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.
Krissy TV, the sister of social media personality Kizzy Don, has pushed back against claims that she and their mother were unsupportive during Kizzy’s pregnancy and mocked her baby, firmly denying the allegations and accusing her sister of misrepresenting the situation. In a series of responses, Krissy said she was blindsided by Kizzy’s statements, insisting that she was never kept informed about the pregnancy. According to her, she learned that Kizzy was expecting, as well as the subsequent birth and death of the baby, through information circulating online. Krissy explained that despite not being directly involved, she attempted to reach…
Krissy, the sister of social media personality Kizzy Don, has released multiple videos reportedly connected to the abuse she suffered during her relationship with her child’s father, Damion. According to Krissy, the videos show the moments leading up to a violent confrontation that recently left her hospitalised with several injuries across her body. One of the videos shows the night Krissy said Damion lashed out at her after she mentioned his relationship with his friend. According to her claims, she was left waiting in a vehicle for hours while Damion and a friend were inside his home. She said he…
The Jamaica College (JC) student seen in a viral video hitting a fellow schoolmate has now been “slapped” with criminal charges himself. This comes amid public criticism regarding a lack of legal action against the student, which the police initially said was out of their hands. However, on Friday, Acting Senior Superintendent Mark Harris, head of the St Andrew Central Police Division, confirmed that the Grade 11 student was arrested. He was charged on Thursday with assault occasioning bodily harm. He was later granted station bail. Superintendent Harris also indicated that further charges could potentially be laid against the accomplices…
Popular podcaster Jaii Frais and music producer Jahvy Ambassador have been granted bail, but their release comes with strict conditions. The two men, who are facing firearm charges, appeared in the Gun Court earlier today, where Justice Natalie Hart Hines approved bail in the sum of $1.5 million each. As part of the ruling, both are required to hand over their travel documents to the authorities, visit the police station thrice per week, and comply with a daily curfew set between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Many Jamaicans had been anticipating that upon Jaii Frais’ release, he would address the…
Three knives and a machete were seized from four schoolboys who were involved in an altercation, with the boys now facing charges after police discovered the weapons during a search while responding to reports of a fight at a high school in the Corporate Area. According to police accounts, the incident took place on Tuesday, April 21, along Gordon Town Road in St Andrew. Lawmen were summoned to the school after a group of students began fighting following a dispute. The cause of the altercation is unclear, but it quickly led to violent retaliation. Responding officers had to intervene to…
As violence among students continues to raise concern, a group of schoolgirls was captured on camera attacking a female student on a rural school bus. The incident occurred in Ocho Rios, St Ann, on Wednesday. The 22-second snippet of the video was shared on X on Thursday by the victim’s cousin, who has indicated that the assault was unprovoked. The cousin is seeking justice for the victim, whom she said was left injured after the beating. While it is unclear how long the attack lasted, an extended version of the video is 40 seconds. A passenger recorded the footage after…
Prosecutors say a “significant amount” of suspected child pornography was found on singer D4vd’s digital devices. The disclosure was made during a procedural hearing on April 23 in Los Angeles County. Prosecutors outlined the scale of evidence in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. The court heard that investigators are dealing with roughly 40 terabytes of data collected from multiple sources, including devices and cloud storage accounts linked to the 21-year-old entertainer. A portion of that data, including material recovered from an iCloud account, is said to contain explicit content involving minors. However, officials indicated that the full extent…
A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody following a violent assault on a teenage girl who refused to give him her phone number. The confrontation occurred in East Harlem, New York City, on Monday and has drawn widespread concern after video of the attack began circulating online. Reports say the teenage boy encountered the girl shortly after school hours, around 3:30 p.m., along the intersection of East 107th Street and Third Avenue. The 15-year-old victim was walking when she was approached by the boy, who asked her for her number. When she declined, the boy obstructed the girl’s path…
Churchgoer Cora Thompson was shot and killed just outside the doors of the New Testament Church of God on Water Lane in Montego Bay, St James, yesterday. The day started like a regular Wednesday with fasting services underway. Thompson, who is well known for selling books outside the church during services, took her usual spot near the entrance. However, at 2:00 p.m., gunfire erupted. Worshippers inside were in the middle of prayer and praise when the sound of several explosions rang out, abruptly interrupting the service. Some of the occupants inside the church were initially confused when the first few…
A woman was shot and killed outside a church in Montego Bay, St James, on Wednesday afternoon. The brazen attack unfolded while dozens were worshipping inside the building. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. at the New Testament Church of God located along Water Lane. At the time, congregants had gathered for a fasting service, which was reportedly in progress when gunfire erupted at the entrance to the churchyard. According to eyewitness accounts, a small van stopped outside the churchyard, and a man alighted from the vehicle. He then began firing shots at a woman. Reports say the woman, who…