Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, says the multinational, multiagency and multi-domain Exercise Event Horizon 2025 is a demonstration of partnerships among nations to foster regional peace and security. Exercise Event Horizon is a high-level validation programme designed to simulate real-world threats or disasters in a controlled environment. It provides participating nations and agencies with the opportunity to...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a decline in the number of murders committed in Westmoreland during 2024. Commanding Officer for the Division, Superintendent Othneil Dobson, made the disclosure during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (January 9). He said while the overall incidence of murders declined, the reduction in gang-related incidents was notable. “The...

A free online course has been launched to strengthen awareness and further educate Jamaicans about the critical issue of human trafficking. The course was launched by the Office of the National Rapporteur in Trafficking in Persons, on Friday, January 10 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston and can be accessed at www.onrtip.gov.jm. Highlighting the significance of the course,...

The public is invited to join the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) at the official opening ceremony of their Exercise Event Horizon 2025, on Monday, January 13, at 9:00 a.m. A key feature of the opening ceremony will be a Sail and Fly Past of maritime and aerial assets at the Kingston Waterfront. The ceremony, which is free to the public,...

The St. Elizabeth Police are reporting a 29 per cent reduction in major crimes across the parish during 2024, compared to the previous year. Divisional Commanding Officer, Police Superintendent Coleridge Minto, indicated that murders, in particular, decreased from 40 in 2023 to 32 in 2024, representing a 20 per cent reduction. He was addressing the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly...

The capabilities of the Maritime Air and Cyber Command (MACC) of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be on full display when they host Exercise Event Horizon 2025. The exercise, which will run from January 12-26, is a multinational, multiagency and multi domain event. It is expected to simulate real-time scenarios to provide the appropriate response. Exercise Event Horizon, which...

Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, has charged members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to recommit to the sacred task of policing with integrity, compassion and excellence. He noted that in 2024, “we saw how resilience and unity, underpinned by faith, enabled us to rise above obstacles”. “We faced trials, but we stood firm, guided by our shared commitment to...