JTA President Mark Malabver says settling disputes with violence should not be accepted as the norm

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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JTA says it will give Local Government Ministry three weeks to relocate shelterees from schools

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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Opposition urges gov’t to train and incentivise healthcare workers to go into rural areas after Cuba-Jamaica arrangement ends

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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IRIE FM News journalist Shanice Gibbs wins PAJ’s Best Radio Feature/Documentary Award for 2025

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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Opposition Spokesman on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes says discontinuation of medical arrangement with Cuba will affect Jamaicans

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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Ending deployment of Cuban medical professionals in public health sector will have negative impacts for Jamaicans – Dr. Dawes

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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Two men fatally shot by police in Manchester, last evening

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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CPFSA expresses profound sorrow following deaths of two young children in separate incidents in recent days

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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Manchester police probing death of infant in Top Hill

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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Opposition says expected fuel price increase due to Middle East war highlights need for renewable energy

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Mark Malabver says too many young people believe that disputes must be settled with violence, and this should not be accepted as the norm.

He made the statement in response to the death of a student at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann last week.

16-year-old Devonie Shearer was attacked by his schoolmate at the institution and died at the hospital.

The attacker has been taken into custody.

Mr. Malabver says the tragedy calls for reflection.

He notes that children should also learn emotional intelligence, empathy, restraint and respect for human life in the classroom.

Mr. Malabver was speaking at the JTA’s post-Melissa National Thanksgiving Service yesterday.

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