A former inmate at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre is crediting the structured, rehabilitation programme delivered by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) for equipping her with new skills and a new purpose in life. Taneka Stewart-Blake, who benefited from training during her three years of incarceration, says the experience saved her from depression and changed her life for...

Behind the success of the Brown's Hall Police station in St. Catherine, which was recently named the top station in Area 5, is the determined leadership of Station Commander, Sergeant Natoya Mighty, who emphasises a hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail. Sergeant Mighty, who leads a small but dedicated team of 15 police personnel, comprising one sergeant and 14...

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,...