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PM directs JCF to review eviction procedures

Sep 13, 2026 · The Gleaner

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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has directed the Jamaica Constabulary Force to review its operational procedures when carrying out lawful evictions. The directive was issued during a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) last Thursday, according to a statement from Jamaica House. It follows the controversial eviction of several families from lands they occupied in Coopers Pen, Trelawny.

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