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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses girls from the South Camp Road Juvenile Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre at the launch of the mentorship arm of the ‘We Transform’ youth empowerment and reintegration programme at the facility on October 17.

Mentoring Programme Launched For Youth in Juvenile Centres

The Ministry of National Security is engaging influential Jamaicans in the empowerment of young people in juvenile institutions under the mentoring arm of its ‘We Transform’ programme. Minister of State in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said...

Psychological Services Coordinator with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Dr. Melva Spence (left), addresses a group from the Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School during a capacity-building workshop at the Sea Garden Hotel in Montego Bay. The workshop is part of a programme aimed at helping teachers better address the concerns of children with behavioural challenges.

Collaborative Approach to Deal with Mental Challenges

A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) walks with a toddler in the community of Denham Town in Western Kingston on Wednesday (October 18). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Tuesday (October 17) declared Denham Town the second Zone of Special Operations under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act

Denham Town Residents Hope ZOSO will Bring Peace and Security

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Homer Davis (4th right), shares a photo opportunity with recipients of Sam Sharpe awards, which were presented at the National Heroes Day Civic Ceremony held on Monday (October 16) at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay. From left are Adrian Anglin, Monique Archibald, Winston Dehaney, Trevor Sukhram, Detective Constable Dwayne Gibbs, Deacon Charles Hall and Alecia Spence.

Young Detective Constable among Sam Sharpe Award Recipients

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 17), where he declared Denham Town the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). Others (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague; and Commissioner of Police, George Quallo.

PM Gives Mount Salem ZOSO ‘B Plus’ Grade

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (at podium), addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 17), where it was announced that Denham Town is the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). In the background is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

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30 Vehicles Purchased for ZOSOs

The Ministry of National Security has acquired some 30 vehicles to be used in the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, during a press conference at Jamaica House on October 17, where Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, declared Denham Town in West Kingston the second ZOSO under the Law Reform...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 17), where he declared Denham Town in West Kingston as the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). Others (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague and Commissioner of Police, George Quallo.

9 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Denham Town in West Kingston Declared Second Zone of Special Operations

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared Denham Town in West Kingston as the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act. Details were provided by the Prime Minister at a press conference held today (October 17) at Jamaica House. A full-strength joint Jamaica Defence...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left) accepts a plaque from President, Rotary Club of Kingston, Michael Buckle, at the Club’s meeting, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Thursday (October 12).

9 years ago JusticeNational Security and Peace

Cabinet Receives Report of Compensation Committee

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says Cabinet has received the report of the West Kingston Commission Incursion Compensation Committee. “Cabinet is likely to consider it very soon, and, hopefully, by early November, that report will be laid in Parliament. It will be the precursor to dealing with all the recommendations of the Tivoli Commission of Enquiry,” Mr. Chuck said...

Fi Wi Jamaica Project Director, Professor Rosalea Hamilton, addresses a Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Services’ (JIS) headquarters in Kingston on October 10. At right is Social Service Expert for the project, Mavis Ferguson.

9 years ago Gender AffairsNational Security and Peace

More Than 10,000 Benefit from Fi Wi Jamaica Project

The Fi Wi Jamaica project, a collaborative effort of the University of Technology and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has been making great strides in its advocacy against human trafficking, domestic violence and issues of intolerance throughout the country. The three-year project, which began in 2015, incorporates a number of strategies, with the view to help remove...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in conversation with President of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Associations (URISA), Caribbean Chapter, Valrie Grant, during the opening ceremony of the two-day Jamaica GIS User Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on October 10.

9 years ago National Security and PeaceTechnology

JCF Uses Geospatial Data to Improve Operations

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has credited the use of geospatial data in improving the technological capabilities of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as it seeks to predict and prevent criminal activity. Addressing the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jamaica GIS User Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Tuesday (October 10), Mr. Montague said the Ministry is...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), look at food items prepared by wards in juvenile correctional centres at the recently held ‘We Transform’ competition and expo at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Kingston. At right is Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Ina Hunter.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

‘We Transform’ Expo Showcases Talent of Children in Juvenile Facilities

Hundreds of children under the care and supervision of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) benefited from the ‘We Transform’ competition and expo held recently at the Girl Guides Headquarters in Kingston. The inaugural event showcased the skills and creativity of the children, aged 12 to 17, in art and craft, agriculture, culinary arts, computer science and fashion design. They...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, pilots the the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 3).

9 years ago National Security and Peace

150 District Constables to be Recruited

Some 150 District Constables are to be recruited as part of efforts to strengthen community policing. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, explains that the recruitment will fill the vacancies being created by 150 District Constables who are now participating in training to join the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Speaking in the House of Representatives on October 3, Mr. Montague...