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The Governments of Jamaica and Canada are partnering to combat illicit drug trafficking and other transnational crimes throughout the international maritime supply chain. Speaking at on July 18 Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, informed that Cabinet has approved the signing of a Letter of...

Fatal shootings by the police continue to trend down, with the year to date figure showing an 11.6 per cent decrease over the similar period last year. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, while making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 17. "As you are aware, a...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the total re-engineering of outgoing immigration functions of the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), will be completed soon. "Under the new system, to be tested next month, the immigration kiosks in the departure area will be removed, allowing for faster processing of departing passengers and allowing airlines to improve turnaround time,”...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said the leadership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), has embarked on several initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness. These involve increasing training, better use of technology, internal restructuring and continuous upgrading of technical proficiencies. Minister Bunting, who was making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...

Plans for the proposed merger of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) are far advanced, said Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting. "A team comprising JCF, ISCF, and Ministry officials is now finalising the implementation plan for approval by Cabinet," he said. [MORE: Bunting outlines Rationale for Proposed Merger of JCF and ISCF]...

A plaque will be unveiled at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay on Saturday, July 21 in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Opening for Signature of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The event coincides with the 18th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) which began on Monday, July 16...

The Government of Jamaica remains committed to the ongoing and sustainable development of the entertainment industry as a national priority, said Minister of State for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford. Mr. Crawford, who was making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 17), said education and entertainment have a crucial role...

Minister of State for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, said that the government is working to strengthen the linkages between tourism and culture in an effort to show visitors more of what the country has to offer. "Tourism can play a major role in exposing our visual and performing arts through engaging live bands and endorsing local events. What...

Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson, said his office is up to the task of providing effective legal advice to the Government when necessary. “I wish to categorically state that the Attorney General’s Chambers is a professional, high-quality law office which is up to the task of supporting me to give effectively and correctly, advice to the Government of Jamaica,in these...

The Entertainment Advisory Board has been mandated to formulate the tenets of an Entertainment Encouragement Act, which will facilitate further private sector involvement in the local entertainment industry. State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 17. He...

The Government is moving ahead with plans to build a state-of-the-art adult facility to accommodate 5,000 inmates. The project has been on the drawing board for some time, and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, said discussions are taking place with an international partner towards the development. He noted that the building of the facility, which will house male and...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, says the Government is working to further regulate the local entertainment industry, in an effort to fast track professionalism and development within the sector. Making his contribution to the 2012/13 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 17, he said regulation will help the government...