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 fatal crash on Easter Monday has claimed the life of a Nigerian doctor in St Mary. At least three other doctors involved in the crash have since been hospitalised with injuries. The deceased, 36-year-old Ubung Etti, was a passenger in a blue Honda Fit motor vehicle. The incident occurred early in the morning in the community of Castleton when a vehicle plunged over a precipice. The car was occupied by four doctors, who were heading to St Mary from Kingston, according to local news reports. Reports state that a female doctor was driving the vehicle when the accident happened…
Dancehall artiste Lisa Hyper seems to be retracting the strong rape allegations she made against dancehall icon Beenie Man. The embattled artiste recently reconnected with Beenie Man and made peace with him at an event. Following the event, she issued a public apology on social media for her disparaging remarks on Monday. Lisa Hyper made the rape allegations during a social media live stream in late February. During her internet tirade, she mentioned a past assault and accused Beenie Man of being the offender. “A Beenie Man rape me… Beenie Man raped me, since you all want to know,” Lisa…
15-Year-Old Drowns in Swift River After Heroic Attempt to Save Girl Over Easter Weekened in Portland
What should have been a joyful Easter holiday turns into a family’s worst nightmare when a 15-year-old boy drowns while attempting to save a little girl. The devastating incident occurred Sunday afternoon during a family outing. The teen, Zedain Wilson, and his family had visited the Swift River in Hope Bay, Portland, according to the Jamaica Observer. The family function went horribly wrong when a girl got swept up in a strong current. The deceased, who was wearing cut-off blue jeans, a black wristwatch, and a ring, noticed the girl struggling in the water. Without hesitation, the teen jumped into the…
A man was hospitalised and then arrested after he was filmed in a brawl that involved multiple weapons in East London. The savage altercation over the Easter weekend occurred in a residential car park in Bethnal Green, where a group of at least four men fought with a knife, a hammer, and a baseball bat. The violent encounter unfolded on Old Bethnal Green Road at around 7 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Daily Mail. The widely circulated video, filmed by an onlooker, shows a man wearing a motorbike helmet sprinting across the car park. As he approaches a black Lexus, two other…
Footage of a shooting that ended with a 77-year-old Uber driver being killed and his passenger critically injured has gone viral. The Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit is probing the incident that occurred last Wednesday, and the viral surveillance video is now central to the investigation. The early-morning shooting occurred after 2 a.m. on 18th Street, where Uber driver Olatunji W. Bolaji was picking up a passenger, according to authorities. Police said Bolaji was sitting in his parked black Chevy Suburban as he waited for the passenger. In the footage, four individuals exit the building and approach the vehicle. Among the group is…
A mayor in Southern California wants to rid his city of homeless people by giving them a fatal drug, a remark that resulted in a firestorm of backlash. Despite the intense criticism that Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris has been receiving, he later defended his hardline stance on the homeless population, expressing that he would like a federal “purge” to eliminate them. He first mentioned giving homeless people fentanyl during a city council meeting. In the meeting, a concerned resident questioned the city’s plan to relocate the homeless to an abandoned golf course, where they would be kept in an enclosure near…
Felicia Gooden, known in the dancehall arena as Lisa Hyper, is preparing for a bold musical comeback amid her legal issues. The Jamaican artiste recently revealed that she is working on an EP titled The Golden Fleece, according to a report. The project marks a significant step in her career as signals her efforts to reclaim her position in dancehall while balancing the weight of legal battles and personal struggles. The former Gaza member described the project as a representation of a personal transformation, according to Prism Marketing Consultants. Instead of stepping away from music during her legal setbacks and mental health…
Dancehall artiste RajahWild is causing a stir online with his latest performance, which many are describing as demonic. The Jamaican entertainer, who is known for creating songs that advocate “sinful’ acts, recently appeared on BBC Radio 1Xtra. He sported a black beast-like mask with horns and gave a head-turning performance that features him shouting and lowering his voice to have a hoarse, ominous tone. RajahWild deejayed about turning into a vicious monster at night and wanting his partner to sign a contract with her blood. He also tells her that “monsters need to feed”, while asking if she would “bleed” for him. He expressed…
A video is circulating of a restaurant owner in Michigan being brutally beaten by a DoorDash driver after the owner refused to serve him. The assault has triggered outrage in the community and led to the arrest of the driver. The victim, Jose Perez of Amigo Street Tacos, was attacked on April 12 and stemmed from a dispute over the DoorDash driver using the restaurant’s bathroom, which was at the time out of service because it was not connected to the water. The attacker, identified as Daveon Jahmel Godbold, went to the restaurant in St. Clair Shores on Saturday evening…
Dancehall has copped another big win, as one of its prominent figures will be featured on the highly anticipated album of megastar rapper Lil Wayne. News swept the internet that none other than the “Energy God” himself, Elephant Man, has secured a spot on Lil Wayne’s upcoming Carter VI album. Ahead of its June release, the star-studded lineup of collaborators was unveiled. News emerged following a private listening session for the album, as reported by Rolling Stone in an article published Thursday. The publication confirmed Elephant Man as one of the featured collaborators on the project. It places him among several international stars, such as…