Readers’ reactions

Holness warns criminals won’t ‘live to enjoy the fruits of crime’

Any jobs for men? Any training? Any scholarships? What about grants? – @AndreDun001876

Under this Government, it’s becoming more and more clear that it’s not just a dream but a real possibility to have a crime free Jamaica. – @TowshiVentures

Flush them out. – @Worldbpa

@AndrewHolnessJM what about the white collar criminals? Where is the effort to put them in prison? – @Bo4Real2

Crime is a business. Our crime fighting apparatus must therefore be equipped to fight a criminal enterprise. Our methods, tactics and tools must therefore be appropriate for the task at hand. The old methods won’t be very successful against modern crime syndicates. We must pivot. – @Zemi66

Politicians urging mothers to talk to their sons who are involved in crime is seriously ironically funny. I wish the mothers of the same politicians would talk to their sons who are involved in corruption. Corruption is a crime. – @tafyou

Wonder if dem a go kill the uptown criminals dem or a di ghetto youths alone ago meet dem makers. – @BrownFocs

Good, but many parents need help and some role models are criminals. Teacher resources and early intervention for tardiness, mental health, and substance abuse especially, for young men who are often neglected. Avoid blame and focus on job training, employment and accountability! – @mydocvu

This kind of messaging is long overdue. It is time Jamaica truly tackle the crime monster without remorse. Our citizens have been trapped and our development has been stalled. Let’s make Jamaica safe again, a reality an entire generation has never known. – @kirkanthony_jm

Right talk at the right time. – @indimindofbrad

I guess once you na buss gun as a criminal yuh good. There are so many of them white collar ones in high places. – @willryanwilson

I don’t like the tone of this. What’s your take on the police wearing body cameras Mr. PM? – @tiffypoderosa

Someone out there is enjoying Usain Bollt hard earned money. – @eslynvaneta

Me like it, zero tolerance approach PM. – @dominusdowner

Did he say something wrong? – @laserfairja

It’s time for the family members to face consequences for finding and supporting criminal activities. – @c0v007

Readers’ reactions sourced from The Gleaner’s X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram pages. Compiled by Khanique McDaniel