Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government will be undertaking improvement works in several communities across the island as part of measures to reduce crime. He said that discussions are already underway with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, National Water Commission (NWC) and the National Works Agency (NWA) to address water, sewage, roads and...

Householders are being urged not to rush to open their doors to persons claiming to be members of the police force. Superintendent Merrick Watson said that citizens should first seek to ascertain the identity of persons claiming to be policemen and women, and ask them to display their credentials. “If you look through your doors and you do not see...

Superintendent of Police, Merrick Watson, is appealing for parents to monitor their children’s activity on social media. He said that young people are posting personal information online, which could taint their character and prevent them from accessing jobs. “There are persons, who are taking away their employment prospects and losing out because of things that they post on social media....

One thousand Safety and Security Officers will be placed in public schools this September. “Safety and Security in schools is part of the strategic priorities of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. The programme is constantly under review and we are going to see some results in the coming years,” says Director for Safety and Security in Schools, in...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government remains committed to mobilizing all the resources at its disposal to wage a “relentless war” against criminal elements “intent on destroying our nation.” To this end, he says the administration is currently exploring the possible resumption of hanging. Noting that it forms part of the crime prevention strategies aimed at creating...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, and Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, have expressed regret over the death of Corporal Judith Williams, who was shot by gunmen on Bray Street in Kingston, on April 28. Also expressing regret is the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis G. Moreno. Speaking with journalists at the National Police College of Jamaica,...

The St. James police are receiving wide-scale support for their move to implement a curfew for students in the parish. Under the new directive from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of the parish, Steve McGregor, all students 17 years and younger must be off the streets by 9:00 p.m. The only exception is if the child is in...