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Programme Manager for the ‘We Transform’ initiative, Ella Ghartey, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on October 19, about the programme’s recruitment drive for potential Mentors to assist in the development of at-risk youth in the care and supervision of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
Programme Manager for the ‘We Transform’ initiative, Ella Ghartey, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on October 19, about the programme’s recruitment drive for potential Mentors to assist in the development of at-risk youth in the care and supervision of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).

Mentors Invited for ‘WE TRANSFORM’ Programme

The ‘We Transform’ programme is seeking Mentors for the second phase of its youth empowerment and reintegration initiative. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 19, Programme Manager for We Transform, Ella Ghartey, said the Ministry of National Security...
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses girls from the South Camp Road Juvenile Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre at the launch of the mentorship arm of the ‘We Transform’ youth empowerment and reintegration programme at the facility on October 17.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses girls from the South Camp Road Juvenile Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre at the launch of the mentorship arm of the ‘We Transform’ youth empowerment and reintegration programme at the facility on October 17.

Mentoring Programme Launched For Youth in Juvenile Centres
Psychological Services Coordinator with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Dr. Melva Spence (left), addresses a group from the Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School during a capacity-building workshop at the Sea Garden Hotel in Montego Bay. The workshop is part of a programme aimed at helping teachers better address the concerns of children with behavioural challenges.
Psychological Services Coordinator with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Dr. Melva Spence (left), addresses a group from the Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School during a capacity-building workshop at the Sea Garden Hotel in Montego Bay. The workshop is part of a programme aimed at helping teachers better address the concerns of children with behavioural challenges.

Collaborative Approach to Deal with Mental Challenges
A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) walks with a toddler in the community of Denham Town in Western Kingston on Wednesday (October 18). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Tuesday (October 17) declared Denham Town the second Zone of Special Operations under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act
A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) walks with a toddler in the community of Denham Town in Western Kingston on Wednesday (October 18). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Tuesday (October 17) declared Denham Town the second Zone of Special Operations under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act

Denham Town Residents Hope ZOSO will Bring Peace and Security
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Homer Davis (4th right), shares a photo opportunity with recipients of Sam Sharpe awards, which were presented at the National Heroes Day Civic Ceremony held on Monday (October 16) at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay. From left are Adrian Anglin, Monique Archibald, Winston Dehaney, Trevor Sukhram, Detective Constable Dwayne Gibbs, Deacon Charles Hall and Alecia Spence.
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Homer Davis (4th right), shares a photo opportunity with recipients of Sam Sharpe awards, which were presented at the National Heroes Day Civic Ceremony held on Monday (October 16) at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay. From left are Adrian Anglin, Monique Archibald, Winston Dehaney, Trevor Sukhram, Detective Constable Dwayne Gibbs, Deacon Charles Hall and Alecia Spence.

Young Detective Constable among Sam Sharpe Award Recipients

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 17), where he declared Denham Town the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). Others (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; and Commissioner of Police, George Quallo.
National SecurityPrime Minister

PM Gives Mount Salem ZOSO ‘B Plus’ Grade

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has given the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) a ‘B Plus’ grade. He said that while there were initial challenges, most of these have been worked out and “would in no way undermine the validity of the selection of the zone”. “We acknowledge up front that there were some challenges in...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (at podium), addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 17), where it was announced that Denham Town is the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). In the background is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
National Security

30 Vehicles Purchased for ZOSOs

The Ministry of National Security has acquired some 30 vehicles to be used in the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, during a press conference at Jamaica House on October 17, where Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, declared Denham Town in West Kingston the second ZOSO under the Law Reform...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 17), where he declared Denham Town in West Kingston as the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). Others (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague and Commissioner of Police, George Quallo.
National SecurityPrime Minister

Denham Town in West Kingston Declared Second Zone of Special Operations

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared Denham Town in West Kingston as the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act. Details were provided by the Prime Minister at a press conference held today (October 17) at Jamaica House. A full-strength joint Jamaica Defence...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left) accepts a plaque from President, Rotary Club of Kingston, Michael Buckle, at the Club’s meeting, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday (October 12).
JusticeNational Security

Cabinet Receives Report of Compensation Committee

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says Cabinet has received the report of the West Kingston Commission Incursion Compensation Committee. “Cabinet is likely to consider it very soon, and, hopefully, by early November, that report will be laid in Parliament. It will be the precursor to dealing with all the recommendations of the Tivoli Commission of Enquiry,” Mr. Chuck said...
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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.
Gender AffairsNational Security

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 the country. The three-year project, which began in 2015, incorporates a number of strategies, with the view to help remove...
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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.
National SecurityTechnology

JCF Uses Geospatial Data to Improve Operations

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has credited the use of geospatial data in improving the technological capabilities of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as it seeks to predict and prevent criminal activity. Addressing the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jamaica GIS User Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Tuesday (October 10), Mr. Montague said the Ministry is...
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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.
National Security

‘We Transform’ Expo Showcases Talent of Children in Juvenile Facilities

Hundreds of children under the care and supervision of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) benefited from the ‘We Transform’ competition and expo held recently at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Kingston. The inaugural event showcased the skills and creativity of the children, aged 12 to 17, in art and craft, agriculture, culinary arts, computer science and fashion design. They...
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