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Brigadier O’Neil Bogle from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), gives an update on the force's readiness for Tropical Storm Melissa, during special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (Oct. 24).

All JDF Personnel In Haiti Accounted For

By: JUDANA MURPHY, October 25, 2025

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that all personnel who are deployed in Haiti are accounted for and in high spirits. Tropical Storm Melissa has brought intense rain to...

Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent of Police, Eron Samuels.

Police Heighten Operational Readiness in St. James

By: Serena Grant, October 24, 2025

Officials from the Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Medical Services Branch mark the handover of digital devices by the USF recently, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. From left are Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the USF, Dana DeCordova Denton; Clinical Director in the Jamaica Constabulary Force Medical Services Branch, Dr. George Leveridge; Superintendent of Police and Director of Health Administration and Operations for Nutrition and Dietetics Services in the Branch, Dr. Claudia Campbell; Chief Executive Officer of Universal Service Fund, Charlton McFarlane; and Senior Medical Social Worker in the Branch, Kimberly Graham.

USF Donates Laptops to Medical Services Branch of JCF

By: Rocheda Bartley, October 22, 2025

National Security and Peace 7 months ago Jamaica Positioning Itself As Premier Destination for Medical Care – Dr. Chang
By: Garwin Davis, October 21, 2025
National Security and Peace 7 months ago DCS Has Transformed to Place of Rehabilitation, Renewal and Empowerment – State Minister
By: CHRIS PATTERSON, October 17, 2025
National Security and Peace 7 months ago PCOA Extends Deadline for TOPS Poster Competition to Oct. 24
By: Lisa Rowe, October 17, 2025

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Zone 4 Commander for the Westmoreland Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Charlene Gray-Morris, addresses the Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference on Thursday (October 16), at the Wavz Beach Club in the resort town.

7 months ago National Security and Peace

“This is the Safest Negril Has Ever Been” – Westmoreland Division Commander

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Charlene Gray-Morris, says Negril is experiencing one of its safest periods in recent years with a steady decline in major crimes since January. Addressing a...

By: Serena Grant, October 17, 2025

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Shauna Trowers.

7 months ago National Security and Peace

Gov’t Committed to Partnerships to Strengthen Citizen Security

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Shauna Trowers, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to working with the development partners to strengthen citizen security and empower...

By: Sherika Williams, October 17, 2025

7 months ago National Security and Peace

DCS to Stage Corrections Expo and Recruitment Drive in Honour of 50th Anniversary

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a two-day Corrections Expo and Recruitment Drive, scheduled for October 17 to 18 at the National Arena. The...

By: Judith A. Hunter, October 16, 2025

An officer from the St. Catherine North Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) monitors students as they board transportation, ensuring they get to school on time as he carries out activities under the ‘Operation Learn, Not Loiter’ initiative.

7 months ago National Security and Peace

St. Catherine North Police No Loitering Campaign Keeping Students Off The Streets

The St. Catherine North Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched an initiative, aimed at keeping students off the streets and to ensure that they get to school...

By: Britney Stevens, October 14, 2025

Commanding Officer for the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, addresses the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on October 9.

7 months ago National Security and Peace

St. Elizabeth Police Report 25-Year Low In Homicides

The St. Elizabeth Police have reported that the parish has recorded its lowest murder count in 25 years, with only 12 homicides documented up to October 2025. “We’re at 12...

By: Okoye Henry, October 13, 2025

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right) and Resident Representative, Organization of American States (OAS), Office of the General Secretariat in Jamaica, Jeanelle van Glannen Weygel (second left) share a photo opportunity with members of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (Ja-CIRT), Monique Satchwell (right) and Rheana Hagigal who copped first place in the overall team category of the SheSecures Jamaica Cybersecurity Competition during the award ceremony at the University of the West Indies, Regional headquarters in Mona, Kingston on October 10.

7 months ago EducationNational Security and PeaceTechnology

Gov’t Implementing Initiatives to Strengthen the Cadre of Cybersecurity Personnel

The Government is implementing several initiatives to strengthen the cadre of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals and build a resilient, future ready cybersecurity workforce. Minister of State in the Ministry of...

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, October 11, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), converses with Construction Manager at West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON), Patrick Turner (left), during a tour of the construction site of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters in Spanish Town, on Wednesday (October 8). They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right); and Chief Technical Director, Security Risk Reform and Transformation Policy Division in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Delroy Simpson. The project is undertaken at a cost of $2.3 billion and is being funded through the Government’s Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme.

7 months ago National Security and PeaceWorks / Construction

$2.3-Billion Police Headquarters to Ignite New Era of Development in Spanish Town

Construction of the St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in Spanish Town will usher in the transformation of the old capital, says Prime Minister, Dr....

By: Vanessa James, October 9, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, consoles family members of the victims of the fatal shooting in Commodore, Linstead, St. Catherine, during a visit to the community on Monday (October 6). Nine people were shot—five fatally, including a four-year-old child—in a brazen gun attack on a family home on Sunday (October 5). The Prime Minister has condemned the act and pledged the Government’s support for the families of the victims.

7 months ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Prime Minister Pledges Continued Gov’t Support for Persons Affected by Linstead Shooting

Holness, has pledged the Government’s continued support for the relatives of victims affected by Sunday’s (October 5) gun attack at a family home in Commodore, Linstead, St. Catherine. This, Dr....

By: Vanessa James, October 7, 2025