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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), having a light discussion with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, after the Minister addressed the 30th Anniversary ceremony of the St. Mary Agri-Expo, held on March 28, at the Grays Inn Sports Complex, Annotto Bay, in the parish.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), having a light discussion with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, after the Minister addressed the 30th Anniversary ceremony of the St. Mary Agri-Expo, held on March 28, at the Grays Inn Sports Complex, Annotto Bay, in the parish.

Security Forces Target Markets and Abattoirs

As part of the anti-crime plan, the security forces are targeting abattoirs and markets, to eliminate the practice of stolen agricultural items being sold at these establishments.           According to Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, praedial larceny is...

Westmoreland Custos Satisfied With Town Hall Meeting
Outgoing Lasco Top Cop of the Year 2015/16, Detective Sergeant Ava Lindo (2nd right), hands over a new desk top computer, courtesy of Royale Computers, to Principal of Barnes Basic School, Debbie-Ann Prince (3rd right), on March 23, at the institution. Also joining in are Inspector of Police at the Community Safety and Security Branch with responsibility for the Welfare Office, Yvonne Williams (3rd left); Sergeant Jonathan Prince (centre) as well as parents, teachers and students.
Outgoing Lasco Top Cop of the Year 2015/16, Detective Sergeant Ava Lindo (2nd right), hands over a new desk top computer, courtesy of Royale Computers, to Principal of Barnes Basic School, Debbie-Ann Prince (3rd right), on March 23, at the institution. Also joining in are Inspector of Police at the Community Safety and Security Branch with responsibility for the Welfare Office, Yvonne Williams (3rd left); Sergeant Jonathan Prince (centre) as well as parents, teachers and students.

Top Cop of the Year Donates Computer to School
Head of the Manchester Police Division, Superintendent Vendolyn Cameron-Powell, addresses policy forum on building safe communities, staged by the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), at its Mandeville campus, in Manchester, on March 18.
Head of the Manchester Police Division, Superintendent Vendolyn Cameron-Powell, addresses policy forum on building safe communities, staged by the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), at its Mandeville campus, in Manchester, on March 18.

Police Supt. Suggests Bonding JCF Members
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams.
Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams.

District Constables to Return to Communities

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ECC to Offer City and Guilds Certification for Security Guards

Security guards will soon receive training which will enable them to seek employment in the Caribbean and Europe. Evening and week-end classes for a 12-week training programme are scheduled to begin in May 2016 at the Excelsior Community College (ECC) main campus, 137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3. The school is collaborating with Security Administrators Limited (SAL) to start the...
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Ministry to Enhance Work Environment for Westmoreland Cops

The Ministry of National Security will be equipping police stations in Westmoreland with a number of basic items in order to improve the work environment for police personnel. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who made the disclosure at a town hall meeting at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar on Monday (March 21), said the items to be provided...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses town hall meeting in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland earlier this year.
National Security

Ministry to Purchase Cheaper Cars for JCF

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says will be purchasing cheaper vehicles during the next financial year to boost the mobile capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).             Speaking at a town hall meeting in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland,  on March 21, the Minister said motor cars, which are popularly known as ‘deportees’, will be purchased, instead of more expensive new...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (with mike), addresses town hall meeting at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on March 21.
National Security

Security Minister Pleased With Outcome of Town Hall Meeting

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says he is heartened by the responses which came out of a town hall meeting the Ministry  hosted in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on  March 21.             In an interview with  JIS News,  the Minister said new ideas were put forward to  help fight crime.             “I feel very good because the answers to a lot...
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Head of the Modernization Initiatives and Strategic Projects Division of the Ministry of National Security, Dr. Canute Thompson (2nd left), exchanges warm greetings with Head of the Manchester Police Division, Superintendent Vendolyn Cameron-Powell (2nd right). Sharing the moment (from left) are: Senior Manager, Distance Learning, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Edward Shakes; Director, Business Development and Communication, MIND, Marlene Campbell; and Director, Government Relations and Economic Development, Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Garfield Green. Occasion was a policy forum on building safe communities, hosted by MIND, at its Mandeville campus in Manchester on March 18.
National Security

More CCTV Cameras for Mandeville and Montego Bay

More closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are to be installed in the towns of Mandeville, Manchester and Montego Bay, St. James this year. The move is part of the Government’s effort to enhance police monitoring of the areas and ensure the safety and security of residents. Head of the Modernization Initiatives and Strategic Projects Division in the Ministry of National Security,...
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State Minister for National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), speaks with Founder of the Brazil-based Fight For Peace (FFP) organisation, Luke Downey, during a forum on reducing youth violence held on March 17 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
National Security

Communities Urged to Partner with Govt to Address Youth Violence

State Minister for National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is encouraging more community organisations to join with the Government in the drive to reduce violence among young people. “Working together, all of us can build a more peaceful and prosperous Jamaica for all Jamaicans, especially for our young people,” he said. Mr. Charles was speaking at a forum on reducing...
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Secretary/Chairman of the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption, David Grey, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, today (March 16). He urged public servants to make statutory declarations of their assets, liabilities and income.
National Security

Public Servants Urged to Make Statutory Declarations

The Commission for the Prevention of Corruption is urging public servants required to make statutory declarations of their assets, liabilities and income, to do so before the filing deadline on March 31. Since January 2003, public servants have been required to give statutory declarations on an annual basis, within three months of December 31 of each year, as is outlined...
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