SOE Declared In East Kingston

SOE Declared In East Kingston

A State Of Public Emergency has been declared in sections of East Kingston. Prime Minister Andrew Holness  made the announcement during an emergency press conference on Sunday. Mr. Holness said he was acting on the advice of the security forces who noticed an increase...
Lack Of Police To Fight Increased Crime

Lack Of Police To Fight Increased Crime

The chairman of the Police Federation is this evening calling for immediate attention to be placed on bolstering the crime-fighting mechanisms of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. He says the decline in law and order necessitates urgent attention and that the present...
Senate Approves SOE For A Month

Senate Approves SOE For A Month

The very latest from the Upper House Of Parliament…the Senate, today approved the existing states of public emergency for another month. But not after opposition members of parliament criticized the enhanced security measures as having lost its power. ...
Security Force To Intensify

Security Force To Intensify

Security Force To Intensify Presence In Commercial Areas For Festive Season. The Ministry of Nationals Security says he has not received any reports of police officers who have had their US visa revoked. Reports are that several members from various ranks of the...
SENATE APPROVES EXTENSION OF SOEs IN FIVE PARISHES  KINGSTON

SENATE APPROVES EXTENSION OF SOEs IN FIVE PARISHES KINGSTON

Yesterday the Senate, approved a 90-day extension of the States of Public Emergency (SOE) in Clarendon and St. Catherine until January 18, 2020.   A similar extension was approved for the SOEs in Hanover, Westmoreland and St. James until January 27, 2020....