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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre), share a moment with General Manager of Meliá Braco Village Hotel in Trelawny, Dimitri Kosvogiannis (right), at the ground breaking ceremony for renovation of the hotel in April 2015.

Meliá Braco Pledges to Help Communities

The management of the Meliá Braco Village Hotel in Trelawny has committed to ensuring that the hotel contributes to the development of communities within the vicinity of the 24-acre property and the wider parish. “It is my absolute intention to...

Assistant Commissioner in charge of Fire Prevention at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Sean Martin (2nd right), looks on as Public Relations Officer at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks (right), presents a fire extinguisher to Rochelle McCalla and her children. The family of four lost their home in a blaze that occurred at 22 Mandela Terrace, Kingston 11 on May 26, 2015. They were presented with two fire extinguishers, bed, bed linen, pillows, food items, cash and gift vouchers by the JFB on December 31.

Jamaica Fire Brigade to Assist Families Affected By Fire

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre), in discussion with Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (right) and Acting Custos, St. Andrew, Lt. Cdr John McFarlane, at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) annual 2016 devotion exercise, held at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, in St. Andrew, today (January 4).

JCF to Redouble Effort to Rid Nation of Criminals – Bunting

Lasco/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) 2015 Police Officer of the Year, Detective Sergeant Ava Lindo (left), is in conversation with Deputy Commissioner of Police, Novlette Grant at a Discussion Forum on gender-based violence, hosted by the Bureau of Women Affairs in partnership with the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), on December 4, at MIND’s Old Hope Road offices, St. Andrew.

Top Cop Undertakes Project To Protect Children From Abuse

Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh. (FILE)

Residents Of Williamsfield Gardens Launch Neighbourhood Watch

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Parents Urged To Be Vigilant This Christmas

Police Officer of the Year, Detective Sergeant Ava Lindo, is encouraging parents to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their children during the Christmas season. She said parents are to pay keen attention to their children’s whereabouts at all times, and ensure that an adult is always available to provide supervision. She said they should not be allowed...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Minister Bunting Condemns the Murder of Two Policemen in St. Thomas

The Minister of National Security joins the Commissioner of Police in condemning the brutal murder of two policemen in St. Thomas last night. Corporal Kenneth Davis attached to Protective Services Division and Constable Craig Palmer, attached to the Kingston Western Division, were ambushed while playing a game of dominoes with friends in their community. Commenting on the incident, the Minister...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Amendment To Drug Trafficking Act Will Strengthen Crime Fight – Minister Bunting

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the amendment to the Maritime Drug Trafficking (Suppression) Act is not intended to deprive Jamaicans of their rights but to instead, strengthen the hand of the Government in the fight against crime. He was speaking to JIS News regarding concerns raised in the Senate on Friday, December 4, in relation to the...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Beware Alcohol Drinkers This Christmas

Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, has informed that officers will be using portable breathalyser devices, as part of a strategy to reduce accidents on the roadways this Christmas. The devices will be used to test the level of alcohol in the system of a motorist who appears to be driving under the influence of alcohol....

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Senate approves DNA Bill

The DNA Evidence Act, which is a critical piece of legislation that will serve to aid in the fight against crime, was passed in the Senate on December 11, with 25 amendments. Debate on the Bill was suspended in the Senate on December 10, to allow for amendments to be made to the First Schedule of the Act, which deals...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald (right), presents the top award to new Immigration Officer, Kalefa Williams-Douglas (left), while Advisory Chairman of the agency’s Advisory Board, Dr. Leachim Semaj (centre), looks on. Occasion was a recent graduation ceremony for 39 new Immigration Officers, held at the Knutsford Court, Hotel, in New Kingston.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Immigration Officers must be alert at all times –PICA CEO

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald, says the country’s Immigration Officers must be alert at all times, to detect persons with ill intent entering the country. She said with terrorism now a global concern, border security and the role of immigration officers are of the utmost importance at this time. “As guardians...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Drafts Policy On The Treatment Of Children In Their Care

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has drafted the Child Interaction Policy and Procedure (CIPP), which governs how police officers treat children in their care. The CIPP seeks to foster a child-friendly environment within the JCF; to safeguard the rights of the child; to strengthen collaboration with governmental and non-governmental agencies; and to treat all children in accordance with the JCF’s...