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Chairperson for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer.
Chairperson for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer.

Trafficking in Persons Act to be Reviewed

The Prosecution Committee of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), is seeking to further review the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act, 2013. Chairperson for NATFATIP, Carol Palmer, said review of the current legislation...
Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (left), in discussion with Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11.
Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (left), in discussion with Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11.

JCF Busy on the Roads
Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (right), responds to questions by journalists during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on July 11. At left is Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit of the JCF, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay.
Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (right), responds to questions by journalists during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on July 11. At left is Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit of the JCF, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay.

Motorists Urged to Stop Using Flashing Blue and Red Lights
Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, addresses a JIS Think Tank.
Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, addresses a JIS Think Tank.

Road Fatalities Down
Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (second left), addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Others (from left) are Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of Operations, Traffic and Highway Division, Errol Adams; Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Calvin Allen; and Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell.
Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (second left), addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Others (from left) are Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of Operations, Traffic and Highway Division, Errol Adams; Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Calvin Allen; and Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell.

Police Moving to Apprehend Criminals in the West

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Communication Officer, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on July 11.
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‘Get The Guns’ Campaign Yielding Results

The ‘Get the Guns’ campaign continues to reap results in the number of illegal guns seized by the security forces since the start of the year. Communication Officer, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, reports that law-enforcement officers have seized 336 illegal guns from communities all across Jamaica. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Commissioner...
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Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons, Carol Palmer, expresses her gratitude to the media for their support in heightening public awareness on human Trafficking, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.
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Chair of NATFATIP Lauds Media

Chairperson of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer, has lauded the media for their contribution to public awareness and education on human trafficking. “The media have contributed in a very large way to getting the message out. The media have now engaged us and there is a different voice that you hear when the ranking...
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Head of the Cyber Crime Unit at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrea Martin Swaby, addresses the inaugural Civil Registration and Identity Management Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James on July 8.
National Security

Legislation Best Protection Against Identity Theft – Martin Swaby

Head of the Cyber Crime Unit in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Andrea Martin Swaby, says legislation provides the best protection against identify theft,  which she noted, has become a major international problem, impacting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. She made the comment while addressing the Caribbean Civil Registration and Identity Management Conference at the Montego...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), looks on as Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, points out something of interest in the guidelines for the ‘Management of Substance Misuse in the School System’ to Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (2nd right). Sharing the moment is Senior Parish Court Judge, Kingston and St. Andrew Family Court, Paula Blake Powell. Occasion was the presentation ceremony for participants in the Children’s Drug Treatment Programme, held on July 8, at the Institute of Jamaica, downtown Kingston.
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More Mentors Needed for Young Men – Minister of State Charles Jr.

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging more Jamaicans to come forward and offer themselves as mentors for the country’s young men. The objective, he said, is to steer them away from illicit activities and encourage them to become productive members of society. “We want to start focusing more on...
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Chairperson for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons, Carol Palmer (centre); Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Lisa Palmer Hamilton (left); and Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police Carl Berry (right), review techniques used in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Anti-Trafficking in Persons training manual at a recent JIS Think Tank.
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JCF Boosts Anti-Trafficking in Persons Training

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are being better equipped to deal with cases of human trafficking. Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Carl Berry, told JIS News that the human trafficking curriculum at the National Police College of Jamaica has been improved with more informed trainers. “We are mindful that not all...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.
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Minister Montague Moves to Safeguard Information on Security Spending

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says he will be making a Cabinet submission to exclude the Ministry’s printed details from the country’s Budget. He was speaking at a post-Sectoral Debate press conference at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in New Kingston on July 7. “We have seen on our website a lot of traffic from countries and organisations...
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