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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.

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...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (FILE).

House Approves Bill to Set Up MOCA as Independent Body

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.

JCF Monument to Be Built at National Police College

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 30.

PM Encourages Citizens to Continue Providing Information to Security Forces

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on January 30.

Prime Minister Commends Security Forces

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), hands over the key to one of six vehicles to Commanding Officer for the St. Thomas Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent, Marlene Wilson Christie (right). The presentation was made during a ceremony at the Morant Bay Police Station on Tuesday (January 30). At left is Member of Parliament for Eastern St Thomas, Dr. Fenton Ferguson.

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Montague Makes Cabinet Submission to Boost Legal Defence Fund

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says he has made a submission to Cabinet to increase the sum available in the Legal Defence Fund for police officers. The facility was established to assist the police with covering legal expenses. Mr. Montague emphasised the need to boost the facility, noting that while the fund has $20 million, “the first bill (that)...

Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship Homer Davis.

8 years ago National Security

Business Sector Lends Support to State of Public Emergency

A wide cross section of the business community in St. James are welcoming the declaration of a State of Public Emergency in the parish. They noted that while employers and employees have been inconvenienced one way or another, it is a great feeling to know that there will be “light at the end of the tunnel”. Mayor of Montego Bay,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, interacts with residents during a tour of sections of Montego Bay on January 27. At centre is Public Defender, Arlene Harrison Henry.

8 years ago National SecurityPrime Minister

Rules of Engagement Will Not Be Relaxed in Any Particular Area – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the security forces in St. James will not relax the rules of engagement in any particular area while enforcing them in others. Mr. Holness, who was addressing the media following a tour of sections of Montego Bay in the parish on January 27, said while the tourism sector has to be protected,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

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Additional Accommodation for Detainees

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague is reassuring the public that his Ministry continues to put additional measures in place, where needed, to protect the rights of all persons detained during the Public State of Emergency in St. James. He said he is aware of the space constraints being experienced at the detention centre, which he said was due...

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Government Committed to Dismantling the Ecosystem of Crime – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reassured stakeholders of the Government’s commitment to restoring public safety and the rule of law order while dismantling the ecosystem of crime in the parish of St. James and the wider Jamaica. The Prime Minister, who yesterday (Saturday, January 28) visited the parish now under a State of Public Emergency, met with stakeholders to get...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right) interacts with residents during a tour of sections of Montego Bay, St. James on January 27.

8 years ago National SecurityPrime Minister

Prime Minister Satisfied With Conduct of Security Forces

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is satisfied that the security forces have not been abusing the extraordinary powers they currently have, under the State of Public Emergency now in effect in St. James. He noted that while accommodations for the detainees are not the best, there was nothing to suggest that the rights of citizens are...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left) in dialogue with Commissioner of Police, George Quallo (right) during a tour of sections of St. James, on January 27. Looking on is Deputy Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake.

8 years ago National SecurityPrime Minister

State of Public Emergency Endorsed By Wide Cross Section of the Society-PM

The Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the decision to declare a State of Public Emergency in St. James wasn’t unilateral, but one that was endorsed by a wide cross section of the society. He made the remarks as he addressed the media at the Freeport Police Station in St. James, following a tour of sections of Montego...