Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, is assuring residents of West Kingston that crime in under control in their communities. The Commissioner informed that heavy police deployment has had a calming effect on the troubled communities, which have been plagued recently by violence. Dr. Williams was speaking at a press conference to update the country on police initiatives and tactical operations,...

Cabinet has awarded a contract valued at US$771,000 to American firm, Armor Express, for the provision of protective equipment for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The items include 1, 500 ballistic vests, 1, 000 ballistic helmets and 500 helmet shields. Speaking at Jamaica House press briefing on Wednesday, September 9 at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, Minister...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says systematic strategies and measures are being implemented to rid the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) of rogue cops. Mr. Bunting’s remark is in response to recent acts of criminality committed by a few members of the JCF. “While it has been embarrassing, to say the least, I think it must cause us to...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said that the police force will be relentless in its efforts to tackle crime and keep all areas across the island safe. He gave the commitment while addressing the handing over of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system at the Ocho Rios Police Station on Thursday, September 3. The Minister was speaking against...

The safety and security of residents of Ocho Rios has been boosted through the installation of a closed circuit television (CCTV) system in the resort town. The system was acquired at a cost of over $107 million through funding provided by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and represents a partnership between the National Security and Tourism Ministries. At a handover...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon.  Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the Ministry is committed to building new barracks at the Ocho Rios Police Station for officers to patrol the resort town. Addressing the handing over ceremony for the Ocho Rios Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance System at the Ocho Rios Police Station on September 3,  Dr. McNeill said the commitment came...

Jamaica’s fight against the illicit narcotics trade, particularly across international waters, is expected to be significantly strengthened through an amendment to the Maritime Drug Trafficking Suppression Act. The Bill, which was approved in the House of Representatives on September 2, grants the Minister of National Security, the power to waive Jamaica’s right to exercise jurisdiction over Jamaican nationals who are...