Ninety-four per cent of Jamaicans who provide information on criminal activities to the police do so without compensation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the data indicates that citizens are playing an active role in making Jamaica safer, pointing out that it is not solely about the financial incentives. “They are...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says well designed policies, the dedication of the security forces, and strategic investments are yielding measurable results, as reflected in the sustained reduction of murders and other violent crimes. Jamaica recorded 674 murders in 2025, marking the first time in more than three decades that the...

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that measures will be introduced to strengthen security at entertainment events and protect patrons. Opening the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21, he said that criminals will not be allowed to disrupt entertainment in the country. “The police will be meeting and instructing, especially...

Through enhanced intelligence, advanced cargo scanning, and risk-based targeting systems, Jamaica’s border security agencies continue to disrupt transnational criminal networks and prevent the entry of illegal firearms and narcotics. “We have significantly strengthened our borders, not only by intercepting threats but by modernising how we manage the movement of people and goods at the airports. It’s a much better service...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged the University of the West Indies (UWI) to assume a more critical and expanded role in shaping Jamaica’s future, stressing that in a rapidly changing and uncertain global environment, the institution must serve as a driving force for economic growth, innovation, and national resilience. Addressing an audience of more than...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging young entrepreneurs, including students, to prepare for business opportunities that will become available through the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). He made the call while addressing student innovators participating in the Know Your Numbers Competition at the University of Technology (UTech) Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) in St. Andrew...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica’s correctional system is being transformed at an unprecedented pace. “We still have old prisons… one of them is over 300 years old but we are doing work and… we’re ensuring that the wards of the State and inmates are given real opportunities for growth,...