Two broiler units, which will see the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) becoming more self-sufficient in food production and result in major cost savings, were officially commissioned into service on Thursday (October 22). This was done at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Constructed as part of a public-private partnership (PPP) with Newport Mills Limited,...

Police tracking of persons who were released from detention when the States of Public Emergency (SOE) were lifted on August 17, has found that many of them have been involved in major crimes. Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, made the disclosure at a virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15). He said that between 220 and 240 persons...

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, is reporting a reduction in major crimes of between 10 and 20 per cent over last year, with murders down 1.9 per cent and shootings 1.7 per cent lower than the corresponding period in 2019. He noted that there has been an eight per cent increase in clear-up rate for homicides, which is...

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) continues to focus on dismantling criminal gangs. He noted that the ongoing operations are intended to “degrade gangs sufficiently to the point where they don’t just splinter into other gangs but we take out enough of them that they are rendered ineffective”. “That process continues. We...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says that new legislation to govern the correctional services will be brought before Cabinet for approval shortly. “We expect to have this tabled in Parliament for debate and subsequent approval in no less than three months,” he said while addressing a virtual press conference on Thursday...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government remains steadfast in restoring public order, reducing criminal violence, and eliminating endemic corruption. “Those are priorities and we will continue to invest in the security forces,” Dr. Chang declared, during a virtual press conference on October 15. He said despite the damage to the economy caused by COVID-19, the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government intends to amend key pieces of legislation as part of measures to modernise the country’s laws and strengthen crime-fighting strategies. “We will put in place a more effective legislative framework. Too many of our laws are old and are almost of limited relevance today, and too many activities are...