Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer, is urging Jamaicans to be on alert for signs of human trafficking and report known or suspected cases to the police. “Persons may identify victims by bruises or any other signs of physical abuse. Victims are often not in control of themselves and appear to be under...

Fifteen police youth clubs in the St. Catherine South Division will, on Saturday, July 25, come together to host a sports day and stage show in Portmore, to strengthen the partnership between the communities in the area and the police. The event, to be held at the Waterford High School, will feature netball and football competitions, rides for children, and...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the Ministry is putting resources into tackling the root causes of crime in the country. Among the areas of focus is improving parenting, including addressing the problem of absent fathers. “We are doing a lot of work on this issue. We’re running parenting campaigns in the media, we’re supporting the Parenting Commission...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, on Tuesday, July 14, announced new policy measures to address the current spike in murders. The three-pronged strategy, which he unveiled in the House of Representatives, will focus on strengthening the operational capability of the security forces; address the root causes of societal violence through various social intervention strategies; and bringing important legislation...

The Government will be introducing a new US$1.38 million facial recognition system (FRS) at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). The aim is to better protect the identities of persons applying for passports, said Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. She was addressing a Jamaica House Press Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...

The Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting has expressed outrage and condemnation at the vicious murder of Constable Crystal Thomas of the Kingston West Division at the hands of gunmen last evening. The police constable was on her way home at the end of her shift on a public passenger bus when gunmen commandeered the vehicle and proceeded to...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, says the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is pursuing legislative amendments to the Firearms and Bail Acts, to boost the crime-fighting capabilities in the island. The Commissioner was responding to questions posed by journalists during a press conference, held at his Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew on July 6, to update the nation...