News March 25 2026 by Albert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer

Doctor warns of choking risks as schools rethink bun-eating contests

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WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Anthony Taylor, principal of St Mary’s Preparatory School, says his institution will tighten safety measures around bun-eating contests but will not remove the activity from its sports day programme unless parents or the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information request that children not participate.

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