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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Carl Berry speaking during a training session for Registration and Senior Registration officers within the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR). The training session was held at the OCR’s Kingston office on July 13 and is part of several activities by Jamaica’s National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) to eliminate trafficking from the country.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Head of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Carl Berry speaking during a training session for Registration and Senior Registration officers within the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR). The training session was held at the OCR’s Kingston office on July 13 and is part of several activities by Jamaica’s National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) to eliminate trafficking from the country.

OCR Sharpens Officers’ Skills To Combat Child Trafficking

As part of efforts by the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) to combat trafficking in children, 14 of its officers from across five parishes recently participated in a one-day training workshop to sharpen their assessment skills. The workshop, held...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing the press launch of Jamaica Pray, held on July 26, at the Guardian Life Building, in New Kingston, St. Andrew. The event, set for July 31 in Half-Way Tree, is the Christian community’s approach to seek divine intervention as it relates to crime and violence.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing the press launch of Jamaica Pray, held on July 26, at the Guardian Life Building, in New Kingston, St. Andrew. The event, set for July 31 in Half-Way Tree, is the Christian community’s approach to seek divine intervention as it relates to crime and violence.

Citizens Urged to Take Part in Jamaica Pray
CEO of the Jamaica Customs Agency and Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, addressing a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of downtown Kingston at the Hotel Four Seasons on Monday, July 25. (File photo)
CEO of the Jamaica Customs Agency and Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, addressing a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of downtown Kingston at the Hotel Four Seasons on Monday, July 25. (File photo)

Jamaica Customs to Launch Electronic Window
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses National Security Conference on Citizen Security at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on July 21.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses National Security Conference on Citizen Security at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on July 21.

State Minister Says Jamaicans Must Plan Their Families
CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese (left) and Sir Charles Montgomery K.B.E, Director General of Border Force UK (centre), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK). The MOU will strengthen the current partnership between the Jamaica Customs Agency and the UK’s Border Force. Viewing the proceeding is British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mr. David Fitton.
CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese (left) and Sir Charles Montgomery K.B.E, Director General of Border Force UK (centre), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK). The MOU will strengthen the current partnership between the Jamaica Customs Agency and the UK’s Border Force. Viewing the proceeding is British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mr. David Fitton.

Jamaica Customs and UK Border Force strengthens partnerships with signing of Memorandum of Understanding

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National Security Ministry Recommits to Eradicating Human Trafficking

The National Security Ministry has recommitted to playing its part to eradicate human trafficking in Jamaica. State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jnr., says the Ministry will be working closely with its partners and citizens to achieve this. As such, he encourages persons to become more aware of the relevant issues and play their part in stamping out this...
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National SecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

Government to Launch National Campaign Against Violence

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be launching a national campaign against violence. Addressing the launch of a HeForShe Jamaica campaign, an initiative to promote gender equality, on the lawns of Jamaica House on July 27, Mr. Holness said the issue of violence in Jamaica is critical and requires immediate attention. “Violence is far too...
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Policies and Guidelines for Returning Residents Still Stand – Customs Agency

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising that persons wishing to return and settle permanently in Jamaica and wish to make use of the incentives offered by the Customs Agency, must adhere to all existing policies and guidelines governing the importation of items. CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese says that the JCA has noted the issues of concern...
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National Security

Consultations Ongoing on Noise Abatement Act

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says consultations are ongoing regarding amendments to the Noise Abatement Act. The law is being amended to grant extensions to entertainment events beyond       2 a.m. with conditions. “You cannot have extensions in certain sections of a community, you can’t be in the middle of the town where the hospital is or where the old...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (right), addresses the large gathering at the National Security Conference on Citizen Security held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday, July 21.
National Security

Minister Montague Pleased with Turnout for Security Conference

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says he was pleased with the turnout of residents in western Jamaica for the National Conference on Citizen Security held on July 21 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. “We catered for 700 persons (and) at one point we had over 1, 200 persons…I was very moved by the turnout and...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) is greeted by Acting Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds (right), as he arrives at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (July 19) to participate in the closing ceremony for the Tourism Safety and Security District Constables Training Programme. Also pictured is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. During the ceremony, certificates were presented to the first batch of 89 district constables, who have been trained to serve in the island’s resort areas.
National SecurityTourism

Tourism Ministry to Provide $1 Billion for Crime-Fighting Equipment

The Tourism Ministry has committed to provide another $1 billion over the next four years to the Ministry of National Security for the acquisition of crime-fighting tools. This was announced by portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, at the closing ceremony for the Tourism Safety and Security District Constables Training Programme at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park,...
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Police Superintendent in charge of St. Ann, Wayne Cameron, addresses a community meeting at the Orange Hill Pentecostal Church in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on July 19.
National Security

St. Ann Police will be Relentless Against Crime

Superintendent of Police in charge of St. Ann, Wayne Cameron, says the force   will be relentless in the fight against crime in the parish, particularly murders. He gave the assurance at a community meeting held on July 19 at the Orange Hill Pentecostal Church in Brown’s Town. While overall crime in St. Ann has decreased by 10 per cent, the...
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