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.
Police discovered a decomposed body inside a Tesla on Monday afternoon, reportedly belonging to rising music star D4vd. The gruesome find was made at a tow yard in Hollywood inside a 2023 Tesla. The vehicle was recently impounded after being abandoned in the Hollywood Hills for about five days before the discovery was made on Monday, when workers alerted the police after realising that a stench was coming from the vehicle. Responding officers investigated the vehicle and uncovered human remains wrapped in plastic. The plastic was stuffed inside the vehicle’s front trunk, commonly referred to as a “frunk” in electric…
After nearly three hours of a violent standoff between Jamaican security forces and a gunman, the assailant was killed and taken away. Tuesday’s deadly altercations occurred on Caledonia Road in Mandeville, Manchester. The shooting involved a close friend of the gunman, whom social media identified as “Brown Man”. The assailant, an alleged deportee, reportedly confronted his friend over the price of eggs. Allegations circulating online claim that Brown Man had wanted to buy a flat of eggs for $1,000, though the victim was charging $1,200. The disagreement escalated when Brown Man allegedly pulled out a weapon and shot the vendor, who was sitting in his…
A man was gunned down in his vehicle, sparking a violent confrontation between armed men and the police, on Tuesday morning in Mandeville. The chain of events unfolded along Caledonia Road, where the victim, driving a Toyota Corolla, came under heavy gunfire around 7:30 a.m. According to a social media post by Glow Queen 876, around six shots were fired at the driver, causing the car to crash into a Toyota Prado close to BMull Auto’s entrance. Graphic footage circulating online shows the driver slumped inside the vehicle, blood covering his body. The post reported that he sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper…
A bitter fallout between Jamaican social media personalities Nitro Immortal and his ex-girlfriend, Blue Royal, has spiralled into a public spectacle, drawing thousands of viewers into their ongoing dispute that has since consumed Jamaica’s TikTok space. The drama reignited when Nitro joined TikToker Mr Bucktoe on a live stream and recalled discovering a sex tape of Blue Royal with another man during their relationship. He claimed the finding confirmed his suspicions of infidelity, a revelation that prompted Blue to respond angrily. Since then, both sides have taken to TikTok repeatedly, trading accusations and insults in front of captivated audiences. Blue,…
A 31-year-old woman was shot and killed just outside her son’s school in South Loop, Chicago, during an altercation with the child’s father and his current girlfriend. The deceased, identified by social media as Romeca Meeks, was involved in what police describe as a domestic-related incident shortly after 9 a.m. in the 2200 block of South State Street. Moments earlier, Meeks had dropped off her young son. When Meeks encountered her father, Carlos “Losos” Way, and his current partner outside the school, tensions flared. Witnesses reported a heated exchange that quickly turned physical before one of the women produced a gun. According to…
An elderly businessman suffered a stroke after he was assaulted during a violent heist at his jewellery store in San Jose, California. Over a dozen robbers stormed the Kim Hung Jewellery store on Aborn Road on Friday after crashing a vehicle into the establishment. Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment when a vehicle ploughed into the shopfront. The robbers took over the store within seconds, smashing display cases and grabbing merchandise. Amid the chaos, the 88-year-old owner was pushed to the ground, where broken glass injured him. While on the ground, the elderly man also suffered a stroke. Reports say he is currently recovering from…
At least 19 people have been killed in Nepal after demonstrations over a sweeping government ban on social media platforms spiralled into violence. The unrest, described as a youth-driven movement, has quickly grown into one of the largest challenges faced by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s administration. The protests began after the government blocked access to 26 social media platforms and messaging apps that the government says failed to comply with new registration rules. The list includes major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and X. The shutdown, which took effect late last week, left businesses struggling,…
A suspect has been taken into custody by the Guyanese police following the near-fatal shooting of popular entertainer and social media personality Lolita Callendar, widely known as ‘Lola Doll’. The arrest was announced on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the 33-year-old was gunned down outside her home in Georgetown. Investigators say the individual is being questioned and is assisting with the probe, according to the Jamaica Observer. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or revealed a motive. Callendar was ambushed just outside her Texas Circle residence in East Ruimveldt. Based on reports, she arrived at home in…
Dancehall performer Andrae Maurice Whittaker, better known as Squash, has taken a pivotal step in addressing his legal troubles in the United States by entering a plea agreement in a federal firearms case. The move resolves one of the two charges he faced while allowing prosecutors to drop the second count. Under the terms of the agreement, Squash has pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm or ammunition. The charge concerning possession of an automatic weapon has been dismissed. Squash is also required to pay a $100 special assessment fee at the time of sentencing.…
Four children were killed in a fire after their North Carolina home went up in flames while they were staying home alone with their 12-year-old sister and the sister’s friend. Reports say the girls had stayed overnight without an adult at the house in Columbus County when the blaze began in the early hours of Aug. 30. The 12-year-old girl, later identified by local outlets as Winter Green, managed to escape with her friend, who is also 12. Her four younger sisters, however, were trapped inside as flames spread quickly through the home. According to reports, police were alerted around 2:30…