Hanover Experiences Reduction in Murders

#MontegoBay, Jamaica, July 14, 2024 – Prime Minister the Most Hon Andrew Holness is commending the Hanover Police for their successful efforts, in reducing the murder rate in the Parish.

It has been reported that Hanover is experiencing a 11 per cent reduction in murders so far this year, due to the strategies implemented by the police.

Mr. Holness pointed to the nomadic nature of criminal gangs, stating that they should not be allowed to settle and find haven anywhere.

“I am very happy to see that you have strategies in place to manage the displacement that happens from the other two parishes [Westmoreland and St James] and to keep whatever gang activities that are resident here under control,” the Prime Minister noted.

Mr. Holness was speaking, following a visit to the parish on Friday (July 12) where he handed over houses to several needy Jamaicans under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NHSP).

The Prime Minister noted that the reduction in the murder rate shows not only a resoluteness in the fight against crime, but also the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens.

“By tackling criminal gangs and promoting community safety, our aim is to create a Jamaica where peace, security, and prosperity prevail for all,” Mr. Holness said.

He added that the police high command is working assiduously to achieve similar results or better in neighbouring St. James and Westmoreland, while noting that he is encouraged that the challenges, based on the numbers, have not been undermining efforts in Hanover.

For his part, Head of the Hanover Police, Superintendent Andrew Nish, said the police will stay on top of the crime situation, by putting important and workable strategies in place.

“We have other challenges in terms of different locations but in the Hanover division, I promise you sir that we will be able to ensure that we have public safety and security at our interest at all times,” Mr. Nish noted.

Contact: Garwin Davis

Release: JIS