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.

A 35-year-old Kingston man is facing several criminal charges after a woman was reportedly strangled and robbed on Valentine’s Day. Police said in a late-night attack that left her injured and shaken. The accused, Christopher Chambers, also known as Zeeks, is from Waltham Park Road in Kingston 13. He was taken into custody after the complainant reported the incident to the Denham Town Police. The police report says that the alleged attack happened around 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, February 14. Investigators report that the complainant was along West Street when Chambers allegedly walked up to her and attacked her. He is…

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A transgender father shot his wife, their kids, and a family friend during a high school hockey tournament in a crowded arena in Rhode Island. Police say two of the victims are dead, while the others are hospitalised after the attack on Monday. Officials have described the twisted shooting as the aftermath of a targeted family dispute. The violence unfolded inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, where families had gathered to watch a slate of high school hockey games. According to reports, gunfire erupted in the stands around 2:30 p.m. Investigators identified the gunman as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan. He…

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Police have arrested a 35-year-old British tourist following a violent outburst inside Hong Kong International Airport that reportedly left multiple self-service kiosks damaged. The disturbance occurred at approximately 6 a.m. local time on Feb. 16 inside one of the airport’s terminals. According to footage from the scene, the man walked up to a row of check-in kiosks and began pushing them over. Travellers nearby reacted with visible shock as they watched the machines fall to the ground one after another. Video of the incident shows the situation escalating when the man removed a sign attached to a metal pole and…

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Three fast food employees in Manchester were arrested after they allegedly stole $600,000 from a customer’s bank card. The trio were reportedly caught red-handed after the customer discovered the missing money on the heels of visiting the restaurant over the weekend and alerted the authorities. The employees, who live in different areas in the parish, were taken into custody by the SIB Fraud Squad and the Financial Crimes Division. While their place of employment was not named, the trio have been identified as 29-year-old Shaquiel Salmon of Swaby’s Hope district, 22-year-old Shane Williams of Knowles Road, and 20-year-old Abigail Preddie,…

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A man and a woman were shot and killed in front of their toddler by a gunman outside their home in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago. The brazen afternoon attack claimed the lives of 38-year-old Devaughn Toussaint and Amily Hanandez. Police said the double murder unfolded at a play park near Toussaint’s townhouse at Jade Court in Lisa’s Gardens last Friday. The attack, described as an ambush, began when a grey Toyota Corolla drove up to them around 2:30 p.m. Police said the gunman, wearing a dark grey hoodie and grey track pants, exited the vehicle. A report from Trinidad Express says he first shot Toussaint four…

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A female ice cream operator was killed when a car veered off the road and crashed into her just in front of her shop in downtown Kingston. The vehicle struck the vendor, 48-year-old Tamara Manning, on King Street on Saturday night (Valentine’s Day), according to reports. According to reports, the incident occurred about 10:00 p.m. when Manning, a resident of Fletcher’s Land, was sitting on the sidewalk. She was just outside her ice cream shop when an approaching Mark X was suddenly struck by an oncoming car, a Probox. The impact caused the first vehicle to careen off the roadway. It…

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Panic erupted in Shanghai, China, when a giant sinkhole opened up and began swallowing the street.  The incident occurred at a newly built junction in the city. Reports say the ground suddenly gave way, forcing construction workers to flee as the roadway collapsed beneath them. CCTV footage captured the frightening sequence as cracks first appeared across the surface of the tarmac at the intersection of Li’an Road and Qixin Road. Within moments, those cracks widened, and an entire pedestrian crossing vanished into a rapidly forming crater. Large sections of road began breaking apart and falling into the void below. Several fence panels…

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Dancehall artiste Silk Boss’ his former manager and partner, Brii has shut down allegations that she prevented him from caring for his alleged outside child during their relationship. In fact, Brii said she encouraged the Surgery hit singer to do right by his Canadian son. However, the internet users have formed different opinions after he was recently seen spending time with the little boy on the heels of his breakup. With fingers again pointing at her, Brii did an interview with popular TikToker The Urban Reporter to address the long-standing allegations about her alleged influence on his initial nonexistent relationship…

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Investigators say they have identified several individuals who may be linked to the killing of four-year-old Saniyah Obrien and the wounding of her father. The update was shared by Carey Duncan, head of the Manchester police, during Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Manchester Municipal Corporation. Although he confirmed that investigators now know of people who could help solve the case, their identities have not been made public. “We have identified some persons who we believe can help us,” he said, according to a report from the Jamaica Star. Duncan explained that investigators believe they are making significant progress in the…

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Police found two women dead in the eastern Kingston community of Harbour View on Thursday after hearing several gunshots. Police say the women were attacked in Bayshore Park in the early morning. Authorities identified the women as 87-year-old Merna Robinson and 37-year-old Phyllis Powell, otherwise called Munchie. Reports say the women are believed to be relatives. Unverified claims say Powell is Robinson’s granddaughter. These claims also indicate that the attackers were allegedly targeting Robinson, but Powell’s presence led to her being a casualty. Officials have confirmed neither of these claims. According to a report, residents said they heard several loud…

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