Castleton Station in the St. Mary Division emerged as the Top Station in the Area 2 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition organized by the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA). The station was among several winners announced at an awards ceremony held recently at Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay in St. Ann during Police Week. Castleton bested some...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) military band plays a musical item during the JDF’s annual carol service at the Garrison Church of The Ascension, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Tuesday (December 3). The Carol Service is a cherished tradition within the JDF that symbolises community spirit, unity and the heart of the Christmas season.

A total of 163 police officers were recognised and awarded for their commitment to excellence and long service to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), during an honours and awards ceremony at the National Arena on Thursday (November 28). The awardees were commended for their contribution to nation-building and their role in the JCF’s evolution as a force for good. Deputy...

Thirty-one members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area 5 Division have benefited from training in Supervisory Management. The course, conducted by the HEART/NSTA Trust, also covered public speaking and human resources management. Delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony held recently at the Greater Portmore Police Station in St. Catherine, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Clifford Chambers, urged...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will not relent in its efforts to disrupt criminal gangs, protect communities and create a safer Jamaica. He gave the assurance during a visit to the Waltham Park Road area of St. Andrew on Tuesday (Nov. 26), where five persons were shot and killed on Monday night (Nov. 25)....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to fostering a more secure environment conducive to economic growth and prosperity. Addressing the launch of ASPIRE Jamaica, the Government’s new policy framework for inclusive growth, at the Office of the Prime Minister on November 19, he highlighted  the substantial investments made in security since 2016. "We...

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) will present its first ever ‘Top of TOPS’ Station Award in the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition this year. The award, which is a new feature of the competition, will be presented at the TOPS awards ceremony on November 27, during Police Week. Five contenders, each a previous Area Top Station winner, are...