The Government plans to establish a security polytechnic institution, which will enable security personnel to earn certification that will put them on a path for higher learning. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, said beneficiaries will include members of the Jamaica Constabulary Fore (JCF), Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), immigration and correctional officers, and security guards. He said the training and...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the dismantling of criminal gangs and degrading their capacity is an important element in the Government’s fight against crime. Minister Montague, who was addressing the opening of the Regional Security Conference on November 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, said it is estimated that 70 per cent of murders in Jamaica are...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is hailing its flagship youth programme, the Police Youth Clubs, for helping to steer young people away from crime. Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said that the clubs, which have a chapter at each police station, have been instrumental in providing guidance for at-risk youth. “We have seen significant...

Guidelines and protocols are now in place for the handling and handing over of wanted persons, illegal firearms, ammunition, and contraband to the police by members of the clergy and other religious organisations. The guidelines were formalised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by representatives from the Ministry of National Security, the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches...

       

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has assured that adequate security will be provided in major commercial areas, particularly those affected by recent violent flare-ups, to facilitate activities during the Christmas season. This assurance was given by Head of the JCF Corporate Communication Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, while speaking at a JIS Think Tank forum at the agency’s head office...

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) expects to grant conditional licences by the end of the year for the growing and processing of ganja for medicinal and therapeutic purposes and for research and development. Chairman of the CLA Board, Hyacinth Lightbourne, told JIS News that the entity has received 89 applications. Of the number, 25 are for cultivating ganja, 18 for...