Queens, NY – A local man from Jamaica, Queens, could face up to 15 years in prison following his guilty plea to charges of rape and attempted murder, in a violent incident that occurred on a rooftop in August last year, according to officials. Jerson Vasquez, 25, entered his plea in Queens Supreme Court last … Read more
Boston, MA — A tragic incident unfolded Monday night in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood where a young man was shot and killed near a bustling transit hub and residential complex. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Quami J. Clarke, was found with gunshot wounds around 9:30 p.m. at 277 Centre Street and was promptly transported to … Read more
Kingston, Jamaica — Hurricane Baryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, unleashed its wrath on Jamaica on Wednesday, imposing life-threatening winds and storm surges following its devastating path through several southeastern Caribbean islands, where it claimed at least six lives. The storm, which had peaked near major-hurricane strength, continued its rampage west-northwest with slightly reduced intensity … Read more
Bridgetown, Barbados — Hurricane Beryl, a powerful storm that recently reached Category 5 status before downgrading to Category 4, has wreaked havoc across parts of the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of at least six people. Officials have warned that the storm remains a severe threat as it continues its destructive path toward Jamaica. The … Read more
Clarendon, Jamaica – The recent violent attack on a teacher at Vere Technical High School in Clarendon has sparked widespread condemnation from both the Jamaica Teachers’ Association and the Ministry of Education. The female teacher sustained injuries in a physical confrontation with relatives of a male student, leading to outrage among educators. In response to … Read more
A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand has resulted in multiple deaths, according to reports. The incident, which occurred in the city of Baan Suay, has caused widespread devastation and raised concerns about safety regulations in the region. The explosion, which occurred at the height of production, sent shockwaves through the surrounding … Read more