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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is being called on to train officers to effectively respond to incidents involving people with mental illness. 

Councillor for the Trafalgar Division in St. Andrew, Jesse James Clarke suggested that the JCF take a similar approach to that of authorities in Texas, United States of America in ensuring that officers are adequately prepared to deal with persons suffering from mental challenges.

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The Government does not own the Support Jamaica website which was used to coordinate relief donations following Hurricane Melissa.

The revelation came from Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle during Wednesday's sitting of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

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The People's National Party (PNP) Women's Movement has called for immediate psycho-social support to be provided to the family of 10-year-old Shani Coke and the wider Troy community.

The call came following Tuesday's brutal rape and murder of the child and the fatal mob attack on the suspected killer.

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'One Markie G on the app'

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The murder of 10-year-old Shani Coke and the fatal mob attack on the suspected killer in Troy, Trelawny on Tuesday, has pushed the parish's murder tally to 7, so far this year. It was the same figure recorded in the parish for the corresponding period last year.

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The national security ministry will actively review and pursue mechanisms to effectively manage how sex offenders are dealt with.

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Some semblance of calm has been restored to Troy district in Trelawny after angry residents staged a demonstration this morning.

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The third annual Courtney 'Ricky' Gordon Youth Football Festival will take place this Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th at the Maverly football field in St Andrew..

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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.

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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.

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