The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is calling on members of the public to report to the police immediately persons that they believe are missing. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank earlier this month, Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) of the JCF, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, noted that persons do not have to...

Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson yesterday continued the Force tradition of spending Christmas Day in the field with the men and women of the Constabulary. Guided by commanding officer for the Division, Senior Superintendent Clive Blair, Major General Anderson this year spent the day in the St. Catherine South Division, where he visited the newly renovated Old Harbour...

Residents of Mount Salem in St. James have welcomed the construction of a new police station, now underway in the community. The new Mount Salem Police Station is being built by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a cost of $45 million, with funding from the European Union (EU). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially broke ground...

As the holiday season heightens, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging motorists to manage their time wisely, in light of the national curfew, to avoid speeding along thoroughfares. “We have seen where when the curfew time approaches, several persons are speeding, and we strongly discourage that. One of the things that we have to encourage, whether or not the...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding citizens that the staging of fireworks is illegal without a permit. “As it relates to the use of fireworks or firecrackers, it is against the law unless a permit is granted and no permits will be granted for large-scale fireworks this year [based on entertainment restrictions, in light of the coronavirus pandemic],” Head...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security (MNS), Courtney Williams, has been appointed Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP). Mr. Williams, who succeeds Carol Palmer, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, has committed that under his leadership, every effort will be made to ensure NATFATIP is sufficiently resourced to undertake...

With just three days left until Christmas, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is providing some tips to keep householders and their families safe as they enjoy the festivities. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that persons must be vigilant in protecting their homes...