State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is welcoming the 24% reduction in murders this year when compared with the similar period last year.

According to senator Fitz-Henley, the latest statistics indicate that as at yesterday, 275 people have been murdered in Jamaica, compared to 362 at the similar point last year.

Senator Fitz-Henley is calling on all law-abiding Jamaicans to support the security forces as they seek to finish the second half of 2026 strong and make Jamaica a safer and more secure place.

Mr. Fitz-Henley says the decline in murders is a testament to the hard work of the security forces and the vision of the government.