President of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Lincoln Edwards, is calling on Jamaicans to offer increased cooperation and support to members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in 2018. He made the call as he addressed the annual devotional exercise and dedication of a new administration building at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew on Tuesday...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has thanked all members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for their service to the nation, and for risking their lives to protect Jamaicans on a daily basis. He reminded the members that many Jamaicans, especially the nation’s youth, are looking up to them in 2018...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, is calling for more persons, including foreign nationals gaining Jamaican citizenship, to utilise the Ministry’s ‘Stay Alert’ mobile app. Speaking at a recent swearing-in ceremony at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew for 47 foreign nationals living in Jamaica who were granted citizenship by the Government, Mr. Montague said the Ministry’s ongoing advocacy...

The Ministry of National Security is spending $11.7 million to refurbish facilities at the Canine Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner on December 19, Mr. Montague said the dogs have been properly vaccinated, but are currently being quarantined. He noted that an additional seven dogs that can...

The Ministry of National Security has handed over 70 new and pre-owned motor vehicles to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The presentation was made on December 19 at the Office of the Police Commissioner on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew. Valued at $242 million, the vehicles form part of a batch of 119 units to be handed over to...

Forty-seven foreign nationals living in Jamaica have been granted citizenship by the Government. They were presented with documents formalising their status by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) during a swearing-in ceremony at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew on December 14. The ceremony was attended by National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who has portfolio responsibility for...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency’s (PICA) has introduced a drop box and courier service at its head office on Constant Spring Road in Kingston. The drop box will facilitate speedier passport renewals by eliminating the need for clients to join long queues to have documents processed. It will be complemented by a courier service, being done in partnership with...