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Director in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew on Aug. 8. At left is Director, Corporate Communications Unit, Natalie Taylor.

Safety And Security in Western Parishes Have Improved – Police

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting significant improvement in safety and security in western Jamaica following the ongoing joint military/police operations. “We would have put in additional deployment of JCF and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel, and we believe...

United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Bruno Pouezat bringing remarks at the launch of Trafficking in Persons Study and Database Film premiere on July 28 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The launch formed part of the activities for Trafficking in Persons Week July 24 to 30, which is staged in support of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons observed on July 30. The event was hosted by the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) in partnership with the UNDP.

UN Official Commends Jamaica on Combatting Human Trafficking

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

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)

Jamaica Customs to Launch Electronic Window

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Public Advisory – Independence Celebrations

Motorists and members of the public are being advised that in order to facilitate the smooth staging of events during the Independence celebrations, the following traffic changes and parking arrangements will be instituted. Patrons attending the Grand Gala scheduled to be held at the National Stadium on Saturday, August 6 are being advised that at 12:00 midday, Arthur Wint Drive...

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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...

10 years ago National Security and PeaceOffice 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...

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.

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State Minister Says Jamaicans Must Plan Their Families

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says Jamaicans must get back to the practice of planning their families, in order to ensure that correct decisions are made. Speaking at a National Security Conference on Citizen Security at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on July 21, Mr. Green said that...

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.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

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

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Border Force on July 21, 2016, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see both organisations collaborating on cross-border initiatives to include combating transnational crime and cross-border illicit trading activities. This collaboration between Jamaica and the United Kingdom will allow both countries to address major common threats at their...

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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...