As the summer holidays begin and children spend more time online and away from direct supervision, the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is raising concerns about the growing risks facing minors.

The CPFSA’s concerns follow two recent cases in St Thomas and St Elizabeth that have reignited discussion about child safety in both physical and digital spaces.

The agency is urging parents and guardians to be more vigilant as children spend more time at home, often with increased and unsupervised access to social media and other online platforms.