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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

Head of Data Management for eGov Jamaica, Walt Brown, says significant safeguards will be instituted to secure information obtained for the National Identification System (NIDS). “We are going around ensuring that the major stakeholder systems will have the requisite infrastructure and...

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

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 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.

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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...

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

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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...

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.

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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.

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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...