The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging persons to practise general safety at home to guard against robberies and other incidents during the Christmas holiday.   Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said householders need to be careful of persons turning up at their homes seeking...

Minister of Labour & Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, presents a food package to 69-year-old Eli Powell, during a visit to his home on Henley Road, Kingston 11, on Thursday (December 21). Mr. Powell, who is blind, is a beneficiary of the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) and the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC).

Consumers are being reminded to request a warranty when purchasing appliances and other electrical items this holiday season. This urging by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) comes against the background of the agency’s concern that too many persons are buying these items without a written guarantee for their replacement or repair, if necessary. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service...

Thousands of public servants will no longer be required to submit statutory declarations to the Integrity Commission (IC) following parliament’s approval of an order to raise the threshold for submissions from $3.5 million to $12 million. The Integrity Commission (Total Annual Emoluments Exempt from Statutory Declaration Requirements) Order, 2023, was approved following a resolution moved by Minister of Justice, Hon....

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), speaks with Inspector Yuana Roberts (left) of the Cross Roads Police Station. Listening is Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson. The Minister toured several police stations and business centres in the Corporate Area on Thursday (December 21), to observe activities and reassure business owners and shoppers...

Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Audrey Sewell (centre), is flanked by top awardees in the Office of the Cabinet’s Front Office Décor Competition, at the awards presentation on December 21 at Jamaica House. The Ministry of Education and Youth received the first-place trophy.

Persons attending parties or other events during the Christmas celebrations are being reminded to be mindful of their personal safety. The Police advises individuals to be alert and vigilant when attending these events, as while they may not be the target of persons carrying out nefarious activities, they could be inadvertently affected. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate...