Road safety report for Jamaica. The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) reported that eighty-three Jamaicans lost their lives in 75 fatal collisions during the second quarter of 2026. The ITA released this troubling information on Thursday, July 30, 2026. While these statistics reveal some concerning trends, there is also a silver lining.
Category: National Security
Road Fatalities: Two women lost their lives in separate collisions.
Road fatalities in Jamaica. Two Jamaican women lost their lives Thursday night in separate motor vehicle accidents in Jamaica. These incidents brought road fatalities to 166 for the year. Law enforcement officials have identified the victims as Danique Thomas, 28, from the Hibernia community in Manchester. The other victim is Ann-Marie Robinson from Stony Hill, St. Andrew.
Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny
Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny. On Sunday morning, July 6, hospital authorities reported that five people were dead and seven others were injured. This was after a Hiace bus veered off the North Coast Highway. It crashed into several palm trees. The tragic highway crash happened around 2:00 a.m. near Salt … Continue reading Highway Crash: Five Dead and Seven Injured in Trelawny
Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords
Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords. The Minister of Jamaica's National Security, Dr. Horace Chang, and the Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, have given an order to the police. They must end the practice of confiscating citizens' cell phones. This means the police can no longer demand that citizens reveal their … Continue reading Jamaica Police Ordered to Stop Demanding Cell Phone Passwords
2025 Crime Surge: Jamaica Recorded 34 Murders in 11 Days
2025 Crime Surge: Jamaica Recorded 34 Murders in 11 Days. After recording minor reductions in violent crimes and murders in 2024, Jamaica started 2025 with a disturbing surge in violence. The country reported 34 murders in just 11 days
Jessie Ripoll Principal O’Neil Stevens Dies in an Accident
Jessie Ripoll Principal O'Neil Stevens Dies in Accident in the U.S. The entire community of Jamaica is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of O'Neil Stevens. He was the Principal of Jessie Ripoll Primary School. His wife, Camesha Lindsay-Stevens, also passed away.
The Tragedy Of 2024: Cherry Tree Lane Mass Shooting
The Tragedy Of 2024: Cherry Tree Lane Mass Shooting. Throughout 2024, several bizarre, cruel, and barbaric occurrences unfolded in Jamaica like no other year. But the one that tugged on the heartstrings of the Jamaican people the hardest was the Cherry Tree Lane massacre.
Children’s Safety: JCF Urged Vigilance during Yultide season
Christmas Safety: JCF Urged Vigilance during Yuletide Season. With the Christmas season in full swing, the Jamaica Constabulary Force is urgently calling on parents and guardians to implement crucial safety measures to protect their children.
Jamaica Mourns: Tributes flow for Journalist Barbara Gayle
Jamaica Mourns: Tributes flow for Journalist Barbara Gayle's. Veteran journalist/court reporter Barbara Gayle was discovered lifeless in her home at Caymanas Country Club, St Catherine, on Tuesday. The police reported that concerned residents observed it was unusual for Gayle not to come out and speak with them after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. As a result, … Continue reading Jamaica Mourns: Tributes flow for Journalist Barbara Gayle
Police Shootings under Investigation in St Mary And St Catherine
Fatal police shooting that unfolded in St Mary on Friday, December 6, has been the topic of a probe by the Independent Commission of Investigations. Also, under probe is a police shooting along Sligoville Road Friday night.