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State Minister for National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, addresses a meeting with members of the Department of Correctional Services
State Minister for National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, addresses a meeting with members of the Department of Correctional Services' juvenile institutions on April 5 at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston.

Increased Focus on Rehabilitating Youth Offenders – Spencer

Recently appointed State Minister for National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says greater emphasis will be placed on the rehabilitation of young people in juvenile facilities. This, he said, is in keeping with the Government’s thrust to repurpose the correctional system...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing the House of Representatives on April 3. At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing the House of Representatives on April 3. At left is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

House Approves Emergency Powers Regulations for St. Catherine North
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing today’s (March 29) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing today’s (March 29) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

Senate Approves Motions to Extend State of Public Emergency in North St. Catherine
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), in discussion with Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, at the launch of the Jamaica-United Nations (UN) Blue Heart Campaign at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 28). Jamaica is the first Caribbean island to formally adopt the Blue Heart Campaign, which is a global awareness initiative by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to fight human trafficking and its impact on society.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), in discussion with Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, at the launch of the Jamaica-United Nations (UN) Blue Heart Campaign at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 28). Jamaica is the first Caribbean island to formally adopt the Blue Heart Campaign, which is a global awareness initiative by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to fight human trafficking and its impact on society.

Jamaicans Must Reject All Forms of Human Trafficking – Dr. Chang
Modernisation of the State Specialist, IDB, Camila Mejia Giraldo (left), in conversation with former State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during a recent media event to highlight a reintegration programme being implemented by the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III.
Modernisation of the State Specialist, IDB, Camila Mejia Giraldo (left), in conversation with former State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during a recent media event to highlight a reintegration programme being implemented by the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III.

IDB Commends CSJP and Ministry for Reintegration Programme

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Senate Approves Motions to Extend State of Public Emergency in North St. Catherine

The Senate, on Thursday (March 29), unanimously approved two motions to extend the State of Public Emergency in the St. Catherine North Police Division until July 3, 2018, during its sitting at Gordon House. They are the Emergency Powers (No. 2) (Continuance) Resolution, 2018, and the Emergency Powers (No. 2) Regulations (Continuance) Resolution, 2018. All 16 members of the Senate...
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Former National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), looks on as Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (2nd right), unveils a plaque marking the official opening of the Caribbean Special Tactics Centre (CSTC) at the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) training camp in Moneague, St. Ann, on Monday (March 26). Others (from left) are: Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; and Commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, Major General M.N. Rouleau.
Foreign AffairsNational Security

Canadian High Commissioner Praises Jamaica Defence Force

Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, has praised the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) for its stewardship and leadership in strengthening security across the Caribbean. This, she notes, is based on the “good return on investment” in the resulting outcomes from the Canadian Government’s funding of the JDF’s Centres of Excellence. The High Commissioner was speaking with JIS...
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Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade
National Security

Caribbean Special Tactics Centre Opens at Moneague Training Camp

The Caribbean Special Tactics Centre (CSTC) was officially opened at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Moneague Training Camp, in St. Ann, on March 26. The centre, which was established by the JDF in collaboration with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), was funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Capacity Building Programme. It is geared at producing graduates proficient in advanced military...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade, at the three-day Caribbean Basin Coastal Surveillance and Maritime Summit, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on March 28.
National SecurityPrime Minister

$11 Billion Invested to Improve Border Security

The Government has invested $11 billion to improve border security, as part of its crime reduction strategy. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Caribbean Basin Coastal Surveillance and Maritime Summit, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on March 28. “In the next phase of our investment in our security, we will continue to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks today (March 27), in the House of Representatives. During the sitting, the Emergency Powers (No. 2) (Continuance) Resolution, 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency in the St. Catherine North Police Division until July 3, 2018, was approved.
National SecurityPrime Minister

House Approves Extension of State of Public Emergency in St. Catherine North Police Division

The House of Representatives, today (March 27), approved the Emergency Powers (No. 2) (Continuance) Resolution, 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency in the St. Catherine North Police Division until July 3, 2018. All 49 Members of the House who were present voted in favour of the Motion. Fourteen members were absent. Addressing the House prior to the...
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Then Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (2nd right), and Commissioner of Corrections at the Department of Correctional Services, Ina Hunter (3rd left), cut the ribbon to symbolise the official opening of the hydroponics farm at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre recently. Observing are Correctional Officers at the facility.
National Security

Reduction in Overcrowding at Penal Institutions

The Ministry of National Security is reporting success in the implementation of its inmate reclassification programme, with notable reductions in overcrowded conditions at correctional institutions across the island. Being managed by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), the ongoing programme involves shifting low-risk inmates from overcrowded facilities to others that are under capacity. Inmates are assessed when they are admitted...
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