Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has renewed his call for Jamaicans to take a firm stance against criminal activity, warning that continued tolerance of lawbreakers is damaging the nation’s international reputation.
The appeal was made on Sunday during his address at the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony, where he emphasized that crime and violence still cast a negative image over the country, despite recent improvements in national security figures.
Dr. Holness also referenced a similar message delivered days earlier at the funeral of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock. The child was fatally shot on February 21 after gunmen attacked his family home and was later pronounced dead at hospital. The Prime Minister cautioned that protecting or enabling criminals only increases the likelihood of such tragic incidents.
He stressed that Jamaicans will not fully benefit from the country’s progress until criminal elements are eliminated.
According to the latest data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, the country has seen a notable reduction in major crimes. As of March 28, a total of 130 murders were recorded, representing a decrease of 54 compared to the 184 reported during the same period last year—a 29 percent decline.
Other serious offences have also dropped significantly across the island. Shootings have decreased by 73 percent, robberies by 23 percent, break-ins by 19 percent, and reported cases of rape by one percent.
Despite these gains, the Prime Minister maintained that stronger public cooperation is necessary to sustain progress and improve Jamaica’s global standing.
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