Author: Kera

Three people are dead, and more than a dozen are injured after a gunman opened fire on patrons inside a crowded bar in Austin, Texas, on Saturday night. Police reported that the incident happened on West 6th Street at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden, a popular nightlife spot near the University of Texas campus. It was close to the venue’s typical closing time when several explosions were heard shortly before 2 a.m., causing chaos. The shots sent patrons scurrying away and scrambling for cover, some behind furniture. Footage from inside the bar shows the attendees in a frantic rush for safety…

The cries of a grieving mother filled a section of Rocky Point, Clarendon, on Monday as relatives and neighbours gathered to comfort a family shattered by the sudden death of five-year-old Rackeema Williams. Fighting through tears, the child’s mother described her daughter as the light of her life, a bubbly little girl whose presence could brighten even the darkest day. “Rack Rack is everybody person,” she said in anguish to TVJ News. “If you nuh laugh from morning and she come around, [she] will tell you something fi mek you laugh.” Her voice breaking, she pleaded for prayers and support, saying she could…

Another Jamaican family is grappling with the tragic loss of a young child, this time following the suspected drowning of a five-year-old girl in Clarendon. Preliminary reports say a mother in Rocky Point found her daughter, identified as Rackeema Williams, in an open pit located on their property on Sunday. Investigators believe the child may have fallen into the pit. Rackeema’s mother found her when she realised that she was missing. The mother became alarmed after realising the child was no longer inside the house. After making checks throughout the home without success, she reportedly began searching the yard in an effort…

Social media personality Blamdem is at the centre of a messy online fallout after his ex-girlfriend, Bianca Sofire, publicly accused him of stealing money from her home and exposed photos revealing his identity.Bianca took to social media earlier this week, claiming the outspoken TikToker, known for his unfiltered, expletive-filled commentary, had been homeless since last September and only secured a place to stay two weeks ago. According to her, she ended their relationship, but he later returned to her in tears, claiming someone had worked obeah on her. However, Bianca dismissed that explanation, suggesting instead that his own online behaviour…

A man was killed by an angry mob of residents after he allegedly attempted to rape a woman in the area of Bermaddy, St Catherine. The man was killed on Saturday, a day after the alleged incident with the woman. The ordeal began around 8 p.m. on Friday when the man allegedly assaulted the woman, according to reports. Though details of the assault have not been released, police say the man also tried to rape the woman, but she managed to escape. While desperately running away, the woman yelled “Rape”, alerting residents. Several people in the community responded to her…

Buju Banton’s son, Jahazeil Myrie, has revealed that before he fully dedicated his life to Christianity, he experienced what he described as homosexual thoughts. He said he overcame the struggle with his sexuality through faith and reflection on his father’s controversial Boom Bye Bye song. Myrie made the disclosure during an appearance on the faith-centred podcast Sheena Power Talk, hosted by Sheena Lyn Hanson. During the interview, he expressed hope that he would not be too criticised for opening up about the difficult period in his life when he “almost turned fish”, which is the derogatory term Jamaicans use to…

Annie has pushed back against claims made by her ex-boyfriend Yankee regarding their Valentine’s Day engagement, insisting that she never pressured him into proposing and disputing his account of how the ring was obtained. According to Annie, Yankee had informed her on Valentine’s Day that he wanted to do something special but was short on funds, prompting her to give him close to US$200. She said he later left with her car, purchased gifts and reportedly concealed them ahead of the proposal. However, Annie claimed she became aware of the items beforehand after Yankee showed fans the gifts and engagement…

Social media users expressed concern for TikTok personality Yankee when he appeared visibly emotional after the explicit video of him was leaked online, allegedly by his ex-girlfriend Annie. Yankee trended on Thursday when thousands of viewers tuned in to the bisexual allegations Annie was spreading online, connected to the footage. Following the exposure, Yankee was distressed and in tears. Later, his aunt chimed in, defending him and revealing that she had secured an attorney to take legal action. The aunt, identified as Lady Gabba, pleaded with him to report the matter to the police as a case of revenge pornography, which…

The Westmoreland pump attendant who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm after setting another woman on fire has been granted bail. The accused, 30-year-old Collate Swaby, was offered bail for $350,000 at the parish court in Withorn, where her attorney had presented arguments of self-defence. In court, Swaby was dressed in black with a bandage on her face. Next to her stood defence attorney Shane Walker, who outlined that the confrontation at the Withorn gas station followed a series of heated encounters. Walker said his client had been the target of hostility from two women before the incident and…

TikToker Annie has defended her decision to publicly expose her former partner Yankee, saying she felt compelled to speak out after weeks of criticism. In a live stream on Thursday, Annie maintained that her actions were a response to what she claims was ongoing disrespect and alleged false narratives being shared about her by Yankee. Yankee, however, has denied spreading rumours about Annie after their breakup and has continued to reject several of her accusations. Along with claims that he sexually assaulted her near the end of their relationship, Annie also outlined what she described as a pattern of troubling experiences she…