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In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.
In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.

Important Provisions in the ‘Zones of Special Operations’ Law

The Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) law, which was passed in Parliament on July 11, is an important piece of legislation that seeks to contain crime while safeguarding the human rights of residents...
Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Programme, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto (left), interacts with Shantae Dyer (2nd left) and Patrick Frater of the Kingston-based Denham Town Primary School, who shared the winning trophy and cash prize of $20,000 in the Youth Gambling Prevention All-Island Poster Competition organised by Rise Life Management Services. Looking on is Executive Director of the organisation, Sonita Abrahams. Occasion was the awards ceremony for the competition held on Tuesday (July 11), at Rise Life Management Services’ downtown Kingston offices.
Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Programme, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto (left), interacts with Shantae Dyer (2nd left) and Patrick Frater of the Kingston-based Denham Town Primary School, who shared the winning trophy and cash prize of $20,000 in the Youth Gambling Prevention All-Island Poster Competition organised by Rise Life Management Services. Looking on is Executive Director of the organisation, Sonita Abrahams. Occasion was the awards ceremony for the competition held on Tuesday (July 11), at Rise Life Management Services’ downtown Kingston offices.

Don’t Place Lewd Posters at Schools
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on June 28 as he discussed the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill. (File)
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on June 28 as he discussed the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill. (File)

All Clear for Zones of Special Operations Legislation
Government Senator, Don Wehby, making his contribution to Friday’s (July 7) debate on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House. Seated is Government Senator, Charles Sinclair.
Government Senator, Don Wehby, making his contribution to Friday’s (July 7) debate on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House. Seated is Government Senator, Charles Sinclair.

PM has Shown Leadership on Crime – Senator Wehby
Government Senator, Don Wehby (standing), emphasises a point during Friday’s (July 7) debate on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House. Others in the background (from left) are: Government Senators, Councillor Delroy Williams, and Charles Sinclair.
Government Senator, Don Wehby (standing), emphasises a point during Friday’s (July 7) debate on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House. Others in the background (from left) are: Government Senators, Councillor Delroy Williams, and Charles Sinclair.

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Senate Passes Special Zones Bill at Marathon Sitting

At a  marathon sitting lasting 12 hours, the Senate on Friday (July 7) passed the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill, 2017,  giving the Government  a critical arsenal in the fight against crime. The Bill was approved with 13 amendments, following vigorous debate and rigorous deliberations by the members of the Upper House,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), presents the keys to one of four preowned cars to Superintendent Wayne Cameron of the Mandeville Police Station at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville on July 6. The Minister also addressed the Manchester Chamber of Commerce meeting at the same venue.
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More JCF Recruits to be Accommodated

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says repairs will be carried out on two dormitories at Twickenham Park, and four rooms are being built at Harmon Barracks to accommodate more recruits for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “That would give them (Harmon Barracks) the capacity for 200 recruits, and with two batches per year, this would give them 400...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), hands over keys to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Clifford Blake (centre), for some of the 30 vehicles that the Government has acquired for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), today (July 3), at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew. At left is Assistant Commissioner of Police, Devon Watkis.
National Security

Fewer Guns and Ammunition Coming Into Island

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says intelligence is showing that there is a reduction in guns and ammunition coming into the island, due to the two ships and surveillance plane acquired by the Government. According to Mr. Montague, the Government is equipping the security forces so that criminal elements will have no cover from the law. Earlier this...
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Bill to Establish NSC Into Law for Parliament Soon

The Government will be bringing to Parliament soon, a Bill to establish the National Security Council (NSC) into law. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a sitting of the House of Representatives on June 28. He was making his contribution to the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures)...
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Communication/Social Marketing Coordinator for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Patrice Nephew, speaks about the achievements of the programme at a JIS think Tank on Wednesday, June 28.
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More than 5,000 Youth Benefit from CSJP III

More than 5,000 persons have benefited from the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III since its implementation in 2014. Of the number, over 2,000 were deemed to be at medium or high risk for involvement in crime and violence. Counselling services were provided for 1,000 persons; 404 received vocational skills training; 226 benefited from employment internships; and another 158...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point as he contributes to the debate on the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 28). The Bill was passed with 18 amendments.
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More Resources for Security Forces, Social Intervention

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that additional resources will be provided to the security forces for implementation of social intervention programmes as part of efforts to address crime. “The Government will have to provide resources to the police, to the army and to the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA),” he said. “More so, we will...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a meeting at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North, held recently at the Institute of Chartered Accountants on Ruthven Road.
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Service Clubs Urged to Aid in Rehabilitation of Inmates

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr., is calling on non-profit organisations such as service clubs to partner with the Government in the rehabilitation of inmates. Mr. Charles, who was speaking at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North at the Institute of Chartered Accountants on Ruthven Road, said the...
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