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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 9).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 9).

Over 1,000 Body-Worn Cameras to Be Acquired for the Jamaica Constabulary Force

Cabinet has approved the procurement of more than 1,000 body‑worn cameras for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 9). Dr. Holness noted...
National Coordinator, School Safety and Security Branch in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe (left), looks on as Principal, Haile Selassie High School, Anniona Jones (right) points out something of interest, during a break from a recent conflict resolution and gender-based violence training session at the school in Kingson. Head girl, Jecola Watson (second left) and head boy, Jaheim Pinnock, also observe.
National Coordinator, School Safety and Security Branch in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe (left), looks on as Principal, Haile Selassie High School, Anniona Jones (right) points out something of interest, during a break from a recent conflict resolution and gender-based violence training session at the school in Kingson. Head girl, Jecola Watson (second left) and head boy, Jaheim Pinnock, also observe.

Students Benefit from Conflict Resolution and Gender-Based Violence Training
Deputy Director of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Division (CTOC), Acting Senior Superintendent of Police, Victor Barrett, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on December 8 about investigations into real estate fraud.
Deputy Director of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Division (CTOC), Acting Senior Superintendent of Police, Victor Barrett, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on December 8 about investigations into real estate fraud.

JCF Investigating Reports of Real Estate Fraud Since Hurricane Melissa
Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police Dahlia Garrick, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on December 8 about the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Christmas through its Children’s Advocacy, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Initiative.
Head of the Constabulary Communications Network (CCN), Senior Superintendent of Police Dahlia Garrick, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on December 8 about the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Christmas through its Children’s Advocacy, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Initiative.

JCF Extends ‘Care’ Initiative for Children Recovering from Hurricane Melissa
Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Monday (December 8).
Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Monday (December 8).

Police to Maintain Strong Presence During Holiday Period

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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, told JIS News that the Government is committed to full compliance with the Procurement Act, as it undertakes the Accelerated Infrastructure Restoration (AIR) plan to rebuild police stations impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
National Security

Full Compliance with Procurement Act Under Air Plan

The Government is committed to full compliance with the Procurement Act as it undertakes the Accelerated Infrastructure Restoration (AIR) plan to rebuild police stations impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, made the declaration in an interview with JIS News. She noted that while the AIR plan will...
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Assistant General Manager in charge of Engineering and Contract Monitoring at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Alex Bernard, gives remarks during the opening ceremony for the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on November 28.
HousingNational SecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

Upgraded Little London Police Station a Symbol of Resilience – NHT

Assistant General Manager for Engineering and Contract Monitoring at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Alex Bernard, says the opening of the upgraded Little London Police Station stands as a powerful symbol of renewal, resilience, and Jamaica’s shared responsibility to rebuild. Speaking at the official opening ceremony for the facility in Westmoreland on November 28, Mr. Bernard said that the occasion...
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The newly constructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland.
National Security

Government Fast-Tracking Repair of Police Stations

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the Government is accelerating the restoration of police facilities impacted by Hurricane Melissa under the Accelerated Infrastructure Restoration (AIR) Plan. The plan leverages emergency procurement protocols and strong institutional partnerships to fast-track construction, repairs, and upgrades. “This initiative is a rapid, coordinated, mission-driven plan designed to...
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Deputy Commissioner of Police, Karina Powell-Hood, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony of the newly rebuilt Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on November 28.
National Security

Newly Rebuilt Little London Police Station Hailed As Milestone for Public Safety In Westmoreland

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Karina Powell-Hood, has described the opening of the newly rebuilt Little London Police Station in Westmoreland as a significant milestone in strengthening public safety and resilience across the parish. Speaking during the official opening ceremony on November 28, Mrs. Powell-Hood underscored the station’s strategic importance in maintaining continuity of policing services following Hurricane Melissa. “The...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening ceremony for the newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28).
National Security

Jamaica on Track to Record Lowest Murder Rate in Nearly 40 Years

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted Jamaica’s significant progress in reducing violent crime, noting that, for the first time in almost four decades, the island could record fewer than 700 murders this year. Dr. Holness, in his address at the opening ceremony for the newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28),...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (seventh right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28). He was joined by Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (sixth right); Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (fifth right); Commanding Officer for Westmoreland Division, Senior Superintendent of Police Othneil Dobson (sixth left); and Deputy Commissioner of Police Karina Powell-Hood, along with other officials and stakeholders.
National Security

New Little London Police Station Underscores Gov’t’s Security Commitment – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the country’s security infrastructure while enhancing the working environment for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Speaking during the official opening on Friday (November 28), Dr. Holness noted that the new facility represents the...
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Tagged cows were featured at the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 1. The Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) urges farmers to utilise the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS), which will assist the police in reducing praedial larceny and apprehending perpetrators.
AgricultureNational Security

JCF’S Agricultural Protection Branch Urges Farmers to Use NAITS to Combat Praedial Larceny

The Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging farmers to utilise the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS), as it will assist the police in reducing praedial larceny and catching the perpetrators. The NAITS system employs unique animal tags and passports to generate detailed records of each animal’s identity, owner, location, and movement. This...
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