The Senate has passed amendments to the Defence Act to, among other things, establish a new arm of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to be known as the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC). The Bill, which was piloted by Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., also formalises the Chief of Defence...

Commissioner of Police, George Quallo, says members of the force must redouble their efforts in building good community relations, noting that it is still one of the most effective tools in crime-fighting. Mr. Quallo, who was addressing the Jamaica Police Federation’s 74th Annual Joint Central Conference in St. James on May 9, said that “now is not the time to...

Jamaica is on the brink of creating history in the air freight industry, as it will be the first country to adopt thelatest version of ASYCUDA World which now integrates theInternational Air Transport Association (IATA)Cargo-XML messaging standards. IATA’s Cargo XML messaging standards is emerging as the preferred standard for electronic communication among industry stakeholders such as airlines, shippers, freight forwarders,...

The Ministry of National Security is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Works Agency (NWA), to utilise speed cameras and licence plate cameras on the nation’s streets. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague as he addressed the launch of the United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety Week, held yesterday (May 4) at the...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the continuous collection and analysis of reliable data are essential in addressing crime and violence in the country. He said the availability of data is critical in the development of preventative strategies and facilitates effective deployment of resources. “To develop effective and informed interventions, better data are needed, and not only about...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says 73 persons have been brought before the courts for identity fraud since the introduction of the facial recognition system at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) last year. He informed that 473 persons have been identified with multiple passports. He was speaking at the opening of a joint national border security...

New Police Commissioner, George Quallo, is urging more members of civil society to support the efforts of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to reduce crime and violence. He said it is essential that a stronger alliance be forged between citizens and the police in the pursuit of peace. “I am imploring you to join us in the fight against the...