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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.
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.

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...
Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade
Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade

Caribbean Special Tactics Centre Opens at Moneague Training Camp
Newly appointed Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is welcomed by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh (left), when he arrived at the Ministry’s St. Andrew offices on March 28. Also sharing in the moment is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.
Newly appointed Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is welcomed by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh (left), when he arrived at the Ministry’s St. Andrew offices on March 28. Also sharing in the moment is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.

Newly Appointed Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang
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.
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.

$11 Billion Invested to Improve Border Security
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.
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.

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

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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.
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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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Officer in Charge of Operations, Jamaica Defence Force, Colonel Daniel Pryce (at podium), addresses the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston meeting at Hotel Four Seasons, in St. Andrew, on March 26. Seated at left is Acting President, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston, Leon Marrett.
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Colonel Says ZOSOs Continue to Reap Success

Officer in Charge of Operations, Jamaica Defence Force, Colonel Daniel Pryce, says the zones of special operations (ZOSO) that have been implemented in Mount Salem, St. James; and Denham Town, Kingston, continue to reap success. “I believe that the zones of special operations have been very successful. When you speak to the persons within the communities and they are able...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right) along with Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (centre), and Acting Commander of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing, Major Anthony Gregory share in a lively conversation at the presentation of a number of appliances during a ceremony held at Up Park Camp on March 23.
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Crime Rates Trending Down – Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague is reporting that major crimes are trending down. “So far the numbers are looking good since the year has started. When we started out in January, we started with a bang in terms of murders, but since then we have seen the numbers trending down,” Mr. Montague stated. He was speaking at a...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Chair of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer (left) giving details about the Task Force’s recently developed comic book entitled ‘Trapped: Shawn’s Story’. She was speaking at a press briefing for the Jamaica/ United Nations, Blue Heart Campaign Against Human Trafficking held on March 23 at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road offices. At right is NATFATIP member, Hermione McKenzie.
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Jamaica Partners with the UN to Launch Campaign against Human Trafficking

The Government of Jamaica has partnered with the United Nations to launch the Global Blue Heart Campaign Against Human Trafficking. The campaign is an international awareness initiative by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to fight human trafficking and its impact on society. It seeks to encourage involvement and inspire action to help stop the crime. Permanent Secretary in...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (4th right), along with Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (3rd right), applaud as the ribbon is cut for the new service vehicle assigned to the Green Acres Police Post which was opened recently. Others looking on from left are: Sergeant Michael Williams; Justice of the Peace, Joseph Parker; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh.
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Green Acres Community to Link CCTV to Jamaica Eye

The Green Acres community in St. Catherine, will be linking their Close Circuit Television (CCTV) system to the ‘JamaicaEye’ initiative operated by the Ministry of National Security. Speaking at the recent opening of a Police Post in the community, President of the Green Acres Citizens Association, Kamau Kambui, said with the infrastructure already in place, the community was “ready to...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (centre), while Acting Commander of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing, Major Anthony Gregory (left), points to a number of appliances presented to the unit by Minister Montague, today (March 23), at the JDF Headquarters.
National Security

Security Minister Calls on St. Catherine Residents to Report Suspected Criminals

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is calling on residents of St. Catherine to be on the lookout for wanted persons seeking to escape police dragnets. He said with the security forces undertaking enhanced security measures in the St. Catherine North Police Division, members of the criminal network in the area and elsewhere might want to hide among law-abiding...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness chaired the National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Thursday, March 22 which included Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson
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Prime Minister Welcomes Opposition to NSC Meeting

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Thursday March 22) chaired the regular monthly meeting of the National Security Council (NSC). The Opposition Spokesman on National Security Fitz Jackson attended the meeting at the invitation of Prime Minister Holness. The Prime Minister noted that the invitation signals the Government’s collaborative and bipartisan approach in placing national security matters at the forefront of...
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