The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling for renewed urgency in protecting Jamaica’s children from violence and abuse, following the murder of 10-year-old Shani Coke in Trelawny.
The girl’s body was discovered along a dirt track in Troy district on Tuesday.
It was also reported that she was raped.
In a statement, spokesperson on gender, Denise Daley said she is deeply saddened and disturbed by the tragic death, adding that no family should ever have to endure such heart break.
Daley said the loss of another child has left the nation in mourning and serves as a painful reminder that safeguarding children must remain a national priority.
According to the spokesperson, the tragedy must compel the country to strengthen its commitment to protecting children and ensuring that those who are vulnerable receive the care, support and protection they deserve.
Ms. Daley has called on the country to work together to build stronger systems that protect children from violence and abuse.
She further encouraged Jamaicans to play their part in creating safer communities for children, stressing that protecting the nation’s youngest citizens is a shared responsibility that demands vigilance, compassion and action.
The spokesperson also urged Jamaicans to allow the investigative process to proceed without interference.
