Fi We Children mourns passing of 13-year-old Kemelia Paul

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June 10, 2026

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Fi We Children mourns passing of 13-year-old Kemelia Paul

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) says it is deeply saddened by reports confirming the death of 13-year-old Excelsior High School student, Kemelia Paul.

The teen reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained after being stabbed while attempting to break up a fight at her home in Harbour View, St Andrew.

Kemelia’s journey was intensely followed by Jamaicans after news broke of her condition. She was initially in a coma and recovered consciousness, but passed away on Tuesday, reports indicate.

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