83 Students Receive Scholarships
Eighty-three students were presented with scholarships at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew on January 15. Each recipient received a scholarship valued at $200,000 …
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PSOJ Looking To Build National Consensus On Crime
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is seeking to build national consensus on the Government’s strategy to significantly reduce crime. Crime is one of …
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Quebec Avenue in Ironshore, St. James Renamed ‘Dr. Horace Chang Boulevard’
The roadway running from the Ironshore/Quebec Avenue intersection into the community of Norwood in North West St. James has been officially renamed the Dr. Horace …
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PSOJ To Forge Partnerships With Government And NGOs To Help Reduce Crime
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Keith Duncan, says the entity is looking to forge partnerships with the Government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to …
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Prime Minister Calls On All Jamaicans To Give Information To The Security Forces
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans, including members of the church community, to help in the fight against crime and …
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PM Calls On Support Of Church As Gov’t Works To Curtail Crime And Violence
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness has called on the support of the church as the Government works to put a dent in crime …
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Inmates Receive Scholarships To Pursue Associate Degrees Online
Four inmates and one Correctional Officer have been selected as the first recipients to benefit from full scholarships valued at $300,000 each per year, to …
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Permits Needed For The Use Of Fireworks
As Jamaicans prepare to ring in the New Year, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell, is reminding persons that special permits must be granted …
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Parents Urged To Supervise Children During Holiday Season
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging parents to ensure that their children are properly supervised during the busy holiday season. Speaking at a recent …
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Agent Sasco Recognized for Mentoring Troubled Juveniles
The Ministry of National Security has recognised Dancehall Reggae artiste, Jeffrey ‘Agent Sasco’ Campbell, for his work with juveniles in the care of the Department …
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Police Warns Party Promoters Against Raising Sound Levels
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning organizers of entertainment events against using the extension of the cut-off time for parties and other activities to …
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JCF Offers Free Service to Transport Cash
Business operators are being reminded to call on the assistance of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) when transporting large quantities of cash during the busy …
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More Than 1,300 Youth Trained And Certified Under Citizen Security And Justice Programme
More than 1,300 unattached youth from several communities have benefited from training and certification administered under the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), aimed at …
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JCF Encourages Citizens To Be Extra Careful
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging citizens to take extra precaution during the busy Christmas season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think …
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New JCF Divisional Headquarters To Be Built In Spanish Town
Cabinet has approved the acquisition of five acres of land located at Darling’s Pen, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, for the construction of a divisional …
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More Cops On The Streets For Holiday Season
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is increasing the deployment of personnel in public spaces during the Yuletide period. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on …
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Justice Ministry Concludes 2019 JPs Sensitization Series
The Ministry of Justice, on Friday (December 13), concluded the 2019 series of sensitization sessions for Justices of the Peace (JP), with the final forum …
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Senate Approves 30-day Extension of States of Public Emergency in Six Parishes
Ongoing security operations under States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in six police divisions will be intensified over the coming months. This was disclosed by Minister …
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Gov’t Continuing Work To Reduce Squatting
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to take proactive steps to tackle the pervasive issue of squatting, across Jamaica. Noting …
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Adults Can Now Renew Passports Online
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) online passport renewal application process for adults is now operational. To use the system, customers need to log …
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