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Wards at Juvenile Facilities Treated to Fun Day
Children across the island’s four juvenile correctional facilities were treated to an end-of-summer fun day last week. The event was held to close out the …
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Operation to Restore Public Order Under Way in Montego Bay
A multi-agency operation is under way in Montego Bay that is aimed at restoring public order to the Second City. Dubbed ‘Restoring Paradise, A Public …
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New Police Constables Urged to Remain True to Mission of Serving Citizens
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has urged the cohort of freshly minted police personnel to be true to the mission of serving …
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New Police Recruits Better Trained and Equipped – Minister Chang
New recruits of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are being equipped with improved skills and competencies to effectively undertake the task of serving and protecting …
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Correctional Centres Being Assessed
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says visits to correctional centres in several parishes are aimed at making proper …
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PHOTOS: Hon. Zavia Mayne Tours New Broughton Sunset Adult Correctional Centre
544 Persons Arrested by C-TOC in 2021
The Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) conducted 383 operations and 323 raids in 2021. These resulted in the arrest of 544 persons, of …
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CSSB Continues to Foster Improved Relations between Police and Citizens
The Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) continued to foster improved relations between the police and the citizenry during …
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Children to Learn About Dangers of Human Trafficking
The Ministry of National Security is collaborating with the Ministry of Education and Youth to inform children about human trafficking. Speaking recently with JIS News, …
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Shared Database on Human Trafficking Being Developed
The Government is working with relevant stakeholders to develop a shared database to target human traffickers. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, …
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Fight Against Human Trafficking Continues
The Government remains committed to eliminating human trafficking in Jamaica, says Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne. “Despite a …
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PHOTOS: JDF’s 60th Anniversary Show
House Approves Report of Joint Select Committee on Firearms Act
The House of Representatives recently approved the report and recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act (2022). The …
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Courts Should Mandate Participation in Rehab Programmes – Mayne
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Zavia Mayne, says inmates’ participation in rehabilitation programmes in correctional facilities should be mandatory. Minister Mayne …
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Increase in Number of Calls to Crime Stop in 2021
There was an increase in the number of calls to Crime Stop from 679 in 2020, to 685 in 2021. An analysis of calls received …
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Several Activities for Trafficking in Persons Week
The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), will be hosting a series of activities during Trafficking in Persons Week, to be observed from …
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Zero Tolerance Approach to the Smuggling of Contraband into Prisons
The Government will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to the smuggling of contraband into prison facilities, says Minister of State in the Ministry of National …
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Jamaica Will Continue to Tackle Gender-Based Violence – Mayne
Jamaica will continue to build its capacity to tackle gender-based violence, says Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne. Addressing …
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Automotive Programme for Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre
Wards at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in St. Catherine will benefit from an Automotive and Driver’s Education Programme in August. The announcement was …
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Vital Services Provided at Fairs Hosted by National Security Ministry
Vital government services are provided to parents and community members through the social service fairs being held by the Ministry of National Security, says Chief …
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