Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby is calling for a unified national effort to protect Jamaica’s children. He warned that many are silently battling trauma, fear, and neglect. Speaking at a Child’s Month candlelight vigil, Swaby highlighted the “silent battles” affecting young people. The vigil honored children lost under tragic circumstances. Swaby described the event as a reminder that every child lost was "full of promise." He urged Jamaicans to reflect on their support for young people. The Mayor also called for stronger systems to address the causes of harm to children. The ceremony ended with a quiet procession through the garden.