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Commissioner of Corrections at the Department of Correctional Services, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, addresses day two of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 10th Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on January 28.

DCS Upgrading Key Institutional Spaces to Raise Standard of Care and Rehabilitation

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been investing in the renovation and upgrading of key institutional spaces, as part of its drive to raise the standard of care and rehabilitation provided to offender clients. This was stated by Commissioner...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 27).

House Opens Debate on Cybercrime Bill to Bolster Child Protection and Law Enforcement

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the agriculture sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa during a recent press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.

JCF Agricultural Protection Branch Commended for Surge in Praedial Larceny Convictions

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for 10th staging of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) National Symposium of Best Practices for Social and Community Development on Tuesday (January 27). The event is being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Successful Reintegration of IRMs Vital Pillar of National Security – State Minister

Principal Probation Aftercare Officer in the Department of Correctional Services, Kerryann Davis (left), and Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development in the Community Renewal Programme at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm, participate in a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on January 12.

DCS Outlines Challenges Faced by IRMS

Some of the newly minted constables of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are seen during the passing out parade and awards ceremony for Batches 161 and 162, held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (January 21).

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287 New Constables to Strengthen JCF’s Operations

A total of 287 new constables will be deployed shortly to strengthen the operations of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The new constables, representing Batches 161 and 162, were presented during a passing out parade and awards ceremony held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (January 21). In his address at...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Chairman, Steven Whittingham, on arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 21), for the JSE

2 months ago National Security and Peace

Jamaica Reaping Benefits of $90-Million Crime Plan

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the sustained reduction in crime in the country, particularly murders, is not by accident but through implementation of a strategic plan backed by significant investment. “We’ve established Plan Secure Jamaica, backed it with a $90-million budget, investing in our security forces and we’re now reaping our results,” he said. Prime...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness (left), conversing with Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) passing out parade and awards ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 21.

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Gov’t Providing Budgetary Support for Deployment of Body-Worn Cameras

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to provide the budgetary support for the acquisition and full deployment of body-worn cameras for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He noted that about 1,000 devices have already been secured and others are in procurement. “It is the intention of the Government to provide the security forces...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness, inspects the new contingent of constables during the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) passing out parade and awards ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 21.

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PM Charges New Police Constables to Treat Citizens with Dignity, Respect

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables to treat citizens with dignity and respect as they carry out their duties in maintaining law and order and protecting lives and property. He noted that every Jamaican, rich or poor, powerful, or vulnerable, deserves to be treated with dignity. “As your Prime Minister,...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), observes a demonstration of aerobic exercises at the launch of FitFest Party & Expo 2026 on January 15, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The free family fitness event will take place on January 31 at the National Water Commission (NWC) Sports Club in St. Andrew.

2 months ago National Security and PeaceYouth

Jamaicans Urged to Commit to Fitness Lifestyle

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, is calling on Jamaicans to use the start of the new year to commit to a lifestyle of fitness, incorporating daily exercise and healthy diet. “I believe fitness should be a lifestyle and we should all live it daily for it not to be a fad,” she...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (January 14) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston.

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Murders Continue Downward Trend

Jamaica’s national security landscape continues to show marked improvement, with the downward trend in murders recorded in 2025 continuing into the new year. Data for the first 12 days of 2026 reveal a significant reduction in crime, with 12 murders reported across the island. “We still want to get it lower, but think about what that trajectory would lead to...

Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Commanding Officer for St James, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Eron Samuels.

2 months ago National Security and Peace

St. James Records 54 Per Cent Drop in Murders

Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Eron Samuels, says the parish achieved a significant reduction in crime in 2025, with murders declining by 54 per cent, falling to 58 from 125 the previous year. Speaking during the St. James Municipal Corporation’s recent monthly meeting, SSP Samuels announced an overall 19 per cent...