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

Inmates and Youth Offenders to Contribute to ‘Jamaica 55’ Celebrations

Inmates and juveniles in correctional institutions across the island will be showcasing their talents as part of the ‘Jamaica 55’ celebrations. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., told JIS News that...

State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), engages Contractor General, Dirk Harrison (right), at the launch of the Youth Anti-Corruption survey findings and Jingle Competition Awards, held at the Office of the Contractor General, on Oxford Road in Kingston, on June 6. At left is Superintendent of the Providence Methodist Circuit, Rev. Dr. George Mulrain.

State Minister Says Youth Must be Involved in Eradicating Corruption

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right foreground), speaks with Commissioner, Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), Terrence Williams (left foreground), as they make their way into the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, for the inaugural staging of the Caribbean Use of Force in Law Enforcement Conference on Wednesday (May 31).

Gov’t Working to Reduce Use of Force – PM

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), highlights a point to Commissioner of Police, George Quallo, during the Passing Out Parade and Awards Ceremony for 147 new recruits of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), held on May 12 at the National Police College of Jamaica Training Wing, Harman Barracks in Kingston.

National Security Minister Urges JCF To Strengthen Community Policing

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in discussion with Executive Chairman, Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, during a security forum organised by Guardsman Group at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 11.

Partnership with Private Security Industry Critical – PM

9 years ago National SecuritySenate

Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Service Corps

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...

9 years ago National Security

Youth Given Opportunity to be Innovative and Creative

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...

9 years ago National Security

Commissioner Tells Cops to “Get Back to Basics”

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 (right), in discussion with Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Raymond Wilson, at the 74th Annual Joint Conference of the Jamaica Police Federation at the Iberostar Hotels and Resorts, St. James, on May 9.

9 years ago National Security

DNA Registry up and Running

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...

9 years ago National Security

Jamaica Customs First to Adopt the United Nations Automated System Integrating IATA’s Cargo eXtensibleMarkup Language (XML) Messaging Standards

Jamaica is on the brink of creating history in the air freight industry, as it will be the first country to adopt thelatest version of ASYCUDA World which now integrates theInternational Air Transport Association (IATA)Cargo-XML messaging standards. IATA’s Cargo XML messaging standards is emerging as the preferred standard for electronic communication among industry stakeholders such as airlines, shippers, freight forwarders,...

Head of Police Operations in St. James, Deputy Superintendent Gary McKenzie.

9 years ago Health & WellnessNational Security

All in Place for Fourth Mobay City Run

Head of Operations for the St. James Police Division, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Gary McKenzie, says plans are in place for the safe staging of the MoBay City Run on Sunday, May 7. He was speaking to journalists at a press conference at the Pelican Grill Restaurant in Montego Bay on May 3. DSP McKenzie said the police were advised that...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.

9 years ago National Security

Speed and Licence Plate Cameras Coming

The Ministry of National Security is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Works Agency (NWA), to utilise speed cameras and licence plate cameras on the nation’s streets. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague as he addressed the launch of the United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety Week, held yesterday (May 4) at the...