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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.

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...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (2nd right), observes as web designer/developer, Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS), Akeem Murray (right), shows off the features of the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC) website, which was unveiled during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew today (April 10). REDTRAC’s Director Principal, Major George Benson (2nd left); and Webmaster, JIS, Theodore Henry, also look on.

Regional Drug Law-Enforcement Training Centre Launches Website

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), converses with (from left) Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Fairweather; Organization of American States representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle van GlaanenWeygel; and Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Jamaica, Maura Barry Boyle, during the launch of the programme, dubbed 'A New Path', at the South Camp Juvenile Remand Centre, today (April 7).

All Juvenile Wards of the State to Benefit from ‘A New Path’

Head of the St. Mary Police, Superintendent Fabian Farqurson, addresses a town hall meeting held at the Port Maria Civic Centre on Wednesday (March 29).

Residents of St Mary Urged to Unite Against Crime

Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant (4th left, front row), shares a photo opportunity with young participants in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) IPAD Youth Empowerment and Mentorship Camp programme, and prospective sponsors and other stakeholders. Occasion was a breakfast meeting at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on March 29 to engage corporate society to support the initiative aimed at providing social intervention for youth.

Public and Private Sector Entities Pledge Support to JCF Youth Camp

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Persons with Illegal Guns Arrested

Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP), Novelette Grant, says the security forces have arrested 135 persons in connection with the seizure of 183 illegal firearms since the start of the year. Addressing a community forum on violence at the Sandals Royal, Montego Bay, on March 22, the Acting Commissioner argued that in any other space, “that should be having an impact,...

9 years ago National Security

Pay Attention to What Children do Outside the Home – Grant

Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP), Novelette Grant, is calling on parents to be more attentive to what their children do outside the home. Mrs. Grant, who was speaking at a community forum on violence at Sandals Royal in Montego Bay on March 22, said that children could become susceptible to the wiles of criminal elements and get drawn into nefarious...

Students of high schools participate in a long-distance race at the Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys and Girl’s Championships. (FILE)

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Keep the Peace During Champs – Police

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging the public to maintain the peace during the five-day staging of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships, which got under way on Tuesday (March 28) at the National Stadium. Speaking in a JIS interview, founder of the Peace for Champs initiative, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Terrence Bent, said in recent years...

Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant (right), in conversation with participants in the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force Police Officer of the Year competition (from left) Corporal Tony Ann Fearon-Dixon, Corporal Patrice Gordon and Constable Hilette Virgo. The finalists were feted at a reception on Monday (March 27) at the Police Officers’ Club, Hope Road, in Kingston.

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Ten Police Officers Vie for Top Cop Award

Ten police officers are to vie for top honours in the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Officer of the Year competition. The finalists were fêted at a reception held on March 27 at the Police Officers’ Club on Hope Road in Kingston. In her remarks, Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant, congratulated the participants for reaching so far in the...

In this file photo, Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant (left), converses with President of the Denham Town Community Development Centre (CDC), Pauline Perez, prior to the start of an empowerment session held at the Women Resource Outreach Centre’s (WROC) Beechwood Avenue location in Kingston on February 14.

9 years ago National Security

Acting Police Commissioner Says Criminals Prey on Children from Broken Homes

Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP), Novelette Grant, says there is a cycle of violence, where abused children and those from broken homes are being lured into nefarious activities by preying criminals. ACP Grant, who was speaking at a community forum on violence, at the Sandals Royal, Montego Bay, on March 22, added that she is also saddened by the violence...

9 years ago National Security

Road Tour on Human Trafficking Begins March 28

Persons across the island will be educated on ways to prevent human trafficking, beginning with the launch of a road tour at the Ministry of Justice in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 28). At 7:00 a.m., officials with the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), will gather at the Ministry, 61 Constant Spring Road, to commence the awareness...

Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP), Novelette Grant (left), emphasises a point as she addresses the launch of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation’s (JEF) 35th annual business and workplace convention and expo 2017, at the Terra Nova Hotel on Thursday (February 16). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, JEF, Brenda Cuthbert.

9 years ago National Security

ACP Grant Warns Persons against Aiding Criminals

Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP), Novelette Grant, is cautioning persons against protecting criminals during police operations in communities, warning that there are serious consequences for such actions. Addressing a meeting of business interests and residents of Montego Bay at Sandals Royal Caribbean on March 22, Mrs. Grant said police investigations have been revealing a very disturbing trend where residents have...