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 of a man challenging officers in Tennessee has been shared by officials. The man, who was wanted about a recent murder, was fatally shot after he refused to surrender to the police in Nashville. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Tadarius Milan Hunt, was intercepted in an area known as The Gulch. The incident occurred on the Division Street Bridge, according to confirmation from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD). Officials claim that when Hunt came into contact with officers, he was carrying a semi-automatic handgun. Bodycam footage shows Hunt jogging along the Division Street Bridge and ignoring the commands…
A mother is receiving a lot of backlash after a video of her beating her daughter in what appears to be a cruel punishment surfaced online. Although the precise location has not been revealed, the disturbing video shows a mother beating a young girl inside a house. The woman repeatedly hits her daughter in the head and face while shouting obscenities throughout the over one-minute-long video. Shockingly, the mother also threatened to kill her daughter. At one point, her daughter falls to the floor and remains there while her mother continues to hit her. Rather than retaliating, the girl respectfully…
A man was beaten by an angry mob of locals in Leeds, St Elizabeth, after he allegedly sexually assaulted a child. The man has been hospitalised due to injuries he sustained when a resident took the law into their own hands. Reports say the man is accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in the Leeds community, which is situated near Santa Cruz. The residents in the area learnt about the alleged assault and attacked the man on Saturday. The 59-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, was taken to the hospital after the Santa Cruz police were called…
The death of Giovanni Ellis on Monday brought a sense of relief to his mother, Lerlene Williams. The distraught mother made it clear that she wanted her son to be killed after he allegedly raped and murdered a child. Ellis, who also goes by the alias ‘Coolie Man’, was named as the person of interest in the murder of 9-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon on Friday. He was on the run until police uncovered his location in Sandy Bay, Clarendon, yesterday. According to police reports, Ellis challenged the police by pointing a gun at them and firing a shot. The alleged confrontation led…
A man was killed during a street domino game on Sunday night in New Jersey. Security footage of the murder, which police say occurred during an attempted robbery, has been released online. In the footage, a group of 6 men are gathered outside, and 4 of them are seated as they participate in the game. A child is also seated near the men when three suspects run towards them. The masked suspects were dressed in black, and at least two of them were armed. One of the men from the group quickly took the child away from the scene while one…
An altercation in a South Carolina Dollar Tree parking lot escalated into a scene of chaos when an individual rammed a car into the store’s entrance. Lee County officials reported that two adults and three juveniles were involved in an outdoor brawl, and several are facing legal consequences. The dispute reportedly started between two adults and three teenagers as they congregated outside the Bishopville store. Tensions flared, and soon a 17-year-old participant got behind the wheel of a vehicle amid the turmoil. In the heat of the moment, that teenager charged the vehicle at a 15-year-old, striking the teen and…
More than a dozen Jamaican students were rushed to the hospital after a crash involving a bus occurred in St Elizabeth. The incident occurred early Monday when the bus transporting students to Hampton School crashed. Reports confirmed that the bus crashed along the Holland Bamboo roadway, but details surrounding the cause of the crash have not yet been disclosed. Following the traumatising incident, 14 students, some of whom had Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams, were taken to the Black River Hospital for treatment. The students did not sustain any critical injuries, according to reports. Hampton School Principal Dr Mahvell Charlton-Brown…
A man was killed and two others injured after a hot air balloon started blazing mid-air, turning Mexico’s First Balloon Festival into a nightmare. The tragedy in Enrique Estrada, Zacatecas, was captured by bystanders and has gone viral. According to reports, the incident happened around 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, during festivities held in honour of the town’s patron saint. The festive atmosphere took a tragic turn when one of the hot air balloons seemingly encountered a serious malfunction, though the exact cause has yet to be determined. The startling video footage shows the moment the hot air balloon…
Three people were left with injuries on Mother’s Day after a fight involving gunfire erupted during a brunch at a North Carolina restaurant. Officials said the fight was between two families who went to Big Ed’s restaurant on Sunday. It is unclear what started the dispute, but an eyewitness said the families inside Big Ed’s restaurant’s Falls of Neuse Road location in the Raleigh community were initially arguing. The verbal altercation turned physical with people punching each other. At some point, one individual withdrew a gun. ABC11, citing the Raleigh Police Department, only identified the shooter as a male. When the…
Two small boys, who are just 7 and 9 years old, were caught on drone footage engaged in an armed standoff with deputies in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While the boys were detained at the scene, they have not been charged, and officials made it clear that they do not intend to criminally charge the minors. The video, released by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), has been circulating on the internet since it was released on Thursday. The footage shows the children crouching with a handgun behind an air-conditioning unit outside. Both children are dressed in pyjamas, one bearing a Minecraft design and…