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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Security Forces Properly Mobilised and Deployed – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has informed that the security forces are properly mobilised and deployed to maintain law and order during and after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. “I am sufficiently satisfied that the security forces...
Brigadier O’Neil Bogle from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), gives an update on the force
Brigadier O’Neil Bogle from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), gives an update on the force's readiness for Tropical Storm Melissa, during special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (Oct. 24). 

All JDF Personnel In Haiti Accounted For
Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent of Police, Eron Samuels.
Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent of Police, Eron Samuels.

Police Heighten Operational Readiness in St. James
Officials from the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Medical Services Branch mark the handover of digital devices by the USF recently, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. From left are Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the USF, Dana DeCordova Denton; Clinical Director in the Jamaica Constabulary Force Medical Services Branch, Dr. George Leveridge; Superintendent of Police and Director of Health Administration and Operations for Nutrition and Dietetics Services in the Branch, Dr. Claudia Campbell; Chief Executive Officer of Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane; and Senior Medical Social Worker in the Branch, Kimberly Graham.
Officials from the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Medical Services Branch mark the handover of digital devices by the USF recently, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. From left are Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the USF, Dana DeCordova Denton; Clinical Director in the Jamaica Constabulary Force Medical Services Branch, Dr. George Leveridge; Superintendent of Police and Director of Health Administration and Operations for Nutrition and Dietetics Services in the Branch, Dr. Claudia Campbell; Chief Executive Officer of Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane; and Senior Medical Social Worker in the Branch, Kimberly Graham.

USF Donates Laptops to Medical Services Branch of JCF
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), listens to Director, Management Information System (MIS), Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Leighton Kildare (right), as he explains features of the system during the opening ceremony of the DCS Corrections Expo and Recruitment Drive at the National Arena, on October 17. Others listening (from left) are Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers; Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason; and Project Management Lead, Nexus Correctional, Nadria Brown.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), listens to Director, Management Information System (MIS), Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Leighton Kildare (right), as he explains features of the system during the opening ceremony of the DCS Corrections Expo and Recruitment Drive at the National Arena, on October 17. Others listening (from left) are Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers; Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason; and Project Management Lead, Nexus Correctional, Nadria Brown.

DCS Has Transformed to Place of Rehabilitation, Renewal and Empowerment – State Minister

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JDF Calls Out Reserves in Preparation for Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has initiated a call-out of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Melissa which has been impacting the island. The move forms part of the JDF’s wider operational response plan to support the national disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. With the storm...
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National Security

Jamaica Positioning Itself As Premier Destination for Medical Care – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica is positioning itself as a premier destination for medical care that blends high-quality treatment with Jamaica’s renowned hospitality and leisure offerings. Addressing business interests and other stakeholders at a recent function, marking the 20th anniversary of Dermatology Solutions at the Sagicor Shopping Centre in Montego Bay, St. James,...
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Chief Executive Officer, Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Otarah Byfield Nugent.
National Security

PCOA Extends Deadline for TOPS Poster Competition to Oct. 24

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has extended the deadline for submissions to the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Poster Competition to October 24. The poster competition for secondary schools was introduced in 2023 as part of the PCOA TOPS Programme. Students attending institutions within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five Police Divisions – St. Thomas, St. Andrew North,...
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Zone 4 Commander for the Westmoreland Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Charlene Gray-Morris, addresses the Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference on Thursday (October 16), at the Wavz Beach Club in the resort town.
National Security

“This is the Safest Negril Has Ever Been” – Westmoreland Division Commander

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Charlene Gray-Morris, says Negril is experiencing one of its safest periods in recent years with a steady decline in major crimes since January. Addressing a press conference at the Wavz Beach Club in the resort town on Thursday (October 16), DSP Gray-Morris, who is Zone 4 Commander for the Westmoreland Division of the Jamaica Constabulary...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Shauna Trowers.
National Security

Gov’t Committed to Partnerships to Strengthen Citizen Security

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Shauna Trowers, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to working with the development partners to strengthen citizen security and empower at-risk youth. Speaking at the graduation and closing ceremony for the European Union (EU)-sponsored Building through Reintegration, Intervention, Development, Growth, and Education (BRIDGE) Project, she said that the collaboration involving...
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National Security

DCS to Stage Corrections Expo and Recruitment Drive in Honour of 50th Anniversary

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a two-day Corrections Expo and Recruitment Drive, scheduled for October 17 to 18 at the National Arena. The event, which is free to the public, will commence daily at 10:00 a.m. and will highlight the evolution and impact of Jamaica’s correctional services over the past 50 years. The...
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An officer from the St. Catherine North Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) monitors students as they board transportation, ensuring they get to school on time as he carries out activities under the ‘Operation Learn, Not Loiter’ initiative.
National Security

St. Catherine North Police No Loitering Campaign Keeping Students Off The Streets

The St. Catherine North Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched an initiative, aimed at keeping students off the streets and to ensure that they get to school on time. Called ‘Operation Learn, Not Loiter’, the programme, implemented in September 2025, seeks to promote discipline, improve attendance, and protect students from the dangers associated with loitering in town...
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