Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national technical working group on voluntary and involuntary migrants. Chaired by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), it forms part of the Government’s expanded reintegration and rehabilitation strategy. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who made the disclosure during a special post-Cabinet press briefing on Thursday...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking a comprehensive approach to curbing praedial larceny, implementing stricter penalties, increasing manpower through training, and establishing a dedicated Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) unit for agriculture-related offences. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined the measures during Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to strengthen the partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “For too long, this partnership has suffered under the weight of uninvestment, misalignment, and mistrust. We are determined to change that, not through rhetoric but through real and tangible effect,” the Minister said. “I feel comfortable and pleased...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is strengthening the fight against praedial larceny, through the introduction of Agricultural Wardens. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, reported that 243 candidates have already successfully completed their written exams, physical assessments, background checks and fingerprinting and are now awaiting medical exams, to be included in the programme. “We will welcome our first Wardens...

     

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) will be playing its part on Labour Day by conducting beautification work at the entity’s main office at 5A West Avenue, Kingston Gardens. PCOA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Otarah Byfield Nugent, told JIS News that the activities will focus on building team synergy and camaraderie while observing their environment in keeping with the themes...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding members of the public to exercise extreme caution when attempting a citizen’s arrest. Under the law, a private citizen can hold a suspect in a felony matter until the police arrive. This can occur if the person has witnessed someone committing a felony or has already committed a felony. Addressing the topic on...