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National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, answers questions about the Firearm Licensing Agency, posed by Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Derrick Smith, during a sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 1.

Backlog Reduced At Firearm Licensing Agency

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the Firearm Licensing Agency has significantly reduced the backlog of applications for firearm licences. Mr. Bunting, who was responding to questions from Opposition Spokesperson on Security, Derrick Smith, said up to the end...

Inspector Natalie Palmer-Mair (left) of the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB), presents a launch certificate to members of the Clarke Castle Uprising Police Youth Club in St. Mary.

Youngsters Urged To Join Police Youth Clubs

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (second right), shakes the hand of President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Bruce Levy, after receiving the keys for a new Toyota Hilux Pickup, valued at $4.9 million, on August 20, at the Malvern Police Station, in St. Elizabeth. The vehicle will be used in the fight against praedial larceny. Looking on are Member of Parliament for South East St. Elizabeth, Richard Parchment (left) and Mayor of Black River, Everton Fisher.

Security Minister Commends Police Personnel in St. Elizabeth

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), greets President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Bruce Levy, during the handing over ceremony for a new Toyota Hilux Pick-up, on August 20, at the Malvern Police Station in St. Elizabeth. The unit is a donation from BMR Jamaica Wind Limited to the parish — Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), greets President of BMR Jamaica Wind Limited, Bruce Levy, during the handing over ceremony for a new Toyota Hilux Pick-up, on August 20, at the Malvern Police Station in St. Elizabeth. The unit is a donation from BMR Jamaica Wind Limited to the parish's Agro Enforcement Team, to assist in the fight against praedial larceny.

Boost for Drive Against Praedial Larceny in St. Elizabeth

A delighted Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (standing), looks on as (from left): Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Fairweather; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Stewart Saunders, and Managing Director of M and M Jamaica Limited, Donald Mullings, shake hands after the signing of a $164 million contract for the construction of a 304-bed, two-story Medium Risk Block at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Facility, at his Oxford Road offices, today (August 19).

Medium Risk Block to Be Built At Tamarind Farm

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Government Remains Committed to Combating Human Trafficking

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...

Minister of National Security, Hon Peter Bunting (third right), marches in support of the 10,000 Men and Their Families March for Peace in Montego Bay, on Sunday (August 16). Also participating in the two-mile procession from Sangster International Airport round-about to Dump-up Beach are (from left): Attorney-at-law Henry McCurdy Snr; Member of Parliament for North West St James, Dr Horace Chang; Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, and Deputy Junior Mayor of Montego Bay, Anjue Goldson Woolery.

10 years ago National Security

Security Minister Says Jamaicans Must Reject Criminality

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says Jamaicans must reject scamming, criminality, extortion, and gang violence at the familial and community levels, or the efforts of the police will come to nought. The Minister was speaking at a rally following the 10,000 Men and Their Families March for Peace at Dump-up Beach, in Montego Bay, on Sunday (August 16)....

Golf Instructor with the CSJP/SANTA Golf Mentorship programme, David Reid (right), assists Jahnick Semaj (left), a participant in the programme, with his golfing technique at the Constant Spring Golf Club, in Kingston.

10 years ago National Security

CSJP Partners With Golf Club to Mentor At-Risk Youth

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), in partnership with the charity arm of the Constant Spring Golf Club, called Seeing A Need, Taking Action (SANTA), is imparting potent life lessons to over 20 at-risk youth aged 10 to 27, from several communities in Kingston. The communities include: Majesty Gardens, Grants Pen, Hundred Lane, Park Lane, Queensbury, McVille Terrace and...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (on dais), observes as new police recruits go through their paces, at the passing out parade and award ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on August 14. He is flanked by Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left); and Deputy Commissioner, Delworth Heath.

10 years ago National Security

244 Police Recruits Graduate

The manpower of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the graduation of 244 new recruits from the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine on Friday (August 14). The graduates, comprising 198 males and 46 females, completed seven months of rigorous training, which included law and police procedures, baton and firearm expertise, and practical policing psychology...

10 years ago National Security

Police Commissioner Lauds UCC for Scholarship

The decision by the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) to establish a scholarship for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), in honour of slain Constable, Crystal Thomas, has been lauded by Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams. The Commissioner said the announcement, which was made at the funeral service for the late Constable on August 9, at the Ebenezer...

10 years ago National Security

Child Offenders to Benefit from Challengers’ Camp

More than 250 child offenders are to benefit from a five-day Challengers’ camp, aimed at enabling them to make better life choices. The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will stage the camp, which is in its tenth year and targets child offenders between 14 and 17 years of age. It will last from August 10 to 14 across 11 parishes...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (second right), presents one of ten keys to Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), for new police vehicles, at his office on Old Hope Road in St Andrew on August 4, while accepting a gas card from Assistant Commissioner of Police, Leon Rose (right). Looking on are Andrea Moore (second left) of the Portland Resort Board and Minister of Tourism, Dr. Wykeham McNeill (third left). The police vehicles will be distributed to the resort areas across the island, and form part of police crime fighting efforts.

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Fleet Management System to Be Implemented By JCF

Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, says a fleet management system will be implemented by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to manage their vehicles, in short order. The system will be established in an attempt to care for those vehicles already in service as well as those newly added. Approximately $35 million will also be spent on vehicle upgrade. “We are...