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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the 52nd Annual JTA Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in St. James, on August 24.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the 52nd Annual JTA Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in St. James, on August 24.

Gov’t Recommits to Creating Safer Environments in Schools

The Government remains committed to the ongoing implementation of measures aimed at creating safer environments in schools. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the administration has invested “heavily” in developing and implementing security strategies to...
Rank and file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) display body-worn cameras during the launch at the Police Commissioner’s Office in St. Andrew, on August 25.
Rank and file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) display body-worn cameras during the launch at the Police Commissioner’s Office in St. Andrew, on August 25.

Greater Use of Technology to Further Reduce Crime Recommended
Body-worn cameras on display during the launch of the project, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in St. Andrew, on August 25.
Body-worn cameras on display during the launch of the project, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in St. Andrew, on August 25.

Body Cameras to be Deployed in Six Police Divisions
Deputy Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden, listens to comments being made during Wednesday’s (August 24) quarterly media briefing at the PIOJ’s head office, in New Kingston.
Deputy Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Richard Lumsden, listens to comments being made during Wednesday’s (August 24) quarterly media briefing at the PIOJ’s head office, in New Kingston.

22.8% Reduction in Six Categories of Serious Crimes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (right). Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Antony Anderson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (right). Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Antony Anderson.

National Security Council Developing Strategic Anti-Crime Action Plan

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Participants of the ‘Kick Out Crime and Violence’ programme wrestle under the guidance of their coach (partly hidden) at the Open Day and signing ceremony, held on August 20 at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Up Park Camp, while members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) provides music in the background.
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DFID Provides Grant to Help Inner City Youth

The Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom (UK) has signed a grant agreement with ‘Fight for Peace’ in Jamaica, valued at $20.7 million, to provide positive alternatives for inner city youth. ‘Fight For Peace’ is open to young people, aged seven to 29 years living in the communities targeted by the programme, Hannah Town, Denham Town, Trench...
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Superintendent of Police and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Communications Unit, Stephanie Lindsay.
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Shoppers Urged to be Careful

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging shoppers to take all the necessary steps to lessen the likelihood of being victims of robbery while conducting financial transactions during the ‘back-to-school’ period. Head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, told JIS News that persons should avoid taking large sums of cash when conducting transactions. “Minimise the use of...
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Superintendent of Police and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Communications Unit, Stephanie Lindsay.
National Security

Firearm Owners Urged to Store Weapons with JCF or FLA

Firearm owners are being urged to store weapons with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) or the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) for safekeeping, when they leave the island. Under Section 45, subsection 2 of the amended Firearms Act,  licensed firearm holders who are travelling and do not wish to carry a weapon, are required to store guns and ammunition at a...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), has the full attention of farmers in Lowe River, Trelawny yesterday (Aug.16), as he explains how the use of drones will boost productivity in the sector.
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Plans Advanced for Use of Drones to Combat Praedial Larceny

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says plans are well advanced for the use of drones to combat the problem of praedial larceny. Addressing farmers and other stakeholders at a drone demonstration session in Lowe River, Trelawny, on August 16, Mr. Hutchinson informed that the unmanned aerial vehicles will be equipped...
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President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), Dennis Chung, presents a certificate of participation to Ryan Stewart for completing the ‘Pitch It’ initiative, at an awards ceremony, held on August 12 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew. Mr. Stewart was one of 21 persons who received business start-up grants valued at $6 million. The initiative was implemented by Organization of American States (OAS), the Trust for the Americas and Junior Achievement Jamaica, with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Former Remandees Receive Start-Up Grants

Twenty-one former remandees and wards of the State have received business start-up grants valued at over $6 million, through an Organization of American States (OAS) initiative. Dubbed ‘Pitch It’: Learning and Investing in Your Future,  the project seeks to improve the lives of youth in conflict with the law, by addressing their emotional, social, educational and economic challenges. Forty-nine youngsters...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. addresses youngsters at the Challengers’ Day Camp at the Portmore Probation Office, recently.
National Security

Probation Officers Reach out to Child Offenders

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded Probation Officers islandwide for their commitment to youth empowerment. Between August 8 and 12, the Probation Aftercare Services hosted some 350 child offenders from 14 to 17 years of age in their annual outreach programme – the Challengers’ Day Camp. This year’s camp...
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National Security

Border Protection Unit Reports Success

The Border Protection Unit at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reporting several successes for the first quarter of the 2016/17 financial year. “We had over the quarter, nine Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) forfeiture applications made before the courts and we are attempting to get the courts to forfeit almost US$190,000 that was taken from persons who were attempting...
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