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Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (centre), and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline Green-Scaffe, receive a symbolic key from Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, to mark the official handover of five maritime vessels to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The vessels were donated by the Government of Japan. The handover ceremony was held at the JDF Coast Guard Base in Port Royal, Kingston, on Thursday (April 10).
Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (centre), and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline Green-Scaffe, receive a symbolic key from Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, to mark the official handover of five maritime vessels to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). The vessels were donated by the Government of Japan. The handover ceremony was held at the JDF Coast Guard Base in Port Royal, Kingston, on Thursday (April 10).

Security Forces’ Maritime Capabilities Bolstered with Five New Vessels

The maritime capabilities of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been bolstered with the receipt of five state-of-the-art inshore patrol vessels from the Japanese Government. The vessels, which were provided under the Government of Japan’s...
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, held today (April 9), at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, held today (April 9), at Jamaica House.

35.9 % Decline in Murders
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a celebratory forum held at the Norwood Sports Complex, St. James, on Sunday (April 6). The forum was hosted by the Norwood Community Development Committee and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to mark the community
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a celebratory forum held at the Norwood Sports Complex, St. James, on Sunday (April 6). The forum was hosted by the Norwood Community Development Committee and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to mark the community's milestone of zero murders in the community last year.

Norwood Celebrates Zero Murders in 2024
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Friday (April 4).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Friday (April 4).

Minister Chang Meets with Ambassador-Designate to the US – PHOTOS ONLY
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

No Hiding Place for Criminals – PM Holness

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe.
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Effective Police Oversight Key to Crime Fighting – Ambassador Stone Roofe

Effective police oversight is indispensable in the fight against crime and the success of a democratic society, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe. “The demand for transparency and accountability within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is a sentiment that is shared by many. It ensures that law-enforcement agencies are accountable to the people...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), receives a token of appreciation from Acting Superintendent of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, Alfred Whitfield, after addressing an award and recognition ceremony held on Thursday (March 27), at the facility in Spanish Town. The event celebrated the performance of inmates in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, and achievement in areas such as tailoring, welding, and carpentry.
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St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre awards ceremony (PHOTOS)

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), receives a token of appreciation from Acting Superintendent of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, Alfred Whitfield, after addressing an award and recognition ceremony held on Thursday (March 27), at the facility in Spanish Town. The event celebrated the performance of inmates in the Caribbean Secondary Education...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), engages in conversation with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; Director of the Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson; and Acting Director General, STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budair at the launch of the 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS). The JNCVS launch was held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston today (March 28).
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2023 Crime Victimisation Survey Launched

The 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS) report, which provides data-driven insights into crime patterns across Jamaica and the associated impact on citizens, was launched today (March 28). The survey, which is in its sixth instalment, was commissioned by the Ministry of National Security and undertaken by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). STATIN said the individual surveys were...
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Public Trust Growing in Domestic Violence Intervention Centres

There is growing public trust in the Domestic Violence Intervention Centres that are located on police compounds in eight parishes across the island. This was stated by National Domestic Violence Intervention Liaison Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jacqueline Dillon, in an interview with JIS News. The country currently has 10 centres operating on...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), provides an update on bilateral discussions held with United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednsday (March 26).
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Rapid Expansion of Haitian Police Needed – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a rapid expansion of manpower and resources in the Haitian national police is urgently needed to combat gangs that have overrun sections of that country. “The extraordinary humanitarian, civil, and national security challenges in Haiti pose an acute threat to Haitians, regional stability and, indeed, to its close neighbours, including Jamaica,”...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), conversing with United States Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a press conference following bilateral talks during Mr. Rubio’s high-level visit to Jamaica. The talks were held at the Office of the Prime Minister on March 26.
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Secretary Rubio Pledges Further Assistance for Jamaica’s Anti-Crime Fight

United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, has announced initiatives to support Jamaica’s law-enforcement efforts and further build the country’s capacity in combatting gangs. He said that the Joint Operations for the Logistics and Technology (JOLT) Fusion Centre, a collaboration between the countries’ law enforcement agencies to tackle lottery scamming and cybercrime, will be reactivated and further strengthened....
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