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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

National Anti-Lottery Taskforce Being Reintroduced

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, has announced plans for the reintroduction of the Lottery Scam Taskforce by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He said Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, has advised of plans to intensify operations against lottery scammers,...
Students, teachers and residents of Montego Bay, St. James, displaying peace message banners, are entertained by the Green Pond United Marching Band during the International Day of Peace celebrations in Sam Sharpe Square on September 21.
Students, teachers and residents of Montego Bay, St. James, displaying peace message banners, are entertained by the Green Pond United Marching Band during the International Day of Peace celebrations in Sam Sharpe Square on September 21.

Montego Bay Commemorates International Day of Peace
National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), is assisted by British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (left); and senior Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) officer, Lieutenant Colonel Victor Beek, to commission a Cessna airplane at the Caribbean Aviation Training Centre at Tinson Pen Aerodrome in Kingston on Friday, September 23. The aircraft, donated by the British Government, will be used in the JCCF
National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), is assisted by British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (left); and senior Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) officer, Lieutenant Colonel Victor Beek, to commission a Cessna airplane at the Caribbean Aviation Training Centre at Tinson Pen Aerodrome in Kingston on Friday, September 23. The aircraft, donated by the British Government, will be used in the JCCF's aviation training programme.

Cadet Force Gets New Aircraft
State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (right), greets several of the 26 Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officers who will participate in a multinational training programme, beginning this week, in United States (US). The announcement was made during a media briefing at the DCS training office on East Street in Kingston, on Friday, September 23.
State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (right), greets several of the 26 Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officers who will participate in a multinational training programme, beginning this week, in United States (US). The announcement was made during a media briefing at the DCS training office on East Street in Kingston, on Friday, September 23.

Correctional Officers Participating in Multinational Training Programme
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)
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)

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UK Jamaicans Urged to Regularise Status

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is urging United Kingdom (UK)-based Jamaicans to seek to regularise their status. This, he said, is important in protecting their interests and that of their families, and to avoid the pain arising from deportation. The State Minister was addressing a recent community meeting hosted by...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)
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Security Ministry and Clergy to Sign MOU

The Ministry of National Security is to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with members of the clergy for procedures to follow when taking in persons of interest to the police. According to Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, the existing MOU is outdated, and he is ensuring that the new process of dealing with wanted persons, weapons...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (right), display the partnership document for the Less Lethal Programme. Occasion was the handover of 3,500 less-lethal weapon kits, sponsored by the US Government, to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on Wednesday (September 21). Sharing the moment is Commissioner or Police, Dr. Carl Williams.
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Security Forces will not Allow Criminals to Take Control – Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is assuring the nation that the security forces will not allow criminal elements to take control of the society. He was addressing the handover of 3,500 less-lethal weapon kits to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Wednesday (September 21), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. The kits were sponsored...
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Message from Hon. Robert Montague, Minister of National Security – International Day of Peace

Message from Hon. Robert Montague MP, Minister of National Security International Day of Peace September 21, 2016 The Ministry of National Security, its departments and agencies consider the UN International Day of Peace as very timely this year as Jamaica as a country needs to embrace peace throughout its communities in order for us as a nation to become more...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
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PM Welcomes Support from FBI

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is welcoming support from liaison officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to aid government’s plans to combat crime. At a function hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) to bid farewell to Ambassador-designate of Jamaica to the United States, Audrey...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
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Be Careful on the Roads Says Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is again calling on Jamaicans to be careful on the roads and especially children to exercise good judgment in their choice of transport to and from school. Prime Minister Holness’ comment comes in light of a tragic incident involving students from Garvey Maceo in Clarendon; resulting in serious injuries to at least 28 people including 23...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (third left) and State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), look on as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh (right), signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Head of Fight for Peace Jamaica, Kellie Magnus (second left) on September 8 at the Ministry’s offices. Also pictured is Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety at the Ministry, Courtney Brown (second right). The MOU serves to establish a framework for the operation and governance of the partnership between the Ministry and the non-governmental organisation, which uses sports to engage youth in communities impacted by violence.
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MOU Signed With Fight for Peace to Assist At-Risk Youth

The Ministry of National Security has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with international non-governmental organisation (NGO) Fight for Peace, which uses sport to engage at-risk youth in communities impacted by violence. The MOU will serve to establish a framework for the effective operation and governance of the various collaborative projects between the Ministry and its agencies and Fight for...
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