Security guards will soon receive training which will enable them to seek employment in the Caribbean and Europe. Evening and week-end classes for a 12-week training programme are scheduled to begin in May 2016 at the Excelsior Community College (ECC) main campus, 137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3. The school is collaborating with Security Administrators Limited (SAL) to start the...

The Ministry of National Security will be equipping police stations in Westmoreland with a number of basic items in order to improve the work environment for police personnel. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who made the disclosure at a town hall meeting at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar on Monday (March 21), said the items to be provided...

Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, has announced the planned re-assignment of District Constables (DCs) from police stations back into their communities. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on March 21, Dr. Williams explained that the function of these officers is primarily to support the regular Police men and women at the community level. He pointed out that...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says will be purchasing cheaper vehicles during the next financial year to boost the mobile capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).             Speaking at a town hall meeting in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland,  on March 21, the Minister said motor cars, which are popularly known as ‘deportees’, will be purchased, instead of more expensive new...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says he is heartened by the responses which came out of a town hall meeting the Ministry  hosted in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on  March 21.             In an interview with  JIS News,  the Minister said new ideas were put forward to  help fight crime.             “I feel very good because the answers to a lot...

More closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are to be installed in the towns of Mandeville, Manchester and Montego Bay, St. James this year. The move is part of the Government’s effort to enhance police monitoring of the areas and ensure the safety and security of residents. Head of the Modernization Initiatives and Strategic Projects Division in the Ministry of National Security,...

State Minister for National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is encouraging more community organisations to join with the Government in the drive to reduce violence among young people. “Working together, all of us can build a more peaceful and prosperous Jamaica for all Jamaicans, especially for our young people,” he said. Mr. Charles was speaking at a forum on reducing...

The Commission for the Prevention of Corruption is urging public servants required to make statutory declarations of their assets, liabilities and income, to do so before the filing deadline on March 31. Since January 2003, public servants have been required to give statutory declarations on an annual basis, within three months of December 31 of each year, as is outlined...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is assuring that adequate security arrangements are in place for Election Day on February 25. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Terrence Bent, said the police will be deployed at locations across the island to ensure that the process goes smoothly. He is urging persons casting their vote to do so in an orderly manner, and...