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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

JCF Cautions Householders

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging persons to practise general safety at home to guard against robberies and other incidents during the Christmas holiday.   Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit, Senior...
Minister of Labour & Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, presents a food package to 69-year-old Eli Powell, during a visit to his home on Henley Road, Kingston 11, on Thursday (December 21). Mr. Powell, who is blind, is a beneficiary of the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) and the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC).
Minister of Labour & Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, presents a food package to 69-year-old Eli Powell, during a visit to his home on Henley Road, Kingston 11, on Thursday (December 21). Mr. Powell, who is blind, is a beneficiary of the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) and the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC).

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Visits Senior Citizens
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission, Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on December 14.
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission, Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on December 14.

CAC Reminds Consumers to Request Warranty When Purchasing Electrical Items
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the House of Representatives o December 19.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the House of Representatives o December 19.

Parliament Approves Increased Threshold for Submission of Statutory Declarations
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), speaks with Inspector Yuana Roberts (left) of the Cross Roads Police Station. Listening is Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson. The Minister toured several police stations and business centres in the Corporate Area on Thursday (December 21), to observe activities and reassure business owners and shoppers of the police’s presence during the busy holiday period.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), speaks with Inspector Yuana Roberts (left) of the Cross Roads Police Station. Listening is Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson. The Minister toured several police stations and business centres in the Corporate Area on Thursday (December 21), to observe activities and reassure business owners and shoppers of the police’s presence during the busy holiday period.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Tours Cross Roads

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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 14.
National Security

Persons Urged to Be Mindful of Their Safety When Attending Christmas Events

Persons attending parties or other events during the Christmas celebrations are being reminded to be mindful of their personal safety. The Police advises individuals to be alert and vigilant when attending these events, as while they may not be the target of persons carrying out nefarious activities, they could be inadvertently affected. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate...
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Acting Research and Planning Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Jay Scott.
Local Government

Citizens Advised to Exercise Fire Safety in the Kitchen

As families ready themselves to feast this Christmas, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging them to exercise fire safety in the kitchen as they prepare meals. “We know a lot of cooking is done during the season and we invite over everybody to come taste what we prepare, but one thing you need to also remember is that during...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Gender AffairsSenate

Senate Passes Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act

Members of the Senate, on Thursday (December 21), passed the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Act, which will provide greater protection to victims of domestic violence. The legislation has been amended to provide for increased penalties for breach of Protection Orders from a maximum of $10,000 to a maximum of $1 million, and a sentence of up to one year in prison....
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police, Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 14.
National Security

JCF Implores Jamaicans to Scrub Information from Empty Barrels

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising Jamaicans who receive barrels from overseas during the festive season to be careful when displaying the empty containers bearing their relatives’ personal information. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, told a recent JIS Think Tank that while these containers are very useful...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 19).
CultureParliament

House Passes Bill to Amend Domestic Violence Act

A Bill to amend the Domestic Violence Act was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 19). Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, concluded the debate in the Lower House, where she underscored that the Bill is indicative of the Government’s position on citizens’ security and safety. “Today we have traversed the landscape of...
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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, addresses the second staging of the Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom Lecture at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 14.
Office of the Prime Minister

Activities for Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom Ceremony

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, has announced a series of events for the upcoming Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom ceremony, slated for Tulloch Castle in Kensington, St. James, on December 27. These include a torch run and a celebratory concert, the State Minister pointed out. Mr. Davis, who was speaking at...
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