Basil Jarrett
Major Basil Jarrett is a prominent Jamaican communications expert and the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA). With a rich background in crisis communications, he has also served as the spokesperson for the Jamaica Defence Force. Jarrett's career reflects a journey of self-discovery, where he transitioned from childhood dreams of being a soldier to excelling in communications, ultimately finding his calling in telling impactful stories. He is known for his engaging public speaking and for encouraging youth to embrace their unique paths to success.
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Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Blessed Assurance and the children Melissa almost erased | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-03-05Major Basil Jarrett is the Director of Communications at MOCA, clarifying the ongoing investigations.
More charges for man accused of involvement in multimillion-dollar fraud schemes against financial institutions | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-27
Basil Jarrett, MOCA’s communications pointman, said he could not say much publicly.
Jamaica Opposition Leader seeks probe into school bus deal
Guyana· 2026-02-24
Basil Jarrett, MOCA’s communications pointman, said he could not say much publicly.
Golding seeks probe into $1.4b school bus deal | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-24Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Pandora, AI and Jamaica’s wake-up call | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-19
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at MOCA and commented on the investigation into the fraudulent scheme.
Fake IDs, stolen titles | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-26Major Basil Jarrett praised the financial institutions for their support during the investigation into the fraud.
Fake IDs, stolen titles | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-25Major Basil Jarrett described the charges as a major breakthrough in a unique fraud case.
UPDATE |Medical doctor among three charged in fraud probe involving ‘hundreds of millions of dollars' - MOCA | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-25Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and a crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | If you think solving financial crimes is hard, try reporting on them | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-23Major Basil Jarrett, MOCA’s Director of Communications, stated that the arrests represent a major breakthrough in a very unique, elaborate, and complex fraud case.
Three arrested by MOCA over ‘elaborate’ multimillion-dollar fraud against several financial institutions | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-21Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Of tumult, tents and tarpaulins | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-05
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | The road to recovery must include our women | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-27Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency and a crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | The UN during Melissa: Behind the scenes but at the heart of the response | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-13
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA).
Basil Jarrett | The need for a strong volunteer army | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-07
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | What STATIN’s new census really tells us | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-24
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | From cholera to child soldiers: Remembering Haiti’s children | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-16Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Crime Stop works: Yet still we remain silent | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-11Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | AI in court? Jamaica’s legal system has entered the chat | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-03
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Nagging nurturers: The role of women in our survival | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-26Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Don’t sit on it – your prostate will thank you | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-19
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Hair! Hair! St Andrew High right to ban ‘edges’ | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-11Major Basil Jarrett confirmed that the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency has been notified of a cyber-incident.
Office of the Registrar-General, formerly RGD, hit by cyber attack | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-27
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency and a crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | The Gleaner-Observer alliance: a bold but necessary move | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-21
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency and a crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Statistical distractions: Why we must read beyond the comment section | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-08-07
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Still picking apples? Time to re-think the farm work programme | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-31Basil Jarrett wrote about the value of military discipline.
Ronald Thwaites | Why the economy can’t grow | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-21
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | We need more soldiers in the classroom and in the streets (But not for the reasons you think) | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-17Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | This is not mental illness. This is who we’ve become | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-10
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA).
Basil Jarrett | Murder-suicides: Less about mental health, more about our addiction to violence | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-07-03
Major Basil Jarrett is the director of communications at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and crisis communications consultant.
Basil Jarrett | Testing the obvious | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-26