In a significant victory against transnational drug trafficking, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) successfully intercepted two cocaine trafficking operations, including an export destined for Thailand at two courier facilities at the Norman Manley International Airport Cargo Section, on Thursday (Nov. 16, 2023). During routine Customs operations, Customs Officers at NMIA discovered and seized an undisclosed quantity of cocaine concealed in...

Against the background of the recent spate of bomb threats at several of the country’s institutions, the Government is moving to introduce harsher penalties for cybercrimes and provide additional resources available to treat with the issue. Addressing Wednesday’s (November 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said Jamaica’s...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) warmly invites the public to join in celebrating Police Week 2023, from Saturday, November 18 to Friday, November 24. This year's theme, "Celebrating 156 Years of Advancement in People, Quality, Technology," reflects our dedication to continued progress and community partnership. Key Events of Police Week 2023: • Kick-Off with Church Services (Nov 18-19): The week...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging public support for and participation in activities for this year’s observance of Police Week 2023, from November 18 to 24. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Natalie Palmer told JIS News that there will be opportunities for persons to have open dialogue with personnel at all levels of the JCF. “Everything that we’re doing...

Citizens will be at the heart of Police Week activities this year as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) celebrates 156 years of service. Police Week, to be observed from November 18 to 24, is being staged under the theme ‘Celebrating 156 years of Advancement in People, Quality and Technology’. Member of the Community Safety and Security Branch and the Police...

Arrangements governing the Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC) are currently being reviewed and a new agreement should be reached soon. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during today’s (November 10) sitting of the Senate. “The Administration remains...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging persons who have information about the killing of seven-year-old Justin Perry and nine-year-old Nahcoliva to come forward and tell what they know. He said that the deaths of the children must not go in vain. “If the people of Salt Spring are really serious about bringing this matter to some form...