Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says systematic strategies and measures are being implemented to rid the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) of rogue cops. Mr. Bunting’s remark is in response to recent acts of criminality committed by a few members of the JCF. “While it has been embarrassing, to say the least, I think it must cause us to...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said that the police force will be relentless in its efforts to tackle crime and keep all areas across the island safe. He gave the commitment while addressing the handing over of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system at the Ocho Rios Police Station on Thursday, September 3. The Minister was speaking against...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon.  Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the Ministry is committed to building new barracks at the Ocho Rios Police Station for officers to patrol the resort town. Addressing the handing over ceremony for the Ocho Rios Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance System at the Ocho Rios Police Station on September 3,  Dr. McNeill said the commitment came...

Jamaica’s fight against the illicit narcotics trade, particularly across international waters, is expected to be significantly strengthened through an amendment to the Maritime Drug Trafficking Suppression Act. The Bill, which was approved in the House of Representatives on September 2, grants the Minister of National Security, the power to waive Jamaica’s right to exercise jurisdiction over Jamaican nationals who are...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General Stewart Saunders, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding Jamaica against human trafficking. “The Government of Jamaica is fully cognizant of its obligations locally and internationally to do the utmost to combat human trafficking on all fronts,” he assures. The Permanent Secretary was speaking at the opening of a border...

The fight against praedial larceny in St. Elizabeth received  a major boost on  August 20, when a new 2015 Toyota Hilux Pick-up, valued at $4.9 million, was handed over to the St. Elizabeth Agro Enforcement Team. The vehicle, which was presented by President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Mr. Bruce Levy, at the Malvern Police Station, is expected to help...

Work is to commence on a 304-bed, 2-storey Medium Risk block at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Facility, following the signing of a $164 million contract for the improvement project. The contract was signed today (August 19), in Kingston, by the Ministry of National Security, M and M Jamaica Limited, and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). Portfolio Minister, Hon....