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A curfew is now in place in sections of the corporate area (Police Divisions within Area 4). The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: North along Charles Street from Rose Lane to Orange Street;South along West Queen Street from Rose Lane to Orange Street;East along Orange Street from West Queen Street to Charles Street.West along Rose Lane from West...

The Jamaica Community Crime and Violence Prevention Programme, financed by a grant of US$2.65 million from the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF), was officially launched on Thursday (June 3) at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston. The programme will support the Jamaica Social Investment Fund's (JSIF) efforts to reduce crime and violence in high risk and vulnerable inner-city communities. Managing...

The Ministry of National Security is reporting that the bodies of 35 persons, who lost their lives in the security operation in West Kingston, have so far been identified. The process is continuing at the Tivoli Gardens Community Centre and the Denham Town Police Station. Following this initial identification using photographs, the relatives will then be advised when to visit...

Representatives of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), including Dr. Marshall Hall and Mr. Oliver Clarke today (June 2) toured sections of Tivoli Gardens to get a first-hand look at the conditions in the West Kingston community, following last week's joint police/military operation there. Mr. Hall told JIS News that instant restoration and rehabilitation of the infrastructure of Tivoli Gardens...

A police post is to be established in Tivoli Gardens, which, among other things, will serve as a hub for building a new positive relationship between the residents and the security forces. Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, made the announcement in a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 1) on the joint police/military operation in West Kingston....

The process of identifying persons, who were killed during the police/military operation in West Kingston, will begin tomorrow (June 2). The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has advised that photographs of the deceased will be displayed at the Tivoli Gardens Community Centre where the Police Complaints Office is located, and at 14 Metcalfe Street (the former Remand Centre). Viewing will start...

Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, says the situation in Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town, in Western Kingston, has stabilised sufficiently for residents to go about their normal business, following operations in the area by the Security Forces. He was speaking to JIS News on May 30, at the end of a tour of the area by senior members of the...

A police complaints office has been established at the Tivoli Gardens Health Centre. This office will receive complaints from residents about the conduct of members of the police force during the current operations in the community. Residents can go to the centre between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. or they can call the following numbers: 322- 8701...

Chief of Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Major General Stewart Saunders, and Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, today (May 30) toured operational areas in West Kingston, to view firsthand, the aftermath of the joint police/military operation. Major General Saunders, who spoke to JIS News, said that the tour was intended to canvass the views of citizens and direct...

As the search continues for illegal weapons in West Kingston, eight more guns have been found bringing the total number of guns recovered to date to 36. Of the total, five were found on Saturday (May 29) and three pistols (handguns) were located today. The police reports that 356 assorted rounds of ammunition have also been unearthed, bringing the total...

Each year, the Road Safety Unit of the Ministry of Transport and Works sets a target for the reduction of fatalities on the nation's roads, and embarks on a special campaign to achieve this feat. Last year the Unit decided to include youngsters in the national thrust, with the introduction of the Children Against Reckless Driving (CARD) Campaign, and is...

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Charles Scarlett, is calling for all Jamaicans to give their support to the security forces as they carry out their duties to eradicate criminals and gangs from the country. "I just want to use the opportunity to appeal to all Jamaicans to support us in our legitimate lawful activity to pursue, apprehend and arrest persons involved...