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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth left), is assisted by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (third left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the newly built state-of-the-art Anchovy Police Station in St. James, on Tuesday (August 5). Looking on (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn; Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; and other stakeholders.

Anchovy Police Station Officially Opened

The Anchovy community in St. James is now home to a modern and upgraded police station, following the official opening of the $200 million facility by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on Tuesday...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, and Acting Superintendent of Police, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Joel Hamilton, share a moment while touring the newly opened Stony Hill Police Station in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 30).

New Stony Hill Police Station Signals Stronger Community Ties and Enhanced Citizen Safety

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, addresses the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CariTIP) Forum at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (July 29).

Jamaica Continues to Make Strides in Combatting Human Trafficking

Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CariTIP) Forum at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (July 30).

US Embassy Official Reaffirms Country’s Strong Partnership with Jamaica in Combatting Human Trafficking

Jamaica is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP).

Jamaica Commemorates 20th Anniversary of NATFATIP

Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon, who is assigned to the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, which falls under the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch.

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More Jamaicans Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking

More Jamaicans are taking a stand against human trafficking by calling the National Children’s Registry’s 211 toll-free line to report suspected cases. This encouraging trend was revealed by Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad. The development coincides with the observance of World Day against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday (July 30)...

Director of Inspections at the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Andrew Beaumont, speaks to JIS News about the PCOA’s sensitisation sessions for its upcoming Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition.

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PCOA Commences Sensitisation Sessions for TOPS Competition

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has commenced a series of sensitisation sessions across police divisions in Area 5 as part of preparations for the 2025 Transforming Our Police Services (TOPS) Competition. Director of Inspections at the PCOA, Andrew Beaumont, shared details of the initiative in an interview with JIS News. He noted that the competition, which aims to drive...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Green Acres Police Station, in St. Catherine on July 18. Others (from left) are President of the Green Acres Citizens Association, Dr. Vanessa White-Barrow; resident of the area, and Miss Universe finalist, Blaine Wilson; Commander of Area Five Police Division, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Christopher Phillips; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Karina Powell-Hood; and Minister of State, in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

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Government Invests $90 Billion In National Security

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says the Government has so far invested $90 billion improving the national security architecture. Speaking at the official opening of the Green Acres Police Station in St. Catherine on July 18, Dr. Chang disclosed that the funds were not exclusively spent on the Jamaica Constabulary Force. “The police planning has changed dramatically…...

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaks at a handover ceremony for a new vehicle donated to the Pedro Plains Police Station, in St. Elizabeth, by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), on Wednesday (July 16).

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Head of PSTEB Welcomes Donation of Vehicle to Pedro Plains Police Station

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Gary McKenzie, has welcomed the donation of a new vehicle to the Pedro Plains Police Station in St. Elizabeth. He emphasised its importance in enhancing police mobility and supporting ongoing crime reduction efforts in St. Elizabeth. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the station...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates the newly installed Custos Rotulorum of Hanover, the Hon. Lennox Anderson-Jackson, during the official installation ceremony held at Rusea

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Hanoverians, You Should be Proud – PM

Hanover’s 75 per cent reduction in murders is being hailed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as an example of what can be achieved through well executed crime-fighting strategies and collaboration with stakeholders. Eight murders were recorded in the parish up to July 10, which is a significant decline over the 31 murders reported for the same...

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INDECOM Records 1.47 Per Cent Decline in Complaints for 2024

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) recorded a 1.47 per cent decrease in complaints received in 2024, with the total falling to 1,071 compared to 1,087 in 2023. This is outlined in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) 2024. The most prevalent categories of complaints received by INDECOM in 2024 were assault (566), discharge...

Head of Operations, Westmoreland Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (July 10).

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Westmoreland Police Prepared to Respond During Hurricane Season

Head of Operations, Westmoreland Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Francis, says the division is prepared to respond to any disaster during the Atlantic hurricane season. “The JCF Westmoreland Division has started and has [activated] our hurricane standing orders, and our plans are fully in effect,” he said, while addressing the monthly meeting of the parish’s municipal corporation...