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 restaurant employee is now fighting for her life in Colombia after being shot in the head by an armed man. The gunman entered her workplace in the La Paz district. According to a report, the female worker is 27-year-old Adaluz Pérez Santana, who worked at Arroz Paisa, located at Carrera 12E and Calle 108 in the southwest of Barranquilla. In the footage, the establishment appeared to be empty, save for the worker and the gunman. The video begins with the suspect standing near a counter where the woman is busy doing something. It is unclear if they interacted at…

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An attempted kidnapping was caught on camera, showing a Florida man who wanted to abduct a store employee after reportedly robbing her workplace. The employee narrowly escaped her captor after fighting him off when he tried to force his vehicle in St. Augustine. Reports identified the abductor as 31-year-old Michael Tundidor. He was arrested after his kidnapping attempt when officers intercepted him later that day. According to the surveillance footage and police reports, on June 29, Tundidor robbed a store around 2:30 p.m. and dragged a female employee from the business. He brought her outside to the parking lot, where…

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It has been revealed that the elderly woman whose corpse was kept in bed for nearly two years after her passing had not one but two carers who reportedly played a role in covering up her death. Initially, when law enforcement was made aware of Viola Destin’s corpse, 54-year-old Gena Robinson was arrested. Now, another Westmoreland woman, identified as 49-year-old Lavern Wedderburn, has also been formally charged in connection with the incident. Reports say that both women were caring for 69-year-old Viola Destin, who was sickly. The elderly woman passed away in the Old Hope district in 2023. Nearly 2…

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A video has surfaced showing a man robbing a Los Angeles restaurant with what turned out to be a fake gun. The robbery took place on the 1700 block of South Western Avenue, where 41-year-old Christopher Hall entered the business while several people were dining. He was scantily dressed and carried a bag. Upon reaching the cashier, Hall partially revealed a handgun from the bag, seemingly to make his intentions known. The cashier appeared to respond calmly and walked through a rear door, possibly to retrieve money. Shortly after, Hall entered the restricted area, where a second staff member was…

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A potential robbery spree was prevented when Jamaica Constabulary Force officers caught up to a car wash attendant who stole a vehicle from his place of employment. The carjacking in May Pen, Clarendon, led to a car chase and a crash in Mandeville, Manchester. The series of events kicked off when a Honda Stepwagon went missing at a May Pen car wash on Tuesday. Preliminary reports say that the car was dropped off around 3 p.m. by the owner. Shortly after, the owner was alerted that the vehicle was taken from the property by a worker without permission. The vehicle…

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A video of a violent incident involving a taxi operator and a JUTC bus has surfaced online. The pair was travelling along the Half-Way Tree Road on Tuesday afternoon when the taxi operator allegedly lost his temper and vandalised the Jamaican Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus. The Jamaica Observer reported that a witness, who was travelling on the bus, said the road rage incident began when the taxi driver pulled up to a bus stop to pick up passengers. According to the passenger, the JUTC bus arrived shortly after and also pulled in to collect commuters. When the bus driver…

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Four people were killed and several others injured in a fire allegedly started by a man driven by jealousy after he discovered his former partner was now dating his friend. Reports say the suspect threw a Molotov cocktail inside an apartment in a fit of rage. The arson suspect, 23-year-old Lontray Clark, was arrested last week in Chicago for the deadly blaze in the Austin district. Along with claiming four lives, the fire on June 26 injured several others and left dozens displaced. Reports confirmed that neither Clark’s former girlfriend nor his friend was killed in the attack. A family…

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A 19-year-old was killed by a meat grinder after the machine pulled him inside during a routine cleaning. The incident happened in California at Tina’s Burritos food processing plant in Vernon. The teen, whose identity has not been released, was part of the sanitation team and was working an after-hours shift on Sunday when the fatal accident occurred. According to reports, the machine unexpectedly powered up and sucked him inside. The tragedy unfolded around 9:30 p.m. when the teen suddenly found himself trapped. Witnesses say he cried out for help during the ordeal. His coworkers rushed to respond, but by…

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A 9-year-old boy lost his life while reportedly fetching water from a river. Tavoy Griffiths from the community of Harris Pass in Browns Hall, St. Catherine, died in a drowning incident early Monday morning. Tavoy, who attended Browns Hall Primary School, drowned while collecting water from a river close to his home. Reports indicate that around 6:10 a.m., Tavoy made his way to the river. It is said that he experienced difficulties while getting the water and never made it back home. The police were alerted and responded swiftly, but sadly, Tavoy was pronounced dead after his body was retrieved…

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force is now facing some intense criticism for a video that surfaced on Tuesday morning, allegedly showing officers obscuring a CCTV camera during an operation. In the video, armed men in police uniforms enter a yard and seemingly begin searching the area. One of the men stops and looks up at the camera while another changes the direction of the device, pointing it up at the ceiling so that it no longer records their movements. Notably, the video’s timestamp indicates 9:15 p.m. on July 15, 2025, leaving some to express doubt about its legitimacy and speculate that…

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