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...

Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Othneil Dobson, says significant progress has been made in restoring police stations and improving communication systems across the parish. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (February 12), SSP Dobson reported that most stations are now fully operational following earlier disruptions. He...

Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Othneil Dobson is reporting that the parish recorded its lowest number of murders in nearly 18 years in 2025, reflecting significant progress in crime reduction efforts. SSP Dobson, who was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (February 12), informed that the parish...