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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), speaks with Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (centre) at the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on May 1. At left is the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Commissioners of Police Take Part in Regional Conference

Commissioners of Police and other stakeholders from member states of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) are currently participating in a conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Speaking at the opening ceremony...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a function at the Jewel Grande Hotel in Rose Hall, St. James, on Saturday, April 28.

Government Will Never Allow Criminals to Tarnish Tourism – Prime Minister

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), observes as main trainer with United States-based dog-training company, Stellar K-9, Marcelo Montiel (right), demonstrates the complete obedience proficiency of one of the dual purpose dogs that make up the team of 61 highly trained dogs at the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Canine Division. The Minister, along with (pictured from third left) Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Dianne McIntosh, toured the facility at its Deanery Road location in Kingston on April 20.

Canines, Worthy Partners in Fighting Crimes

Prime Minster the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Prime Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Report Criminals

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (left), and Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter (second left), examine some of the books which were donated to the Department of Correctional Services by corporate sponsors as part of a book drive initiative, which was launched at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston on Monday (April 23). Also pictured are two of the sponsors – Managing Director, Ian Randle Publishers, Christine Randle (2nd right); and President, Kiwanis Club of Meadowvale, Rachel Adams-Jones. Both entities, along with LMH Publishing, donated 26 boxes of books.

Books Donated to Department of Correctional Services

8 years ago National Security and Peace

State Minister Spencer Impressed with Hill Top Juvenile Centre’s Rehabilitation Programme

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says he is impressed with positive outcomes resulting from the rehabilitation programme being administered for wards at the Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre in Bamboo, St. Ann. Mr. Spencer, who visited the facility on April 18, said he was pleased that several of the boys housed there have...

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Jamaica Customs Reminds Customers to Desist from Abusing Customs Officials

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reminding passengers, importers and anyone who does business with the Agency to desist from behaving in a disorderly manner, verbally abusing or physically harming, or obstructing a Customs Official in carrying out official duties, as they may be liable for prosecution. This reminder comes against the background of a recent incident, which took place...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

8 years ago EducationNational Security and Peace

Education Ministry and JCF to Stage Anti-Gang Week

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is collaborating with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in the staging of an inaugural Anti-Gang Week, aimed at steering youth away from criminal activities. It is part of a special partnership involving the Ministry and JCF’s Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) to engage at-risk youth using a more proactive approach. Details...

Members of the joint security forces carrying out operations at a checkpoint in the St. James State of Public Emergency.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Persons Urged to Cooperate at State of Public Emergency Checkpoints

The joint security team, which is operating in the State of Public Emergency (SOPE) in the St. Catherine North Police Division, is imploring members of the public to cooperate with the soldiers and police personnel at the various checkpoints. Speaking with JIS News at a recent stakeholders meeting in Spanish Town, Acting Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate...

Former Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), who conceptualised the ‘We Transform’ Programme to assist in the rehabilitation of youth offenders. At left is Youth Advocate, Ragae Lewis.

8 years ago National Security and PeaceYouth

‘We Transform’ Programme Seeks to Rescue Youth Offenders

Seventeen-year-old Jason Palmer* wants to fulfil his dream of becoming a paediatrician and has taken the first step by getting involved in the ‘We Transform’ youth empowerment and reintegration programme. Jason, who is a ward at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in St. Catherine and is currently undertaking studies in Human and Social Biology, Mathematics, Principles of Business and...

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean.

8 years ago EducationNational Security and PeaceYouth

C-TOC to Develop Checklist to Help Schools Identify Students with Deviant Behaviour Traits

The Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be developing a checklist that will help school officials to identify students with deviant behaviour traits. The checklist, which will be developed over the next few weeks, forms part of a strategy being developed in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information aimed...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), interacts with residents in South St. Andrew during a tour of the area on April 16. The Minister was accompanied by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, and several senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Crime Reduction Strategies Being Implemented in South St. Andrew – Minister

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says crime-reduction strategies are being implemented in South St. Andrew and other crime-plagued areas across the island. Addressing journalists at the Hunts Bay Police Station in St. Andrew on April 16, prior to his tour of several communities in the Division, Dr. Chang said actions are being taken in the area and...