The emergency response systems at the Ian Fleming International Airport were put to the test during a full-scale stimulation exercise at the facility on Tuesday (March 17). The exercise is a requirement for all airports to test the effectiveness of security, emergency plans, response capacity, and coordination among agencies. Aerodromes Manager at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Claude Service,...

The country’s maritime security has been further enhanced with the acquisition of four high-speed Surface Interceptor Vessels. The naval assets, which represent the first tranche of 22, were handed over during a blessing ceremony at the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Port Royal, Kingston, on March 18. The Metal Shark 36 Fearless vessels, which will boost the JDF’s fleet, were...

There is now increased police presence at the major transportation spaces in Morant Bay where students converge to get to and from school, due to a new initiative of the St. Thomas Community Safety and Security Unit (CSSU). The initiative, dubbed ‘Operation Nuh Linga’, was launched in January with an aim of reducing fights in the Morant Bay space by...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is advising all boaters, fisherfolk, and mariners to exercise extreme caution amid the unstable weather conditions currently affecting offshore areas of the island. The advisory follows forecasts of deteriorating sea conditions, which could pose risks to small craft and other vessels operating in Jamaican waters. In a JIS News interview, MAJ Director of Safety,...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says more men are coming forward to report incidents of domestic violence as awareness grows that support services are available to male victims. Head of the JCF’s National Domestic Violence Intervention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jacqueline Dillon, said more men have been reaching out directly to the police for assistance. She was speaking to...

The South Camp Juvenile Correctional & Remand Centre now boasts a sewing laboratory, which will equip incarcerated girls and young women with a marketable skill to support themselves and their families when they are reintegrated into society. The facility was established through a $2.5-million grant from Digicel Foundation, which went towards refurbishing the space and purchasing sewing machines and tools....

There is increased police presence at the major transportation spaces in Morant Bay where students converge to get to and from school, thanks to a new initiative of the St. Thomas Community Safety and Security Unit (CSSU). The initiative, dubbed ‘Operation Nuh Linga’, was launched in January with the aims of reducing fights in the Morant Bay space by students,...