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.
Footage has surfaced of a man being gunned down outside a restaurant, allegedly by his brother. The shocking incident took place earlier this month at the Louisiana Fried Chicken and Seafood restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas, where 36-year-old Kevin Hernandez was killed while sitting in his pickup truck. According to police, Hernandez was shot multiple times in the restaurant’s parking lot when gunmen drove up to his red pickup truck. A graphic video, posted by WorldstarHipHop on August 28, shows a red SUV pulling up beside the parked truck. Two armed individuals, wearing blue and black hooded sweatshirts and masks, jump out…
A series of bomb threats on Friday caused significant disruptions at government offices across Jamaica, where both urban and rural areas were affected. Authorities say the warnings, delivered via email to the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), forced evacuations and heightened security at multiple sites. In the Corporate Area, operations at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), the National Housing Trust (NHT), and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development were interrupted. Meanwhile, in Manchester, the James Warehouse Plaza, which houses PICA’s office and the office of MP Rhoda Crawford, was cordoned off by police, firefighters, and soldiers. The nearby…
A 23-year-old woman was stabbed to death after she fled Ukraine and sought refuge in the United States. The deceased, identified as Iryna Zarutska, fled the war in her home country in hopes of finding safety and a fresh start in North Carolina, where she was reportedly attacked by a homeless man on the night of August 22. Police say the incident happened around 10 p.m. at a train station in Charlotte. She died from multiple stab wounds. A GoFundMe page has since been created to provide financial help to Zarutska’s family during this “heartbreaking time”.The page highlighted that Zarutska…
A 22-year-old YouTuber is missing after being swept away by strong currents during a filming session in Odisha, India. Sagar Tudu was last seen on August 23, when he went to film reels at Duduma Waterfall in Koraput district. Tudu, a Berhampur resident, was last seen in the water, where he stood on rocks until he lost his balance. The chilling video of the incident has circulated widely online. The clip shows Tudu, dressed in a white shirt and dark trousers, standing on a rock surrounded by rushing water. Moments later, the current intensified while onlookers frantically tried to throw him a rope,…
A 12-year-old boy was killed by an alligator in New Orleans earlier this week. The deceased, Bryan Vasquez, was found in a lagoon, where Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said he drowned after suffering blunt force injuries inflicted by the animal. His body was discovered Tuesday in the area of Michoud, ending a nearly two-week search that had gripped the community. Bryan, who was nonverbal and lived with a neurodevelopmental condition, disappeared early on August 14. His family reported that he slipped out of his bedroom window around 5 a.m. Security cameras later captured him wandering nearby streets wearing only an adult…
Cardi B’s courtroom appearances have been closely watched this week, but it was not only the legal proceedings that caught attention. The rapper’s fashion has been garnering attention, and now her demeanour is reigniting pregnancy rumours. Cardi was seen carefully exiting the court on Wednesday. Footage of the rapper dressed in a sleek all-white pantsuit is turning heads online. Cardi accessorised her outfit with a $73,000 diamond-encrusted watch gifted by her boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs, and a sparkling Louis Vuitton bag. The video sparked pregnancy speculations because of her demeanour as she stepped out of the Alhambra, California, courthouse. During the video, she carefully made…
The brutal killing of three-year-old Shamair Henry and his one-year-old brother, Amair Saunders, has sent shockwaves across Jamaica, leaving families, leaders, and citizens grappling with grief and disbelief. The boys, police say, were fatally stabbed with a pair of scissors while in their crib. Prime Minister Andrew Holness was among the first to respond, calling the loss “unspeakable”. In a statement, he urged Jamaicans to rally in prayer and compassion for the grieving family. “Today, Jamaica weeps,” Holness said. “No parent should ever have to endure such a tragedy, and as a country, we mourn alongside them.” He added that…
Cardi B’s latest legal battle involves an altercation in 2018 with a former security guard, Emani Ellis, at an obstetrician’s office in Beverly Hills. The incident happened when Cardi was four months pregnant with her daughter, Kulture, and Ellis says the rapper assaulted and humiliated her. DAY 1 Taking the stand Monday, Ellis testified that she greeted Cardi with excitement, saying, “Wow, that’s Cardi B,” but was met with hostility. According to Ellis, Cardi accused her of recording the private medical visit, spat on her, hurled insults about her weight and job, and even clawed at her face with a…
A hammer-wielding woman went berserk inside rapper Drake’s New York City store, causing significant damage. She was taken away in handcuffs moments after she was caught smashing windows, but that is not all she did. On Tuesday, a woman entered Drake’s October’s Very Own clothing store located in Manhattan. While it is unclear if she was a customer, reports say she became violent and suddenly started to destroy property. According to police, the chaos quickly escalated when the woman began smashing the store’s windows with a hammer and throwing items to the ground. Witnesses outside the shop captured parts of…
A man confessed to fatally stabbing his two children after their bodies were discovered during a search operation. The toddlers, ages one and three, were reported missing to the St Ann police on Tuesday night after their mother arrived at the father’s house in the Swamp district of Moneague. Shortly before she became aware of the children’s absence, she noticed the father acting strangely. According to reports, the mother discovered bloodstains in the areas where the two boys had been sleeping. Alarmed by the unusual behaviour and the state of the home, she immediately contacted the authorities. The Jamaica Constabulary…