| Mon - Thur 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Government of Jamaica ja-flag

Latest

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is guided through a ‘crime scene’, by Head of the Scene of Crime Training Unit, Detective Sergeant Jerome Hobbs, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations JCF 2023 – People, Quality and Technology’ Expo, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is guided through a ‘crime scene’, by Head of the Scene of Crime Training Unit, Detective Sergeant Jerome Hobbs, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations JCF 2023 – People, Quality and Technology’ Expo, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.

Three-Fold Increase In JCF’s Capital Budget Represents Commitment to National Security – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the three-fold increase in the capital budget of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) over the last eight years represents the Government’s commitment to national security. “We have made a very serious commitment...
A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.
A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

Police to Increase Presence on St. Thomas Roads
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), accepts a gift from Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on May 4.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), accepts a gift from Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on May 4.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Gets Courtesy Call from Japanese Ambassador
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (right), addressing journalists during a post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (May 3). Listening is Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (right), addressing journalists during a post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (May 3). Listening is Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Gov’t Moving Decisively to Curb Attacks on Cash Management Service Personnel
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets Lloyd White, beneficiary under the New Social Housing Programme, during the official handover of three housing units at Goodwin Park Road in Central Kingston, on April 28. The other beneficiaries (from second left) are Leisha Brown, who is holding her baby, Mishka; and Lesa Brown.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets Lloyd White, beneficiary under the New Social Housing Programme, during the official handover of three housing units at Goodwin Park Road in Central Kingston, on April 28. The other beneficiaries (from second left) are Leisha Brown, who is holding her baby, Mishka; and Lesa Brown.

Jamaicans Urged to Use Secure Channels to Report Criminals to the Police

More

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Development and Logistics, Dr. Kevin Blake, addresses JIS Think Tank, today (April 26), about the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Expo to be held from May 11 to 14 at the National Arena, in Kingston.
National Security

JCF Stages Expo May 11-14

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be staging an expo for members of the public from May 11 to 14, at the National Arena in Kingston. The event, dubbed ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology (PQT) Expo’, is described as a historical moment for the JCF, promising to deliver on cutting-edge technology-driven exhibits and booths. Speaking at a JIS Think...
Read more
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 25).
National SecuritySectoral Debate 2023/24Works / Construction

Six Fit-for-Purpose Police Stations Constructed

The Government has constructed six fit-for-purpose police stations as part of efforts to improve the working conditions of police officers. The new police stations are Shady Grove, Olympic Gardens, Buff Bay, Port Antonio, Mount Salem, and Green Acres, which will be ready for occupation later this year. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during...
Read more
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,
National SecuritySectoral Debate 2023/24Technology

Government to Expand Network of CCTV Cameras

The Government will continue to expand the network of cameras to boost the country’s national closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance programme, dubbed ‘JamaicaEye’. More than 860 Government CCTV cameras have been installed in townships across the island under the programme. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the...
Read more
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on April 25.
National SecuritySectoral Debate 2023/24Technology

1,000 Additional Body-Worn Cameras to be Purchased

Another 1,000 body-worn cameras will be procured for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) during the 2023/24 fiscal year. A body-worn camera is a wearable audio, video, or photographic recording system used to document images of activities. Making his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today (April 25), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...
Read more
Donald De La Haye DSC_0410: Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing Friday’s (April 21) sitting of the Upper House.
JusticeNational SecuritySenate

Select Committee to Review Bills to Impose Stricter Penalties for Murder

The Senate has appointed a select committee to review three crucial pieces of legislation to impose stricter penalties for murder. They are the Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Act 2023, the Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Act 2023, and the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act 2023. Committee members, who were named during Friday’s (April 21) sitting of the Upper House,...
Read more
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,
National Security

House of Representatives Approves 60-Day Extension for Seven ZOSOs

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 19), approved a further 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town, St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. According to statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, as of April 13,...
Read more