Security Beefed Up After Robbery of Care Packages in St Mary

Security has been beefed up for social workers attached to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security after personnel came under attack and were robbed of care packages on Saturday in Enfield, St Mary. Sections…

JDF Soldiers Distribute Worksheets to Students Amid COVID-19.

The Jamaica Defence Force along with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, the Community Safety and Security Branch of the Kingston Western Police Division, the Jamaica Social Investment Fund and the Jamaica Alumni Association…

Bold, fearless JDF not backing from COVID-19 enemy

Colonel Mahatma Williams, acting brigade commander for the Jamaica Regiment, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), says the military is well-equipped to play its part in fighting the unconventional enemy that is the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “We…

‘Likkle but tallawah’ Longest-Serving Woman Soldier is No Pushover

Humble, caring, and honest are three words Major Heleda Thompson uses to describe herself. But the petite personal assistant to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General Rocky Meade is no pushover. In fact,…

THE JDF SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY: IN SUMMARY

The Jamaica Defence Force takes a very uncompromising position on Sexual Harassment. As such, we have drafted policies that speak directly to our soldiers and officers about what is considered appropriate or inappropriate behavior, and…