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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) stages its second biennial ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology Expo 2.0’ from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, at the National Arena in Kingston, and at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) stages its second biennial ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology Expo 2.0’ from Thursday June 19 to Sunday June 22, at the National Arena in Kingston, and at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James.

JCF Hosts Simultaneous Expos in Montego Bay and Kingston June 19-22

St. James and Corporate Area residents can look forward to exciting displays of innovation and community engagement, with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) hosting the second staging of its ‘Transformations – People, Quality, and Technology Expo’. The simultaneous events will...
Head of the Area 5 Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, pays tribute to Kelsey Ferrigon during her thanksgiving service on Monday (June 9). The ceremony was held at the Spanish Town Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine.
Head of the Area 5 Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, pays tribute to Kelsey Ferrigon during her thanksgiving service on Monday (June 9). The ceremony was held at the Spanish Town Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine.

Jamaica Records Murder-Free Day on Sunday, June 8
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in discussion with Assistant Commissioner of Police and Commanding Officer, Area 4, Michael Phipps, during the opening of the Denham Town JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre, at the Denham Town Police Station in Kingston, recently. At left is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, and Member of Parliament, Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in discussion with Assistant Commissioner of Police and Commanding Officer, Area 4, Michael Phipps, during the opening of the Denham Town JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre, at the Denham Town Police Station in Kingston, recently. At left is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, and Member of Parliament, Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Government Invests More Than $500 Million In Modern Technology for JCF This Year
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) greets former Police Commissioner and Acting Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Owen Ellington (right) and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (second right) at the launch of the second staging of the Jamaica Constabulary Force
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) greets former Police Commissioner and Acting Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Owen Ellington (right) and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (second right) at the launch of the second staging of the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Transformations People Quality Technology Expo (Expo 2.0) and Mensa Distinguished Lecture at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Friday (June 6). Expo 2.0 will be held at the National Arena in Kingston and Montego Bay Community College in St. James on June 19-22.

Dr. Chang Lauds JCF’s Evolution at Transformations Expo 2.0 Launch
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, delivers a speech on behalf of portfolio Minister, Hon. Matthew Samuda, at a symposium on the environment held on Thursday (June 5), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie, delivers a speech on behalf of portfolio Minister, Hon. Matthew Samuda, at a symposium on the environment held on Thursday (June 5), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

Minister Samuda Urges United Action to Safeguard Environment

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third right), cuts the ribbon symbolising the official opening of the Denham Town JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre at the Denham Town Police Station in downtown Kingston on Thursday (June 5). He is joined by (from left) Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Arlene McBean; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Commanding Officer, Area Four, Michael Phipps.
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JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre Opens at Denham Town Police Station

The Government has invested $300 million in the installation of 285 high-definition closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs), which are now operational across Denham Town, Waltham and the downtown business district. The surveillance cameras, which were mounted over a period of one year, form part of the Denham Town JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre, which was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister...
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Church Urged to Speak Out About Crimes Against Women and Children

The St. Catherine North police are calling on the church to actively speak out about crimes being committed against women and children. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Fitz-Albert Linton, made the call while addressing a special worship service held recently at the Kitson Town Seventh-day Adventist Church. While reporting successes in crime fighting, with a 32 per cent drop in...
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Head of the Guanaboa Vale police in St. Catherine, Sergeant Navelette Davis-Leachman.
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Guanaboa Vale Police Looks to Strengthen Community Partnership

The Guanaboa Vale police in St. Catherine is looking to strengthen community partnership to improve safety and reduce crime, particularly praedial larceny. Speaking at a recent function held at the Guanaboa Vale Primary School, Sub-Officer in charge of the area, Sergeant Navelette Davis-Leachman, said that while persons have been placed before the court for wrongdoing, much more can be achieved...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), exchanges pleasantries with Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, during a Special Post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Thursday (May 29), at Jamaica House.
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Cabinet to Review Report on Social Violence

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has advised that a report on Social Violence has been produced by Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician, Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan. “The report is in the possession of the Government now. We will bring it to Cabinet shortly and once Cabinet has reviewed it, then it will be tabled in Parliament,” the Prime Minister...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday (May 29) at Jamaica House.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsIndustryJamaican DiasporaNational Security

Gov’t Expands Reintegration Strategy for Returnees

Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national technical working group on voluntary and involuntary migrants. Chaired by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), it forms part of the Government’s expanded reintegration and rehabilitation strategy. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who made the disclosure during a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, outlines the Ministry’s plans during a Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (May 28).
AgricultureNational Security

Agriculture Ministry Strengthens Efforts to Combat Praedial Larceny

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking a comprehensive approach to curbing praedial larceny, implementing stricter penalties, increasing manpower through training, and establishing a dedicated Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) unit for agriculture-related offences. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined the measures during Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), with retired Sergeant, Milton Henry, who was given a special award by the Jamaica Police Federation at its 82nd Joint Central Conference, which was held at the Princess Grand Hotel in Hanover on Tuesday (May 27).
National Security

Government Continues to Strengthen Partnership With JCF

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to strengthen the partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “For too long, this partnership has suffered under the weight of uninvestment, misalignment, and mistrust. We are determined to change that, not through rhetoric but through real and tangible effect,” the Minister said. “I feel comfortable and pleased...
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