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Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis.
Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis.

St. James Municipal Corporation and Police Agree to Strengthen Relations

The St. James Municipal Corporation and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are strengthening their relationship in the fight against crime. Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis, said the entities will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in short order,...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd right), in discussion with Executive Director, Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying (left), during Monday’s (July 25) session of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Listening are Lead, Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, USA, Dr. Rupert Francis (Ret’d Capt) (2nd left); and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd right), in discussion with Executive Director, Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying (left), during Monday’s (July 25) session of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Listening are Lead, Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, USA, Dr. Rupert Francis (Ret’d Capt) (2nd left); and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Crime Down in Five Major Categories
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), speaks with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer (left), while Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), observes. Occasion was a press conference to announce plans for Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Week 2017 at the Ministry of Justice, Constant Spring Road offices, in St. Andrew, on July 24.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), speaks with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer (left), while Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), observes. Occasion was a press conference to announce plans for Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Week 2017 at the Ministry of Justice, Constant Spring Road offices, in St. Andrew, on July 24.

Strides Being Made to Deal with Trafficking in Person Cases
Members of Zones of Special Operations (ZoSo) Task Force, comprising representatives of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force, in attendance at Friday’s (July 21) penultimate day of the five-day ZoSo Human Rights and Social Development training at the JDF Directorate of Training and Doctrine, Up Park Camp, Kingston.
Members of Zones of Special Operations (ZoSo) Task Force, comprising representatives of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force, in attendance at Friday’s (July 21) penultimate day of the five-day ZoSo Human Rights and Social Development training at the JDF Directorate of Training and Doctrine, Up Park Camp, Kingston.

Senior Officers Of JCF And JDF Upbeat About Training For ZOSO
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Cabinet Approves Additional Sum of $2.57 Billion for Security Ministry

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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (2nd right); and outgoing British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (2nd left), pose beside the Cessna aircraft dubbed the ‘Beek Air’ which was donated by the British Government to the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) last year for its student pilot training programme. Others (from left) are: Commanding Officer, Air Section, JCCF, Major Gerald Ford; and Chief Executive Officer/Director for Flight Operations, CATC, Captain Errol Stewart.
National SecurityTransport

Young Cadets Take Flight

At just 17 years old, Jaleel Connelly is on his way to becoming the youngest pilot in the island. “I hope to be one of the best pilots the world will ever see,” the cadet says during a recent interview with JIS News. Fresh out of high school, with eight Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects, all at Grade One,...
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National Security

Cabinet Approves Additional Sum of $2.57 Billion for Security Ministry

Cabinet has approved an allocation of $2.57 billion for the National Security Ministry over what was initially tabled in the Budget, for consideration by the Finance and Public Service Minister. According to Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, this is to facilitate activities associated with Zones of Special Operations and provide additional resources required by the...
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Head, Jamaica Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, Dr. Rupert Francis.
Foreign AffairsNational Security

Diaspora on Board to Help Fight Crime

The Jamaican diaspora wants to see a holistic approach to crime-fighting on the island. Head of the Jamaica Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, Dr. Rupert Francis, told JIS News that the task force has pooled professionals from a broad spectrum to aid in the country’s fight against crime. “We will bring to bear the criminal-justice operators or professionals,...
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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.
National Security

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 and promoting community development through social-intervention initiatives. There are a number of important provisions that citizens should be aware of....
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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.
EducationNational Security

Don’t Place Lewd Posters at Schools

Organisers of entertainment events are being urged to desist from placing posters and billboards with lewd material on premises housing educational institutions. Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Programme, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto, said persons continue to place posters with material that is not appropriate for children, at and near schools. He is calling for...
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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)
National SecurityParliament

All Clear for Zones of Special Operations Legislation

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 11) approved the amendments made by the Senate to the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Bill. The legislation was passed with 13 amendments by members of the Upper House on Friday (July 9). The Bill gives members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica...
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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.
National Security

PM has Shown Leadership on Crime – Senator Wehby

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has been lauded for demonstrating the leadership and willingness to take the decisive action aimed at arresting crime and violence. This, among things, through the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, 2017, Government Senator, Don Wehby, has said. The Act will give members of the Jamaica...
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