Law enforcement is a noble and satisfying profession, and although challenging at times, members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) must remain steadfast, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Minister Chang, who was delivering the keynote address during the passing out ceremony for 294 new police recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica at Twickenham Park...

Motorists are being reminded that they should adhere to the traffic lights that govern intersections. Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary McKenzie, explained that the amber light is often misinterpreted by drivers. Mr. McKenzie gave clarity while speaking on the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) podcast, ‘Pon Di Corner’, recently....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s multifaceted approach to reducing crime and improving national security is working. “Our strategies are working. Our murder rate is now about 10 per cent below what it was last year this time, and we experienced a similar reduction last year. Our strategy is to continue to push that homicide rate...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is encouraging Jamaicans in the diaspora to apply for their e-passport. An e-passport is issued to citizens applying for a new passport, renewal of a previously issued passport and replacement of a current passport. Director, Passport Services at PICA, Stephanie Gordon, explained that the e-passport is still a physical passport. “The e-passport is...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be seeking to achieve ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification for its network of police stations islandwide. Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, made the disclosure while participating in the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on June 17. “Our journey and our intention is to...

A total of 148 major renovation projects have been completed under the Ministry of National Security’s Project ‘Rebuild, Overhaul and Construct’ (ROC) at a cost of more than $2 billion. This was disclosed by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Delroy Simpson, who indicated that several others are at various stages of completion. “We remain on track to complete the...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, is inviting diaspora support for targeted interventions at the community level as part of crimefighting measures. “The best way to help the police is to help the communities that we police. If the community infrastructure [is there] then it makes our job that much easier,” he said. Dr. Blake was participating in a Riverside...