Ali wins best actor in a supporting role with “Green Book”

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 24, 2019

The movie is a story, telling the tale of Bronx bouncer Tony Vallelonga (Mortensen), who in 1962 found work serving as chauffeur and bodyguard for Dr. Donald Shirley (Ali), a queer black composer undertaking a dangerous concert tour through the South. Spread the love

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Regina King wins Oscar for best supporting actress for If Beale Street Could Talk

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 24, 2019

This is Regina King’s first Oscar nomination, and she triumphed in a field of stars such as Amy Adams, who played Dick Cheney’s wife Lynne in Vice, and Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone who played Sarah Churchill and Abigail Masham. King was the strong favourite for the award, having taken the Golden Globe for best…

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UN Human Rights Rapporteur, Alfred De Zayas, explains how criminal US sanctions have asphyxiated Venezuela’s economy

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 24, 2019

UN Human Rights Rapporteur, Alfred De Zayas, explains how criminal US sanctions have asphyxiated Venezuela’s economy. Prevented crucial access to food and medicine, causing the crisis the US empire is using as the pretext for military intervention. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ii5MlQgGXyk?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparentWatch Full episode Here Spread the love

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Music Promoter “Roy Fowl” British Link-Up Crew and convicted drug dealer shot dead.

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 23, 2019

According to reports, Owen Clarke popularly known as ‘Roy Fowl’ or ‘Father Fowl’, was shot and killed late Friday night. Clarke, 61, is known to be one of the founders of the popular British Link-Up Crew. They are famous for promoting lavish dancehall parties in Britain and Jamaica. According to Loop News, “unconfirmed reports are…

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Fashion House Burberry pull hoodie with noose around the neck from collection

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 19, 2019

CNN: Fashion House Burberry has apologized for showcasing a hoodie that featured a noose around the neck during its show at London Fashion Week. According to CNN, the retailer said it has removed the item from its collection, after criticism from one of its own models led to an online backlash. The design was criticized by…

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Spice “Cool it , Cool it dung”

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 18, 2019

Spice at a Queens New york City, Club with her dancers.“Cool it , Cool it dung” So hot they needed ice to cool it down Spread the love

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Grace Jones

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 10, 2019

Our beloved Grace Jones made the Jamaica Live Celebrity Wall due to her beauty, resilience and contribution to the Jamaican culture around the world. Jones was born in Jamaica 19 May 1948 (age 70). She is an actress, model and musician who speak English, French and German. She is known for her gaudy, outlandish and extravagant…

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Liam Neeson:’Walked in the streets, hoping I’d be approached by a “black bastard” so that I could kill him’

By Jamaica Live Medias / February 4, 2019

Source: Independent Liam Neeson, an actor from Northern Ireland, told a journalist from the Independent, he once walked the streets with a cosh for days looking to kill a “black bastard” after someone close to him was raped many years ago. He shared the previously undisclosed story with The Independent during a press junket for his new film, Cold Pursuit, admitting that he is…

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President Nicolás Maduro ask for the support of the people of America

By Jamaica Live Medias / January 31, 2019

“People from #USA, I ask for your support in order to reject the interference of Donald Trump’s administration which intends to turn my Homeland into a “Vietnam war” in Latin America. Don’t allow it!” Spread the love

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Strong warning to Jamaica from Asafa Powell

Former Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell warns his children will not pursue athletic opportunities for Jamaica unless certain support systems are established. Furthermore, he indicated that, upon reflection, he would choose not to compete for Jamaica if given another chance. Powell made these comments in a social media post following a previous video showcasing his son’s…
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Do not eat contaminated chicken washed up in Jamaica

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising the public not to consume chicken products recently washed ashore in Hellshire. These items, originating from Brazil, were not intended for local distribution and have been exposed to unsafe conditions, posing serious food safety risks. The authorities are particularly concerned about the potential contamination of these products…
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The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio official visit to Jamaica

Jamaica had the distinct honor of welcoming U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The bilateral relationship with the United States has endured for many decades; as stated by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, the visit represents an invaluable opportunity for meaningful discourse as Jamaica strives to uphold and enhance its relationship for the mutual benefit of…
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President Trump initiated the TikTok banned but have a changed of heart

In 2020, President Donald Trump proposed a ban of the app as he viewed it as a security threat. He signed an executive order instructing that ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, divest from the app, though the order was reversed by the Biden administration in 2021. In July 2020, then-President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air…
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Minister Carlene Davis drops a new Christmas Jam with 10-year-old Antiguan

Carlene Davis is pretty much a legend when it comes to Christmas tunes in Jamaica, and her song “Santa Claus, Do you Ever come to the Ghetto” is like the holiday anthem everyone knows! This year, she’s back at it for 2024 with a new take on the classic carol, “Oh Holy Night.” She teamed…
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Donald Trump to BRICS: Who dare you trying to move away from the Dollar

US President-elect Trump has stated that countries within the BRICS coalition will encounter a full imposition of tariffs amounting to 100% should they attempt to establish a new currency intended to replace “the mighty US dollar.” “They will face 100% tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful US economy.” The…
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