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.

Multiple detainees at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Dallas were shot after gunfire broke out on Wednesday. Officials have only confirmed the death of one victim and the shooter. Authorities say the shooter, positioned on a nearby rooftop, began shooting around 6:40 a.m. The chaos ended when the gunman took his own life. He was confirmed dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. While no federal agents were harmed, police reported that three ICE detainees were struck. Two were taken to the hospital, and one died at the scene. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem denounced the shooting, describing the incident…

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Questions surrounding the fatal police shooting of 22-year-old Jamar Farquharson in Clarendon have shifted from the events captured on camera to the legal authority under which officers carried out their operation. On Tuesday, the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) confirmed that Farquharson’s name did not appear on the search warrant linked to the September 15 raid at his Cherry Tree Lane home. INDECOM Deputy Commissioner Hamish Campbell explained that while the search warrant was under the Firearms Act, and was meant to be executed at the Farquharson’s address, his name was not on it. He noted that warrants lacking clear details are…

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The video of a young man opening a door for police officers with his hands visible, before he was later killed in what police say was a confrontation, ignited backlash at the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Amid those calling the fatal shooting unjust is the man’s mother, Lafay-Ann Wright. Wright came across the last image of her 22-year-old son, Jamar Farquharson, alive on social media. She initially thought it was someone else because his face was not captured in the footage, but later recognised Farquharson at his home in Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon. Farquharson lived in the area, which is known…

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Jamaicans are lashing out at the police after surveillance footage from an operation has gone viral, showing Jamar Farquharson surrendering moments before he was killed in what officers described as a shootout. Farquharson was at home on Monday, September 15, when members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force arrived at his Cherry Tree Lane residence in Clarendon. The video, now widely circulated, captures the 22-year-old mixologist carrying out ordinary tasks before the confrontation. At 2:34 p.m., cameras show him at home with a patty in hand, heading upstairs to his room. His housemate later confirmed he had just come from work.…

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Cardi B has been facing criticism since she revealed that she is expecting her fourth child, and Stefon Diggs is the father. She recently addressed the talks about her still being married to rapper Offset and made it clear that they are legally separated. The rapper explained she decided to start a new chapter in her life without finalising the divorce because she refused to meet Offset’s financial demands in the divorce process. She clarified that her ongoing legal marriage is not about love or commitment but rather a matter of contractual obligations, including covering tax bills and transferring property. “I’m legally separated,”…

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Portland police are searching for 19 Haitians who illegally entered the country on a boat carrying 40 people. Officers managed to detain 21 Haitian nationals on Monday. Reports say that dozens of Haitians arrived around 1:00 p.m. in an 18-foot multi-coloured canoe at Kensington. The group of 40 initially scattered into the closest community, but the police were notified by residents. When officers responded to the alert, they captured a little over half of the illegal immigrants. The group now in custody consists of 18 men and three women. As it pertains to those unaccounted for, officials have asked locals not to provide…

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A toddler died from electrocution after encountering live wires on the ground of his Westmoreland home on Sunday, September 22, 2025. The incident happened in the Nile district, where three-year-old Tamani Flemmings was at home with his mother and siblings. Reports indicate that around 9 a.m., the child went outside to play and became entangled with electrical wires on the ground. After he was electrocuted, he was rushed to the Savannah-la-Mar Hospital for medical attention, but he succumbed to his injuries. Reports say he sustained severe burn injuries along his neck and face. Tamani’s family is now grappling with grief…

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A Trelawny f captured in a viral video showing him brutally attacking a woman with a machete has been arrested and charged. The man, identified as 42-year-old Cleon Buckle of Freeman’s Hall district in Albert Town, was charged with unlawful wounding following the attack that occurred on September 14. Police say the confrontation began when a woman went to Buckle’s home around 10:30 a.m. to collect a car key. An argument escalated into violence when Buckle allegedly struck her on her arm with a machete. He then repeatedly assaulted her across her body with the machete. Disturbing footage of the incident shows the…

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A 13-year-old boy has been hospitalised after being shot in the head outside a strip mall in Queens, New York, on Monday morning. The shooting happened just after 8 a.m. in Cambria Heights, according to the NYPD. The boy was in the parking lot of a Dunkin’ Donuts shop located on Linden Boulevard and Springfield when he was shot. According to reports, the area is a familiar gathering spot for students from Andrew Jackson High School, who often linger there before and after classes. However, on September 22, the area became a crime scene after residents heard an explosion. The teenage boy was found suffering from a…

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Tensions between TikTok influencer Rosalee and her long-time partner, Jakes, spilt into the public eye over the weekend after she lashed out at him for taking their issues to social media. The couple, who have been together for 12 years and share two children, have faced ongoing scrutiny since their children were taken into state care. Now, Jake’s decision to begin livestreaming on TikTok has ignited another storm. Rosalee made it clear in a heated rant that she disapproved of her partner’s newfound online presence. She accused him of trying to imitate her journey as a TikTok personality and said…

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