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Entities Pledge to Leverage Technology to Improve Border Security

Government entities charged with protecting the country’s borders are looking to make greater use of high-level technology in carrying out their operations. At a recent conference on ‘Leveraging Technology for Effective Border Security’, held at the National Police College in...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), is in discussion with Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, at the graduation ceremony for 173 new police recruits held at the National Police College in St. Catherine on November 25.

Govt to Establish National Security Polytechnic

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

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).

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.

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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.

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Police Assures Public of Adequate Security During Christmas

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has assured that adequate security will be provided in major commercial areas, particularly those affected by recent violent flare-ups, to facilitate activities during the Christmas season. This assurance was given by Head of the JCF Corporate Communication Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, while speaking at a JIS Think Tank forum at the agency’s head office...

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...

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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CDA Candlelight Vigil and Concert Against Child Abuse Set for Saturday

The Child Development Agency (CDA) will host its 11th Annual Candlelight Vigil and Concert on Saturday (November 19) at Emancipation Park, New Kingston. The event, which is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m., will be staged under the theme ‘The Cries of Our Children’. It is in observance of World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. Public Relations and Communications...

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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