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Founder of United States-based diaspora charity, the Pollyanna Project, Donna-Moore Stewart (right), presents gift bags to Corporal Lorraine Hylton of the Lacovia Police Station (left), while Constable Courtney Berlin, shares the moment. The recent presentation, at the police station in St. Elizabeth, was in recognition of the service of the law officers to their communities, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Founder of United States-based diaspora charity, the Pollyanna Project, Donna-Moore Stewart (right), presents gift bags to Corporal Lorraine Hylton of the Lacovia Police Station (left), while Constable Courtney Berlin, shares the moment. The recent presentation, at the police station in St. Elizabeth, was in recognition of the service of the law officers to their communities, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Lacovia Police Rewarded for Service to Community

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point while speaking in the House of Representatives on February 3.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point while speaking in the House of Representatives on February 3.

House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Cybercrime Framework
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the letter of intent signing ceremony for the subsea cable project, at Jamaica House, on February 3.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the letter of intent signing ceremony for the subsea cable project, at Jamaica House, on February 3.

Peace is the Next Stage of Security Strategy – PM
Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, speaks during the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) 10th Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, speaks during the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) 10th Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Corrections Commissioner Links Reintegration to National Development
Inspector Donald Burke of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Bath Division, speaks at a community forum at the Bath Primary School in St. Thomas, on January 28.
Inspector Donald Burke of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Bath Division, speaks at a community forum at the Bath Primary School in St. Thomas, on January 28.

Police Assure That Bath Area in St. Thomas is Safe

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Cybersecurity

Harsher Penalties for Offences Targeting Minors

The 2026 Cybercrimes (Amendment Act) will enhance legal safeguards for children by imposing stricter penalties on cyber offences targeting minors. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on Wednesday (January 28), Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Cybersecurity

Persons Who Knowingly Allow Properties to Be Used to Facilitate Cybercrime Activities Beware

The Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2026 proposes new measures to hold persons accountable for knowingly allowing their properties to be used to facilitate cybercrime activities. Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...
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Commissioner of Corrections at the Department of Correctional Services, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, addresses day two of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 10th Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on January 28.
National Security

DCS Upgrading Key Institutional Spaces to Raise Standard of Care and Rehabilitation

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been investing in the renovation and upgrading of key institutional spaces, as part of its drive to raise the standard of care and rehabilitation provided to offender clients. This was stated by Commissioner of Corrections at the DCS, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, while addressing day two of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 27).
CybersecurityParliament

House Opens Debate on Cybercrime Bill to Bolster Child Protection and Law Enforcement

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 27), commenced the debate on legislation to strengthen Jamaica’s cybercrime framework, providing stronger protection for children and sharper tools for law enforcement and prosecutors. The Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act was piloted by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the agriculture sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa during a recent press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.
AgricultureNational Security

JCF Agricultural Protection Branch Commended for Surge in Praedial Larceny Convictions

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has commended the work of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), which led to a 2,000 per cent increase in praedial larceny convictions in 2025. The APB was launched in June 2025, and since its establishment, there has been a significant increase in arrests, court cases, and convictions...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for 10th staging of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) National Symposium of Best Practices for Social and Community Development on Tuesday (January 27). The event is being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
National Security

Successful Reintegration of IRMs Vital Pillar of National Security – State Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, has underscored that successful reintegration of involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs) and persons formerly in conflict with the law is a vital pillar of national security and sustainable development. She was speaking during the opening ceremony for the 10th staging of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)...
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Principal Probation Aftercare Officer in the Department of Correctional Services, Kerryann Davis (left), and Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development in the Community Renewal Programme at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm, participate in a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on January 12.
Finance & Public ServiceNational Security

DCS Outlines Challenges Faced by IRMS

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has outlined some of the biggest challenges faced by involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs) and persons who have had conflict with the law. Principal Probation Aftercare Officer in the DCS, Kerryann Davis, told a JIS Think Tank on January 12 that one of the biggest hurdles is how they are viewed in society. “I believe...
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