Chang welcomes reduction in violent crime

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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PM Holness says public education will be a critical role for the NSWMA next year

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

Read More

NEPA undertaking ground-truthing activities to assess damage caused by hurricane Melissa

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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58 Ghanaian Armed Forces personnel arrive in Jamaica to aid hurricane Melissa recovery

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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Kingston Mayor calls for dialogue between municipal corporations and gov’t on proposal to introduce centralized permit system for entertainment events

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr. Horace Chang has welcomed the reduction in violent crime, labeling it a “turning of the tide toward sustainable crime reduction”.

In a media release to mark the start of the new year Dr. Chang said as at the end of 2025, the country recorded 673 murders.

He said this is the first time the figure has fallen below 700 since 1994.

He said as the new year gets underway the island should be reminded that this is not the end of the journey.

Dr. Chang emphasized that sustaining these gains will require continued vigilance, investment and collective responsibility.

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