Author: Kera

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…

Dancehall artiste Skeng is rumoured to be cheating on his long-time girlfriend, Aysha Miller, with rapper Stunna Girl. The allegations began this week following the circulation of photos and videos that mostly show the entertainer hugging and kissing the rapper. The two appeared very affectionate, with one of the images showing the Protocol deejay giving Stunna Girl a piggyback ride, another showing them hugging, and a video showing him locking lips with her. While neither party has confirmed a romantic relationship, the visuals quickly sparked speculation that the deejay may have been unfaithful to Aysha. Skeng and Aysha Miller share…

Dancehall artiste Kiprich’s baby mother, Miss Chin, has let the internet know that she could have him if she wanted to. Miss Chin, who is a gospel singer, made the remark while addressing what she described as a flood of direct messages about his current relationship. She indicated in a social media video that she is bothered by news of him moving on and warned social media users to stop involving her.  According to Miss Chin, people have been messaging her repeatedly to point out that Kiprich is now in a relationship with social media personality Kizzy Don and suggesting that she must feel…

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force shot and killed three men on Monday in an alleged confrontation. The fatal encounter unfolded in the St Toolies area near the Manchester–Clarendon border. Police, according to preliminary reports, were searching for suspects during the afternoon in what was described as an intelligence-led operation.  Multiple officers went to a house connected to the wanted men around 12:20 p.m.  However, a confrontation developed when they came upon the three men. The shots were fired, and when the shooting subsided, the men were found with gunshot wounds. They were all later pronounced dead. Police later stated…

A woman is claiming that the Hunts Bay police caused her brother’s death after weeks of neglect. The woman raised serious concerns about conditions inside the Hunts Bay lockup, where her brother was an inmate. The woman alleges that officials ignored repeated pleas for medical care amid what she says was an outbreak of tuberculosis. In a video posted on January 5, the grieving sister said her brother, Tevin, also known as “Foster”, died on January 3 after weeks of illness while in custody. She claims his condition steadily worsened and that requests for him to see a doctor or…

Social media personality Kizzy Don and dancehall artiste Kiprich are expecting a baby girl. The pair hosted a gender reveal party for their first child together over the weekend, and it was streamed live, allowing all their fans to see. The reveal came dramatically, as an excited Kiprich released a cloud of pink smoke into the air, signalling the news.  While he, his friends, family, and fans immediately celebrated the announcement, Kizzy’s reaction was more complicated. Kizzy was praying for a boy and even attended the event in a blue long-sleeved crop top that showed off her baby bump with a matching skirt.…

A fiery crash in Trelawny claimed the lives of two people on Sunday night. The tragedy involved a motor vehicle blazing along Cooper’s Pen main road around 9:30 p.m., according to preliminary reports. The police report says that the crash occurred in the vicinity of the Royalton Hideaway Resort. The victims, the driver and one passenger, were travelling in a white Mercedes-Benz motor car. Circulating information says the bodies were burnt beyond recognition when police arrived at the scene. It appears that the police may be working to identify them, as official reports say the genders, names, and ages of…

The mother of the 4-year-old who was shot and killed during a New Year’s Day police operation claims her home came under attack by St James soldiers. The grieving mother, Nambia McFarlane, shared the full account of what she alleges happened when her son, Romain Bowman, was struck by bullets inside his home in Brown’s Lane, Granville. Romain was among several others who were shot on January 1, when police and military conducted a joint operation in the community. Two men were killed, and others, including an elderly woman, survived with injuries. According to McFarlane, her son was in bed at the…

Two teenage girls were injured by gunfire during New Year’s celebrations in separate communities. This comes after police issued multiple warnings against illegal gun salutes, which some people blatantly ignored. Both incidents occurred shortly after midnight as the new year began, police confirmed.  One of the teens was identified as a 13-year-old Canadian native. She came to Jamaica to visit family at a residence along Dreamland Drive in Portmore, St. Catherine. The victim was shot while she stood on a balcony watching fireworks moments after 12:00 a.m. Amid the celebration, residents heard separate explosions ring out in the community. The teen…

A young woman has died, and two others, including a policeman, remain missing following a tragic swimming incident in Portmore, St. Catherine.  The woman, 24-year-old Alia Dawkins, was admitted to Spanish Town Hospital after being rescued from Sand Hills Beach in Hellshire on Thursday. While at the beach, Dawkins was swimming in the sea alongside a 12-year-old boy when the day took a tragic turn. According to police reports, the incident unfolded around 3:00 p.m. on January 1, 2026. Dawkins and the child, Aaron Russell, a student from Waterford, Portmore, were swimming when they encountered difficulties in the water. A member of the Jamaica Constabulary…