Author: Kera

Two men in their thirties were in the vehicle that crashed and burst into flames near Royalton Hideaway Resort in Trelawny. Police released the identities of the victims, one of whom is Romeo Everton Robinson, a 33-year-old resident of Whitesands in Cambridge, St James. The other victim is confirmed to be 36-year-old Kenrick Anthony Dove. Dove is also from St James but lives in Bogue Village. A report says the crash occurred along the North Coast Highway on Sunday night. The two men were travelling in a white Mercedes-Benz motorcar. Robinson was the driver, while Dove sat in the passenger’s…

TikTok personalities Rosealee and Jakes got into an altercation in Seaview Gardens this week. The drama was, as usual, caught on a live stream and has become a hot topic on social media. Just days after Rosealee allegedly paid for a new place to live to escape her community, an argument erupted between her and Jakes. According to what unfolded, the argument centred around a television Rosealee had instructed Jakes to buy for their son and daughter. The TV was meant to be used with a game that Rosealee reportedly spent about $170,000 on. The confrontation began when Rosealee showed…

A sound selector was shot and killed by police during an alleged confrontation in St Elizabeth on Tuesday. The fatal shooting occurred in Hodges in the vicinity of Black River. The selector, 44-year-old Leighton ‘Bigga Don’ Nembhard, reportedly challenged the police mid-afternoon. Official reports say Nembhard, who is from the community of Peacock Heights in Black River, was allegedly involved in a police standoff that required the intervention of multiple officers. Police reportedly had to call for backup from the St Elizabeth division. When the alleged shootout ended, Nembhard was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead. Police reportedly…

Fresh questions have been raised about police operations after a four-year-old boy was fatally shot in Granville, St James. An official report initially indicated that preliminary findings suggest that the child died as a result of actions taken by members of the security forces. However, an updated version clarifies that it remains unclear who fired the fatal shot. The shooting in Granville involved the child and two others losing their lives during an alleged confrontation, and it is still under investigation. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has stressed that the matter remains in its early stages and they await…

A man alleged to have shot a Canadian teenage girl has been arrested by St Catherine police. The man was wanted for reportedly injuring the 13-year-old girl while she was standing on a balcony on New Year’s Day. Police found him during an operation in Braeton, Portmore, on Tuesday, January 6. Investigators say the suspect was captured during an early morning raid carried out by members of the Area Five Fugitive Apprehension Team. The operation began about 5:00 a.m. at a house on Violet Close, where officers executed a search warrant. Police reportedly seized a .45 Colt MK pistol along…

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary are once again being accused of wrongfully using lethal force after the fatal shooting of alleged gunmen in St Toolies, Manchester. While police claim the men were armed, residents called for justice on Monday. The residents who spoke out were related to one of the dead men, 23-year-old Byron ‘Gary’ McDonald. The two other deceased are Teshan Porteus and Rosheed Johnson. The relatives disputed the police account of the deadly incident, which suggested that the men initiated a shootout. According to the grieving family, the men were killed in cold blood. McDonald’s mother, Sheree Samuel, explained that her son…

It has been less than a week since the new year began, and Jamaica has already seen an alarming number of fatal shootings involving members of the security forces. On January 6, 2026, Jamaica recorded 12 deaths connected to alleged confrontations with lawmen. The figure sparked concern among locals, civil groups, and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM). The latter addressed the death toll, describing it as “troubling”. INDECOME noted that the number of people killed by security forces during this short period represents a sharp increase compared to the same timeframe in 2025. Last year, three people were killed…

Dancehall artiste Skeng is rumoured to be cheating on his long-time girlfriend, Aysha Miller, with rapper Stunna Girl. The allegations began this week following the circulation of photos and videos that mostly show the entertainer hugging and kissing the rapper. The two appeared very affectionate, with one of the images showing the Protocol deejay giving Stunna Girl a piggyback ride, another showing them hugging, and a video showing him locking lips with her. While neither party has confirmed a romantic relationship, the visuals quickly sparked speculation that the deejay may have been unfaithful to Aysha. Skeng and Aysha Miller share…

Dancehall artiste Kiprich’s baby mother, Miss Chin, has let the internet know that she could have him if she wanted to. Miss Chin, who is a gospel singer, made the remark while addressing what she described as a flood of direct messages about his current relationship. She indicated in a social media video that she is bothered by news of him moving on and warned social media users to stop involving her.  According to Miss Chin, people have been messaging her repeatedly to point out that Kiprich is now in a relationship with social media personality Kizzy Don and suggesting that she must feel…

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force shot and killed three men on Monday in an alleged confrontation. The fatal encounter unfolded in the St Toolies area near the Manchester–Clarendon border. Police, according to preliminary reports, were searching for suspects during the afternoon in what was described as an intelligence-led operation.  Multiple officers went to a house connected to the wanted men around 12:20 p.m.  However, a confrontation developed when they came upon the three men. The shots were fired, and when the shooting subsided, the men were found with gunshot wounds. They were all later pronounced dead. Police later stated…