Author: Kera

Dancehall artiste Squash, born Andrae Whittaker, may soon learn his fate as his legal team makes a final appeal for leniency in his U.S. gun conviction case. The entertainer’s attorney, Samuel J. Rabin Jr of Rabin & Lopez, has asked the court to hand down a sentence of less than two years, arguing that such a punishment would be fair and just under the circumstances. The 34-year-old Jamaican was initially facing a maximum of 10 years each for two charges: possession of a firearm by a person unlawfully present in the United States and unlawful possession of a machine gun. To get a…

A plane bound for Jamaica with hurricane relief supplies crashed in Coral Springs, Florida, on Monday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. in a residential area near the 5000 block of Northwest 57th Way. The location sits just west of State Road 7 and not far from the Sawgrass Expressway. According to officials, the small aircraft went down in a pond in a yard after clipping trees and a fence in the backyard of a nearby home. Emergency crews quickly arrived at the scene, including Coral Springs Fire Rescue and a dive team, who searched the scene for…

TikToker Rosealee has opened up about wanting to reunite with her two children and start over in a different community. During a recent live stream, the influencer became emotional as she spoke about her longing to regain custody and provide her children with a stable, nurturing home. “Mi miss mi youth dem and mi wah move,” Rosealee shared, explaining that she has been thinking about relocating for quite some time. She said her goal is to rent a two-bedroom home, one room for her children and one for herself, to give them a sense of comfort and a fresh start away…

Jamaican TikToker Anna has once again had an explosive fallout with her partner, Red Ants, after he reportedly beat her. Anna, who is currently staying at her mother’s house, made the assault allegations during a recent live stream, expressing her intention to press charges against him. Anna, who is also known as Aliyah, was in a years-long tumultuous relationship with Red Ants, whom she said she had remained loyal to despite their numerous fallouts. However, her decision to end their relationship came after he continued to beat her without a valid reason. Anna made several claims, such as accusing Red…

Residents of Farquhar Beach in southern Clarendon are calling for answers after an oily substance and dozens of dead fish began washing ashore. Concern arose at the beach, known as a peaceful fishing spot, when locals noticed the unfamiliar oily substance and dead marine life, which included lobsters. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries was made aware of the situation and confirmed that the authorities will launch an investigation to determine the source and cause of the mysterious substance.  A separate assessment is also expected to be conducted by environmental groups, based on a report. Residents have since been worried…

TikTok personality Akeam is being called a scammer by TikTokers after news of him being injured in a motorcycle accident in Portland surfaced.  Akeam shared the details of the incident, but some viewers and TikTokers have been saying the incident was staged, allegedly as part of a plan to collect donations. According to claims circulating on TikTok, a fellow content creator known as Sky Diamond has accused Akeam and his mother of fabricating the story about the accident. Sky, who appeared on a live stream, alleged that the pair cooked up the incident to gain sympathy and money from supporters. “Unuh see di…

TikTok personality Akeam is counting his blessings after allegedly being involved in a motorcycle accident just hours after reportedly purchasing the bike in Portland. The content creator went live to explain what happened, sharing that a motorist caused the incident. According to Akeam, the accident occurred while he was out riding the motorcycle with at least one of his associates tagging along in a vehicle. A motorist suddenly drove out into his path, and in his effort to avoid a collision by stopping the motorcycle abruptly, it flipped over with him. “Mi belly did a bleed hard,” Akeam recalled during his live stream, describing the shock…

Vlogger Andre Stephens claims that he and his team were met with violence while trying to distribute supplies to victims of Hurricane Melissa in central Westmoreland. Stephens blames the area’s Member of Parliament, Dwayne Vaz, for the chaotic incident, which he describes as an ambush by residents. He now says he will no longer coordinate relief efforts with any political representatives after the episode. Stephens recounted the incident bluntly, saying, “They stampede and ambush us in Central Westmoreland. I am not coordinating anything going forward with any political representatives… neither with PNP representatives and worse off with the Jamaica Labour…

Stefon Diggs’ daddy duties have reportedly grown after the star wide receiver for the New England Patriots was officially confirmed to be the father of a seven-month-old baby girl. People announced that a paternity test verified this, squashing any further doubt about him fathering model Aileen Lopera’s daughter. Lopera’s attorney, Tamar G. Arminak, shared the update with the media. “We can confirm that Mr. Diggs is the father,” Arminak said in a statement, expressing hope that the football player would “meaningfully contribute to the child’s life” and co-parent alongside her client, who has “had to do everything on her own…

Queen of rap Nicki Minaj and dancehall artiste Skeng warmed many hearts this week when their team distributed relief supplies to residents severely affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. The duo’s goodwill effort saw Minaj’s crew, representing The Barbz Foundation, partnering with Skeng to deliver essentials to the residents of western Jamaica who lost homes and belongings during the storm. Packages containing food items, stoves, and cooking gas were handed out to families, as seen in videos circulating on social media. Though Minaj was not present in person, her message of love and solidarity reached far and wide. She posted…