The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 10), approved temporary changes that will extend the period for the staging of entertainment activities during the upcoming holiday season. The Bill, titled ‘Noise Abatement (Temporary Amendment) Act’, provides for extension of the time for social/entertainment events to 2:00 a.m. generally, and 4:00 a.m. within certain parameters. The measures will remain in place...

Entertainers staging events, particularly during the festive period, are being reminded that if they exceed the acceptable noise level, the police have the authority to lock down the sound system. This was emphasised by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who advised that organisers of these events “must put in place the necessary measures to ensure that the...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 10) approved a 30-day extension of the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in five parishes and the St Andrew South Police Division for 30 days. The SOEs are currently in the western parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland; Clarendon and St. Catherine; and the St Andrew South Police Division. In his remarks,...

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, Kingston; and Mount Salem, St. James, will be extended by a further 60 days to February 18, 2020 and March 9, 2020, respectively. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 10), approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. In his address,...

The Ministry of National Security has partnered with the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts to mount peace murals in the Swallowfield community in St. Andrew. On Saturday (December 7), students from the institution painted pieces of artwork with words and images advocating peace, on walls on Downer Avenue and Old Henry Lane. The murals are an...

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, is calling for a united approach among nations in combatting the growing problem of cybercrime. Addressing a cybersecurity workshop for Latin American and Caribbean countries in Montego Bay recently, he noted that while the Internet has changed lives, ushered in new industries and provided for greater connectivity at lower costs, it has also...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will not yield in its fight against criminal activity in the country. “Let me make it absolutely clear – this Prime Minister and the Government will not relent against the criminals. “So, if there is any expectation that if the States of Public Emergency (SOE) are not renewed, that it...