The Government is strengthening the prison rehabilitation programme in order to reduce re-offending and equip inmates with skills to re-enter society. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, said that focus is being placed on improving literacy, preparing inmates for external examinations, engaging them in farming and other work, and providing training in conflict resolution. “We are insisting that those...

The Government is seeking to increase the number of judges available to serve in parish courts. “In the short term, we want to employ at least another 15 or 20 judges permanently or on a part-time basis to deal with the backlog in the parish courts,” said Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. He was making his contribution to the...

The latest batch of police recruits have been encouraged to strive for professional excellence in the execution of their duties. Addressing 324 new constables at their Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony, held at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park, in St. Catherine, on April 29, National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, said the Government and citizens...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to increase their vigilance in protecting the nation’s children. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Mr. Green  said that  to achieve success, there has to be a mix of soft and hard policing and there can...

The nation’s youth have been urged to seek careers in agriculture and assist in finding solutions for challenges in the sector. The call was made by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, as he delivered the keynote address at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs 2016 National Achievement Expo, held at the Denbigh Showground, in May Pen, Clarendon,...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government remains committed to mobilizing all the resources at its disposal to wage a “relentless war” against criminal elements “intent on destroying our nation.” To this end, he says the administration is currently exploring the possible resumption of hanging. Noting that it forms part of the crime prevention strategies aimed at creating...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, and Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, have expressed regret over the death of Corporal Judith Williams, who was shot by gunmen on Bray Street in Kingston, on April 28. Also expressing regret is the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis G. Moreno. Speaking with journalists at the National Police College of Jamaica,...

The Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigation Branch (CTOC) has seized $1.5 billion worth of items found in breach of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), over the past 12 months. Deputy Commander of CTOC, Senior Superintendent Clifford Chambers, said that the items seized resulted from 32 major operations conducted islandwide, which led to 112 interviews, 25 arrests for serious IPR breaches...

The Office of Children’s Registry (OCR) is inviting primary and high school students to apply to become child ambassadors for the period 2016 to 2018. Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2016 and students must be between  10 and 16 years  of year years, in order to apply for the two-year programme. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on...