Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working to address the over-reliance on the use of force in policing. He said the method has not been successful in maintaining the rule of law and public order. “So, I am totally seized of the importance of entering Jamaica into a new paradigm of engendering rule of law...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montaguen is calling for a strengthening of community policing activities by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He said that too many police officers are “locking themselves away in the stations,” and they need to go out into the communities to build relations with citizens. Such efforts, he said, will encourage a certain level of trust,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says as the Government pursues initiatives to improve citizen security and safety, partnership with the private security industry will be a critical part of the process. He said the private security sector is an essential component of the national security framework, serving as sensors that can passively detect criminal activity and threats, and...

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...

Scores of youth will now have access to state-of-the-art innovation tools and technology to develop their software and entrepreneurial skills. This will be provided through the Democratizing Innovation in the Americas (DIA) Project, which will facilitate the implementation of Youth Innovation Labs by the Institute of Law and Economics, in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS). Speaking at...

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...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the DNA registry is up and running, making it easier to positively identify the real perpetrators of crime. The Minister, who was speaking at the Jamaica Police Federation’s 74th Joint Central Conference at the Iberostar Hotels and Resorts, St. James, on May 9, said DNA science will enable the police to rely...