Cabinet has awarded a contract valued at US$771,000 to American firm, Armor Express, for the provision of protective equipment for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The items include 1, 500 ballistic vests, 1, 000 ballistic helmets and 500 helmet shields. Speaking at Jamaica House press briefing on Wednesday, September 9 at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, Minister...

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...

Police personnel in St. Elizabeth have been commended by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, for being the leading parish in the reduction of violent crimes in Jamaica this year. “I think that full commendation is due to the JCF team in St. Elizabeth. The example in which a JCF member used his own personal vehicle in pursuit of...