A 16-year-old student from Meadowbrook High School has been charged with assaulting a classmate after a video of the attack circulated. Concerns rise as school violence intensifies, leaving teachers fearful. The Jamaica Teachers' Association reports a surge in violence and demands action from school authorities. In a separate incident, a Westmoreland businessman faces lottery scamming charges.
Tag: School safety
Lone Thug shot and injured a man in Allman Town.
ALLMAN TOWN, KINGSTON, JAMAICA–In the wake of a major earthquake that struck the island of Jamaica, a lone gunman shot and injured a man on Water Lane and Hitchens Street in Allman Town, Kingston, at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. According to unconfirmed reports, a lone thug attacked the victim as he … Continue reading Lone Thug shot and injured a man in Allman Town.
The Schoolboy in B.B. Coke High assault incident is in police custody.
Police in St. Elizabeth have taken the eleven-grader male B.B. Coke High School student who allegedly beaten a 14-year-old fellow student into unconsciousness for stepping on his shoes into custody. The police said the boy was taken to the Junction police station by his mother. According to reporting, at about 2 p.m. on Friday, September … Continue reading The Schoolboy in B.B. Coke High assault incident is in police custody.
The Education Minister emphasized school safety, security, and restorative justice.
Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams promised greater emphasis on strengthening school safety and security measures this school year.