Ban on single use Plastic ‘Scandal’ bags, Plastic Drinking Straws 2019

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 30, 2018

As of January 1, 2019 the Jamaican government will impose a ban on the use of single Plastic ‘Scandal’ bags and Plastic Drinking Straws and the importation of Expanded Polystyrene Foam food containers .The aim is to protect the environment which is already overly polluted.#BringYourOwnBag-Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Opposition Calls For Delay Of Ban On…

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Jamaican Alia Atkinson Breaks Own Record At Swimming World Cup

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 26, 2018

Jamaican Alia Atkinson scored the second world record at the FINA World Cup in Budapest. She lowered her previous mark of 28.64 down to 28.56 to win the women’s 50 breaststroke. Atkinson had broken the 2009 mark of Jessica Hardy (28.80) at the Tokyo stop of the World Cup circuit in 2016. She now the proud owner of eight swims…

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Usain Bolt has scored his first goals for a professional football team, getting two on his maiden start for Central Coast Mariners in a friendly.

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 19, 2018

Usain Bolt has scored his first goals for a professional football team, getting two on his maiden start for Central Coast Mariners in a friendly. The Jamaican eight-time Olympic sprint champion scored the Mariners’ third and fourth goals in a 4-0 win over Macarthur South West and celebrated with his trademark lightning bolt pose. Usain…

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Jamaican singers Dalton Harris and Tessanne Chin winners of The Voice & X Factor

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 3, 2018

Photo credit: Dalton Harris On 24 May 2011 Dalton Harris posted on his Facebook Page of photo of himself and singer Tessanne Chin. It is obvious from the photo Harris was very impressed to have met the sensational vocalist. The two met for the first time in Florida. You can call it fate or cosmic coincidence but…

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Crab-n-a-Barrel. Where was the Jamaican Media when Dalton was hurting?

By Jamaica Live Medias / December 2, 2018

Congratulations to Dalton Harris. Winner of the UK Factor 2018 December 2nd 2018 Dalton Harris become the winner of the UK X Factor. Former Rising Stars Winner to X Factor Winner Dalton Harris rose to fame after winning the Digicel Rising Stars title with a prize of $1 million in 2010 . He was 16 years old…

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“Reggae Music” to be protected by UNESCO as a Global Cultural Treasure

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 29, 2018

Reggae is “cerebral, socio-political, sensual and spiritual,” said Unesco. (source:Reuters) Reggae has been added to a list of international cultural treasures which the United Nations has deemed worthy of protecting and promoting. On Thursday, reggae was “inscripted,” as the UNESCO term goes, to the “Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. UNESCO, the…

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UK is out. EU leaders approve Brexit deal

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 25, 2018
Photo via @France24_en

UK’s withdrawal agreement from European Union approved by EU leaders, chief Donald Tusk says (source: BBC) According to the BBC, the European Union leaders have approved an agreement on the UK’s withdrawal and future relations – insisting it is the “best and only deal possible”. The deal has been in negotiations for the past 20…

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Christmas display has been changed to simulate a sex act

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 21, 2018

Tynwald Mills, Shopping Centre Isle of Man in the United Kingdom apologised to customers for sexual suggestive Polar Bear display. According to BBC, it is believed mischievous customers re-arranged the Arctic scene to suggest a much “steamier” encounter. The sexual suggestive display had left many customers feeling awkward. While others took to social media to…

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CDC: Throw Out Your Romaine Lettuce Immediately. Nationwide Recall

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 20, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control warns consumers to throw out chopped romaine lettuce following E. coli outbreak this month. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention is telling consumers to not eat any romaine lettuce.  Retailers and restaurants are advised not to sell it. The warning comes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

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President Trump endorses bipartisan prison reform

By Jamaica Live Medias / November 20, 2018

Trump announces support for most sweeping prison reform in decades, McConnell says bipartisan deal unlikely (source: New York Post) President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Wed Nov 14, 2018) announced that he supports the efforts to pass a bipartisan prison reform bill called the FIRST Step Act. “Today, I am thrilled to announce my support for this…

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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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Sunshine Girls triumphed over England with a 61-53 win to take the Rhone Hornsby trophy

Sunshine Girls triumphed gloriously, claiming the Rhone Hornsby trophy with an exhilarating victory over England, finishing with an electrifying score of 61-53! Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls delivered an electrifying performance in the ultimate showdown, triumphing over England with a thrilling score of 61-53 in a nail-biting finale of the Horizon Netball Series held at the National…
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President-elect Donald Trump has named Pete Hegseth who is labeled a white supremacist as defence secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Pete Hegseth, a host at Fox News, author, and military veteran, as his selection for the position of Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, 44, who has completed service in Afghanistan and Iraq, will assume responsibility for overseeing the world’s most formidable military in his initial political capacity. In his announcement…
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Donald Trump aims to replace the Jamaican-American prosecutor handling cases against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sean “Diddy” Combs

President-elect Donald Trump disclosed his intentions on Thursday to appoint a new prosecutor to replace the individual whose office is currently investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Trump indicated that he intends to nominate his former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Jay Clayton, for the position of U.S. Attorney for…
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness: The JCF Cannot have any of it’s members involve in gangs

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has achieved a significant milestone, with 99 Sergeants scheduled to graduate from the Inspector Development Course at the National Police College of Jamaica. In his address to the graduates, Prime Minister Andrew Holness recognized that there have been instances of criminal elements infiltrating the police force. He emphasized to the…
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