Author: Kera

A proud Jamaican with a keen eye for powerful stories, I am a writer driven by the art of telling tales that inspire, inform, and captivate. With a deep passion for delivering news that resonates, I make it my mission to offer a refreshing perspective on the world around us. Whether diving into global headlines or exploring the vibrant world of entertainment, I am dedicated to providing transparent, credible, and thought-provoking content. My work bridges the gap between local insights and international conversations, offering readers a unique blend of perspectives that keep them engaged and informed. Join me on this journey where storytelling meets authenticity and news becomes a source of inspiration.

One person was killed, and multiple others were injured in a crash that ended with raging flames. The collision occurred in Independence City on Wednesday. The vehicles involved were a Nissan AD wagon and a Honda Stream, per the report. The two cars collided at the intersection of Passagefort Drive and the Cumberland Boulevard stoplight. Both vehicles were badly damaged, and a fire broke out. Based on footage obtained by Moon 10, showing one of the cars on fire, it appears that the vehicle had burst into flames after the crash. It is unclear if the other later caught fire…

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After a Minnesota Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a woman in the face on Wednesday, her partner broke down in tears. Several videos have gone viral online of the tragic shooting, including footage of the distressed woman on the ground in Minneapolis. Her spouse could be heard saying she was struggling to breathe as she cried near just outside an onlooker’s home, who began filming the scene. The onlooker said he heard gunshots and rushed outside. Three shots were fired in total at Renee Nicole Good’s Honda Pilot after ICE officers told her to “get the fuck out…

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A woman in Minneapolis was shot in the head and killed by an ICE agent after she allegedly “weaponised her vehicle” and almost struck an officer. The death of the woman on Wednesday was captured on camera, which has not only gone viral but also led to chaotic protests in the city. Officials identified the deceased as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. She was described as a “legal observer of federal actions in the city” and was at the scene with her wife when the incident happened. Officials also confirmed that she was not the target of the immigration-related arrests. A…

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Two men in their thirties were in the vehicle that crashed and burst into flames near Royalton Hideaway Resort in Trelawny. Police released the identities of the victims, one of whom is Romeo Everton Robinson, a 33-year-old resident of Whitesands in Cambridge, St James. The other victim is confirmed to be 36-year-old Kenrick Anthony Dove. Dove is also from St James but lives in Bogue Village. A report says the crash occurred along the North Coast Highway on Sunday night. The two men were travelling in a white Mercedes-Benz motorcar. Robinson was the driver, while Dove sat in the passenger’s…

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TikTok personalities Rosealee and Jakes got into an altercation in Seaview Gardens this week. The drama was, as usual, caught on a live stream and has become a hot topic on social media. Just days after Rosealee allegedly paid for a new place to live to escape her community, an argument erupted between her and Jakes. According to what unfolded, the argument centred around a television Rosealee had instructed Jakes to buy for their son and daughter. The TV was meant to be used with a game that Rosealee reportedly spent about $170,000 on. The confrontation began when Rosealee showed…

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A sound selector was shot and killed by police during an alleged confrontation in St Elizabeth on Tuesday. The fatal shooting occurred in Hodges in the vicinity of Black River. The selector, 44-year-old Leighton ‘Bigga Don’ Nembhard, reportedly challenged the police mid-afternoon. Official reports say Nembhard, who is from the community of Peacock Heights in Black River, was allegedly involved in a police standoff that required the intervention of multiple officers. Police reportedly had to call for backup from the St Elizabeth division. When the alleged shootout ended, Nembhard was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead. Police reportedly…

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Fresh questions have been raised about police operations after a four-year-old boy was fatally shot in Granville, St James. An official report initially indicated that preliminary findings suggest that the child died as a result of actions taken by members of the security forces. However, an updated version clarifies that it remains unclear who fired the fatal shot. The shooting in Granville involved the child and two others losing their lives during an alleged confrontation, and it is still under investigation. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has stressed that the matter remains in its early stages and they await…

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A man alleged to have shot a Canadian teenage girl has been arrested by St Catherine police. The man was wanted for reportedly injuring the 13-year-old girl while she was standing on a balcony on New Year’s Day. Police found him during an operation in Braeton, Portmore, on Tuesday, January 6. Investigators say the suspect was captured during an early morning raid carried out by members of the Area Five Fugitive Apprehension Team. The operation began about 5:00 a.m. at a house on Violet Close, where officers executed a search warrant. Police reportedly seized a .45 Colt MK pistol along…

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Members of the Jamaica Constabulary are once again being accused of wrongfully using lethal force after the fatal shooting of alleged gunmen in St Toolies, Manchester. While police claim the men were armed, residents called for justice on Monday. The residents who spoke out were related to one of the dead men, 23-year-old Byron ‘Gary’ McDonald. The two other deceased are Teshan Porteus and Rosheed Johnson. The relatives disputed the police account of the deadly incident, which suggested that the men initiated a shootout. According to the grieving family, the men were killed in cold blood. McDonald’s mother, Sheree Samuel, explained that her son…

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It has been less than a week since the new year began, and Jamaica has already seen an alarming number of fatal shootings involving members of the security forces. On January 6, 2026, Jamaica recorded 12 deaths connected to alleged confrontations with lawmen. The figure sparked concern among locals, civil groups, and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM). The latter addressed the death toll, describing it as “troubling”. INDECOME noted that the number of people killed by security forces during this short period represents a sharp increase compared to the same timeframe in 2025. Last year, three people were killed…

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