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A new offshore patrol vessel, His Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Norman Manley, was commissioned into service by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in November 2023.

Notice to Mariners – Jamaica North and South Coast (Montego Bay and Kingston)

Mariners and other interested parties are hereby advised that effective over the period 8 -9 April 2015 the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard will be restricting the movement of all vessels in the following areas: South of the Kingston Palisadoes,...

Increased Aerial Activity

Traffic Changes April 7 To 9

President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Security Arrangements in Preparation for the Visit of US President Barack Obama

Detective Woman Sergeant, Ava Lindo (left) receives the LASCO/ JCF Police Officer of the Year trophy from the Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin, as she was declared the 2015 winner of the competition.

Top Cop Lauded For Achievement

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), participates in the cutting of the ribbon to officially open the new Fellowship Hall Police Post, in Hill Run, St. Catherine, on March 18. Also taking part are Director of Caribbean Broilers Group (CB), Lori-Ann Lyn (centre), and Head of the Police Area Five, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Derrick Knight. The facility was constructed at a cost of $10 million.

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New Police Post Opens in Hill Run, St. Catherine

The community of Hill Run, in St. Catherine, now has a police post that will also serve other districts, such as Hartlands and its environs. It was officially opened on Wednesday, March 18, by Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting. Land for the Fellowship Police Post was provided by the Caribbean Broilers Group (CB), and a number of private...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), addresses journalists at a press conference held on March 12 at the Hope Gardens offices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, to provide details about new developments under the praedial larceny prevention programme. Looking on is Agriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier.

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Gov’t Allocates $7 Million to Fight Farm Theft

The Government has injected $7 million into the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries as it moves to intensify efforts to address agricultural theft. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said the money has been used to employ additional staff to bolster the work of the unit, which includes the services of two members of the...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

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National Security Minister Condemns Killing of Policeman

The Minister of National Security Peter Bunting has expressed sadness at the brutal killing over the weekend of Constable Collin Raynor of the Linstead Police Station, who was shot by gunmen while in Hartlands, St. Catherine with his brother. Minister Bunting has also expressed condolences to the family and friends of the slain policeman while calling on Jamaicans who can...

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No Evidence of Jamaicans Joining Terrorists Groups

The Ministry of National Security has become aware of a reported statement made to the United States Senate Armed Services Committee by General John Kelly, Commander of the United States Southern Command (US SOUTHCOMM). The report listed Jamaica as one of several countries in the Region from which recruits have departed for Syria. The Ministry has been monitoring the emerging...

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Special Traffic Arrangements Slated For Roadways Near Riverton City

The Police have advised that, effective Monday (March 16), special traffic arrangements will be instituted, in the vicinity of the Riverton City Disposal Site, in St. Andrew, to assist motorists who may encounter challenges negotiating the roadway, due to poor visibility caused by smoke from the burning facility. Consequent on this, they are urging persons to exercise caution as they...

Area finalists for the LASCO/ Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Officer of the year award, pay a courtesy call on Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (seated centre) on March 10 at the Ministry. Also present are Major General (Retired) Stewart Saunders (seated right); and Executive Chairman of LASCO, Hon. Lascelles Chin (seated left).

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LASCO Top Cop To Be Decided

Eleven police officers will on March 12 vie for top honours in the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Officer of the year competition. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) at the Community Safety and Security Branch, Karina Powell-Hood, said the 11 area winners will undergo a rigorous interview process throughout the day, to determine the winner of the prestigious national award....

Minister of National Security. Hon. Peter Bunting (right), listens to a point being made by Contractor General, Dirk Harrison, at the the inaugural Fraud and Anti-Corruption Conference 2015 being held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston from March 9 to 11.

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500 Lottery Scammers Arrested, Billions Seized

More than 500 persons have been arrested and billions of dollars in assets seized under the country’s anti-lottery scamming law, since it was passed in 2013. National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, said some of the cases have already resulted in convictions. He was speaking at the inaugural Fraud and Anti-Corruption Conference 2015 being held at the Knutsford Court Hotel...