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A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Superintendent Lloyd Darby, told JIS News that it is illegal to teach someone to drive unless you are a licensed driving instructor.
A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Superintendent Lloyd Darby, told JIS News that it is illegal to teach someone to drive unless you are a licensed driving instructor.

Only Licensed Instructors Can Teach Persons to Drive

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that under the New Road Traffic Act, it is illegal to teach someone to drive unless you are a licensed driving instructor. The warning is particularly aimed at parents who, traditionally,...
Force Executive Officer, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Brigadier Markland Lloyd, and Deputy Managing Director, National Training and Programmes Division, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin, pose with the first 50 students who will participate in the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Skills Track for Workforce Development programme in front of a newly built computer lab where some of their lessons will be delivered. The programme was launched during a ceremony at JDF Headquarters, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Monday (February 24).
Force Executive Officer, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Brigadier Markland Lloyd, and Deputy Managing Director, National Training and Programmes Division, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin, pose with the first 50 students who will participate in the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Skills Track for Workforce Development programme in front of a newly built computer lab where some of their lessons will be delivered. The programme was launched during a ceremony at JDF Headquarters, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Monday (February 24).

JDF and HEART/NSTA Trust Launch Skills Training for Workforce Development
A fleet of Mitsubishi Triton pick-up service vehicles were among 274 motor vehicles handed over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) at the Old Hope Road offices of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 19). The vehicles represent investment of $1.7 billion by the Government.
A fleet of Mitsubishi Triton pick-up service vehicles were among 274 motor vehicles handed over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) at the Old Hope Road offices of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 19). The vehicles represent investment of $1.7 billion by the Government.

JCF Gets 274 New Vehicles
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right), listens to a point from Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (retired) Radgh Mason (right), during Tuesday’s (February 18) staging of the We Transform ‘Youth and Parent Lynk-Up Reintegration Day’ at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Also sharing in the discussion are Acting Superintendent of the facility, Carol Johnson (third left), and representative of Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), Amaila McHargh (third left). At left, TAJ Representative, Jenelle Buchanan, assists a parent.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right), listens to a point from Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (retired) Radgh Mason (right), during Tuesday’s (February 18) staging of the We Transform ‘Youth and Parent Lynk-Up Reintegration Day’ at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Also sharing in the discussion are Acting Superintendent of the facility, Carol Johnson (third left), and representative of Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ), Amaila McHargh (third left). At left, TAJ Representative, Jenelle Buchanan, assists a parent.

National Security Ministry Takes Youth and Parent Lynk-Up to Rio Cobre Juvenile Facility
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with (from left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chairman, West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON) Limited, Peter Melhado; and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the contract-signing ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters, at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew in July last year.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with (from left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chairman, West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON) Limited, Peter Melhado; and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the contract-signing ceremony for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters, at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew in July last year.

Work to Begin on St. Catherine North Police Divisional Headquarters in New Fiscal Year

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Commanding Officer for St. Thomas Police Division, Deputy Superintendent Michael Campbell, speaks during the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation’s sitting on February 13.
National Security

St. Thomas Police Taking Steps to Bolster Public Safety and Citizen Security

With several developments taking place in St. Thomas, the newly minted Divisional Commander for the parish, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Michael Campbell, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is on the lookout for any opportunities that criminals could potentially exploit. Noting the significant upgraded infrastructure resulting from the multibillion-dollar Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project’s implementation in St. Thomas, the...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (centre), observe as Constable Oshane McKenzie, (seated right), demonstrates the features of the Jamaica Constabulary (JCF) upgraded case management system at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine on July 19, 2023. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Aaron Fletcher (left) and Sergeant Shermaine Hassock, look on.
National Security

Crime Fighting Bolstered Under Security Strengthening Project

Jamaica’s capacity to increase the conviction rate for murders has been bolstered under the Security Strengthening Project. Implemented in March 2023, the project has facilitated the rollout of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) case management and station records management systems and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) jail management system, including acquisition and application of computer hardware and software. In...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), breaks ground for the $2.7-billion Westmoreland Divisional Police Headquarters in Llandilo in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, in March 2024. He is joined by (from left) Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor, Danree Delancy; Head of M&M Construction Limited, Richard Mullings; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security, Delroy Simpson; former Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright; and Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Westmoreland, Canon Hartley Perrin.
National SecurityWorks / Construction

Work to Continue on New Westmoreland Police Divisional Headquarters

Construction of the new police divisional headquarters in Westmoreland will continue in the new fiscal year. The Government has budgeted approximately $1 billion to carry out works on the facility located in Llandilo, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. Details of the project are outlined in the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives recently by Minister of Finance and the...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a Justices of the Peace Sensitisation Session, held at the Royalton in Negril, Westmoreland, on February 12.
JusticeNational Security

JPs Urged to Collaborate More Closely with the Police

Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Western Jamaica have been urged to collaborate more closely with law enforcement in combatting criminal gangs, by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. The appeal came during a JP Sensitisation Session, held at the Royalton in Negril, Westmoreland, on February 12. Mr. Chuck noted that more than 150 active criminal gangs currently operate across...
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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), who deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the Guard of Honour, at the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on Thursday (February 13).
National SecurityThrone Speech

Laws to Be Amended to Strengthen National Security

Several critical pieces of legislation will be amended in the new 2025/26 fiscal year to strengthen national security. This was stated by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, when he delivered the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament, on Thursday (February 13). The Custos said...
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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13).
National SecurityThrone Speech

Progress Made in Fighting Crime, Enhancing Public Safety

The Government remains committed to reducing major crimes, improving public order, and enhancing public safety. Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who delivered the 2025/26 Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 13), said that significant progress has been made in modernising Jamaica’s anti-crime policies and legislative framework to achieve these goals in accordance with Plan...
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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13).
CybersecurityGovernor GeneralTechnologyThrone Speech

Digital Transformation Being Advanced

The Government remains resolute in transforming Jamaica into a digital society, ensuring that a unique digital identity is available to every citizen, says Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller. He was delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 13). Custos Fuller, who was deputising for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...
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