Department of Correctional Services

DCS Officers Reject Finance Ministry’s Pay Offer

The ongoing salary negotiations between the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Correctional Services seem far from a resolution.…

5 months ago

INDECOM: 28 Killed in First Three Months Of 2023

As per the initial quarterly report of 2023 released by INDECOM, a total of 52 individuals were involved in fatal…

11 months ago

Judiciary Launches Remote Hearing Guidelines

The Judiciary of Jamaica has begun its Remote Hearing Guidelines aimed at guiding the technological methods for the conduct of…

3 years ago

DCS: Cases Increase in St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre

According to the Department of Correctional Services, (DCS); there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases among the inmate population…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Cases Rise in St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre

The St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre is currently being monitored, as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) reported an increase…

3 years ago

Less than 10% of Inmates Have Taken the Vaccine

The COVID-19 health crisis continues to impact the country's correctional facilities with active cases among staff and inmates and low…

3 years ago

More Correctional Officers Call For Change At D.C.S

More and more Correctional Officers have been coming forward to speak out against the alleged corruption that's been taking place…

3 years ago

No Sanctions At D.C.S One Year After Noel Chambers Died

There have been no sanctions at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) since Noel Chambers died a year ago.

3 years ago

Exclusive: Wardens Tell About Smuggling In Prison

In this exclusive story, we hear about allegations of corruption, nepotism and cronyism in the nation's prison management.

3 years ago

Correctional Officer Fatally Stabbed By Inmate

A Correctional Officer based at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre was stabbed by an inmate earlier today at the…

4 years ago