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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the Throne Speech during the opening of the 2017-18 session of Parliament at Gordon House today (February 9). The Speech was delivered under the theme: ‘A Firm Foundation for Prosperity’. At left is the Governor- General’s Aide-de-Camp, Major Eldon Morgan.

Strong Legislative Agenda for 2017-18

The Government has put forward a robust legislative agenda for the 2017-18 fiscal year, including the tabling of a new Police Service Act to replace the Jamaica Constabulary Force Act, which will support the modernisation and transformation of the Jamaica...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday, February 8, where he announced measures to counter domestic violence, sexual abuse and the sexual grooming of minors. Looking on are (from left): Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade; Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant; Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.

Prime Minister wants Culture of Responsiveness in Police Force

In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.

Crime Reduction a Priority

In this file photo, National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), reviews Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits who were on parade during their Passing Out and Awards Ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine last year.

Government to Implement Five-Pillar Security Strategy

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on February 8.

Zero Tolerance for Child Pornography

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clifford Chambers, addresses a recent Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social in Kingston.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Business Operators Urged to Work with Security Forces

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Clifford Chambers, is encouraging business owners to work with the security forces to safeguard their operations from criminal victimisation. Speaking at the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social recently, ACP Chambers says a recent study showed that 65 per cent of 400 firms sampled reported that they had experienced one or more forms...

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Senator Suggests Standing Parliamentary Committee to Fight Crime

Opposition Senator, Lambert Brown, has suggested the establishment of a Standing Parliamentary Committee dedicated to crime reduction. Mr. Brown made the suggestion while addressing the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate today (February 3). “This will focus the country’s attention on solution to our crime problem; hopefully show that the anti-crime fighting efforts are bipartisan and direct the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams (right), shares a light moment with Deputy Chair of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Ambassador Nigel Clarke; and Chair, University Research Days Steering Committee, Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer, at a public lecture held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus on February 1.

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Take the Profit Out of Crime – Ambassador Clarke

Deputy Chair of the Economic Growth Council (EGC), Ambassador Nigel Clarke, says taking the profit out of crime is one of the most effective ways to address criminal activity in Jamaica. He noted that most crimes are committed by organised criminal networks that are sustained by profit. “The only way to dismantle criminal networks and therefore to dent the incidence...

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Jamaica Fire Brigade to get Two Boats

Two fire boats will soon be added to the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) fleet, as the Government moves to boost the agency’s services. Cabinet has approved a US$1.3 million contract to Brunswick Commercial and Government Products Inc. for the procurement of the boats. This was noted by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at the...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is greeted by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clifford Chambers, at the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social, held on January 31 at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) offices in Kingston. The SBAJ Biz Social was held under the theme: ‘Impact of Crime on Small Businesses’.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

More than 100 Illegal Guns Seized

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Clifford Chambers, says over 100 illegal firearms have been confiscated since the start of the year through the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) ‘Get the Guns’ campaign. Addressing the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social, held on January 31 at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) offices in Kingston, ACP Chambers said the seizure...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., with Guidance Counsellors at Hampton School in St. Elizabeth (from left) Kayon Whyne and Shellion Rowe, when he addressed the school’s Safety and Security Staff Sensitisation Workshop on February 1.

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State Minister Urges Teachers to Ensure their Safety

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has exhorted teachers of Hampton School in St. Elizabeth to ensure the safety of themselves and their communities. “Taking charge of your security means taking responsibility for it and this will show by example to your students what it means to be alert and aware,”...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), listens to President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ), Hugh Johnson (second left), during the SBAJ Biz Social held on January 31 at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) offices in Kingston. Others (from left) are: General Manager of the Atlas Group, Major Paul Brown; and SBAJ member, Garnett Reid. The 2017 staging of the SBAJ Biz Social was held under the theme: ‘Impact of Crime on Small Businesses’.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Government Reassures Small Business Operators

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government remains committed to creating a safe environment for small business operators. Speaking at a Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social, held on January 31 at the offices of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in Kingston, Mr. Charles said the Government...