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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), makes a point to Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, at the opening ceremony of the Regional Security Conference held on November 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI). Others (from left) are Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Jaber and Deputy Principal, UWI Open Campus, Professor Julie Meeks.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), makes a point to Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, at the opening ceremony of the Regional Security Conference held on November 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI). Others (from left) are Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Martha Cecilia Jaber and Deputy Principal, UWI Open Campus, Professor Julie Meeks.

Dismantling of Gangs Critical in Fight Against Crime – Montague

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...
Superintendent of Police and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Communications Unit, Stephanie Lindsay.
Superintendent of Police and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Communications Unit, Stephanie Lindsay.

Police Youth Clubs Transforming Troubled Youngsters
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), is in discussion with President, Jamaica Council of Churches, Reverend Dr. Gordon Evans (left) and Director of Communication, Independent Churches of Jamaica, Orville Ramocan. Occasion was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which sets out guidelines and protocols for the handling and handing over of wanted persons, illegal firearms, ammunition, prohibited weapons, and contraband to the police by members of the clergy and other religious organisations. The signing took place at the Ministry in Kingston today (November 22).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), is in discussion with President, Jamaica Council of Churches, Reverend Dr. Gordon Evans (left) and Director of Communication, Independent Churches of Jamaica, Orville Ramocan. Occasion was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which sets out guidelines and protocols for the handling and handing over of wanted persons, illegal firearms, ammunition, prohibited weapons, and contraband to the police by members of the clergy and other religious organisations. The signing took place at the Ministry in Kingston today (November 22).

Police and Church Set Guidelines for Handing Over of Wanted Persons, Guns and Contraband
State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right); and Child Development Agency (CDA) Chief Executive Officer, Rosalee Gage-Grey (left), interact with youngsters who participated in the CDA’s 11th annual candlelight vigil and concert at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Saturday, November 19. The event is the CDA’s main activity to mark World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse, which is commemorated annually on November 19.
State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right); and Child Development Agency (CDA) Chief Executive Officer, Rosalee Gage-Grey (left), interact with youngsters who participated in the CDA’s 11th annual candlelight vigil and concert at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Saturday, November 19. The event is the CDA’s main activity to mark World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse, which is commemorated annually on November 19.

PHOTOS: The Child Development Agency’s Annual Candlelight Vigil and Concert
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (right), speaking during a JIS Think Tank forum at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Friday, November 18. Listening keenly is Director of the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), Assistant Commissioner of Police Norman Heywood.
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (right), speaking during a JIS Think Tank forum at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Friday, November 18. Listening keenly is Director of the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), Assistant Commissioner of Police Norman Heywood.

Police Assures Public of Adequate Security During Christmas

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Chairman of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) Board, Hyacinth Lightbourne
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Cannabis Authority Looking to Grant Conditional Permits by Year End

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...
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Police Week To Be Observed Nov. 20-23

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be observing Police Week 2016 from Sunday, November 20 to Wednesday, November 23 under the theme ‘The Journey’, to mark its 149th anniversary. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (November 18), Head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said the week of activities will conclude on November 23 to facilitate...
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Director of Economic Planning, Research and Logistics at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), James Stewart (left), addresses quarterly press briefing at the PIOJ offices, on November 16. Others (from second left) are Director General of the PIOJ, Dr. Wayne Henry; and Programme Director, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat at PIOJ, Ms. Elizabeth Emanuel.
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Crime Rates Trending Down

There has been a downward trend in overall crime rates, with the January to September 2016 period recording a 20.2 per cent decline from the previous year. This refers to Category One crimes, which include murder, shooting, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, break-ins and larceny. According to Programme Director of the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Elizabeth Emanuel, a total of 174...
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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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75 Correctional Officers Honoured for Dedicated Service

Seventy-five correctional officers have been recognised by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) for their yeoman and sterling contribution to the organisation. The recipients were honoured during the Department’s National Honours and Awards Ceremony held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, today (November 15). State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., in...
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Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker (left), in discussion with Organisation of American States Country Representative to Jamaica, Jeanelle van GlaanenWeygel (third left), at a ceremony to release the findings of the 2016 National Drug Prevalence Survey, at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on November 15. Others (from second left) are Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Mrs. Karen Clarke Davis; Advisor to the Health Minister, Dr. Stephanie Reid, and Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission Research Specialist, Pernell Clarke.
National Security

Special Tickets Being Designed to Deal with Ganja Offence

Steps are now being undertaken by the National Security Ministry to design special tickets to assist members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with enforcing the country’s legislation dealing with dangerous drugs. This was stated by Chief Technical Director (CTD) in the Ministry, Mrs. Karen Clarke Davis, at a ceremony to release the preliminary results of the 2016 National Drug...
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