On 14 March 2025, in Old Harbour, Saint Catherine, the police shot a man after he challenged them (unspecified methods). They seized an illegal gun during the incident. The man died in the hospital. 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, a security deterioration incident occurred in Old Harbour, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, resulting in one death from clashes between police and civilians. This incident, which arose during an illegal firearm seizure operation, exemplifies Jamaica's ongoing security instability and could potentially impact transportation and logistics operations in the region.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Port logistics risk: Old Harbour is adjacent to Kingston Port, and security deterioration could affect the safety of access routes to Kingston Port, Jamaica's major import-export gateway
• Bauxite transport concerns: Jamaica is a major global bauxite producer, and security instability in the Saint Catherine Parish area could increase security costs for mineral transport trucks and railway operations
• Tourism industry spillover effects: Repeated security incidents could lead to decreased tourists, resulting in regional economic contraction that may translate to overall logistics demand reduction
• Local staff safety: Global logistics companies operating in Jamaica need to review local staff safety and consider nighttime transport restrictions

3) Watch points

• Security situation spread: Monitor for additional violent incidents within Saint Catherine Parish and potential spread to the Kingston metropolitan area
• Government response measures: Track whether the Jamaican government announces security enhancement measures and plans to strengthen security at major logistics hubs