Kiprich and Kizzy lose their newborn, Miracle. 

Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Appeal to emotion

Using emotionally charged wording to elicit sympathy or sadness rather than strictly conveying facts.

The phrase: "In a sad turn of events, dancehall artistes Kiprich and Kizzy Don’s newborn daughter, Miracle, has died." This framing foregrounds the emotional tone of the story rather than simply stating the fact of the child’s death. While understandable in a human-interest piece, it is a mild appeal to emotion.

2 suggestions

Replace emotionally loaded phrasing with neutral wording, for example: "Dancehall artistes Kiprich and Kizzy Don’s newborn daughter, Miracle, has died, a close relative of the mother confirmed on Thursday."

If an emotional tone is desired for style, clearly separate factual reporting from commentary, for example: "The death has deeply affected the family, relatives said," attributing emotional assessments to sources rather than the outlet’s voice.

Omission of key information

Leaving out relevant contextual details that could help readers fully understand the situation.

The article states: "Due to Miracle’s premature birth and limited access to advanced medical facilities in Colombia, the couple said an estimated J$40 million was needed to airlift the baby for treatment in the United States." and "The GoFundMe campaign had raised more than US$27,000 of the US$250,000 target." It does not clarify: - Whether Colombian doctors recommended transfer or considered local care adequate. - What specific treatments were unavailable in Colombia. - Whether any official medical cost estimates or documentation support the J$40 million / US$250,000 figure. These omissions do not make the piece misleading, but they limit readers’ ability to assess the necessity and scale of the fundraising and transfer.

3 suggestions

Add attribution and detail to the cost estimate, for example: "According to the couple, based on quotes from a medical transport company and the receiving hospital, an estimated J$40 million was needed..."

Include medical context if available, for example: "Doctors at the Colombian facility reportedly advised that [specific treatment] was not available there and recommended transfer to a specialised centre in the United States."

Clarify the status of the GoFundMe and any independent verification, for example: "The GoFundMe campaign, which lists anticipated costs for air ambulance, hospital care, and related expenses, had raised more than US$27,000 of the US$250,000 target."

Framing effect / Implicit comparison

Presenting information in a way that subtly frames one option as inferior or inadequate without explicit evidence.

The sentence: "Due to Miracle’s premature birth and limited access to advanced medical facilities in Colombia, the couple said an estimated J$40 million was needed to airlift the baby for treatment in the United States." can be read as implying that Colombian medical facilities are generally inadequate compared to those in the United States. However, this is presented without data or expert commentary and is only attributed indirectly to "limited access" and "the couple said".

3 suggestions

Make clear that the assessment of limitations is attributed to the parents or specific medical professionals, for example: "The couple said that, based on their discussions with doctors, the local facility lacked certain specialised equipment and neonatal services, prompting them to seek treatment in the United States."

Avoid broad generalisations about a country’s medical system; specify the particular hospital or region and the specific services that were unavailable.

If no independent verification is available, state that explicitly, for example: "The Jamaica Observer has not independently verified the medical cost estimates or the availability of specific treatments in Colombia."