Young People Must Be Included In Youth Crime Solutions – Dr. Henry
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, says that young people must be included in any solutions aimed at addressing …
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Additional psychiatrist to be hired for the prisons
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been authorised to hire an additional consultant forensic psychiatrist who will design and oversee a Forensic Mental Healthcare …
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Social Investment to Help Youth Involved in Crime
The Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government has implemented social investments to target youth within the 15 to 24 age …
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Customer Service Satisfaction Survey Launched in Area 4 Police Division
The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has launched an online customer service satisfaction survey in the Area 4 Police Division. Area 4 comprises stations in …
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Recruitment Continues Despite COVID-19 – Police Commissioner
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Jamaica Constabulary Force recruitment drive continues. “I have 600 people in …
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Police Commissioner Says Strategic Operations Will Be Undertaken
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says a suite of strategic operations will be undertaken in response to the spike in the country’s crime …
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More Than 135 Ministry of National Security Staff to Be Vaccinated Tuesday
More than 135 members of staff at the Ministry of National Security will line up to be inoculated against the coronavirus (COVID-19) at a vaccination …
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National Security Ministry Undertaking Study On Project ROC
The Ministry of National Security is conducting an impact assessment of Project Rebuild, Overhaul, and Construct (PROC) The objective of PROC is to convert all …
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National Security Ministry Targeting Community Groups, Businesses As It Beefs Up JamaicaEye
The Ministry of National Security is targeting neighborhood watch groups, community associations and businesses across the island as it looks to beef up the number …
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JamaicaEye Being Expanded To St. Elizabeth
The Ministry of National Security’s national closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance programme dubbed ‘JamaicaEye’ is now being implemented in the parish of St. Elizabeth. Senior Director …
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Gov’t Developing Border Security Policy And Strategy
The Government is developing a Border Security Policy and Strategy that will secure the country against various threats, including the illegal movement of weapons, drugs, …
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Vaccination Blitz Sees Over 800 JCF Members Receiving Their Jab
The Medical Services Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting that the Force’s vaccination blitz at the National Police College on Sunday, August 29, …
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Jamaicans Urged To Report Suspected Incidents Of Human Trafficking
Jamaicans are being urged to report suspected incidents of human trafficking to the authorities. Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Sub Officer in charge of the Anti-Trafficking …
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Persons Urged To Exercise Caution When Pursuing Certain Job Offers
Jamaica Constabulary Force, Sub Officer in Charge of the Anti-TIP (Vice Squad), Detective Inspector Kemisha Gordon, is appealing to citizens to exercise diligence when pursuing …
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Cost of Cybercrime Could Reach $6 Trillion Per Annum
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to improving the national and regional cybersecurity resilience …
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Stiffer Penalties for Trafficking in Persons
The Ministry of National Security (MNS) National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) says that the recent amendments to the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) …
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Jamaica Leading Caribbean’s Response to Cybersecurity Threats
Jamaica is leading the charge to significantly improve the Caribbean’s response in tackling existing and emerging cybersecurity threats through the development of skills in this …
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Partnerships Crucial To Tackle Trafficking In Persons – MNS
The Ministry of National Security (MNS) National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) says that partnerships are crucial to tackling the issue of trafficking …
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Gov’t Resumes E-Commerce National Delivery System
The Government has resumed the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) and has granted permission for registered stakeholders to operate until midnight during the coronavirus (COVID-19) …
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Gov’t Remains Resolute In The Fight Against Crime
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be working on policies to address civil strife in Jamaica. Speaking during a recent …
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