Author: Kera

The question that thousands of Jamaicans wanted an answer to has finally been addressed in court on Tuesday; the blood found inside Constable Noel Maitland’s home was almost certainly that of his missing girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson. A seven-member jury was told that DNA testing confirmed with 99.9999 per cent accuracy that the blood belonged to the social media influencer. The blood samples were found inside a Chelsea Manor apartment in St Andrew after Donaldson vanished in July 2022. The revelation came from a senior forensic science officer who testified during Maitland’s ongoing trial that samples were collected from three separate…

As of Tuesday morning, the Jamaican government has confirmed that 45 people have died as a result of Hurricane Melissa. The update came from Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, who confirmed the updated number of casualties during a press briefing where she described the situation as “deeply painful” for affected families and communities. Dr Morris Dixon explained that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) jointly verified that all 45 deaths were linked to the hurricane. “The numbers have been confirmed by the JCF; they have investigated and concluded…

A pastor and his daughter were killed while attempting to fly hurricane relief supplies to Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Monday. The pair was in the small aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff in Florida. Authorities in Coral Springs, Florida, confirmed the incident in a media release issued Monday afternoon. “The City of Coral Springs Police can confirm that two people tragically lost their lives as a result of a plane crash that occurred on November 10 at 10:19 a.m. The investigation is ongoing,” the statement read. The victims have been identified as a Caymanian father and daughter.  The father, 49-year-old Alexander Wurm, is a pastor who…

Dancehall artiste Squash, born Andrae Whittaker, may soon learn his fate as his legal team makes a final appeal for leniency in his U.S. gun conviction case. The entertainer’s attorney, Samuel J. Rabin Jr of Rabin & Lopez, has asked the court to hand down a sentence of less than two years, arguing that such a punishment would be fair and just under the circumstances. The 34-year-old Jamaican was initially facing a maximum of 10 years each for two charges: possession of a firearm by a person unlawfully present in the United States and unlawful possession of a machine gun. To get a…

A plane bound for Jamaica with hurricane relief supplies crashed in Coral Springs, Florida, on Monday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. in a residential area near the 5000 block of Northwest 57th Way. The location sits just west of State Road 7 and not far from the Sawgrass Expressway. According to officials, the small aircraft went down in a pond in a yard after clipping trees and a fence in the backyard of a nearby home. Emergency crews quickly arrived at the scene, including Coral Springs Fire Rescue and a dive team, who searched the scene for…

TikToker Rosealee has opened up about wanting to reunite with her two children and start over in a different community. During a recent live stream, the influencer became emotional as she spoke about her longing to regain custody and provide her children with a stable, nurturing home. “Mi miss mi youth dem and mi wah move,” Rosealee shared, explaining that she has been thinking about relocating for quite some time. She said her goal is to rent a two-bedroom home, one room for her children and one for herself, to give them a sense of comfort and a fresh start away…

Jamaican TikToker Anna has once again had an explosive fallout with her partner, Red Ants, after he reportedly beat her. Anna, who is currently staying at her mother’s house, made the assault allegations during a recent live stream, expressing her intention to press charges against him. Anna, who is also known as Aliyah, was in a years-long tumultuous relationship with Red Ants, whom she said she had remained loyal to despite their numerous fallouts. However, her decision to end their relationship came after he continued to beat her without a valid reason. Anna made several claims, such as accusing Red…

Residents of Farquhar Beach in southern Clarendon are calling for answers after an oily substance and dozens of dead fish began washing ashore. Concern arose at the beach, known as a peaceful fishing spot, when locals noticed the unfamiliar oily substance and dead marine life, which included lobsters. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries was made aware of the situation and confirmed that the authorities will launch an investigation to determine the source and cause of the mysterious substance.  A separate assessment is also expected to be conducted by environmental groups, based on a report. Residents have since been worried…

TikTok personality Akeam is being called a scammer by TikTokers after news of him being injured in a motorcycle accident in Portland surfaced.  Akeam shared the details of the incident, but some viewers and TikTokers have been saying the incident was staged, allegedly as part of a plan to collect donations. According to claims circulating on TikTok, a fellow content creator known as Sky Diamond has accused Akeam and his mother of fabricating the story about the accident. Sky, who appeared on a live stream, alleged that the pair cooked up the incident to gain sympathy and money from supporters. “Unuh see di…

TikTok personality Akeam is counting his blessings after allegedly being involved in a motorcycle accident just hours after reportedly purchasing the bike in Portland. The content creator went live to explain what happened, sharing that a motorist caused the incident. According to Akeam, the accident occurred while he was out riding the motorcycle with at least one of his associates tagging along in a vehicle. A motorist suddenly drove out into his path, and in his effort to avoid a collision by stopping the motorcycle abruptly, it flipped over with him. “Mi belly did a bleed hard,” Akeam recalled during his live stream, describing the shock…