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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.

No State of Emergency at this Time – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is not at this time considering the implementation of a limited State of Emergency as part of its efforts to curb crime in western Jamaica. Speaking during a press conference...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

National Anti-Lottery Taskforce Being Reintroduced

Students, teachers and residents of Montego Bay, St. James, displaying peace message banners, are entertained by the Green Pond United Marching Band during the International Day of Peace celebrations in Sam Sharpe Square on September 21.

Montego Bay Commemorates International Day of Peace

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), is assisted by British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (left); and senior Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) officer, Lieutenant Colonel Victor Beek, to commission a Cessna airplane at the Caribbean Aviation Training Centre at Tinson Pen Aerodrome in Kingston on Friday, September 23. The aircraft, donated by the British Government, will be used in the JCCF's aviation training programme.

Cadet Force Gets New Aircraft

State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (right), greets several of the 26 Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officers who will participate in a multinational training programme, beginning this week, in United States (US). The announcement was made during a media briefing at the DCS training office on East Street in Kingston, on Friday, September 23.

Correctional Officers Participating in Multinational Training Programme

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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More Resources for Police in St. James

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says the Government will be allocating more resources to the St. James Police to tackle crime and violence. Addressing an International Peace Day ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21, Mr. Charles said the Government is taking proactive action to...

9 years ago National Security

UK Jamaicans Urged to Regularise Status

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is urging United Kingdom (UK)-based Jamaicans to seek to regularise their status. This, he said, is important in protecting their interests and that of their families, and to avoid the pain arising from deportation. The State Minister was addressing a recent community meeting hosted by...

9 years ago National Security

Security Ministry and Clergy to Sign MOU

The Ministry of National Security is to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with members of the clergy for procedures to follow when taking in persons of interest to the police. According to Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, the existing MOU is outdated, and he is ensuring that the new process of dealing with wanted persons, weapons...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (right), display the partnership document for the Less Lethal Programme. Occasion was the handover of 3,500 less-lethal weapon kits, sponsored by the US Government, to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on Wednesday (September 21). Sharing the moment is Commissioner or Police, Dr. Carl Williams.

9 years ago National Security

Security Forces will not Allow Criminals to Take Control – Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is assuring the nation that the security forces will not allow criminal elements to take control of the society. He was addressing the handover of 3,500 less-lethal weapon kits to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Wednesday (September 21), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. The kits were sponsored...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague

9 years ago National Security

Message from Hon. Robert Montague, Minister of National Security – International Day of Peace

Message from Hon. Robert Montague MP, Minister of National Security International Day of Peace September 21, 2016 The Ministry of National Security, its departments and agencies consider the UN International Day of Peace as very timely this year as Jamaica as a country needs to embrace peace throughout its communities in order for us as a nation to become more...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

9 years ago National Security

PM Welcomes Support from FBI

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is welcoming support from liaison officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to aid government’s plans to combat crime. At a function hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) to bid farewell to Ambassador-designate of Jamaica to the United States, Audrey...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

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Be Careful on the Roads Says Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is again calling on Jamaicans to be careful on the roads and especially children to exercise good judgment in their choice of transport to and from school. Prime Minister Holness’ comment comes in light of a tragic incident involving students from Garvey Maceo in Clarendon; resulting in serious injuries to at least 28 people including 23...