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Fi Wi Jamaica Project Director, Professor Rosalea Hamilton, addresses a Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Services’ (JIS) headquarters in Kingston on October 10. At right is Social Service Expert for the project, Mavis Ferguson.
Fi Wi Jamaica Project Director, Professor Rosalea Hamilton, addresses a Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Services’ (JIS) headquarters in Kingston on October 10. At right is Social Service Expert for the project, Mavis Ferguson.

More Than 10,000 Benefit from Fi Wi Jamaica Project

The Fi Wi Jamaica project, a collaborative effort of the University of Technology and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has been making great strides in its advocacy against human trafficking, domestic violence and issues of intolerance throughout...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in conversation with President of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Associations (URISA), Caribbean Chapter, Valrie Grant, during the opening ceremony of the two-day Jamaica GIS User Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on October 10.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in conversation with President of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Associations (URISA), Caribbean Chapter, Valrie Grant, during the opening ceremony of the two-day Jamaica GIS User Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on October 10.

JCF Uses Geospatial Data to Improve Operations
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), look at food items prepared by wards in juvenile correctional centres at the recently held ‘We Transform’ competition and expo at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Kingston. At right is Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Ina Hunter.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), look at food items prepared by wards in juvenile correctional centres at the recently held ‘We Transform’ competition and expo at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Kingston. At right is Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Ina Hunter.

‘We Transform’ Expo Showcases Talent of Children in Juvenile Facilities
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, pilots the the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 3).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, pilots the the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 3).

150 District Constables to be Recruited
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (2nd left), is in conversation with (from left) Chairman of the National Education Trust (NET), Nicholas Scott; Deputy Chief of Mission, United States Embassy in Jamaica, Maura Barry-Boyle; and Chief Executive Officer, Digicel Foundation, Dane Richardson. Occasion was the launch of the Improved Safety and Security in Schools Project at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 4).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (2nd left), is in conversation with (from left) Chairman of the National Education Trust (NET), Nicholas Scott; Deputy Chief of Mission, United States Embassy in Jamaica, Maura Barry-Boyle; and Chief Executive Officer, Digicel Foundation, Dane Richardson. Occasion was the launch of the Improved Safety and Security in Schools Project at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 4).

Jamaica to Benefit from US $4-Million Safety and Security in Schools Project

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State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), boards a 38-foot SAFE boat, which was among four vessels and equipment valued at more than $500 million that have been donated to the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard by the United States Government under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the JDF Coast Guard headquarters in Port Royal, Kingston, on Wednesday, October 4. Looking on are Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Eric Khant (right); and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade (2nd right).
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Fleet of Coast Guard Boosted

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard’s operational capability has been further strengthened with the acquisition of four boats and supporting maintenance equipment from the United States Government, valued at more than $500 million. The two 38-foot SAFE boats and two 37-foot Boston Whaler vessels have been donated under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) and will significantly enhance the...
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Head of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), Dr. Moniphia Hewling (left), provides details of activities for Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, during a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (October 4). At right is Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Trevor Forrest.
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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Jamaica will join the international community in observing Cyber Security Awareness Month in October. The Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology will be hosting and participating in several activities during the month, under the theme ‘Protecting the Internet is a shared responsibility’. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on October 4, Head of...
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President of the Petersfield Past Students’ Association, Victoria Patterson-Young.
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Petersfield High Past Students Stage Reunion to Build Gymnasium

The Petersfield High School Past Students’ Association in Westmoreland will be staging its first Reunion Weekend from Friday, October 6 to Monday, October 9. According to President of the association, Victoria Patterson-Young, the four-day event will not only be geared at celebrating the accomplishments of the school, but to raise funds for the establishment of a gymnasium at the institution...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, pilots the the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 3).
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Debate Starts on Bill to Establish Independent MOCA

Debate on legislation to establish an independent body to fight organised crime in Jamaica, including detecting and investigating crime kingpins and persons who facilitate their activities, started on Tuesday (October 3) in the House of Representatives. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, piloted the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) Act, aimed at transforming the body into an...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, speaking in the House of Representative. (FILE)
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FLA Board to Be Named Next Week

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the new Board for the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) is to be announced next week. This was noted by the Minister during the sitting of the House of Representatives on October 3. Cabinet met and discussed the appointment of the new Board on Monday, September 18, but a decision was not finalised....
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Deputy Chairman, Social Intervention Committee, Zones of Special Operations, Mr. Omar Sweeney. (FILE)
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National Security Council Signs Off On Social Intervention Operational Framework

Deputy Chairman, Social Intervention Committee, Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO), Omar Sweeney, has announced that the operational framework for the social intervention aspect of the Government's new anti-crime initiative has been signed off with the National Security Council. Speaking  at the Rotary Club of Kingston’s luncheon on  September 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, Mr. Sweeney said...
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Justice of the Peace (JP) in St. James, Noel Hastings, says the security forces have displayed professionalism while operating in the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO).
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JP Pleased With Professionalism of Security Forces in ZOSO

Justice of the Peace (JP) in the parish of St. James, Noel Hastings, says he is pleased with the conduct of the joint security forces in the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO), noting that the residents’ rights are being respected. Mr. Hastings tells JIS News that the members have been operating in a professional manner. “I personally drove...
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