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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (FILE)
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (FILE)

State Minister Emphasises Importance of Eradicating Corruption

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government’s emphasis on crime and corruption eradication is to create a safe environment and increase economic growth. He said the Economic Growth Council has...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), is greeted by Founder and Executive Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, at the 2017/2018 LASCO Police Officer of the Year awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on April 24.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), is greeted by Founder and Executive Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, at the 2017/2018 LASCO Police Officer of the Year awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on April 24.

JCF to Intensify Recruitment Drive to Fill 3,000 Spaces
Commissioner of the Revenue Protection Division, Major (Ret’d) Johanna Lewin (right), has the attention of (from left) Governance and Anti-Corruption Advisor to the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr. Roger Koranteng; Contractor General, Dirk Harrison; and Director General of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), Colonel Desmond Edwards. This was shortly after an interview with JIS News at the Office of the Contractor General on Friday (April 21), ahead of Jamaica’s hosting of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) Conference from April 24 to 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The conference is being hosted under the theme ‘The Anti-Corruption Agenda – Today, Tomorrow, the Region and Beyond’.
Commissioner of the Revenue Protection Division, Major (Ret’d) Johanna Lewin (right), has the attention of (from left) Governance and Anti-Corruption Advisor to the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr. Roger Koranteng; Contractor General, Dirk Harrison; and Director General of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), Colonel Desmond Edwards. This was shortly after an interview with JIS News at the Office of the Contractor General on Friday (April 21), ahead of Jamaica’s hosting of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) Conference from April 24 to 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The conference is being hosted under the theme ‘The Anti-Corruption Agenda – Today, Tomorrow, the Region and Beyond’.

MOCA to Share Anti-Corruption Tools at Regional Conference
Governance and Anti-Corruption Adviser to the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr. Roger Koranteng, responds to questions during an interview with JIS News on April 21, ahead of Jamaica’s hosting of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) Conference from April 24 to 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The conference is being hosted under the theme ‘The Anti-Corruption Agenda – Today, Tomorrow, the Region and Beyond’.
Governance and Anti-Corruption Adviser to the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr. Roger Koranteng, responds to questions during an interview with JIS News on April 21, ahead of Jamaica’s hosting of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies (CCAICACB) Conference from April 24 to 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The conference is being hosted under the theme ‘The Anti-Corruption Agenda – Today, Tomorrow, the Region and Beyond’.

Caribbean Commonwealth Countries Get Commitment in Fight Against Corruption
A section of the congregation at Saturday’s (April 22) service of prayer and thanksgiving for the security forces held at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Manchester.
A section of the congregation at Saturday’s (April 22) service of prayer and thanksgiving for the security forces held at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Manchester.

Security Minister Encourages Members of the JCF to Maintain their Integrity

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (seated, second right); Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (seated, right) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ms. Diane McIntosh (seated, second left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a National Training Initiative in Counter Terrorism Management at the Ministry of Transport and Mining on April 20. Seated at left is Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute, Dr. Fritz Pinnock. In the background (from left) are: Assistant Commissioner of Police and Head of the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC), Mr. Clifford Chambers and Director of Communication in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Mr. Vando Palmer.
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Counter Terrorism Training MOU Signed

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ministry of Transport and Mining and the Ministry of National Security for a national training initiative in Counter Terrorism Management. The first deliverable under the MOU will be a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Counter Terrorism Management tenable at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI). The programme will initially engage 40 students...
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Govt Strengthening Law Enforcement

Jamaica is reforming and modernising several pieces of legislation in order to strengthen law enforcement capabilities while seeking to improve all aspects of security on the island, says High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan. He was speaking at a meeting of the Jamaica Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force (JDCIPT) held recently at the...
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National Security

Jamaica Customs Extends Opening Hours

PRESS RELEASE - The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has extended its opening hours to its clients, until 5:00 p.m. today, Wednesday April 12th and tomorrow, Thursday April 13th at all Customs locations islandwide, with the exception of the Kingston Logistics Centre (KLC) and Adolph Levy, located in Kingston. The extended opening hours resulted from a disruption in the agency’s Automated...
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Acting Police Commissioner, Novelette Grant (centre), shares a moment with participants in the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s ‘IPAD for Life’ summer camp at a recent sponsors’ breakfast at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
National Security

IPAD for Life – Empowering Youth

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Identity, Purpose, Attitude and Destiny (IPAD) for Life Youth Empowerment and Mentorship Summer Camp has been having a life-changing impact on participants since it commenced in 2015. Fourteen-year-old student, Sean, says consequent on his participation, he has developed a bond and new-found respect for lawmen. “The police officers at the camp are now my friends,...
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In this file photo, Deputy Commissioner of Police, George Quallo (left), is in discussion with Chair, Musson Foundation, Melanie Subratie during the launch of the Violence against Children Reward Fund at the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) offices last year.
National Security

George Quallo Appointed Commissioner of Police

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague has announced the appointment of Mr. George Fitzroy Quallo as Commissioner of Police for the Jamaica Constabulary Force, with effect from the April 18, 2017. Minister Montague has acknowledged the sterling contribution made by Ms Novelette Grant who acted as Commissioner of Police following the resignation of Dr. Carl Williams. The National Security...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., inspecting the new batch of Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) recruits at a Passing Out Parade at the Moneague Training Camp, in St. Ann on April 8.
National Security

Security State Minister Lauds JDF

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) continues to be a beacon of excellence that serves as a shining example for the region. Speaking on April 8 at the JDF Passing Out Parade at the Moneague Training Camp in St. Ann, Mr. Charles told the 223...
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