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 25-year-old man from Waterford, Michigan, is behind bars after admitting to fatally stabbing his fiancée, an act he later told police he had thought about doing for some time. Seth Thomas Martin called the police to report a chilling stabbing incident at his residence on Hackett Street. He reportedly told the Oakland County dispatcher last Friday that his fiancée was beside him and in critical condition. “She’s right next to me; she’s not doing well,” he reportedly said. He went on to reveal that he stabbed her “in the neck, the chest, and the arm a couple of times”.…
A man shot and killed his uncle in St Catherine following a property dispute. The shooting reportedly happened after the deceased nephew used a machete to chop his uncle, prompting a violent altercation on Tuesday. According to the Jamaica Star, the men were at the uncle’s residence in Swamp Lane, Bog Walk. The deceased nephew, Demar Facey, who also lives in the community, was engaged in a heated argument with his uncle around 8:30 a.m. The argument stemmed from a piece of property that both men wanted. It is alleged that during the altercation, Facey armed himself with a machete and…
Dancehall artiste Silk Boss released a new exuberant dancehall track celebrating female sensuality. The track, titled Guh Hard, was released on June 17 with imagery on YouTube and has been gaining support from fans. The song, produced by Tjtorry106, is a high-energy, sexually charged anthem laced with explicit lyrics. He deejays about a woman who is captivated by the thug lifestyle and lives a lie riddled with infidelity. He gushes over her sexual appeal while bragging about how she neglects her partner for pleasurable moments with him. In the chorus, he switches his flow to sing about his bedroom activities…
A popular influencer was killed by her husband just moments after he threatened her life during a Facebook Live broadcast. Zaria Khadejah Carr, better known online as Duchess Dior was shot dead after a heated altercation with her husband, who later committed suicide. The 27-year-old had been live streaming with her husband, Shamarcus Carr, when the confrontation turned hostile at their home in Georgia on Jun 14. Viewers watched in disbelief on Saturday as 36-year-old Shamarcus accused Zaria of infidelity, who clapped back with accusations of him cheating as well. He shouted over her attempts to speak, telling her to…
A teacher is facing a child abuse charge after her alleged disciplinary method left a seven-year-old boy with a broken elbow. The child’s distressed mother says the justice system has been painfully slow, while her son continues to struggle with both the physical and emotional effects of the incident. The St. Catherine mother, referred to as Marsha to protect her identity, said her son came home from school one day showing clear signs of pain. His elbow was swollen, and he was in tears. She immediately contacted the teacher, who admitted to hitting the child with a piece of board.…
R. Kelly’s time behind bars has taken a troubling turn, as his attorney now alleges the singer almost died after being given a dangerous combination of medications by prison staff. According to legal documents filed by his lawyer, Beau Brindley, the 58-year-old collapsed in his solitary confinement cell at a North Carolina prison shortly after receiving what’s described as an excessive dose of anxiety medication. Brindley claims Kelly had been issued his prescribed medication on June 10, the day he was placed in isolation. However, he was reportedly given an additional dosage later in the day when a prison staff…
An 8-month-old baby was shot dead along with multiple others during a mass shooting at a carnival. The shooter, an enraged 16-year-old, killed a total of three people and injured three others, including a pregnant woman, on Sunday night. The six victims were among a large crowd at WestFest carnival, an annual cultural celebration that also honours the community, held in West Valley City, Utah, just outside Salt Lake City. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. near the event’s police command post after a heated argument broke out between two groups of teenagers. During the confrontation, the 16-year-old suspect brandished…
The unexplained disappearance of a St Andrew woman has triggered growing alarm among her family and friends, especially after her boyfriend also went missing a week later. Stephanie Porter has not been seen since May 24, adding to a string of missing people cases in Jamaica. She worked as a dental assistant at a health facility in the Hughenden area of Kingston 20. She was last spotted wearing a pink blouse and black shorts. The 33-year-old is a mother of two and is known for being quiet and friendly to loved ones. Her sudden disappearance has left her family and…
The ongoing trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs faced a disruption Monday after one of the jurors was removed when doubts arose regarding his address. The judge officially dismissed a man from the jury due to uncertainty surrounding his actual place of residence. Juror number 6 in Diddy’s sex trafficking and racketeering court trial is a 41-year-old Black man who had originally told the court that he lived in the Bronx. However, doubts emerged about whether he was truthful when conflicting information pointed to a possible New Jersey address instead. These discrepancies sparked extended courtroom discussions last Friday, with attorneys and…
A toddler accidentally killed his mother when he was playing with his father’s firearm. The chilling shooting, captured on the family’s surveillance footage, led to 27-year-old Deborah Rodrigues Monteiro suffering a fatal gunshot wound on her veranda in Brazil. Seconds before the trigger was pulled, Deborah was sitting with her husband as they chatted at their home in Rio Verde de Mato Grosso. According to the video, the 2-year-old stood just an arm’s length away when he reached for a Glock 9mm pistol placed on a small table directly in front of the couple. He picked up the loaded weapon, unaware of the…