In the first half of 2023, Jamaica reported an 11.8% reduction in homicides compared to the same period in 2022, according to the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF). The number of such crimes decreased to 786, down from 891 the previous year. However, not all regions experienced a decline. The Saint James district saw a slight […]
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