Third educator from Excelsior to die within 7 months
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Members of the Excelsior Community College family are trying to come to grips with the gruesome killing of educator Nigel Riley yesterday morning in Old Harbour, St Catherine.
Riley is the third educator from the institution to die within the last seven months.
Former Excelsior Community College Principal Dr Nadine Scott passed away in early May and Vice Principal Dr Earl Buckle died in December of last year.
Principal Philmore McCarthy told OBSERVER ONLINE Tuesday that Riley’s murder has left the institution in shock and described the death as “a real tragedy that has left us feeling battered”.
“Riley was very loving,” he said. “He had an excellent relationship with students and lecturers (alike).”
News of Riley’s death came during a prayer session Monday morning as students and teachers prepared for final exams, McCarthy added.
According to the police, Riley’s body was found on a playing field in Old Harbour with the throat slashed about 7:00 am Monday. The 40-year-old educator who focused on business studies at Excelsior was completing his PhD.
Riley resided in the Lennonville area of Old Harbour.
