Major Crimes On Decline For 2023 

Major Crimes On Decline For 2023 

Jamaica reports a 7.5% reduction in major crimes for 2023, with 1393 murders compared to 1511 in 2022. St. James Police Division records the most murders but with a 6.5% decline. St. Andrew South and St. Catherine North also show decreases in homicides. While the...
Woman On The Run, Suspect In Husband’s Death

Woman On The Run, Suspect In Husband’s Death

The Trelawny woman suspected in her husband’s death is still on the run, following an incident in Wakefield on December 30. The police are urging her to turn herself in, as the search continues. Residents report marital issues between the couple, with the...
JCF Safety Branch Speaks On Motorcycle Crashes

JCF Safety Branch Speaks On Motorcycle Crashes

The Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) addresses the increasing number of motorcycle crashes, constituting 32% of fatalities in 2023. ACP Gary McKenzie, head of PSTEB, identifies the lack of official licensing as a significant factor contributing to...
New Parliament Facing Development Set Backs 

New Parliament Facing Development Set Backs 

Construction on Jamaica’s billion-dollar parliamentary development is experiencing setbacks due to procurement processes, according to Information Minister Robert Morgan. Originally slated to commence late last year, the project’s timeline is now expected...