MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The search for Jayden Smith, a missing 12-year-old student from Manchester High, persisted into Tuesday afternoon, with a coordinated effort involving firefighters, police officers, and local volunteers. The operation focused on the Perth area of Mandeville, where teams conducted door-to-door inquiries and inspected unoccupied buildings in hopes of locating the boy. Fitzroy Donaldson, District Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, confirmed that despite extensive efforts, no credible leads have emerged to determine Jayden’s whereabouts. The search was temporarily suspended just before 3:00 pm. Jayden has been missing since Friday when he left school. Authorities issued a high alert on Saturday, describing him as having a dark complexion, slim build, and standing approximately 152 centimetres (five feet) tall. The community remains on edge as the search is expected to intensify in the coming days.
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Groundbreaking consultation to explore elevating the Creole language beyond informal use
The Creole Language National Consultation 2025, themed ‘Legitimizing Creole: From Vernacular to Vehicle of Identity, Education, and Development,’ is set to take place on October 16, 2025, at the UWI Open Campus in Roseau, Dominica. Organized by Creole Heartbeat in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, KEK, the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, and Alliance Française, the event will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This groundbreaking consultation aims to unite key stakeholders from Creole-speaking regions such as Haiti, Martinique, Trinidad, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia to discuss the future of Creole languages. The event will focus on transforming Creole from a vernacular language into a recognized and respected medium integral to regional identity, cultural pride, and socio-economic advancement. Attendees, including linguists, educators, policymakers, cultural figures, and community representatives, will explore strategies to integrate Creole into educational systems, government policies, and broader societal development. Creole Heartbeat emphasizes that while Creole has historically been the language of families and local communities, it is now time to position it as a language of progress—essential in classrooms, boardrooms, and national development strategies. This consultation is part of a broader initiative by Creole Heartbeat to preserve and promote Creole as a cornerstone of Caribbean heritage, advocating for its vital role in shaping progress and empowering Caribbean nations. Supporting partners include the Ministry of Education, KEK, UWI Open Campus, and Alliance Française, with media coverage provided by Q95, Multisolutions, and Dominica News Online to highlight the event’s significance.
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Groundbreaking event will explore Creole’s elevation beyond informal use
The Creole Language National Consultation 2025, themed “Legitimizing Creole: From Vernacular to Vehicle of Identity, Education, and Development,” is set to take place on October 16, 2025, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus in Roseau, Dominica. Organized by Creole Heartbeat in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, KEK, UWI Open Campus, and Alliance Française, the event will convene from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This groundbreaking forum will bring together key stakeholders from Creole-speaking regions such as Haiti, Martinique, Trinidad, Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia to discuss the future of Creole languages. The consultation aims to shift the perception of Creole from a vernacular dialect to a respected language that plays a central role in regional identity, cultural pride, and socio-economic advancement. Attendees will include linguists, educators, policymakers, cultural leaders, and community representatives, who will explore strategies for integrating Creole into educational systems, government policies, and broader societal frameworks. Creole Heartbeat emphasizes that while Creole has long been the language of families, storytelling, and local communities, it is now time to position it as a language of progress—one that belongs in classrooms, boardrooms, and national development strategies. This event is part of a broader initiative by Creole Heartbeat to preserve and promote Creole as a cornerstone of Caribbean heritage. Supporting partners include the Ministry of Education, KEK, UWI Open Campus, and Alliance Française, with media coverage provided by Q95, Multisolutions, and Dominica News Online to amplify the consultation’s significance.
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Guyana-born U.S. public schools superintendent license revoked, remains in ICE custody
In a significant development, Dr. Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has had his professional license revoked by the Iowa Department of Education. This decision follows his detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on allegations of being in the country illegally. The Bureau of Educational Examiners confirmed the revocation on Monday, effectively ending his tenure as superintendent. Dr. Roberts, who was born in Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, New York, had been placed on administrative leave by the Des Moines Public School board just one day prior. ICE officials claim that Roberts entered the U.S. on a student visa in 1999 but was subject to a final removal order issued in 2024. The case has sparked widespread attention, raising questions about immigration policies and their impact on public sector professionals.
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Police seize firearm and ammunition during search in Christ Church
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal firearms, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has successfully apprehended Joel Browne of Christ Church. The arrest followed a meticulously coordinated joint operation on September 25, 2025, involving the Special Services Unit (SSU) and the Joint Security Operations Tactical Team (JSOTT). During the search of Browne’s premises, law enforcement officers uncovered a cache of illegal items, including controlled drugs, firearms, and ammunition. The seized items comprised one Beretta firearm, 19 rounds of 9mm ammunition, two 12-gauge cartridges, one spent 9mm shell, and a bulletproof vest. Browne was formally charged the following day with three counts of possession of ammunition and one count of possession of a firearm. This operation underscores the RSCNPF’s unwavering commitment to reducing gun-related crimes and enhancing public safety in the region.
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Police seize firearm and ammunition during search in Christ Church
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal firearms, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has successfully apprehended Joel Browne of Christ Church. The arrest followed a meticulously coordinated joint operation on September 25, 2025, involving the Special Services Unit (SSU) and the Joint Security Operations Tactical Team (JSOTT). During the search of Browne’s premises, authorities uncovered a cache of illicit items, including controlled drugs, firearms, and ammunition. Among the seized items were a Beretta firearm, 19 rounds of 9mm ammunition, two 12-gauge cartridges, one spent 9mm shell, and a bulletproof vest. Browne was formally charged the following day with three counts of possession of ammunition and one count of possession of a firearm. This operation underscores the RSCNPF’s unwavering commitment to reducing gun-related crimes and enhancing public safety in the region.




