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,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says Jamaica’s national security framework is being strengthened through greater focus on violence prevention and mental health support. She said the Ministry recognises that trauma and emotional distress can contribute to criminal behaviour if left unaddressed. “If we are to be honest, violence does not start...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared that the current period will be "a decade of peace", marking a strategic shift from merely controlling crime to fostering a peaceful society. The objective is to ensure peace and security for citizens and to safeguard the country’s global image by eliminating the perception of crime and violence from the...