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30/10/2026

A century in the making.

100 years of music. 100 years of service. 1 Legacy.

The Jamaica Military Band is counting down to a milestone like no other.

The Road to 100.
A Century of Sound and Service.

29/10/2026

The Exercise Event Horizon Final Planning Conference ended today, signaling a significant milestone in the planning process.

Representatives from more than thirty entities from Jamaica, the Caribbean, North and Central America signed the Record of Discussion (RoD) as a symbol of their partnership and support for the Exercise which commences in January 2027.

Watch this space for more updates as the pace to January 2027 quickens.

Cybersecurity

Photos by Private Joewell Black, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

27/10/2026

DAY 1 COMPLETE

Here are photo highlights from Day 1 of the Exercise Event Horizon Final Planning Conference.

Photos by Private Joewell Black, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

27/10/2026

As we bring the curtains down on the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Health Services Corps (HSC) of the Jamaica Defence provides these timely reminders.

The HSC urges all women to continue doing their breast self examinations, getting their health checks, monitor their diets and incorporate physical activity in their routines.

Early detection is your best chance of survival.

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Graphic by Sergeant Donald Palmer,
Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

27/10/2026

FINAL PLANS

With the Final Planning Conference (FPC) for Exercise Event Horizon beginning today, all our partners are eager to finalise the key documents and concepts to ensure smooth ex*****on of the Exercise in January 2027.

Master Chief Petty Officer Dwight Hunter from the Cayman Islands Coast Guard shares the most important takeaways from the planning process thus far.

Watch this space for more today as we bring you highlights from the first day of the FPC of Exercise Event Horizon 2027.

Video by Corporal Oshane Watson, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

27/10/2026

CYBERSTRONG VICTORS

When the challenges ended and the scores were tallied, the victors of the various competitions for CyberStrong 2026 were justly rewarded.

Here are the top placings from the various competitions.

Capture the Flag competition
1st place- Cadi 1 from the University of Technology
2nd place- Tailored Access Operations
3rd place- UTECH Phantoms

Escape Room Challenge
1st place- Cybertron

Hackathon
1st place- Kingston College
2nd place- Hillel Academy

Congratulations to all the winners, and a special thank you to all our sponsors.

Photos by Private Joewell Black, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

27/10/2026

CYBERSTRONG 2026

The Jamaica Defence Force successfully staged the CyberStrong Symposium 2026 today, 26 October 2026.

The event paid homage to the resilience and determination of Jamaicans following Hurricane Melissa, while raising awareness of artificial intelligence accelerated cyber threats, developing cyber talent and strengthening collaboration among private, public and government entities in support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

The event featured panel discussions, exhibitor booths, and cyber challenges such as Capture the Flag, Gamified Learning and a Hackathon.

The Symposium set the foundation for Cyberthon 2027.

Here are the highlights.

Photos by Private Joewell Black, Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force

26/10/2026

Staying Cyber Strong. 🔐💻

Highlights from the Jamaica Defence Force’s Cyber Strong Symposium 2026.

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