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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a youth forum held on Tuesday (January 23) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew.

Tertiary Students Urged to Help Find Solutions to Social Issues

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is challenging tertiary-level students to use their talents to assist in finding solutions to social problems. Addressing a youth forum on Tuesday (January 23), at the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 23).

Scheme to Get Rid of Corrupt Cops

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the opening ceremony for the 13th Jamaica Stock Exchange Investments and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 23). The two-day conference is being held from January 24 to 25 under the theme: ‘Driving Growth: Regional Investments for the Climate of Change’.

The Government Intends to Uproot Criminal Gangs – PM Holness

(FILE) National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 23).

Critical Crime-Fighting Bills This Year

Minister Says Security Operations in St. James Going Very Well

Colonel General Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Colonel Daniel Pryce (right), gives an update on security operations under the Public State of Emergency in St. James at a press conference at at Burke Barracks in Montego Bay on Saturday (Jan. 20). At left is Commanding Officer of the Second Battalion, the Jamaica Regiment (2JR), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling.

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Early Success from State Of Emergency

Colonel General Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Colonel Daniel Pryce, says there are encouraging results from the Public State of Emergency in St. James, which was declared by Prime Minister , the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness on Thursday, January 18. At a media briefing on Saturday morning (January 20) at Burke Barracks in Montego Bay, Colonel Pryce said...

Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Carl Berry (FILE)

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Jamaica Making Gains in Human Trafficking Fight

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Carl Berry, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit has recorded major successes since its establishment in 2005. DSP Berry, who heads the Unit, said the body has, to date, rescued 76 victims “without incident.” He informed that more than 3,000 victims have been interviewed resulting in the conviction of four of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), responds to questions during a press conference at Jamaica House, today (January 18), where he declared a State of Public Emergency in the parish of St. James. Others (from left) are Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.

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PM Says Citizens’ Rights Will Be Protected During State of Public Emergency

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring that citizens’ rights will be protected during the State of Public Emergency now in effect in the parish of St. James. Speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House, today (January 18), Mr. Holness said while the security forces will have extraordinary powers and some rights are suspended, “this does not...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking to St. Ann business interests as well as medical practitioners at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital, St. Ann, on October 6.

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Government Will Be Resolute and Firm on Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is ready to take firm and resolute measures within the context of the law and the preservation of human rights to deal with the scourge of crime. Speaking in Mandeville, Manchester, at the 50th anniversary of Fontana Pharmacy on Wednesday, January 17, the Prime Minister used the opportunity to address...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, places a Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) 150th anniversary pin on the lapel of Police Commissioner, George Quallo. The Minister handed over 14,000 pins during a ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s offices in St. Andrew on January 11.

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JCF to Use Technology in the Recovery of Cell Phones

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says that technology valued at US$45,000 is being procured to aid in the recovery of stolen cellular phones. He said the equipment is expected to arrive in the island within six to eight weeks and will be deployed on a phased basis following a period of training by the suppliers. The Ministry will be...

Staff members at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre located along South Camp Road in Kingston engage in a praise and worship session held on the grounds of the facility on Monday, January 8.

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Correctional Services Staff to Be Engaged Through Town Halls

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says he will be increasing engagement with staff of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) through a number of town halls this year. He made the disclosure at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre’s ‘Morning of Prayer & Praise’ held on Monday (Jan. 8) at the...

State Minister, Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), along with (from left) Acting Corporal, Cariann Smikle; Assistant Commissioner, Department of Correctional Services, Joyce Stone; and Superintendent M. Smith participate in worship during the ‘Morning of Prayer and Praise’ for staff at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre, on Monday, January 8.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Seek Positive Conflict Resolution Methods

State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has reiterated the call for Jamaicans to seek positive conflict-resolution methods and not turn to violence to resolve their issues. Speaking at ‘A Morning of Prayer and Praise’ on January 8 for the staff of Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre on South Camp Road in Kingston, Senator Charles Jr....