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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Education Ministry and JCF to Stage Anti-Gang Week

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is collaborating with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in the staging of an inaugural Anti-Gang Week, aimed at steering youth away from criminal activities. It is part of a special partnership involving the...
Members of the joint security forces carrying out operations at a checkpoint in the St. James State of Public Emergency.
Members of the joint security forces carrying out operations at a checkpoint in the St. James State of Public Emergency.

Persons Urged to Cooperate at State of Public Emergency Checkpoints
Former Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), who conceptualised the ‘We Transform’ Programme to assist in the rehabilitation of youth offenders. At left is Youth Advocate, Ragae Lewis.
Former Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), who conceptualised the ‘We Transform’ Programme to assist in the rehabilitation of youth offenders. At left is Youth Advocate, Ragae Lewis.

‘We Transform’ Programme Seeks to Rescue Youth Offenders
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean.
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean.

C-TOC to Develop Checklist to Help Schools Identify Students with Deviant Behaviour Traits
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), interacts with residents in South St. Andrew during a tour of the area on April 16. The Minister was accompanied by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, and several senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), interacts with residents in South St. Andrew during a tour of the area on April 16. The Minister was accompanied by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, and several senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Crime Reduction Strategies Being Implemented in South St. Andrew – Minister

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Jamaica Customs Reminds Customers to Desist from Abusing Customs Officials

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reminding passengers, importers and anyone who does business with the Agency to desist from behaving in a disorderly manner, verbally abusing or physically harming, or obstructing a Customs Official in carrying out official duties, as they may be liable for prosecution. This reminder comes against the background of a recent incident, which took place...
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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left), is being groomed by Correctional Officer/Trainer, Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston, Donnahugh Ashman (right). Looking on is Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter. The State Minister toured the facility on Monday (April 16), where the observed male wards engaged in different areas of skills training.
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Metcalfe Street Juvenile Centre Farm to be Expanded

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says the Ministry will be working to expand the farm programme at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre into one that is sustainable and profitable. The young male wards at the Kingston-based facility are involved in the planting of produce such as banana, pak choi, sorrel and aloe...
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Deputy Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake, addresses a meeting of stakeholders organised by the joint security forces to devise a plan to maintain peace in the St. Catherine North Division at the end of the State of Public Emergency. The meeting took place on Thursday (April 12) at the Church of God of Prophecy Convention Centre on Old Harbour Road in the parish.
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Working Group to Sustain Peace in St. Catherine North Police Division

A stakeholder working group has been formed in the St. Catherine North Police Division in an effort to sustain the positive results of the State of Public Emergency (SOPE) in the area. The group, comprising members of the security forces, political representatives, business leaders, community leaders and the church, was formed at a meeting of stakeholders organised by the joint...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during the sitting of the House of Representatives on April 11. At left is National Security Minister, Dr. the Hon. Horace Chang.
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60-Day Extension of Mount Salem and Denham Town ZOSOs

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mount Salem, St James; and Denham Town in West Kingston will be extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 11), approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness said the extended periods are necessary to enable...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), speaks with young men who are benefiting from training in various skill areas with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Occasion was a tour of Up Park Camp on April 6. He was accompanied by Minister of State, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (third right); and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade (right).
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Gov’t Will Continue to Bolster JDF – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will continue to provide the necessary resources to bolster the capabilities of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Speaking to JIS News following a tour of facilities and meetings with high-level staff at Up Park Camp on April 6, he said the objective is to ensure that the JDF remains...
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