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.
Thirteen people in a Taiwan restaurant sustained injuries when a black van barrelled into the establishment after the driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle. The eatery, a brunch spot on Fuqiang Road in Hualien City, switched from a peaceful setting to a devastating scene at 10:32 a.m. on Sunday. Security cameras caught the terrifying sequence, beginning with the busy morning for the establishment. Customers were filmed digging into their meals, others chatting or preparing to leave, when the vehicle smashed through the glass facade. The car strikes multiple motorcycles parked just outside the restaurant and hurtles through the entrance.…
Despite the recent controversies surrounding him, Vybz Kartel remains focused on music, dropping a new song for his female fans. The deejay dropped Pretty Girl on Friday, hours after clarifying misconceptions about his upcoming performance in Trinidad and Tobago and his restricted itinerary. The summer song also comes amid Guyana’s recent move to ban one of his controversial songs, Good Like Jesus, which is deemed to be blasphemous. Vybz Kartel’s newest release takes a refreshing turn from his gritty style, offering fans a more light-hearted, romantic vibe. The track is free of expletives as it focuses instead on love and…
While fans expressed concern and criticised Trinidad and Tobago after an immigration order was issued for Vybz Kartel, the dancehall star appears to be unbothered by the limitations. He has expressed that the items cut from his itinerary for his upcoming Trinidad and Tobago visit were added by the promoter and not himself. The deejay addressed the order issued by the twin-island’s Defence Minister Wayne Sturge, restricting his activities. The minister cited his past illegal issues while expressing concern that his initial busy itinerary could lead to his interacting with vulnerable youths in the country. As a result, he was…
Officials have confirmed that the shirtless man assaulting a nurse in the newly viral video has been charged. The suspect, identified as Robert “Andy” Bell, is a 65-year-old businessman from Grosvenor Terrace. He was taken into custody following a violent confrontation with a nurse in St Andrew. Stony Hill police allege that Bell attacked the victim during a road rage incident on Tuesday evening, May 13. Based on new reports, the incident has been described as an unprovoked attack. According to Loop News, citing Stony Hill Police reports, Bell was driving a Mercedes-Benz on Mt Friendship Road around 7:15 p.m.…
Footage has surfaced of a man being gunned down in Nazaré da Mata, Brazil, on May 14, which reports say was not an isolated attack. Violence struck the Eugênio Bandeira District late Wednesday when two men fell to gunfire in separate attacks. KrudPlug reported that the first murder was captured on a nearby camera. The victim, identified as 21-year-old João Vitor José da Silva, was chased down by three armed men at 6:33 p.m. Despite his efforts, João Vitor could not escape the assailants, who opened fire on him just outside his home. The chilling pursuit ended with the victim…
Chris Brown found himself back behind bars in the UK after a Manchester court refused his bid for bail. The R&B star was arrested early Thursday at a five-star hotel, the Lowry Hotel, for allegedly attacking a music producer with a bottle at London’s Tape nightclub on February 19, 2023. On Friday, 36-year-old Brown stood before District Judge Joanne Hirst at Manchester Magistrates’ Court. Hirst ruled he must remain in custody until June 13, when he is due to enter a plea and prepare for trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. That June date coincides with a sold-out concert in…
A drunk driving arrest in Nevada ended in tragedy after a deputy fatally stabbed the suspect during an altercation. The deadly confrontation, captured on police body camera, ensued shortly after the suspect was taken into custody last Thursday. The unidentified drunk driving suspect is accused of crashing his vehicle into two parked cars in Clark County. Following the collision, he was detained around 11 p.m., according to the Sheriff’s office. The suspect was brought to the Washington State Patrol weigh station in Ridgefield, where deputies intended to administer a breath-alcohol test. Once inside the breath test room at the weigh station building, things took…
A disturbing video has gone viral of a man physically assaulting a nurse along Mount Airy Main Road in St Andrew on Tuesday. The video, shared on Thursday, has sparked outrage online, leading to the man being detained by police. The altercation captured in the video reportedly stems from road rage. According to a local news report, the man allegedly attacked the nurse shortly after 7 p.m. in an area that is usually peaceful. According to a witness, the nurse, dressed in her uniform, was on her way to work when she was manhandled by another driver. The heated exchange…
In the Home Circuit Court this morning, Constable Noel Maitland’s defence team took an unexpected turn by raising the possibility that someone other than Maitland, like a driver or a stalker, might be responsible for influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson’s disappearance. Maitland, Donaldson’s boyfriend, faces charges of murder and preventing the lawful burial of her corpse. He is accused of picking up Donaldson from her mother’s home on July 11, 2022. Her mother, Sophia Lugg, testified that after hearing from her daughter the next morning, she was never able to reach her again. During a cross-examination, Maitland’s lawyer, Christopher Townsend, presented arguments…
Jamaicans are reeling after another sexual assault incident has been brought to light, this time involving two young children in St Catherine. Two sisters from the Thetford community in Old Harbour were allegedly sexually assaulted by a 35-year-old man in the area. The girls, ages 9 and 10, were reportedly raped last Wednesday, May 7, which marked Teacher’s Day, honouring teachers nationwide. Given the islandwide celebration of teachers, the children’s school dismissed classes earlier than usual. According to initial reports, the two girls were taking a remote path home around midday when an unknown man approached them. The man reportedly…