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.
A man connected to a drive-by last Tuesday in Central Kingston was fatally shot by police on Monday. Police identified the man as Joshua “Southie” Lawrence, one of the prime suspects in the mass shooting that left six people, including two children, injured. Lawrence’s death came less than a week after the violent attack that shook residents of Charles Street and Tex Lane. According to Acting Commissioner of Police, Michael Phipps, the 28-year-old was killed during an intelligence-led operation on Maiden Street in Kingston 16. According to reports, Lawrence was a reputed member of the Wellys Kelly gang, a group…
Traffic on Interstate 195 came to a sudden halt Monday morning when a small plane went down in the middle of the highway in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The aircraft burst into flames, claiming the lives of two Rhode Island residents and injuring a motorist. The deceased were identified as 68-year-old Thomas Perkins and his 66-year-old wife, Agatha Perkins, from Middletown. The couple had departed from New Bedford Regional Airport. Their flight ended in tragedy just minutes after 8 a.m. when the aircraft, a Socata TBM 700 registered to Easton Air, LLC, crashed onto the grassy median separating the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-195. Smoke billowed into the air, and traffic came…
A fiery plane crash ended in tragedy, claiming the lives of two people who were on board. The small plane plummeted and erupted into a ball of fire near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident on Sunday afternoon was caught on camera, showing a massive fire igniting when the King Air twin-engine aircraft made impact with the ground. The crash occurred in the 12700 block of North Saginaw Boulevard, shortly after the plane departed Alliance Airport. The crash site is close to a business that stores trailers, campers, and 18-wheelers, leading to at least 10 tractor-trailers going up in flames. The…
A 14-year-old girl and her months-old baby have been reported missing, prompting the police to issue a high alert. The missing pair has been identified as Kenalya “Kay Kay” Burton and her 10-month-old daughter, Kiera “Blessing” Burton. According to reports from the Santa Cruz Police, the teen mother and her child were last seen at their home in Pepper District, St Elizabeth, around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. Since then, there has been no word from them, and their mode of dress at the time remains unknown. The police released a detailed description of their appearances, explaining that Kenalya is of…
Jamaican Dancer Monsta was reportedly arrested several days after explicit content featuring himself and fellow dancer and TikTok personality Dyema surfaced online. The arrest, which was caught on camera and circulated across social media on Friday, showed officers escorting Monsta away in handcuffs as onlookers recorded the moment. The incident comes after a wave of backlash directed at Monsta recently. Reports suggest that he was accused of exposing his former girlfriend, Dyema, in an act of revenge following their public fallout. The two, who ended their relationship months ago, had a heated exchange on social media in late September that…
On Friday, police turned their focus to the Manchester home of 12-year-old Jayden Smith, after weeks of intense public speculation surrounding the boy’s disappearance. Offices assigned to the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Specialized Operations conducted an extensive search at the residence in Wales, Newport. The search to find any trace of the Manchester High student also included the canine unit, the missing persons desk, and local police. Reports say that Jayden’s guardians, Ann-Marie and Omar Thompson, welcomed the operation. The couple have been expressing distress over the swirling rumours surrounding the boy’s disappearance. Many social media users have been pointing fingers at the family, claiming that they are hiding information…
After weeks of emotional turmoil and public speculation, TikToker Anna has reportedly regained custody of her baby boy, Wilbert. The social media personality, who had previously broken down in tears during live streams, recently expressed heartfelt gratitude to her supporters who stood by her through what was apparently one of the most painful chapters of her life. For the first time in a while, fans were pleased to see Anna in good spirits, as she smiled and cheerfully interacted with her viewers. For several days, Anna was seemingly battling visible signs of depression after claiming her son was taken by the…
TikToker Jakes was released from police custody on Thursday following online speculation surrounding his arrest. The confusion began after allegations surfaced that his former partner, Rosealee, had made a false report claiming that he was in possession of an illegal firearm. Amid the speculation, a voice note was in circulation TikTok, in which a woman, believed to be Rosealee, could be heard saying she would tell police that Jakes hid a gun in a gully. Another TikToker, known as Chevy, publicly shared the audio, sparking long-standing speculation among fans about a close, possibly romantic connection between the two. According to…
Two men reportedly connected to the deadly Commodore mass shooting were fatally shot by police on Thursday during two separate operations in St Catherine. The incidents, which unfolded hours apart, are part of an ongoing investigation into Sunday’s brutal quintuple murder that claimed the lives of five people, including a four-year-old girl. The first operation took place just after 5:00 a.m. in Jewels Estate, Nollis, Bog Walk. Acting on intelligence, a joint police-military team entered the area and reportedly came under threat from an armed man. According to the police, the assailant pointed his gun toward them, prompting lawmen to…
A late-night brawl at a Whataburger in San Antonio, Texas, has left one teenager severely injured and seven adults behind bars. The fight erupted just after 3 a.m. Sunday at the Blanco Road location near West Bitters Road due to a disagreement over food orders. Footage was shared online, showing the brawl that erupted, reportedly after food orders were mixed up. Shouts filled the air as fists began to fly while one man was seen punching a young male in the face, and another was struck repeatedly by several people, even after falling to the ground. Several bystanders were in…