Sombre mood hangs over Central Village and Jose Marti High, after 4 relatives including 2 children died in suspected arson attack

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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Classes to be held online at the Grange Hill High tomorrow following alleged threats from gunmen

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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JLP and PNP condemn altercation between supporters during today’s swearing-in of councillors at KSAMC

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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Peru chosen to host the 2027 Pan American Games

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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4YO boy among 4 relatives killed in suspected arson attack in Central Village; police following several leads

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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Classes dismissed at some schools in Grange Hill, Westmoreland following alleged threats from criminals

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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Education Minister says Caribbean countries must focus on disaster risk reduction education, as part of strategies to keep schools safe

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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PM Holness says countries in Western Hemisphere cannot allow civil war to begin in Haiti, as security forces grapple with gang violence

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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US commits additional $133 million to aid crisis-torn Haiti

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

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Security guard shot and killed, two others wounded in Ocho Rios robbery

What was expected to be a day of celebration for a St. Catherine family, quickly turned into sadness, as 4 relatives were burnt to death at their home in Central Village, this morning.

Dead are 13 year old Sora White, her mother, sister and nephew, who at the time of his death, had just turned 4. 

He celebrated his birthday yesterday.

Reports are that at about 1:30am, the family was at their three bedroom dwelling in the Compound community, when gunshots were heard and the house set ablaze. 

When the police and firefighters arrived and cooling down operations were conducted the four burnt bodies were found.

Police say they have increased their presence in the community since the incident.

However, a sombre mood hangs over the community as well as the Jose Marti High Cchool where Sora was a student.

Principal Dr. Austin Wright told Irie FM News that she was a promising grade 7 student, who joined the school family last September.

He said grief counselling was conducted at the institution today.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wright is calling for divine intervention and better protection of the nation’s children.

Meanwhile, Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Communications Unit Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay said detectives are following several lines of inquiry into the incident.

In the meantime, she is calling on persons with information to help the police. 

Read More