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Unite For Change Boosts Effort to Fight Crime

Minister of National Security, Hon Peter Bunting, has been revving up the Unite for Change campaign, particularly in the rural parishes, in which he has been calling for a more united effort in the fight against crime. He emphasizes that...

Chevening Scholar, Jerome Cowans (centre), is flanked by his parents at the Chevening Tea Party, held recently.

Resident of Parade Gardens Awarded Chevening Scholarship

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), and President, Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), Kim Clarke (centre), sign a memorandum of understanding to provide training in stevedoring for 30 young men from Corporate Area communities benefitting from the Citizens Security and Justice Programme (CSJP). The signing ceremony was held on September 17, at the SAJ’s headquarters in Kingston. Looking on is Labour, Planning and Development Manager, SAJ, Terrence Brooks.

30 Corporate Area Youth To Be Trained As Stevedores

Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (3rd left), officially launches the ‘Get the Guns’ campaign today (Sept. 17), at his Old Hope office in St. Andrew. Others showing their support (from left) are: Assistant Commissioner of Police, Assan Thompson; businessman Ferris Ziadie; Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Administration, Novelette Grant; Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), Dennis Chung; and Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Crime, Glenmore Hinds.

Police to Strengthen Partnership with Haiti under ‘Get the Guns’ Campaign

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, addresses the Western Jamaica Seventh Day Adventist Leadership Conference in Mount Salem, Montego Bay on Sunday, September 13.

Church Urged To Stand Up Against Lottery Scamming

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11 years ago National Security and Peace

Crime Under Control in West Kingston

Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, is assuring residents of West Kingston that crime in under control in their communities. The Commissioner informed that heavy police deployment has had a calming effect on the troubled communities, which have been plagued recently by violence. Dr. Williams was speaking at a press conference to update the country on police initiatives and tactical operations,...

11 years ago InformationNational Security and Peace

Police to Receive Protective Gear

Cabinet has awarded a contract valued at US$771,000 to American firm, Armor Express, for the provision of protective equipment for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The items include 1, 500 ballistic vests, 1, 000 ballistic helmets and 500 helmet shields. Speaking at Jamaica House press briefing on Wednesday, September 9 at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, Minister...

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Measures Being Implemented to Rid JCF of Rogue Cops

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, says systematic strategies and measures are being implemented to rid the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) of rogue cops. Mr. Bunting’s remark is in response to recent acts of criminality committed by a few members of the JCF. “While it has been embarrassing, to say the least, I think it must cause us to...

Some of the 60 motorcycles that were officially handed over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) by the Ministry of National Security on September 7.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

60 New Motorcycles Handed Over To Police Force

As the Government intensifies the fight against crime, 60 motorcycles valued at approximately $58 million have been handed over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Of the total, 10 will be assigned to the Traffic Division while the others will be deployed for operational purposes across the island. Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said the acquisition represents the...

11 years ago National Security and Peace

No Safe Haven for Criminals

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said that the police force will be relentless in its efforts to tackle crime and keep all areas across the island safe. He gave the commitment while addressing the handing over of a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system at the Ocho Rios Police Station on Thursday, September 3. The Minister was speaking against...

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.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

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 by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and represents a partnership between the National Security and Tourism Ministries. At a handover...

11 years ago National Security and Peace

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...