Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has emphasised that sustained investment is critical to strengthening the national security infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and preserving the recent gains in crime reduction. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives during its examination of the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure at Gordon House on March 5, Dr....

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, has highlighted the key role of Justices of the Peace (JPs) in crime fighting. He noted that as the “human face of justice” they help to build legitimacy in the justice system through the fair, ethical, and transparent exercise of their authority. Dr. Blake, who was delivering the keynote address at the recent JP...

The Constant Spring Police partnered with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) to undertake a massive clean-up of the station grounds, creating a more welcoming environment for the police officers and members of the public whom they serve. The clean-up day, held on Saturday (February 21), involved the removal of unclaimed, derelict vehicles, furniture and other bulky items that...

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Four Headquarters, Michael Bailey, said that investigators are pursuing several leads into the fatal shooting of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock. Jayce was killed and his father and sibling injured in a gun attack at their home in Denham Town, Kingston, on Saturday (February 21). On Monday (February 23), during...

The Government has budgeted approximately $2.67 billion for the continued buildout of critical infrastructure for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in 2026/27. Details of the projects, which fall under the Ministry of National Security and Peace, are outlined in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon....

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being called upon to be the first line of defence against crime in their communities by providing information to the police and using their influence to deter violent behaviour. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Romeo Henry, who made the call, said that information is the lifeblood of policing. “We are not in the community...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to safeguarding the country’s borders as a key part of the national security architecture and resilience. He said that strong border protection will require significant investment in technology, patrol vessels, maritime surveillance, infrastructure, and personnel to enhance detection and response capabilities. “We must invest in layered surveillance,...