The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is looking to adapt the KOBAN-Brazil community policing as a model for strengthening police-citizen relations in the fight against crime in Jamaica. Practised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Japanese-style community policing system focuses on small, accessible police posts for community interaction. The objective is to build trust and collaboration between law enforcement and local communities....

The ‘Shop with a Cop’ Initiative once again brought smiles, hope, and meaningful connections to dozens of children and families, as officers from the St. Catherine South Police Division partnered with community stakeholders to host the 2025 edition of the event. Founded by Territorial Officer for the St. Catherine South Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Paulette Baker, Shop...

With the gains made in reducing violent crimes across the island, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is expressing confidence that murders will remain low in 2026. As at December 8, Jamaica recorded 463 fewer murders compared to the same period in 2024, a 42.5 per cent reduction. Projections indicate that the country will finish the year with fewer than 700...

Monique Satchwell and Rheana Hagigal are more than just work colleagues. Both young women, Tier Two National Security Operations Centre Analysts at the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT), recently won first place in the overall team category of the ‘SheSecures’ Jamaica Cybersecurity Competition, beating out dozens of teams from across the country. The competition, which was undertaken in partnership...

The atmosphere at National Heroes Park on November 11, was one of deep reflection, pride, and solemn gratitude, as former members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) gathered for the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony. The function, which honours the thousands of Jamaican soldiers who fought and died in World Wars I and II, served as a reminder of the 4,000...

When the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show debuted in 1990, it signalled a pivotal moment in the evolution of Jamaica’s tourism landscape. Established through a strategic partnership between the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) and the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), JAPEX has positioned the island as a premier business-to-business marketplace. The event brings together hotels, attractions, transport providers,...

Human trafficking is a hidden crime that often preys on the society’s most vulnerable. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) warns that it continues to evolve, affecting both adults and children. Detective Inspector Kimesha Gordon of the JCF’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad emphasises that the evolving nature of human trafficking demands vigilance from both law enforcement and the wider public,...

When the Director of Jamaica’s Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Division, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Godphey Sterling, reflects on the entity’s evolution, he describes its journey as both solemn and inspiring. Born out of crisis, the Division, which falls under the Office of the Prime Minister, now stands as a testament to resilience, nation-building, and the country’s determination to secure its...