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Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), shares a photo opportunity with delegates from Jamaica and other Caribbean territories at the Caribbean Association of Forensic Sciences Biennial Conference on Monday (June 8), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Investment in Forensics Driving High Murder Clear-Up Rate

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is crediting the Government’s significant investment in forensic science with the improvement in the murder clearance rate of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), which was at 92 per cent in...

Dr. Chang Reinforces Govt’s Commitment to Education

Motorcycle Fatalities Reduction Strategist at the Jamaica Constabulary (JCF) and President of the Jamaica Motorcyclists Association, District Constable Marlon Fletcher, provides details about the Bikers’ Blood Drive, which will be held at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew on Saturday, June 6. He was addressing a JIS Think Tank at the agency's Television Department in Kingston on June 4.

Bikers’ Blood Drive at National Chest Hospital Saturday

Corporal Junlie East of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Community Safety and Security Unit (left, foreground), and Social Development Commission (SDC) Community Liaison Officer, Darlene McCalla, participate in a community meeting at Hill View Bar in Mt. Sinai, Llandewey, St. Thomas, on Wednesday (June 3). The meeting formed part of a JCF community walk-through aimed at sensitising residents on legal and community safety matters.

JCF Strengthens Community Ties Through Mt. Sanai Walk-Through in St. Thomas

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is joined by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, and Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during a visit to the Area 5 Police Headquarters at the Constant Spring Police Station in St. Andrew on Thursday (June 4).

Major Reforms Ongoing to Boost FLA’s Efficiency

Motorcycle Fatalities Reduction Strategist for the JCF and the Community Engagement Lead for the NHWC, District Constable Marlon Fletcher, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on June 4.

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Motorcyclists Urged to Wear Helmets That Meet the Required Standard

Motorcyclists are being encouraged to wear helmets that meet the required standard, and protective gears. The call comes from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, as the country marks Road Safety Awareness Month in June. Both entities are part of the National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), a multi‑sector partnership, which has advanced the establishment of...

Director-General of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), Colonel Desmond Edwards (second right), makes a point during a discussion at the opening of the 12th Annual Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICAB) Conference on June 1, at the ROK Hotel in Kingston. Others pictured (from left) are Acting Senior Director at the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr. Roger Kornteng; Chairperson of the CCAICAB, Lady A. Anande Trotman Joseph; Chief Technical Director, Revenue Protection Division, Cranston Morgan, and Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Craig Beresford.

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Head of Integrity Commission Calls for Harmonised Anti-corruption Legislation Across Region

Executive Director of the Integrity Commission, Craig Beresford, is calling for harmonised anti-corruption legislation and greater collaboration across the Caribbean, arguing that corruption should be treated as a regional crisis, requiring a unified response. Mr. Beresford made the call while addressing a press conference during the opening of the 12th Annual Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 2).

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Jamaica Cybersecurity Standards Framework Completed

The Jamaica Cybersecurity Standards Framework, aligned with the internationally recognised NIST framework, is now complete. Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, disclosed this during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 2). Dr. Wheatley also informed...

Senior Superintendent of Police, Carlos Russell (seated, centre), Commanding Officer for St. Ann Division, with award recipients at the St. Ann Divisional Conference and Awards Ceremony, held at Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday, May 28.

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Discovery Bay Police Station is Tops in St. Ann

The Discovery Bay Police Station walked away as the top station for the St. Ann Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the parish’s Divisional Conference and Awards Ceremony, held at the Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday, May 28. The event, celebrated under the theme: ‘Delivering Excellence In Policing Through Resilience And Professionalism’,...

Operations Officer for the Westmoreland Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on May 14.

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Westmoreland Division of JCF to Intensify Traffic Enforcement Operations

The Westmoreland Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to intensify traffic enforcement operations across the parish, to curb accidents and indiscipline on the roads. Operations Officer for the division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, said the increased operations will form part of the division’s broader strategy to improve public safety and maintain order across Westmoreland. He...

Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Lloyd Darby, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Speeding and Distracted Driving Dangerous Combination – JCF

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning motorists that speeding and distracted driving continue to be a dangerous combination, contributing to road crashes and fatalities across the island. Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent (SSP) Lloyd Darby, said excessive speed reduces a driver’s ability to react quickly to hazards, particularly when attention is...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Chetwood Memorial Primary School Grand Gala, held at the Grand-A-View Hotel in St. James on Sunday (May 24).

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Deputy Prime Minister Commends Chetwood Primary’s Century of Excellence

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has commended Chetwood Memorial Primary School in Montego Bay, St. James, for its century-long tradition of academic excellence, discipline, and character development. Speaking during the school’s Grand Gala at Hotel Grand-A-View in St. James on Sunday (May 24), he noted that the institution has stood as...