Entities / Government agency
Jamaica Defence Force.
Agencies of Office of the Prime Minister in Jamaica
- Reports this week
- 0
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 17
What's happening
Reports per dayLast 90 days
90 days agoDrag either end to show only events that began in that periodToday
Active this week
Earlier this month
-
Individuals met recruitment requirements for the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force, and qualifications were accepted for undergraduate programs.Some support1 report
-
The Jamaican government appointed a CEO for a national reconstruction authority and established a base of operations for the Jamaica Defence Force in Jamaica.Some support1 report3 developments inside
-
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development commenced housing construction in Westmoreland and St Elizabeth, collaborating with JDF and NHT.Some support2 reports
-
Sheldon Bryan assumed the role of director-general of the Jamaica Defence Force after serving 20 years in the Defence Force.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
The Jamaica Fire Brigade battled bushfires with support from the Jamaica Defence Force, while the National Water Commission provided critical assistance.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
A court ruling has reinstated the head of Merl Grove High School, with the Jamaica Defence Force providing military support for school repairs.Some support1 report
-
The Jamaica Defence Force conducted operations within Jamaica on August 16, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
The Jamaica Defence Force utilizes a local beauty salon to provide facilities for servicewomen's well-being.Some support1 report
-
Kingston parish is currently experiencing high fire calls, requiring assistance from the Jamaica Defence Force.Some support1 report
-
Jamaica Defence Force personnel deployed to Haiti to provide security support.Some support1 report
-
ODPEM is being questioned regarding missing documentation for supplies intended for the Jamaica Defence Force.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
JDF headquarters experienced a fire on June 5, requiring external support from the Jamaica Fire Brigade.Some support1 report
-
An investigation into illegal firearm possession led to a soldier being taken to lock-up in Portmore.Some support1 report
-
An operation involving the Jamaica Defence Force, Ministry of Local Government, and various organizations to oversee critical institution renovation projects.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Jamaica Defence Force this week
News at the entities that move Jamaica Defence Force most-
Haiti OperationalThe Dominican Republic and Haiti share island and land borders, maintaining colonial rule and language ties.Moves Jamaica Defence Force
-
Jamaica Constabulary Force Mentioned togetherThe Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the Jamaica Constabulary Force, and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority are collaborating on issues related to praedial larceny and the agricultural sector.Moves Jamaica Defence Force
-
Kingston Shared contextA new bus service has been launched connecting Port Antonio and Kingston, with Daryl Vaz attending the route opening.Moves Jamaica Defence Force
-
Jamaica Shared contextJamaica and Korea competed in the WorldSkills Competition.Moves Jamaica Defence Force
Connections
The 10 strongest of 17, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development and the Jamaica Defence Force actively collaborate on multi-agency community recovery efforts.
-
ODPEM is functionally responsible for managing and supplying resources required by the Jamaica Defence Force.
-
Jamaica Fire Brigade Operational
The Jamaica Fire Brigade provides necessary operational support to the Jamaica Defence Force during emergencies, such as fires, and vice versa.
-
Haiti Operational
JDF personnel were deployed to Haiti to provide security support.
-
Jamaica Constabulary Force Mentioned together
Both forces are thematically grouped as components of government intervention.
-
Kingston Shared context
Kingston serves as the location where the Jamaica Defence Force was targeted in a cocaine probe.
-
St Catherine Shared context
The Jamaica Defence Force conducts investigations within the St Catherine area.
-
Jamaica Shared context
The Jamaica Defence Force operates within the geographical and political boundaries of Jamaica.
Show all 10 connections
-
Portmore Operational
The Jamaica Defence Force operates from a base or facility located in Portmore.
-
Annotto Bay Shared context
The relationship is defined by the geographical context of the location within the agency's operational area.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- An incident occurred in the town of Annotto Bay on September 21, 2026.
- Individuals met recruitment requirements for the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force, and qualifications were accepted for undergraduate programs.
- Ministry of Local Government and Community Development commenced housing construction in Westmoreland and St Elizabeth, collaborating with JDF and NHT.
- Sheldon Bryan assumed the role of director-general of the Jamaica Defence Force after serving 20 years in the Defence Force.
August 2026
6 events- The Jamaica Fire Brigade battled bushfires with support from the Jamaica Defence Force, while the National Water Commission provided critical assistance.
- A court ruling has reinstated the head of Merl Grove High School, with the Jamaica Defence Force providing military support for school repairs.
- The Jamaica Defence Force conducted operations within Jamaica on August 16, 2026.
- The Jamaica Defence Force utilizes a local beauty salon to provide facilities for servicewomen's well-being.
- Kingston parish is currently experiencing high fire calls, requiring assistance from the Jamaica Defence Force.
- Jamaica Defence Force personnel deployed to Haiti to provide security support.
July 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- The Jamaican government appointed a CEO for a national reconstruction authority and established a base of operations for the Jamaica Defence Force in Jamaica.
- JDF headquarters experienced a fire on June 5, requiring external support from the Jamaica Fire Brigade.
- An investigation into illegal firearm possession led to a soldier being taken to lock-up in Portmore.
- An operation involving the Jamaica Defence Force, Ministry of Local Government, and various organizations to oversee critical institution renovation projects.