Despite the disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa, more than $30 billion in active investments are currently under way to strengthen the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF’s) infrastructure on the ground. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the announcement as he opened the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday...

The Major Organised Crime and Anti Corruption Agency (MOCA) and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise their strategic partnership and strengthen collaboration on investigations. “This MOU that we’ve signed today will facilitate joint investigations and assist INDECOM with technical services that would help to advance their investigations,” MOCA’s Director-General, Colonel Desmond...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) and the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority have been off boarded from the Government’s Records Information Management (RIM) Implementation Programme. Both public-sector entities are now empowered to initiate electronic records management systems within their respective organisations. They were formally recognised during Monday’s (April 20) RIM Programme Off-boarding Ceremony, held at The Jamaica...

Truck drivers travelling along the main thoroughfare in St. Thomas, particularly on the Morant Bay to Kingston route, are demonstrating improved compliance with proper load transport practices, thereby reducing risks to other road users. This was disclosed by newly appointed Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) St. Thomas Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rohan Ritchie. He was...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised that the country’s recent gains in reducing murders and other major crimes were the result of deliberate policy decisions, sustained investments and work by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He was speaking at a ceremony for the handover of 34 serviced lots to contributors of the National Housing...

Major crimes have declined in St. Thomas, and the police in the parish are commending the cooperation of citizens in their crime-fighting efforts. Speaking during the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Morant Bay on April 9, newly appointed Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) St. Thomas Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rohan Ritchie, reported that...

The fleet of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the acquisition of 143 new vehicles to enhance the operational capabilities of the Force. The vehicles, representing an investment of approximately $570 million by the Government, comprise 71 pick-up trucks, 70 motorcycles and two heavy-duty trucks for the school of driver training. They were handed over by Deputy...