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

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...

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.

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

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.

Government Will Be Resolute and Firm on Crime

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.

JCF to Use Technology in the Recovery of Cell Phones

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.

Correctional Services Staff to Be Engaged Through Town Halls

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....

President of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Lincoln Edwards, addresses the annual devotional exercise and dedication of a new administration building at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew on Tuesday (January 2).

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NCU President Calls for Greater Public Support for JCF

President of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Lincoln Edwards, is calling on Jamaicans to offer increased cooperation and support to members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in 2018. He made the call as he addressed the annual devotional exercise and dedication of a new administration building at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in St. Andrew on Tuesday...

State Minister, Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a dedication ceremony at the office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston today (January 2). Seated at third right is the Commissioner, Mr. George Quallo.

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Members of JCF Commended for Service to the Nation

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has thanked all members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for their service to the nation, and for risking their lives to protect Jamaicans on a daily basis. He reminded the members that many Jamaicans, especially the nation’s youth, are looking up to them in 2018...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), consults with Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter (left), during PICA

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Security Minister Wants More Persons to Use Stay Alert App

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, is calling for more persons, including foreign nationals gaining Jamaican citizenship, to utilise the Ministry’s ‘Stay Alert’ mobile app. Speaking at a recent swearing-in ceremony at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew for 47 foreign nationals living in Jamaica who were granted citizenship by the Government, Mr. Montague said the Ministry’s ongoing advocacy...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), addresses a press conference at the Police Commissioner

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Facilities at Canine Division Being Refurbished

The Ministry of National Security is spending $11.7 million to refurbish facilities at the Canine Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner on December 19, Mr. Montague said the dogs have been properly vaccinated, but are currently being quarantined. He noted that an additional seven dogs that can...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in discussion with Commissioner of Police, George Quallo, during the official handover ceremony for 70 new and pre-owned motor vehicles at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on December 19.

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JCF Gets 70 New and Pre-Owned Vehicles

The Ministry of National Security has handed over 70 new and pre-owned motor vehicles to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The presentation was made on December 19 at the Office of the Police Commissioner on Old Hope Road in St. Andrew. Valued at $242 million, the vehicles form part of a batch of 119 units to be handed over to...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), presents newly sworn-in Jamaican citizen, Dr. Ehis-Oje Pius Areghan, with a certificate formalising his status during the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency

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47 Foreign Nationals Granted Citizenship

Forty-seven foreign nationals living in Jamaica have been granted citizenship by the Government. They were presented with documents formalising their status by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) during a swearing-in ceremony at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew on December 14. The ceremony was attended by National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who has portfolio responsibility for...