Local NewsNews Student drowns at Pierhead Beach by Sandy Deane 15/05/2019 written by Sandy Deane 15/05/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 316 Police have confirmed that a 13-year-old student drowned at Pierhead Beach, Bay Street, St Michael around 1:45 p.m. Police have identified the victim as Christina Reid of Gemwick, St Philip. She was a student of the Springer Memorial School. Reid was in the company of two friends when she got into difficulty. She was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Police are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Central Police Station at 430-7676, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers 1-800-8477 or any police station. Sandy Deane You may also like UWI political expert urges focus on substance, not ‘election’ talk 18/12/2025 Town hall meetings for 11-Plus in January 2026 18/12/2025 Listening, adjusting, explaining Growth Fund Bill 18/12/2025