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A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

Police to Increase Presence on St. Thomas Roads

Jolted by the recent spike in fatal collisions, the St. Thomas police have pledged to ramp up their presence on the main roads in the parish, especially as the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) progresses. Speaking today (May 11)...

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.

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.

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

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.

JCF Stages Expo May 11-14

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).

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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...

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.

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Lowest First Quarter Murder Rate in Seven Years

For the first quarter of 2023, Jamaica recorded its lowest murder rate for a first quarter in the last seven years, reports Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. “Since the start of this year and up to April 22, 2023, murders committed in the country have reduced by 17 per cent, compared to 2022. Overall, major crimes are...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,

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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...

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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...

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DSC_0410: Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing Friday’s (April 21) sitting of the Upper House.

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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,...

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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,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the launch ceremony for Up-Cycled Container Homes at the Kingston Logistics Centre at Newport West on Wednesday (April 19).

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CARICOM Agrees to Ban on Assault Weapons

CARICOM leaders have agreed to a ban on assault weapons in the region, except for use by the security forces and in sporting competitions. This was among a slew of measures coming out of the recently concluded regional symposium on ‘Violence as a Public Health Issue – The Crime Challenge’, which was attended by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government...