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...

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,...

New Police Commissioner, George Quallo, is urging more members of civil society to support the efforts of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to reduce crime and violence. He said it is essential that a stronger alliance be forged between citizens and the police in the pursuit of peace. “I am imploring you to join us in the fight against the...

New Police Commissioner, George Fitzroy Quallo, has committed to developing a culture of proactive policing within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), that focuses on crime prevention. This, he says, will be characterized by significantly boosting the JCF’s resources and capabilities and forging new and strengthening existing partnerships. Mr. Quallo was speaking  at his installation as Jamaica’s 29th Police Commissioner, held...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Ministry is in the process of hiring 20 lawyers, who will be assigned to various police divisions across the country. Speaking at a post-Sectoral Debate press conference at his Oxford Road headquarters in Kingston on April 27, Mr. Montague informed that one lawyer has already been engaged for the St. James police...

State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the support inmates and former wards receive after they are released from institutions remains a key element of the Government’s crime-prevention strategy. “A great part of our investment is to focus on post-release progress,” Mr. Charles Jr. said, noting that by exposing these individuals to transformational rehabilitative programmes,...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Ministry is developing a Drone Policy regarding the use and sale of unmanned aerial vehicles. At a press conference held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on April 27, Mr. Montague said instructions have been given to the Policy Unit to initiate proceedings in that regard. “We have had reports from a...