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 is circulating of a man in tactical gear forcefully entering a courthouse in Massachusetts and unleashing pepper spray inside the lobby, which sent officers scrambling and prompted a temporary evacuation. The baffling incident unfolded at Woburn District Court on Monday morning when 28-year-old Nicholas Akerberg of Yarmouth Port appeared outside the courthouse. Surveillance footage captured him dressed in a helmet, gas mask, sunglasses, and boots. The video begins with him approaching the courthouse with speed. A court officer opens the door, and the moment Akerberg is close enough, he blasts the officer with pepper spray. The officer attempts to close the door, but…
A St Elizabeth soldier has been arrested for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm. The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) was taken into custody on Tuesday morning, following an operation that led officers to reportedly find a weapon in his vehicle. According to the Jamaica Observer, the routine operation occurred in the Breas River area. Officers intercepted a Black Toyota Voxy being driven by a soldier. Officers report that during the vehicle search, they discovered a Smith & Wesson Springfield 9mm pistol with a tampered serial number, complete with a magazine loaded with one live cartridge. The JDF soldier, whose name has not yet…
A video has gone viral of five students being struck by lightning while seeking shelter under a tree at a university in India. The alarming incident left two of the victims hospitalised in critical condition after being struck by lightning on April 10. The victims are students of the Teerthanker Mahaveer University in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. They were caught on surveillance camera huddling together under a tree during a sudden downpour. Other students can be seen walking on the campus, casually passing them. One moment, everything appears to be fine, but as the CCTV footage continues, a bright flash of lightning illuminates the…
Jamaican dancehall singer Shenseea has officially announced that she is now an independent artiste, confirming her departure from Interscope Records. The entertainer made the revelation in a social media video shared Monday that has been creating a buzz online. In the video, Shenseea said that she has been on own without a label since November 2024. The video, shared in her Instagram Story, marks the first time she has spoken publicly about the split, and she appears to be embracing the transition with optimism. The Hit & Run artiste shared her enthusiasm about this new chapter and revealed that the…
An American man is facing serious charges after allegedly torturing and murdering his 5-year-old daughter. The victim, Izabella Loving, was brutally beaten and locked in a makeshift 5-by-5-foot box before she died in early April. The accused, identified as 35-year-old Nicholas Loving, has been charged with child abuse causing substantial bodily harm. On April 3, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about an unresponsive child. At approximately 6:50 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the family’s residence in Cold Springs, Nevada, where Nicholas and his partner Andrea live with their three children. When the deputies arrived, little Izabella was declared dead at…
Multiple brawls broke out in downtown Augusta, Georgia, early Sunday morning, resulting in several arrests being made. The violent fights on the 800 block of Broad Street were filmed and have since gone viral on Facebook. In the video of the chaotic scenes, unruly crowds clashed in the presence of Richmond County deputies who were scrambling to restore order in the area. It is unclear what started the fight, but the videos show women pulling each other’s hair and striking each other while men throw punches. Deputies had to use force to separate several individuals and tackle at least two…
An investigation has been launched into a funeral home in Houston, Texas after a customer was stabbed by a worker at the mortuary after filming the bodies. The altercation stemmed from the customer discovering bodies that were being kept in poor conditions at the Richardson Mortuary on Brookfield Drive last week. Police received a report about a stabbing incident at the funeral home on Friday. According to authorities, the customer and his sister, Tamara McGruder, visited the funeral home after growing suspicious about the handling of their mother’s and uncle’s remains. “I opened up the casket, and she had gnats…
Vybz Kartel’s explosive return to the United States is considered to be one of the most iconic moments in the history of dancehall events in the US. His concerts have ignited a wave of excitement among reggae and dancehall fans, causing his recent musical releases to soar up the digital streaming platforms. Kartel cemented his status as a powerful force in dancehall over the weekend sold-out shows at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 2-day event, marking his first US appearance in 20 years, made international headlines for the show-stopping performances, star-studded lineup of local and international artistes, and massive turnout, which included various elite…
Amid his legal challenges, Dancehall artiste Squash intends to grace his fans with an EP titled Hate Being Famous. The upcoming project was announced by producer and collaborator ‘DinDin,’ who revealed the cover art for the EP in an Instagram post. In the caption of the social media post, he noted that the EP is “coming soon.” The release date and the tracklist are yet to be disclosed. The post garnered joyful responses from the fans of the 6ix boss. The news of his pending EP comes on the heels of his newly released song Know Bout Dat. The single…
A 65-year-old man from Portmore died after his truck veered off Flat Bridge in Bog Walk, St Catherine, and plunged into the river below. Surveillance footage was released, showing the incident which occurred on Sunday night. The victim, identified as Noel Lloyd Patterson from Pines, Portmore, was travelling in a Toyota Hiace motor truck around 10:40 p.m. Reports state that he lost control of the vehicle as he came upon the bridge, causing him to drive off the bridge and fall into the Rio Cobre. In the footage, his vehicle can be seen veering left before it drops off the bridge and disappears…