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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.

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...

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.

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

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.

St. Ann Police will be Relentless Against Crime

A section of the large crowd which took part in a Peace March in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 18. The march was organised by the Youth Organization for Upliftment and iLove, iLive, iGive Foundation and was addressed by a number of political, civic and religious leaders, including Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Hundreds Take Part in Peace March in Mobay

Communication Officer, Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, recently.

Licensed Firearm Holders Urged to Store Weapons Safely

Chairperson for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Trafficking in Persons Act to be Reviewed

The Prosecution Committee of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), is seeking to further review the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act, 2013. Chairperson for NATFATIP, Carol Palmer, said review of the current legislation will take into account the UK legislation which was recently enacted – Modern Slavery Act, 2015. “We are looking at...

Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (left), in discussion with Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11.

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JCF Busy on the Roads

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recorded over 200,000 breaches of the Road Traffic Act up to June of this year. This was disclosed by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Senior Superintendent...

Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (right), responds to questions by journalists during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on July 11. At left is Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit of the JCF, Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Motorists Urged to Stop Using Flashing Blue and Red Lights

The Police are urging motorists to desist from using flashing lights that replicate emergency vehicles. Under the law, emergency lights are to be used only by the Police, the Jamaica Fire Brigade, and ambulances. Blue lights are used by the Police, while other emergency services use red lights. The call came from Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic...

Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, addresses a JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

Road Fatalities Down

Since the start of the year, road fatalities and collisions have been reduced when compared to the corresponding period last year. This was disclosed by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. “For...

Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (second left), addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Others (from left) are Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of Operations, Traffic and Highway Division, Errol Adams; Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Calvin Allen; and Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Police Moving to Apprehend Criminals in the West

The Police High Command is reassuring citizens that they have identified persons in Western Jamaica who are known to be violence producers and are moving to apprehend them. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew on July 11, Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay,...

Communication Officer, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, on July 11.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

‘Get The Guns’ Campaign Yielding Results

The ‘Get the Guns’ campaign continues to reap results in the number of illegal guns seized by the security forces since the start of the year. Communication Officer, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, reports that law-enforcement officers have seized 336 illegal guns from communities all across Jamaica. Speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Commissioner...

Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons, Carol Palmer, expresses her gratitude to the media for their support in heightening public awareness on human Trafficking, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Chair of NATFATIP Lauds Media

Chairperson of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer, has lauded the media for their contribution to public awareness and education on human trafficking. “The media have contributed in a very large way to getting the message out. The media have now engaged us and there is a different voice that you hear when the ranking...