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.
Footage has emerged showing the shocking moment a 68-year-old woman was struck by a train as she attempted to run across the tracks in the central area of Carandaí, Brazil. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2. The disturbing surveillance video reveals the woman walking along the side of the road and turning in the direction of the railway crossing. She quickly walks past a nearby flagman and ignores his signals as she suddenly darts toward the train tracks. Just as she begins to cross, a train approaches at speed. The flagman, stationed to ensure a clear…
Police have launched a manhunt for a man who has been named a person of interest in the murder of his three daughters. The little girls were reported missing days before they were found dead in Washington State. The victims, 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia Decker, were discovered lifeless on Monday, June 2, a few days after they failed to return home after a scheduled visit with their father. The sisters had last been seen on Friday, May 30, when they left with their father, Travis Decker, for a planned visitation. Around 3:45 p.m. on Monday, the father’s…
Two schoolgirls were killed after the ceiling of an abandoned farm building in Leningrad, Russia, collapsed on them. The tragic incident occurred in Terpilitsy on the evening of May 31 while the girls were reportedly filming a video inside the structure. The girls, identified as 11-year-old Masha and 12-year-old Moika, were reportedly out on a walk when they went to the abandoned slaughterhouse around 5 p.m. The structure is located on the outskirts of their village. The disturbing video, captured by a phone placed on a windowsill, shows the girls messing with the bricks along a crumbling wall before it…
A 17-year-old social media influencer, Sana Yousaf, was murdered in her Islamabad home on Monday in what police are describing as a targeted attack. Authorities say the suspect, 22-year-old Umar Hayat, confessed to the killing after being arrested in Pakistan. Investigators believe Hayat had made multiple failed attempts to meet and allegedly befriend Sana. When his efforts were turned down, he allegedly forced his way into her home and opened fire on her. Two bullets were fired before he took her phone and fled the scene. Reports say Sana died before she could receive medical help. At the time of…
A man who was filmed shooting his former friend, Norris Farquharson, in the head on Tavern Avenue in Papine, Kingston 6, has been formally charged. This comes several days after Fraquharson’s family pleaded for justice during an interview with a local news outlet. Norris was shot twice in the head by Ishmael Davis last week. It was confirmed on Tuesday that 52-year-old Davis is facing multiple charges. These charges include murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and using a firearm to commit a felony, according to the Jamaica Observer. The victim, Norris Farquharson, has been identified…
A quiet night outside a salsa club in Bastión Popular, Ecuador, turned into a chaotic scene when a group of gunmen opened fire at patrons, leaving one woman dead and eight others injured. The attack happened just before midnight on Thursday, May 29, and was caught on a security camera from the venue. The circulating footage shows several people gathered outside the club before the incident. Patrons are seated and chatting over drinks when a group of masked men appear. The assailants began firing at the crowd, causing panic to spread. Patrons rushed inside for cover, but one woman was…
A pregnant lawyer was run over in a chilling road accident that was caught on camera. The victim, identified as Advocate Najma Yasmin, was killed along with her unborn child on Saturday evening in India. The accident took place around 5:08 p.m. in the Bajali district. Reports say the collision was on NH-27, which is located in front of Bhawanipur Regional College. Footage from a nearby CCTV camera, across the street from Najma, captured the harrowing moment Najma was struck by a speeding black motor vehicle while attempting to cross the busy highway. Reports say that Najma had spent the earlier…
The Clarendon community remains in shock following the gruesome discovery of 19-year-old sales representative Derricka Rodgers, whose body was found in a cesspit in Milk River on Sunday. The police have since arrested two men and a woman in connection with her murder. Their identities have not been released as investigations continue. According to reports, around 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, officers received information about a property in Deeside, Clarendon. They searched the premises and discovered Derricka’s decomposing body inside a pit. The young woman, who was initially said to be 21, had been missing since Tuesday, May 27. Her father,…
Trinidad and Tobago Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo has called for an investigation into the substantial foreign exchange involved in the failed One Caribbean Music Festival, following reports that Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel was paid $950,000 US out of a $1.3 million contract. The event, which was expected to be a major entertainment highlight, has been plagued by controversy after several international acts, including Kartel, pulled out. Speaking to the media, Tancoo stated, “I am also intrigued by the amount of foreign exchange being mentioned in the media reports as having been involved in this venture… I have requested the…
Nineteen-year-old Tijana Radonjic was on vacation in Montenegro when she fell to her death during a parasailing flight in Budva. Reports say that the young woman, originally from Novi Sad, Serbia, had no prior parasailing experience and was participating in a promotional video shoot for a tourism campaign along the Budva Riviera. Radonjic reportedly accepted a free parasailing flight in exchange for appearing in the video. Footage released by local media showed her calm and composed as she was strapped into her harness. But moments after taking off, things took a horrifying turn, and the footage of her death has…