Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the security operations being carried out under the State of Public Emergency in St. James, though in its very early stages, are going very well. “So far, the state of emergency has resulted in the detention of 197 persons and the seizure of four firearms and approximately 300 rounds of ammunition. Among...

Colonel General Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Colonel Daniel Pryce, says there are encouraging results from the Public State of Emergency in  St. James, which was declared by Prime Minister , the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness on Thursday, January 18. At a media briefing on Saturday morning (January 20) at Burke Barracks in Montego Bay, Colonel Pryce said...

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Carl Berry, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit has recorded major successes since its establishment in 2005. DSP Berry, who heads the Unit, said the body has, to date, rescued 76 victims “without incident.” He informed that more than 3,000 victims have been interviewed resulting in the conviction of four of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring that citizens’ rights will be protected during the State of Public Emergency now in effect in the parish of St. James. Speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House, today (January 18), Mr. Holness said while the security forces will have extraordinary powers and some rights are suspended, “this does not...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is ready to take firm and resolute measures within the context of the law and the preservation of human rights to deal with the scourge of crime. Speaking in Mandeville, Manchester, at the 50th anniversary of Fontana Pharmacy on Wednesday, January 17, the Prime Minister used the opportunity to address...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says that technology valued at US$45,000 is being procured to aid in the recovery of stolen cellular phones. He said the equipment is expected to arrive in the island within six to eight weeks and will be deployed on a phased basis following a period of training by the suppliers. The Ministry will be...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says he will be increasing engagement with staff of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) through a number of town halls this year. He made the disclosure at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre’s ‘Morning of Prayer & Praise’ held on Monday (Jan. 8) at the...