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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Chief Coordinator of the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ 15th Annual National Gathering, Bishop Dr. Delford Davis (left), and President of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, on Wednesday (January 8), at the National Arena in Kingston.

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 violence, by distancing themselves from persons who are involved in criminality, and to provide the...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips, share a symbolic handshake for peace for Jamaica, at the 15th annual ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ service at the National Arena in Kingston on Wednesday (January 8).

PM Calls On Support Of Church As Gov’t Works To Curtail Crime And Violence

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left), greets President and Executive Chancellor, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Professor Dennis Gayle, at the official signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) among the Ministry of National Security through the Department of Correctional Services, Stand Up For Jamaica – a non-governmental organisation and the University of Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) that will see four inmates and one correctional officer pursuing associate degrees at the UCC. At centre is Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Gary Rowe. The signing took place at the UCC’s Worthington Avenue Campus, in St. Andrew, on January 6.

Inmates Receive Scholarships To Pursue Associate Degrees Online

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank

Permits Needed For The Use Of Fireworks

Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell (centre), emphasises a point during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, December 18. With ACP Powell are Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (left) and Superintendent Courtney Coubrie of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch.

Parents Urged To Supervise Children During Holiday Season

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (centre); and Acting Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers (right), present a box with a trophy to ‘We Transform’ Ambassador and Mentor, Jeffrey “Agent Sasco” Campbell, at the Ministry in Kingston, on December 18.

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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 of Correctional Services (DCS). On Wednesday, December 18, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, presented a trophy to Mr. Campbell on behalf of the Ministry’s flagship mentorship programme, ‘We...

Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday (Dec. 18 ). He is flanked by Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay (left), and Superintendent Courtney Coubrie of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch.

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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 raise sound levels. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell, said that an event can be shut down if amplified...

JCF3: Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday (Dec. 18 ). He is flanked by Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay (left), and Superintendent Courtney Coubrie of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch.

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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 yuletide season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday (Dec. 18), Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell, noted that business transactions are...

The Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Colonel Adjutant Quartermaster, Colonel Murphy Pryce (right) presents a special award to Kadian Williams who was adjudged the honour graduate, during the Citizens Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) skills training graduation ceremony, which was held at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) headquarters at Up Park Camp in Kingston, on December 19. The skills training programme was administered in partnership with the JDF and HEART Trust/NTA.

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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 improving their skills and enhancing their employability. The training was facilitated over a 15-month period in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and HEART Trust/NTA. The undertaking, which was rolled out in 2012, focused...

Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell (centre), emphasises a point during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, December 18. With ACP Powell are Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (left) and Superintendent Courtney Coubrie of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch.

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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 Tank’ on December 18, Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell, said it is important that persons pay attention to their surroundings, as there are increased safety...

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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 headquarters for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Minister without Portfolio with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the move is part of efforts to improve the working environment for police officers....

Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, December 18.

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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 Wednesday (December 18), Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that the objective “is to ensure that everyone who uses the public space during the season does...