The Lower House, on Tuesday, October 15, passed changes to the Proceeds of Crime (POCA) Amendment Bill, which, among other things, places a limit of $1 million on cash transactions...

The Government of Jamaica is taking further steps to strengthen its cyber security capabilities and is seeking the help of its South Korea counterpart in the process. This is the...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, is emphasizing the need for wide-scale stakeholder partnership with the Government, and support for crime-fighting efforts, in order to reduce the incidence of criminal...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says he is prepared to make the necessary representation to facilitate amendments to existing regulations that prohibit state-financed legal representation for the Jamaica Constabulary...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) operational capacity has been significantly strengthened by the acquisition of 39 additional motor vehicles, valued at over $136 million. The vehicles, all Mitsubishi 4X4 twin-cab...

The Government is seeking to renew its regional security agreements with Cuba, as both countries collaborate to combat drug trafficking and other transnational crimes affecting the region. Minister of National...

The Ministry of National Security on September 19 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several government agencies to facilitate collaboration and information exchange for the Jamaica Crime Observatory. The...

Three young men who, in the past, were characterized as “at risk youth” from volatile and vulnerable communities, have now joined the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and are committed to...