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Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.
Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

JCF Welfare Unit Fulfilling Members’ Needs

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Welfare Unit has been fulfilling the needs of its members since being established in 2018, according to Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson. “Some of them who have been injured on the job for years,...
Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) ‘Access Jamaica’ promotional flyer.
Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) ‘Access Jamaica’ promotional flyer.

PICA Taking ‘Access Jamaica’ Initiative to Atlanta
Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), Director General, Colonel Desmond Edwards (right), makes a point during the launch of 888-MOCA TIP, Jamaica’s first anti-corruption tip line, at MOCA’s Oxford Road headquarters in Kingston on Friday (December 9). Looking on is Chairperson, National Crime Prevention Fund, Sandra Glasgow.
Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), Director General, Colonel Desmond Edwards (right), makes a point during the launch of 888-MOCA TIP, Jamaica’s first anti-corruption tip line, at MOCA’s Oxford Road headquarters in Kingston on Friday (December 9). Looking on is Chairperson, National Crime Prevention Fund, Sandra Glasgow.

Jamaica’s First Anti-Corruption Tip Line Launched
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), along with Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (second right), participates in a meeting in Washington DC on December 8 involving senior United States Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials and other stakeholders, to discuss tackling organised crime and illegal guns.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), along with Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (second right), participates in a meeting in Washington DC on December 8 involving senior United States Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials and other stakeholders, to discuss tackling organised crime and illegal guns.

Jamaica Targets US-Based Crime Enablers
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6), where Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6), where Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.

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Commanding Officer, St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Kenneth Chin.
National Security

Police Develop Strategies to Combat Crime in St. Elizabeth

Residents and other stakeholders in St. Elizabeth are being assured by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) that plans and strategies have been developed to better police the Division. This, against the background of the parish recording an uptick in most major crimes, to date, this year compared to the corresponding period in 2021, Commanding Officer, Superintendent Kenneth Chin, has said....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on December 6 , where he announced the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
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PM Dispels Notion of Indefinite Detentions Under SOE

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is no truth to the notion that persons can be detained indefinitely under the State of Public Emergency (SOE). “Nothing could be further from the truth. Under the emergency powers regulations now in place, the Emergency Powers Review Tribunal – chaired by members appointed by the Chief Justice of Jamaica from...
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Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), presents an award to Senior Manager at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) , Mona Sue-Ho during the Mount Salem Day of Excellence Awards Ceremony, held recently at Emmanuel Chapel, in Mount Salem, St. James.
National Security

Persons and Agencies Awarded for Contributions to ZOSO in Mount Salem

Several residents of Mount Salem, St. James, and government agencies were recognised at the community’s recent Day of Excellence Awards ceremony, for their contributions to the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO), implemented in the area for the past five years. The event was hosted by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the Mount Salem Community Development Committee (CDC) Benevolent...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
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PM Announces New States of Public Emergency

States of Public Emergency (SOEs) have been declared in several parishes and police divisions islandwide to address an increase in criminal activities and ensure public order. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister this morning (December 6). The parishes are St. Ann, Clarendon, St. Catherine, specified...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables during the passing out parade and awards ceremony for the 323 recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (November 30).
National Security

JCF Strengthened by 323 New Constables

A total of 323 new constables will be deployed shortly to strengthen the operations of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The new constables, representing Batches 139, 141 and 142, graduated during a ceremony held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (November 30). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
National Security

25 New Vehicles Added to JCF Fleet

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has acquired 25 new vehicles valued at $176 million, which will allow for quicker response to incidents and the patrolling of Jamaica’s streets. A total of 15 L200 Mitsubishi pickups and 10 Toyota Hilux pickups were handed over at the Police Commissioner’s Office in Kingston on Tuesday, November 29. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a meeting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Harman Barracks, Area Four Headquarters in Kingston on Monday (November 28). Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte. The meeting was followed by a visit with members of the security forces stationed at a state of public emergency (SOE) checkpoint in the Kingston Eastern Division.
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PHOTOS: PM Visits Harman Barracks

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a meeting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Harman Barracks, Area Four Headquarters in Kingston on Monday (November 28). Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commissioner of Police,...
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