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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) and former Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson, exchange words as they focus on activities during a closing ceremony for Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2016, at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) polo field at Up Park Camp on June 28. (File Photo)

Office of National Security Advisor Critical for Coordination among Agencies

The Office of the National Security Advisor will be critical to enabling coordination among the various security agencies towards achieving benchmarks set out in Jamaica’s standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is according to recently appointed National...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), listens while Commanding Officer for St. Mary, Deputy Superintendent (DSP), Dwight Powell (right), addresses the handing over ceremony for a closed-circuit television (CCTV) at the Islington Police Station, in the parish, on December 7. At centre is Assistant Commissioner of Police(ACP), Fitz Bailey.

CCTV Assists in Seizure

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), tries out the closed-circuit television (CCTV) system installed at the Islington Police Station in St. Mary. The system, donated by Quest Security, was officially handed over on December 7. Others (from left) are Advisor to the Minister, Peter Jones; Assistant Chaplin for the Area Two police division, Lenford Newell; and Head of the division, Assistant Commissioner of Police, (ACP) Fitz Bailey.

Prank Calls Affecting Police Emergency Service

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.

JCF Outlines Reasons for Seizure of Vehicles

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)

Private Owners of CCTV Respond to Security Ministry

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communication Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (2nd left), addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’ about additional security measures to protect persons during the festive season. Others (from left) are Acting Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC); Dorothy Campbell; Senior Deputy Superintendent and Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks; and Sergeant Shaunjaye Mitchell.

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Police to Increase Stop-and-Search Operations

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be increasing stop-and-search operations during the festive season. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said there will be a surge in the number of police on the ground during the festive season to counter the increase in robberies and the large migration...

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Promoters Must Get Permits to Host Events

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging party promoters to get the relevant permits before hosting events. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on December 2, Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, said party promoters will be prosecuted if they do not abide by the laws and regulations that govern events in the country. Superintendent...

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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Work of Probation Officers Key to National Security

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jnr., has called on probation officers to begin seeing themselves as a major part of the nation’s national security machinery. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Probation Aftercare Officers’ Staff Association, at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St. Ann on December 1, the State Minister...

In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.

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National Security Council Finalising Plan to Assist in Fighting Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Security Council is finalising a comprehensive action plan that will assist in the reduction of crime. According to the Prime Minister, the Government has the resolve to tackle crime and secure the citizens of the country, and the measures to be put in place will be sustainable. “The Government has...

Commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese, gives his remarks at the 14th annual customs seminar of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) Customs Tariff and Port Users Committee, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 24.(File photo)

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Jamaica Customs and the Fight Against Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Infringement

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) acknowledges the information presented by Carreras Ltd. at its recent press event. Several issues must be taken into consideration when assessing the current impact the illicit trade is having on revenue: 1) The advent of several additional players in the tobacco market (two local manufacturers and new importers) and the impact this is having on...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), greets the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade (right), at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House on December 1. At left is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.

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Prime Minister Hails New Chief Of Defence Staff

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade, noting that he is very knowledgeable for the task. Mr. Holness, who was addressing the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, on December 1, said Major General Meade will ensure continuation of the fine tradition of the army. The ceremony was presided...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), shares a thought with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh during a domestic violence/conflict resolution training session for key Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) operatives at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston today (December 1).

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Domestic Violence Training for Police Personnel

The Ministry of National Security is providing training for police personnel in conflict resolution in order to better enable them to recognise, deal with and respond to domestic violence. This is in light of statistics, which show that approximately 37 per cent of murders committed in Jamaica stem from domestic incidents. Speaking at a domestic violence/conflict resolution training session at...