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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), tours sections of Paradise, Norwood and Glendevon in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 23.

Persons in Settlements Being Assisted to Become Regularised

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government remains committed to tackling the issue of illegal settlements, by making it easier for persons to become regularised in a formal way. Following a tour of sections of Paradise,...

Rear view of child carrying backpack going home from school.

JCF Calls on Public to Look Out for Children Travelling Alone

Manager of the JCF’s Call Centre, Tania Ricketts, indicates that within a one-minute period, the police receive at least five prank calls.

JCF Implores Persons Not to Make Prank Calls

Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigations Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Woman Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon.

Police Urge Human Trafficking Safeguards for Children

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing an emergency press conference held on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Surveillance Cameras to Be Installed in Correctional Facilities

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), addresses residents of the Cherry Tree Lane community in Clarendon, on August 12.

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Legislation Dealing with Firearm Offences to Be Reviewed and Strengthened

Legislation dealing with firearm offences will be reviewed and strengthened to tackle gangsters who cause mayhem in communities, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Speaking while on a visit to Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon on August 12, the Minister said the killing of eight persons in the community by men with high-powered guns has shocked the...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses an emergency press conference, held today (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston.

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Curfews in Central and Southern Clarendon and Southern and Northern St. Catherine

Extensive areas of curfews have been imposed across Central and Southern Clarendon, as well as Southern and Northern St. Catherine where gangs collaborate. This follows the fatal shooting of eight persons and the injuring of nine in Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon, on August 11. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, gave details during a...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing an emergency press conference on Monday (August 12) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

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Prime Minister Condemns Gun Attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared a “firm resolve” that persons who were in any way involved in Sunday’s (August 11) gun attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon “will be brought to justice”. Some eight persons were shot and killed and nine injured during the incident. Speaking during an emergency press conference at the Office of...

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) choir perform during the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency’s (MOCA) 10th anniversary commemorative service at Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Andrew on Sunday (August 11), which launched activities to mark the occasion.

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MOCA 10th Anniversary Church Service – Photos Only

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) choir perform during the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency’s (MOCA) 10th anniversary commemorative service at Boulevard Baptist Church in St. Andrew on Sunday (August 11), which launched activities to mark the occasion.

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake addresses the recent handover of 40 new vehicles to the police, valued over $313 million, held recently at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, in St. Andrew.

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JCF Reports Drop In Road Fatalities

KINGSTON, Aug. 4 (JIS): The Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting a decrease in the number of road fatalities across the island. Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake explained that in March 2024, there was an increase in road fatalities, where the country recorded 38 deaths, which represented a 27 per cent increase, compared to March 2023. He said this demanded...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay.

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JCF All-Woman Drill Display for Grand Gala

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is set to showcase an all-woman drill display at Grand Gala, which will be held on Independence Day, August 6, at the national stadium. It is part of the many activities to mark the 75th anniversary of women being able to serve in the JCF. Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), hands over keys to 40 new vehicles, valued over $313 million, to Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, at a handover ceremony, held on July 31 at the Office of the Commissioner in St. Andrew.

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JCF Gets Additional 40 Vehicles

The Government has provided the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with 40 additional vehicles, at a cost of over $313 million. They include 20 Mitsubishi L200 pickups; seven Toyota Hilux pickups; and 10 Kia Sorento Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who handed over the keys to the JCF at the Office of the Commissioner...