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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

As a teacher, Ava Lindo was called ‘Miss’ by her students, but today as a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), she is referred to as ‘Sergeant’. “I never wanted to become a police officer. I love teaching so...

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. — 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.

Greenhouse Project at Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mercedes Currie Clarke.

DSP Mercedes Currie Clarke Committed to Serving and Protecting Citizens

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.

Food For The Poor Hailed for Work in the Prison System

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (FILE)

Inmates to Benefit From MOU to be Signed by Security Ministry and JFLL

Head of the Corporate Communications Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 27.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

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...

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.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Custos of St. Catherine, Rev. Jeffery McKenzie, at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Mary’s Field Housing Development in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, on February 28. At centre is West Central St. Catherine Member of Parliament and Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

9 years ago Health & WellnessNational Security and Peace

Police Post to be Built in West Central St. Catherine

A police post is to be constructed in the West Central St. Catherine constituency, says Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who is also Member of Parliament for the area. Dr. Tufton noted that ground is to be broken before the end of the year for the facility. The announcement was made today (February 28), at a ground-breaking ceremony...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE).

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Port Security Corps Sole Entity to Operate in Certain Designated Areas

The Port Security Corps Ltd. will now be the sole entity authorised to operate and provide security in designated sensitive and restricted areas and zones at several aviation and maritime locations. This decision, which was approved by Cabinet, has been made as part of Government’s move to strengthen the mandate of the agency in the provision of security services. Minister...

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 and Peace

Employers Urged to Get Involved in Schools

Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant, is encouraging employers to get involved in schools in order to instil in students at an early age, the values that are needed for the workforce and the wider society. “You have something to offer to these young people who are in our schools. Be a key partner in building safe schools… spaces where...

9 years ago Budget 2017/2018National Security and Peace

Dept of Correctional Services to Get More Vehicles

The Department of Correctional Services has received $202 million to purchase vehicles and improve adult institutions in the next fiscal year. Of the figure, $180 million will go towards renovation and rehabilitation at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston, while the remainder will be used to purchase vehicles for the Department. This is outlined in the 2017-18 Estimates...

9 years ago Budget 2017/2018National Security and Peace

Government to Strengthen Framework to Deal with Deportees

The Government is to strengthen the policy, legislative and institutional framework that guides the management and treatment of involuntary returned migrants (deportees) to the island. Some $13.8 million has been set aside in the 2017-18 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, for the activities under the Reintegration and Rehabilitation of Involuntary Returned Migrants in Jamaica. To be...