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The national security ministry said in January that the procurement of 600 body cameras over the next two months is expected to bolster the 12,000-strong police force’s evidence-gathering capacity and address disputed matters.
24 Apr, 2026 0

Civil society groups deeply concerned about Chang's comments on body-worn cameras

A coalition of Jamaican civil society organisations and human rights activists are expressing deep concern over comments made by Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, that police…
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, addresses the Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony on Thursday at the AC Hotel in Kingston.
24 Apr, 2026 0

Gov’t developing gender-based violence mobile app

The Government is developing a gender-based violence (GBV) mobile app, which will provide faster, more discreet access to support services for persons experiencing domestic abuse. Minister of…
24 Apr, 2026 0

Customs warns of auction scam messages

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is warning the public to beware of a fraudulent message being circulated which falsely suggests insider access to items being auctioned by the agency. The message,…
24 Apr, 2026 0

Restricted bird shooting season approved following Hurricane Melissa

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) says the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) has decided to grant approval in principle for a restricted bird shooting season for 2026. …
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24 Apr, 2026 0

Supervisor accused of embezzling over $1.3 million freed

A woman who was employed as a supervisor at a business in Portmore, St Catherine, was freed of a charge of embezzlement on Friday after the Crown conceded it could not mount a successful prosecution. …
Dr Horace Chang, deputy prime minister and minister of national security and peace, addresses Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament at which he opened the 2026-2027 Sectoral Debate.
23 Apr, 2026 0

Party patrol

The Government has signalled a firmer stance against rising violence at entertainment events, with Deputy Prime Minister and National Security and Peace Minister Dr Horace Chang warning that criminals…
Crime scene officers outside the New Testament Church of God at Water Lane in Montego Bay, St James, yesterday, where a member of the church was shot dead.
23 Apr, 2026 0

Barbaric attack

WESTERN BUREAU: A jubilant church service in Montego Bay, St James, was shattered by gunfire on Wednesday, leaving a choir member dead at the doorway as worshippers screamed “Jesus! Jesus!” and fled…
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23 Apr, 2026 0

Police: Car of missing Clarendon cop found in St Catherine

An investigation into the disappearance of a Clarendon policeman has intensified following the discovery of a motor vehicle believed to have been in his possession. Police operatives in the St…
Dr Horace Chang, opens the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21.
23 Apr, 2026 0

JCF to get more e-ticketing devices

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to be provided with an additional 1,500 e-ticketing devices, bringing the total to 10,000 devices, placing the JCF closer to a full transition to digital…