According to the Ministry of National Security, the new vehicles are expected to enhance the operational capabilities of the force. The vehicles, representing an investment of approximately $570 million by the Government, comprise 71 pick-up trucks, 70 motorcycles and two heavy-duty trucks for the school of driver training.
He raised the matter at the recent meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation. SSP Samuels expressed that in light of the effects of Hurricane Melissa the police are trying to facilitate the events.
Clean up arrangements and adherence to safety requirements are being treated as top priority for this year’s staging of Carnival in Jamaica.
The tragic house fire incident in St. Catherine on Wednesday has placed even sharper focus on the need to ensure that all buildings meet stipulated safety requirements.
Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica Mayank Joshi says he is working to further strengthen the relationship between the 2 countries.
Mr. Joshi has been serving in the post since 2024.