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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is in discussion with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for St. Ann, Wayne Cameron (left), and Port Antonio Resort Board President Larry Robertson. Occasion was the handing over of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system for the town of Ocho Rios, held on September 3, at the Ocho Rios Police Station in St. Ann.

CCTV System Installed In Ocho Rios

The safety and security of residents of Ocho Rios has been boosted through the installation of a closed circuit television (CCTV) system in the resort town. The system was acquired at a cost of over $107 million through funding provided...

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

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

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10 years ago National Security

New Barracks To Be Built At Ocho Rios Police Station

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...

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Law Strengthened To Fight Illicit Narcotics Trade

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...

10 years ago National Security

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...

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).

10 years ago National Security

Medium Risk Block to Be Built At Tamarind Farm

Work is to commence on a 304-bed, 2-storey Medium Risk block at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Facility, following the signing of a $164 million contract for the improvement project. The contract was signed today (August 19), in Kingston, by the Ministry of National Security, M and M Jamaica Limited, and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). Portfolio Minister, Hon....

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...