Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Administration is committed to driving down crime by using “very effective” measures at its disposal, such as the States of Public Emergency (SOEs). Mr. Holmes pointed out that the SOEs are “not meant to be the silver bullet”, noting that the measures cannot replace conventional policing, but serve as a...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) provide for a better use of resources to fight crime. “What the SOE does is to give us the ability to have the police force and the military deployed. People will say 'well, you can deploy the police and the military generally'. The difference with the...

The public will find out on Thursday, November 25 who will win the Top Station Award for the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition. The TOPS competition is an initiative of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA). Thirty-one police stations in Area 4 will be vying for the coveted award at a ceremony that will be live-streamed at 10:00 a.m....

Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, says that the recent declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in seven police divisions to curtail crime was a necessary move by the Government. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement on November 14 during a virtual press conference, said that the SOEs have been declared...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be celebrating its 154th Anniversary during Police Week, November 22 to 28. This year’s theme for Police Week celebrations is ‘Tenacity, Transformation, and Trust: A Force for Good’, and there will be a range of virtual activities designed for both members of the JCF and the public. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Natalie Palmer, who...

Commander of the Maritime, Air and Cyber Command (MACC), Brigadier Roderick Williams, says formation of the Second District Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard will significantly boost Jamaica’s maritime capabilities in the region. At an official ceremony in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on November 16, Brigadier Williams said the new naval unit, which was formed as part of the expansion...

Business operators in St. James, including tourism interests, have signalled their support for the State of Public Emergency (SOE), which has been reintroduced in western parishes. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Sunday (November 14), announced the imposition of SOEs in seven police divisions islandwide to curtail upsurges in violent crimes. They are St. Andrew South, Kingston West,...