Jamaica Teachers’ Association says Sunday’s brutal killing of 7-y-o in Clarendon indicates continued breach of children’s right to life

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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G2K urges citizens with information on Clarendon massacre to come forward

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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JPS says it has relaxed its collections and disconnection processes

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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Curfew imposed in Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon following deadly mass shooting 

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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Overseas players, prisoners and gangs involved in Clarendon mass murder – PM

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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UPDATE: 7-y-o boy, three females among 8 killed in Clarendon shooting incident

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

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Holness calls meeting of the National Security Council following Clarendon shooting which left 8 dead

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) says the brutal killing of seven-year-old Aiden Bartley in Clarendon on Sunday is another indication that children’s right to life continues to be breached in Jamaica.

Aiden is the youngest of eight people who were shot and killed at a birthday celebration along Cherry Tree Lane, in Four Paths.

Nine others including a one-year-old were wounded in the incident.

Condemning the incident, JTA President Leighton Johnson expressed concern that children continue to experience first-hand the atrocities meted out by criminals.

He said citizens, especially children, should be able to live in an environment that is void of danger and fear.

He again appealed to Jamaicans to work together to eradicate crime and violence in the country.

Read More