Education Ministry reviewing report on stabbing of JC student

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September 16, 2026

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The Ministry of Education is reviewing a preliminary report into the stabbing of a Jamaica College (JC) student near the Rubis Gas Station on Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, on Tuesday afternoon.

The student, who was stabbed about 4:00 pm, was reportedly treated at hospital and later released.

Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon said on Wednesday that the ministry was in contact with the school and was awaiting further details on the incident.

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