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Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Heather Cooke (right), joins students and other stakeholders in a walk for peace as part of activities to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday (March 13). The march, from Ruthven Avenue, along Half-Way Tree Road and up Chelsea Avenue, was preceded by a peace rally at The Knutsford Court Hotel.
Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Heather Cooke (right), joins students and other stakeholders in a walk for peace as part of activities to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday (March 13). The march, from Ruthven Avenue, along Half-Way Tree Road and up Chelsea Avenue, was preceded by a peace rally at The Knutsford Court Hotel.

JCF Finalising Child Interaction Policy and Procedure

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is working on finalising and promoting its Child Interaction Policy and Procedure (CIPP), which will serve as a guide to the police in treating with children in their care. This was disclosed by Acting Director,...
Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank.
Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank.

Police Advises Passengers to Respond when Questioned During Traffic Stops
In this file photo a convoy of Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) departs Up Park Camp.
In this file photo a convoy of Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) departs Up Park Camp.

JDF Gets US$11.6 Million to Improve Offshore Patrol and Aerial Surveillance
National Safe Schools and Training Coordinator, Sergeant Tanecia Johnson (right), gets a high-five from student at St. Francis Primary and Infant School, Amanda Smith (left), during Tuesday’s (March 7) fourth staging of the National Safe Schools
National Safe Schools and Training Coordinator, Sergeant Tanecia Johnson (right), gets a high-five from student at St. Francis Primary and Infant School, Amanda Smith (left), during Tuesday’s (March 7) fourth staging of the National Safe Schools' Peace Day Concert at Mandela Park in St. Andrew. Other students (from second left) are Kanish Creary and Gabrielle Bailey.

Scores Gather in Mandela Park for Peace Day Concert
Detective Sergeant, Ava Lindo (left), receives the LASCO Police Officer of the Year trophy from the Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin.
Detective Sergeant, Ava Lindo (left), receives the LASCO Police Officer of the Year trophy from the Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin.

Teacher Leaves Classroom to Serve with Distinction in JCF

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), examines crop being grown under the Tamarind Farm Greenhouse Project. Occasion was the official handing over of the project, sponsored by Carib Cement Company, at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in Spanish Town on March 6. The project, which commenced in September 2016, aims to assist with the rehabilitation of inmates. Others (from left) are Senior Superintendent for Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre, Baldwin Rollins; Chairman of Carib Cement Company, Parris Lyew Ayee and Correctional Officer 1, Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre, Linton Campbell.
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Greenhouse Project at Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre

A greenhouse project, sponsored by Carib Cement Company Limited, was handed over to the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre, in St. Catherine, on March 6. Some 10 inmates at the centre have been trained in modern agricultural techniques to manage the greenhouse, as part of the rehabilitation process. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon....
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State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the recent ground-breaking ceremony for a new training facility at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Catherine, which is being built by Food For The Poor at a cost of approximately $3.19 million.
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Food For The Poor Hailed for Work in the Prison System

State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has praised Food For The Poor (FFP for its work in the prison system. He noted that the charity organisation, which supports the Ministry’s delivery of programmes and services in correctional institutions, has a long and distinguished track record in safeguarding the welfare of persons regarded by sections of...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (FILE)
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Inmates to Benefit From MOU to be Signed by Security Ministry and JFLL

The Ministry of National Security and the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer educational opportunities to inmates and other interest groups. In an interview with JIS News, Minister of State in the Ministry, Pearnel Charles Jr., says offering educational programmes to persons in juvenile confinement, prisons or at-risk social groups...
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Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 27.
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JCF Using Whatsapp to Tackle Sexual Exploitation of Children

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is using WhatsApp to tackle the sexual exploitation of children via social media. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 27, Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the JCF, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said the WhatsApp group was created to encourage citizens to send all sexual videos and images of children directly to the...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and the Most Hon. Mrs. Juliet Holness (second right) listen to a point being made by Commanding Officer, HMJS Middlesex, Lieutenant Commander Aceion Prescott (foreground) aboard the vessel following the official naming and commissioning ceremony at HMJS Cagway, Port Royal on February 28. At left is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.
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JDF Receives Surveillance Vessels

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard received two new maritime offshore surveillance vessels which will allow the army to increase its activities in protecting the island’s borders. The vessels: HMJS Cornwall and HMJS Middlesex will be employed in fulfilling the traditional roles of the JDF Coast Guard. These include: search and rescue, fisheries protection, maritime law enforcement, marine environmental...
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