Upset residents of Troy District in Trelawny staged a demonstration this morning following the brutal killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke in the community on Tuesday. Its reported that the girl had been sent to a nearby shop and when she did not return home a search was launched.
Advocacy group hear the Children's Cry (HTCC) is warning that Jamaica is failing its children, describing the country as an "anti-child society" where violence, abuse and neglect are becoming increasingly common. The comments follow reports of the killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke, in Troy, Trelawny on Tuesday.
The body of a foetus was reportedly found in bushes in West Palm Court, Port Antonio, Portland, yesterday. Further reports are that one hand and both feet were missing, presumably bitten off by animals.
He lamented that for far too long, people seemed to avoid taking on large scale infrastructure projects. Dr. Holness expressed hope that the Kingston Harbour Walk Project will serve as inspiration for other such undertakings in the future.
Mr. Green noted that catchment ponds are even more crucial now, during drought conditions, to store water for use on farms. He said RADA can assist framers by providing pond liners free of cost.