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,...

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...

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...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is assuring that adequate security arrangements are in place for Election Day on February 25. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Terrence Bent, said the police will be deployed at locations across the island to ensure that the process goes smoothly. He is urging persons casting their vote to do so in an orderly manner, and...

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is moving to further safeguard the identity of persons,  with the introduction of a facial recognition feature in the production of passports. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jennifer McDonald, said the feature was initially introduced at the 15 immigration kiosks installed at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston, and the Sangster International Airport,...

The Government is looking at equipping the police force with tablet computers as part of measures to boost their crime-fighting capabilities. Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said there is a request from Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, for the provision of tablets for law enforcement personnel. “We are...contemplating...the acquisition...of (an initial) 1,000 tablets... (and) over time...

Work will continue this year to build and upgrade police stations across the island through a combined investment of $331 million from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), National Housing Trust (NHT), and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), George Quallo, made the announcement in his address at the official opening of the refurbished Negril Police...