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.
Two young girls were run over by a train over the weekend when they attempted to speed across the tracks on a motorcycle in Thailand. The teens were killed near the Khuan Mit Railway Station in Chana District, Songkhla Province, on June 7. A nearby CCTV camera captured the chilling moments when a motorcycle was struck by the approaching train in Khlong Pia Subdistrict. While the names of the victims were not released, they were identified as being ages 14 and 15. The video shows the motorcycle approaching the tracks without slowing down despite the incoming train. They begin to…
Twelve people were left with stab wounds after a man went on a stabbing spree inside a homeless shelter in Salem, Oregon. The alleged suspect, Tony Latrell Williams, was arrested and recently released; surveillance footage shows how the disturbing attack in Union Gospel Mission began on June 1. The video, over 30 seconds long, captures the moment Williams becomes violent while standing in the lobby with multiple men. He suddenly discards a bag and pounces on the first victim. When another man tries to intervene, he charges at him with his weapon and stabs the individual as well. A third…
Promoter Odane Anderson, behind the One Caribbean Music Festival, has indicated that his life may now be in danger after borrowing large sums to fund the event, which ended in disaster. Anderson, founder of Jacho Entertainment, says he is now neck-deep in debt following the shocking and unsatisfactory ending of the Vybz Kartel-headlined concert in Trinidad. Anderson revealed that in order to secure the event, he took on significant financial risk by borrowing from investors and service providers. The show went on without major international performers who pulled out at the last minute, causing patrons to demand a refund and…
Disturbing footage of a woman’s abduction in St Andrew has been making the rounds online as police ramp up their search efforts to find her. The video, which has been igniting concern among Jamaicans, shows the victim, Lorna Robertson, being forcibly taken by unknown assailants and shoved into a vehicle. Nationwide News reported that the incident unfolded just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday along Old Hope Road. Robertson, who also goes by ‘Nicky’, was in the vicinity of the Diabetes Association of Jamaica near Downer Avenue when she was taken. In the footage, Robertson can be seen walking along the street when a man wearing…
Dancehall entertainer Andrae ‘Squash’ Whittaker’s legal troubles have gotten more severe, igniting great concern among his fans. On Friday, news broke that federal prosecutors took over his case, closing the chapter on earlier state-level charges in Miami. The deejay was originally charged with possession of a modified firearm, along with a charge of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. During Squash’s arraignment on Wednesday, Judge Ariel Rodriguez granted a motion to dismiss those local gun-related charges. Midway through the hearing, federal authorities intervened, declaring their intention to prosecute the case at the federal level. The shift in jurisdiction brings…
A Jamaican TikToker was shot dead in Discovery Bay, St Ann, on Wednesday night. The deceased, identified as 35-year-old Derrick Clayton, known online as “WarCannon”, was killed by unknown assailants just days after laying his 10-year-old daughter to rest. The murder, marking the latest in a string of recent TikTok-related killings internationally, unfolded while Clayton was on his way home. Reports say that Clayton was shot after exiting a taxi around 9:10 p.m. The public passenger vehicle had stopped near his residence, where he was ambushed. He reportedly sustained several shots to his upper body. Despite being rushed to the…
Vybz Kartel pulling out of the 2025 staging of the One Caribbean Music Festival in Trinidad and Tobago last Saturday caused a domino effect that left the event without several other international acts. This was how Jacho Entertainment’s founding promoter, Odane Anderson, described the sequences leading up to the failed event. In a recent interview with ET&T, Anderson broke his silence regarding what happened. He explained why other artistes like Sizzla Kalonji, Malie Donn, Rvssian, and Moliy did not perform following Kartel’s withdrawal. CHRONIC LAW Anderson described the situation as “deeply disappointing” for everyone, including his team and the fans…
The custody battle between Halle Bailey and DDG has sent the internet into a frenzy after alarming allegations of Bailey threatening suicide surfaced. These claims were made by DDG as he attempted to restrict Bailey’s movement with their son by filing an emergency motion. The filing sought to prohibit her from travelling to another country with their son, Halo. Reports say a judge reportedly rejected DDG’s motion, clearing the way for the singer and actress to fly abroad with her 16-month-old son. Bailey is scheduled to begin shooting in Italy this week and argued that leaving Halo behind was not…
Ivany’s OnlyFans Debut Inspires Skillibeng’s New X-Rated Track, She Breaks Down After Swiss Lee Snub
Social media personality Ivany Wright has been the talk of the internet after launching her explicit OnlyFans account. Her adult content has generated so much attention that she is now the inspiration behind dancehall artiste Skillibeng’s new song. The raunchy single contains lyrics that pursue a woman for sexual pleasure, encouraging her to be channelling Ivany in the bedroom. Skillibeng expresses his intimate desires with raw, unfiltered lyrics. Ivany reacted to the song during a TikTok livestream, showing her enthusiasm as she danced. Skillibeng previewed the song in an Instagram post, and Ivany showed her support in the comments. She…
Residents in Manchester are furious after members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force shot and killed a man during what police say was a confrontation. The incident happened on Lucky Street in Knockpatrick, where it appears officers were carrying out an operation on Wednesday. The deceased, who allegedly challenged the police, was identified by relatives and neighbours as ‘Osah’. He was fatally shot in a house around 6 p.m., according to preliminary reports. Police said they recovered a gun at the scene following the alleged confrontation. A censored video, seemingly captured by a resident, shows officers carrying the limp body of…