Political and Economic Counsellor at the United States Embassy, George Matthews, has reaffirmed the United States’ strong partnership with Jamaica in combatting human trafficking. Speaking at the inaugural Caribbean Trafficking in Persons (CarTIP) Forum at Dreams Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 30, Mr. Matthews highlighted Jamaica’s progress and the shared goal of ending trafficking in...

This year, Jamaica commemorates the 20th anniversary of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), marking two decades of coordinated, multi-agency efforts to combat human trafficking. Key among the commemorative events is a week of activities, from July 27 to August 2, designed to raise public awareness and reinforce Jamaica’s fight against human trafficking. The week, being held...

More Jamaicans are taking a stand against human trafficking by calling the National Children’s Registry’s 211 toll-free line to report suspected cases. This encouraging trend was revealed by Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad. The development coincides with the observance of World Day against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday (July 30)...

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has commenced a series of sensitisation sessions across police divisions in Area 5 as part of preparations for the 2025 Transforming Our Police Services (TOPS) Competition. Director of Inspections at the PCOA, Andrew Beaumont, shared details of the initiative in an interview with JIS News. He noted that the competition, which aims to drive...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang says the Government has so far invested $90 billion improving the national security architecture. Speaking at the official opening of the Green Acres Police Station in St. Catherine on July 18, Dr. Chang disclosed that the funds were not exclusively spent on the Jamaica Constabulary Force. “The police planning has changed dramatically…...

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Gary McKenzie, has welcomed the donation of a new vehicle to the Pedro Plains Police Station in St. Elizabeth. He emphasised its importance in enhancing police mobility and supporting ongoing crime reduction efforts in St. Elizabeth. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the station...

Hanover’s 75 per cent reduction in murders is being hailed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as an example of what can be achieved through well executed crime-fighting strategies and collaboration with stakeholders. Eight murders were recorded in the parish up to July 10, which is a significant decline over the 31 murders reported for the same...