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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

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....
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
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
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

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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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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.
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$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.
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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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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.
National Security

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.
National Security

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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