The proposed Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) monument is to be erected on the campus of the National Police College of Jamaica at Twickenham Park, in St. Catherine. The monument is to be built by the Government to honour members of the JCF who die in the line of duty. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, had given this commitment during...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to continue providing critical information to the security forces, which will assist them in removing criminals and weapons from the streets, particularly in St. James where the State of Public Emergency is under way. The Prime Minister was speaking in the House of Representatives on January 30. He noted that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the security forces for carrying out their duties in a professional manner in the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs), and the State of Public Emergency that is now under way in St. James. “They have executed their duties in a commendable way and are being meticulous and accountable in how they...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says he has made a submission to Cabinet to increase the sum available in the Legal Defence Fund for police officers. The facility was established to assist the police with covering legal expenses. Mr. Montague emphasised the need to boost the facility, noting that while the fund has $20 million, “the first bill (that)...

A wide cross section of the business community in St. James are welcoming the declaration of a State of Public Emergency in the parish. They noted that while employers and employees have been inconvenienced one way or another, it is a great feeling to know that there will be “light at the end of the tunnel”. Mayor of Montego Bay,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the security forces in St. James will not relax the rules of engagement in any particular area while enforcing them in others. Mr. Holness, who was addressing the media following a tour of sections of Montego Bay in the parish on January 27, said while the tourism sector has to be protected,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague is reassuring the public that his Ministry continues to put additional measures in place, where needed, to protect the rights of all persons detained during the Public State of Emergency in St. James. He said he is aware of the space constraints being experienced at the detention centre, which he said was due...