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Acting Senior Superintendent of Police, Anthony McLaughlin, speaking at the opening of the three-day Prosecutors’ Human Trafficking Training Seminar at the Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on February 16.
Acting Senior Superintendent of Police, Anthony McLaughlin, speaking at the opening of the three-day Prosecutors’ Human Trafficking Training Seminar at the Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on February 16.

JCF Will Be Relentless in Human Trafficking Fight

Senior Superintendent of Police (SP) Anthony McLaughlin, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be relentless in the fight against human trafficking, which he describes as a “scourge that continues to plague the global community at an unprecedented level.” “As...
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a drug forum organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) on February 13 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a drug forum organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) on February 13 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

State Minister Calls for Relentless Push to Control Substance Abuse
Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte (Right), presents the trophy for best recruit to Romaine Howell. Occasion was the passing out parade for 226 Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) soldiers, held on Saturday (February 10), at the Moneague Training Camp in St. Ann.
Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte (Right), presents the trophy for best recruit to Romaine Howell. Occasion was the passing out parade for 226 Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) soldiers, held on Saturday (February 10), at the Moneague Training Camp in St. Ann.

226 Graduate from National Service Corps
Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, outlines details of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the Kiwanis Club of Spanish Town bi-monthly meeting at Arians Restaurant in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on February 9.
Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, outlines details of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the Kiwanis Club of Spanish Town bi-monthly meeting at Arians Restaurant in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on February 9.

Significant Safeguards For NIDS
National Security Minister, Hon Robert Montague (second left), is shown newly produced passports by Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Immigration Officer, Christopher Walker (second right), during a tour of the agency’s head office on Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew. Observing (from left) are State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; and Immigration Officer, Errol Williams.
National Security Minister, Hon Robert Montague (second left), is shown newly produced passports by Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Immigration Officer, Christopher Walker (second right), during a tour of the agency’s head office on Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew. Observing (from left) are State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; and Immigration Officer, Errol Williams.

New Building for PICA

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Budget 2017/2018Budget 2018/2019ExecutiveNational Security

Additional Resources to Combat Crime

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government is committed to providing additional resources and support to fight crime during the 2018/19 fiscal year. He says special attention will be given to the justice system, while social interventions targeting unattached youth will continue in earnest. The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening...
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ExecutiveNational Security

Tackling Crime Remains Major Priority

The fight against crime remains a major national priority, with the Government committing additional resources and support to the security forces for the 2018/19 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who delivered the Throne Speech to open the new session of Parliament in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15) under the...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (second left), speaks with relatives of detainees during his visit to the Freeport Police Station on Sunday (February 4). At left is Commander for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Wilfred Campbell.
National Security

Minister Encouraged By Support for Enhanced Security Measures

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says he is extremely encouraged by the overwhelming public support for the Enhanced Security Measures that have been effected in the parish of St. James since January 18. The Minister was speaking following a tour of sections of Montego Bay on Sunday, February 4 along with senior military and police personnel. During the...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (FILE).
National SecurityParliament

House Approves Bill to Set Up MOCA as Independent Body

The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) Act was passed in the House of Representatives recently. The Bill seeks to establish MOCA as an independent body to fight organised crime in Jamaica, including detecting and investigating crime kingpins and persons who facilitate their activities. The organisation will be transformed into an elite law-enforcement investigative agency, operating autonomously of the...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), greets Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Traffic and Highway Patrol Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, during the Ministry’s inaugural awards ceremony for the JCF at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew last November.
National Security

JCF Monument to Be Built at National Police College

The proposed Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) monument is to be erected on the campus of the National Police College of Jamaica at Twickenham Park, in St. Catherine. The monument is to be built by the Government to honour members of the JCF who die in the line of duty. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, had given this commitment during...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 30.
National SecurityPrime Minister

PM Encourages Citizens to Continue Providing Information to Security Forces

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to continue providing critical information to the security forces, which will assist them in removing criminals and weapons from the streets, particularly in St. James where the State of Public Emergency is under way. The Prime Minister was speaking in the House of Representatives on January 30. He noted that...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on January 30.
National SecurityPrime Minister

Prime Minister Commends Security Forces

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the security forces for carrying out their duties in a professional manner in the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs), and the State of Public Emergency that is now under way in St. James. “They have executed their duties in a commendable way and are being meticulous and accountable in how they...
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