BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
Anguilla, once known for its tranquility and close-knit community, is now facing an unsettling rise in gun violence, with two shootings in just one week leaving the island shaken. The latest tragedy unfolded today, May 9, along West End Main Road near the NCBA West Branch, where one person has been confirmed dead.
The Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) remains on the scene, securing the area and enforcing roadblocks that have diverted traffic. But while authorities investigate, the community is left grieving, frustrated, and fearful—asking the same haunting question: How did we get here?
Another young life has been stolen, another family left in pieces,......
BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
Manchester, Jamaica –Brittania Francis, widely known in the dancehall community as DHQ Chicken, was tragically gunned down in Manchester, Jamaica, early Thursday morning.
According to police reports, Francis was at a bar in Richmond district, closing up for the night when gunfire erupted. Authorities found her suffering from gunshot wounds, and despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Local law enforcement has launched an investigation into the killing, but no clear motive has been established.......
BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
If you weren’t at St. Maarten Carnival 2025, there’s no easy way to say this—you missed history in the making! This year’s spectacle was a jaw-dropping fusion of music, culture, and pure unfiltered energy, leaving revelers in awe and setting social media ablaze.
From the Grand Parade’s dazzling explosion of color to Jouvert Morning’s chaotic, powder-filled euphoria, St. Maarten pulsed with the kind of magic only carnival can create. But nothing hit harder than the stellar performances that sent waves through the island.
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BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
The Guyanese community in on the island of Nevis came together last night in a solemn candlelight vigil to honour the life of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose tragic passing has sent shockwaves through Guyana and beyond. The event, held at Memorial Square in Charlestown, was a powerful display of unity, grief, and solidarity, as Nevisians stood side by side with their Guyanese neighbors to mourn the young girl’s untimely death.
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Nevis has long been home to a strong and tightly knit Guyanese diaspora, deeply integrated into the island’s social fabric. The loss of Adrianna has resonated deeply within this community, with many......
BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
In the ever-changing world of social media, few have mastered the art of engagement like The Cheerful Company. This electrifying TikTok sensation from Trinidad and Tobago has taken the digital world by storm, weaving joy and positivity into every post. With their brilliant mix of gamification, interactive content, and a deep understanding of community-building, they’ve turned casual viewers into loyal fans.
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The Cheerful Company’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. What started as a local spark of creativity has blossomed into an international phenomenon, captivating audiences across Australia, the UK, and South Africa. Their......
BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
Jam Radio can now confirm that Maureen Nelson, the cherished sister of dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, was involved in a vehicle collision earlier today. The incident was confirmed by Kartel’s long-time friend and confidant, Andre St. John, also known as Mad Suss, who shared the news with deep concern and relief that Maureen is thankfully recovering.
Though understandably shaken by the accident, Maureen Nelson is reportedly in stable condition and receiving dedicated care. Sources close to the family have conveyed that she is alert and displaying remarkable strength.
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Vybz Kartel has often expressed profound gratitude for Maureen, the sister who......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
In a shocking incident, Jabari Johnson, a popular TikTok personality known as '1babaskenng,' was fatally shot while live streaming on the platform in St Andrew, Jamaica. The incident occurred near Queenie's Snack Shop on Red Hills Road, where Johnson was approached by a masked individual dressed in black. The assailant opened fire at close range, striking Johnson multiple times in the head and upper body.
@forensicsdailynews A Jamaican TikTok streamer was #shot and #killed on Red #Hills Road while live-streaming on the popular #social #media #app on #Monday #evening. The deceased was identified as ‘1babaskenng’. In the #video, Baba #Skeng can be seen......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
Shots fired as Guyana's Police use non-lethal rounds at protesters, amid scenes of chaos outside the Georgetown Public Hospital
Georgetown, Guyana - The situation in Guyana continues to deteriorate as protests intensify following the tragic death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge. Demonstrators have gathered at Thomas East and Middle Street, outside the Georgetown Public Hospital in the capital, where Adrianna's autopsy is being conducted. Riot police have also assembled at the location, attempting to contain the unrest.
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Social media footage shows chaotic scenes, with missiles being thrown by protesters and riot police responding with force.......
BY GERMAINE KWESI
The tragic and suspicious death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge at the Double Day Hotel has ignited a firestorm of outrage, laying bare the systemic failures and deep-seated corruption within the Guyana Police Force (GPF). As protests rage across Georgetown, the public’s fury is not just directed at the hotel but at the very institutions meant to uphold justice.
Adrianna’s body was discovered in the hotel pool under circumstances that scream foul play. Visible injuries on her face and body suggest she was assaulted before her death. Yet, the GPF’s response has been marked by negligence, incompetence, and outright deception. Their initial claim......
Georgetown, Guyana – April 25, 2025 – Grief has quickly morphed into outrage in Georgetown following the mysterious death of 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, who was found in a swimming pool at the Double Day Hotel in Tuschen on the Essequibo side of the Demerara. Her lifeless body was discovered in the hotel’s pool, with visible marks of violence on her face and body raising serious suspicions of foul play. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage and protests.
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Adrianna’s heartbroken father, speaking to the media amidst the chaos, voiced his anguish over the mysterious circumstances of her death and the lack of care shown by Police after......