Tag: Jamaica
Haiti: First Troops From Jamaica and Belice Arrives in Haiti
The first troops from Jamaica and Belize for the Multinational Security Support Mission arrived in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, and will join the 400 agents from Kenya, the country that leads the operation, who are already in Haiti. Related:Haiti: Call to Facilitate Higher Education Activities On the Jamaican side, a contingent of about 20 military personnel […]
September 12, 2024
Jamaica Declares State of Emergency in Clarendon Following Deadly Shootings
‘Those responsible will face justice,” vowed Deputy Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey. On Wednesday, the National Security Ministry declared a state of emergency in the southern Clarendon parish following a series of deadly shootings on Sunday night. RELATED: Haiti: Jamaica Announces Early Police Presence Eight people, including a seven-year-old boy, were killed in separate gun attacks […]
August 15, 2024
Haiti: Jamaica Announces Early Police Presence
A first detachment of 400 Kenyan troops arrived on 25 June, but the Caribbean nations that are closer to Haiti and committed to the security support mission have yet to disembark here, and the reasons for their delay are not yet known.
July 19, 2024
UN Contributes $2.5 Million Aid to Jamaica for Hurricane Beryl Recovery Efforts
The investment comes from $4 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund On Friday, the UN allocated $2.5 million to Jamaica to alleviate the effects of Hurricane Beryl, which has left the country with significant damage and at least two deaths. RELATED:Hurricane Beryl Advances Over Yucatan in Mexico The investment comes from $4 million from […]
July 5, 2024
Hurricane Beryl Crossed Jamaica Leaving One Person Dead
The hurricane is traveling at 33 kilometers per hour and will hit the Cayman Islands in the next few hours. Hurricane Beryl, which upgraded to Category 3 in the early hours of Thursday, struck Jamaica on Wednesday, leaving one person dead. RELATED: Mexico Prepares for Hurricane Beryl The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) reported that, […]
July 4, 2024
Hurricane Beryl Heads to Jamaica with Devastating Category Five Winds
Beryl, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, remains a dangerous system with maximum sustained winds of 270 kilometers per hour and also threatens the south of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and the Cayman Islands.
July 2, 2024
Jamaica: PM Expresses Country’s Intentions to Transform the Country’s Security Landscape
The plan of Holness is improve the national security to gain more control of the criminal situation and fight against the rise of the criminal acts
June 20, 2024
Jamaican government commits to strengthening border security
The government is implementing a robust strategy through policy development, legislative measures, and substantial investment in resources to fortify ministries, departments, and agencies directly involved in security operations.
June 18, 2024
Jamaica: No injuries reported of American Airlines flight accident
The plane reportedly experienced a hard landing and veered off the runway. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the incident. An American Airlines flight reportedly veered off the runway while landing at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston late Thursday. Related: Jamaica: Attempted Arson Attack on Parliament Building Investigated American Airlines flight […]
June 7, 2024
Jamaica: Attempted Arson Attack on Parliament Building Investigated
According to reports, at 22:00 local time on Saturday, guards detected a strange smell of smoke at Gordon House and later found a half-burnt plastic bottle at the entrance to the premises, which left marks on the doors.