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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), converses with Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), George Quallo, at the official opening of the refurbished Negril Police Station in Westmoreland recently.

More Police Stations to be Built and Upgraded

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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (seated, second right) and Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (seated, second left) sign a Memorandum of Understanding that is designed to provide career guidance and improve access to labour market information system among young people at parish and community levels. The signing was undertaken at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Tom Redcam Drive on February 3. Others (seated, from left) are: Director General, Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Karen Barton and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden. Overseeing the signing (standing, from left) are: Public Relations and Marketing Officer, JLS, Kimberly Whilby McLaughlin and Record Clerk, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Vennecia Francis.

Labour Ministry and JLS Sign MOU for Use of LMIS

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), greets Chairman of the Negril Resort Board, Cliff Reynolds, during the official opening of the newly refurbished Negril Police Station in Westmoreland yesterday (February 2). The project was funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund at a cost of $50 million.

Minister Bunting Reports Double Digit Drop in Major Crimes

Police Officer assigned to the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) Safe Schools Programme, Corporal Fitzroy Rochester (centre) is flanked by students from Calabar High School, who recently participated in the Suncity High School Disc Jockey Competition.

Students Encouraged to Avoid Life of Crime Through Disk Jockey Competition

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (third left), having a light discussion with (from left): Commander in the United States South Command (US SOUTHCOM), Admiral Kurt W. Tidd; United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno; and Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson; ahead of the official opening of the 14th Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 27. CANSEC is being hosted in Jamaica until January 29 by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the US SOUTHCOM, to facilitate discussion on strengthening regional security mechanisms.

Govt Committed to Strengthening of Regional Security

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10 years ago National Security and Peace

Negril Police Station Renovated

The Negril Police Station in Westmoreland has been refurbished and upgraded by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment through the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). The project entailed overhaul of the roofing; construction of a new lecture theatre, holding area, identification room, perimeter wall, and barracks to accommodate some 70 police personnel; retrofitting of the administrative building, among other things. Addressing...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Department of Correctional Services Expresses Condolences at Officer’s Passing

The Department of Correctional Services is deeply saddened at the tragic death of Correctional Officer Romar Bent on Saturday, January 31, 2016 in Bog Walk, St. Catherine. We emphatically state that at the time of death Correctional Officer Romar Bent was on official duties. The matter is currently being investigated by the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Independent Commission of...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

US Southcom Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Security Threats in Region

Commander of the United States Southern Command (US SOUTHCOM), Admiral Kurt W. Tidd, has pledged his organisation’s commitment to deepening ties with the Caribbean in tackling security threats. He was addressing defence and security chiefs from across the region at today’s (January 27) official opening ceremony for the 14th Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

PCOA Urges Police to Adhere to JCF Policy

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) is urging police personnel to adhere to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) policy. Addressing members of the St. Elizabeth Divisional Command of the JCF, recently, Manager of Inspection and Monitoring at the PCOA, Andrew Beaumont, told them that “before you can protect others, you have to be mindful of protecting yourselves in terms of...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

BGLC Reports 23 Arrests for Illegal Gambling

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is reporting that there have been 23 arrests for illegal gambling and related crimes, since it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Organised Crime Investigation Division (OCID) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) more than a year ago. The Commission has also noted that there have been seven convictions during that...

10 years ago LabourNational Security and Peace

Govt to Address Issues Affecting Security Guards

The Government will be acting on a recommendation from the Minimum Wage Commission, to address the issues of some security guards not receiving payslips, and being designated contractors. The contract designation prevents the guards from obtaining certain benefits under labour regulations, and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says it is a matter that will have...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

ODPEM Stages Earthquake Open Day for Schools in Port Royal Tomorrow

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will, on Wednesday (January 20), host an Earthquake Awareness Open Day in Port Royal for primary and secondary schools in the Kingston Metropolitan Area. The event forms part of the organisation’s activities in recognition of January as Earthquake Awareness Month under the theme: Earthquake Safety – Don’t be Scared, Be Prepared....