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Trainer in the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDSM) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Jumaine Remikie (left), displays a map on the chikungunya and dengue fever outbreak in Jamaica in relation to hospital service areas, which was generated through the use of geographical information systems (GIS) technology. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ) Chairman, Alexander Williams; NSDSM Principal Director, Rohan Richards; Acting Director, Crime Prevention Community Safety at the Ministry of National Security, Keisha Wright; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Lt. Col. Oral Khan. Occasion was the launch of Geography Awareness Week and the LICJ 25th anniversary celebrations on February 1 at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, under the theme: ‘Geospatial Technologies – National Security and Public Safety’.

Geospatial Technology a Critical Tool in Crime Fighting

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh, says geospatial technology is a critical tool in gathering data to plan, develop and make decisions for crime fighting. “By incorporating traditional law enforcement data with data such as demographics,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, addresses International Peace Day ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21. (File photo)

State Minister Urges Support for Expansion of Cadet Force

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), is in discussion with Head, Product Support, Flow, Troy Cockings, during a press conference at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston today (Jan. 26). The Ministry of National Security has partnered with telecommunications companies Digicel and Flow to make the ‘Stay Alert’ application automatically available on smartphones.

Stay Alert to be Automatically Available on Smartphones

Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant (left), is being guided to her seat by Head of the JCF’s Community Safety and Security Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, at the launch of the JCF 150th anniversary celebrations, held recently at Toyota Jamaica on Old Hope Road, St. Andrew.

Police Partnering with Church to Address Domestic Violence

New Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade (right), is greeted by outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson (left), at the Change of Command parade at Up Park Camp, on January 21.

Chief of Defence Staff Pledges Support for Legs Programme

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), accepts a copy of the Caribbean Journal of Strategic and Security Studies from Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Major General Rocky Meade, at the launch of the journal at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI) on January 21.

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JDF Launches Caribbean Security Journal

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has launched a Caribbean Journal of Strategic and Security Studies, which broadly examines threats to national and regional security. The volume one journal, which is produced in collaboration with the United States Naval College, covers topics related to local and international terrorism, arms proliferation and the level and number of homicides in Jamaica and the...

In this file photo, Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is in discussion with Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant (right), during an interactive session with heads of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (January 17).

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Next Commissioner to Come from JCF – Minister Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the next commissioner of police will be appointed from within the ranks of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He noted that scores of members of the force have dedicated themselves to the fight against crime, while making time for advanced training, and there is no reason one of them should not be...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), is briefed on operations by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), by Director of Immigration, Orlando Williams (left), during a tour of the agency’s head office on Constant Spring Road in St, Andrew on January 19. Listening is Immigration Officer, Kamala Morris-Anderson.

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Government Awaits Architectural Designs for New PICA Head Office

The Government is awaiting completion of the architectural designs to commence construction of the new Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) head office in Kingston. The facility is being built to provide more space for staff located at PICA’s current headquarters on Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, made the disclosure to JIS News...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, highlights a point while addressing a press briefing at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew yesterday (January 18).

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Surveillance Aircraft to be Acquired

The Government is to acquire a surveillance aircraft as part of a raft of new measures to strengthen the country’s border-protection system. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, during a press briefing at his Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew on Wednesday (January 18). He said the Government “has taken a very conscious decision that...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, emphasises a point while addressing the commissioning of a Cessna aeroplane for the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), at the Caribbean Aviation Training Centre situated at the Tinson Pen Aerodrome in Kingston on Friday, September 23. (FILE)

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Gov’t Hires New Forensic Pathologist

The Government has hired a new forensic pathologist to assist in reducing the backlog of autopsies. This was disclosed by National Security Minister, Robert Montague, during an interactive session with heads of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on January 17. In the meantime, Minister Montague said the Government continues to provide the...

Director/Principal of the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC), Major George Benson (centre), provides details on the operations of the entity at a JIS Think Tank on January 13. He in flanked by acting academic affairs directors Wayne Vassell (left) and Tanisha Boothe.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

REDTRAC to be Expanded

The Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC), based at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, is to be expanded to meet the demand for additional space for training. Director/Principal, Major George Benson, said the project involves the addition of another floor in order to have more rooms. “When this is done, we will be able to...

Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant (right), and Commissioner of Customs, Major (Rt’d) Richard Reese, engage in discussion shortly before the start of a press briefing held at the National Security Ministry’s Oxford Road Offices in St. Andrew, yesterday (January 18). The briefing was held to provide details on the MOU, which will see the establishment of three new marine bases in Jamaica. The document was signed by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) in December last year.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

More Marine Bases to Protect Borders

The Government’s effort to protect Jamaica’s borders will be bolstered with the establishment of three new marine bases along sections of the country’s coastline. To be located at Rocky Point in Clarendon; James Bond Beach, in St. Mary; and Little Ochi in St. Elizabeth, the bases will be jointly established and operated by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the...