Readers’ reactions

Murders continue downward with 42 per cent reduction in homicides

We are very grateful, but still too high and we won’t be satisfied until it reduces to under 200 a year! – @TowshiVentures

JCF doing a good job. Not an easy country to manage. Keep safe. God bless you. – @RuthFullerton10

Forty-two per cent reduction in crime, year over year. By any measure, this is a remarkable turnaround! No, we are not yet able to sleep with our front doors open – let’s not get carried away – however, this is significant progress. A hearty thank you to our security forces and the authorities. – @Zemi66

I would love to see an 84 per cent reduction soon. – @AishaTh15155846

This look good nah lie. – @royalandpuffin

Keep going don’t ease up! – @sirwilc30

Honestly, stats like this motivate me to vote, and if the trend continues to decline, I may even donate to a political party. Crime has been the #1 concern for Jamaicans for decades, so I’m glad to see it falling. Hopefully, I can stop paying such security company soon. – @ChaniceEkenkow

It’s almost unbelievable that we get to witness these reductions but it’s not that surprising, if you were a keen observer. We give thanks. A more peaceful society is in reach. – @jaevionn

Unuh can come with all the negativity unuh want but this is amazing work. Whatever they doing they need to keep it up. – @unequivocallytash

Just keep it going! People in the diaspora want to come back to Jamaica for good. – @judpeart

I’m so happy about this amazing accomplishment! A huge shout-out to the police, the brave men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line daily to protect us. Let’s keep praying for a more peaceful Jamaica and hope this positive trend continues. – @mr_myers79

Positive news. Hope the trend continues. There is a lot of people my age who would love to retire in Jamaica. – @winston_7070

A just love the country want back like in the old days and stop the proving and respect each other. – Kason Beresford

Congratulations to the hard working men and women of the security force who’s working to try and keep our little island safe. Keep up the good work. Look out of your eyes and be wise. – Denroy Shakespeare

Good job JCF I would still like to see it reduce some more but going in the right direction. Long may this continue. – Semaj Leinahtan

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